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Barbarians at the Gate (1993)

Starring: James Garner, Jonathan Pryce Director: Glenn Jordan Rating: R (Restricted) Format: DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

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This HBO original comedy, adapted by Larry Gelbart (Tootsie) from the book by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar, concerns one of the most compelling tales of corporate buyout madness in the go-go 1980s. James Garner plays F. Ross Johnson, CEO of RJR Nabisco. Following failed and expensive efforts to sell a smokeless cigarette to the public, Johnson decides that he's had enough of navigating around the wrath of the company's stockholders. Drawing up plans to buy RJR Nabisco outright, he soon finds himself outmatched (though still determined) in a race for the prize with takeover king Henry Kravis (Jonathan Pryce). The ensuing battle is both bitterly funny and full of acid-tinged insights into the '80s greed that changed corporate America forever. Besides Gelbart's great script and Glenn Jordan's competent direction, the star of this exciting film is Garner, who is absolutely wonderful as the gracious Johnson. --Tom Keogh


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The 80's... It was a time when everybody was doing the big bucks but f. Ross Johnson CEO of R.J. R. Nabisco has every intention of making a fortune. When Johnson (James Garner) decides to buy out the Nabisco shareholders and take over his company no one is prepared for what hits the fan. Johnson is introduced to the master of the leveraged buyout Henry Kravis (Johnathon Pryce) but afraid of losing the company to this sharp dealer he decides to make his move with Peter Cohen (Peter Riegert). Kravis however is not to be outdone and begins an aggressive campaign of his own. What follows is a down-to-the-wire battle to see who's really king of the Wall Street jungle. They may look like polite well-dressed businessmen but listen hard and you can hear the pounding of BARBARIANS AT THE GATE.Running Time: 107 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY UPC: 026359083525 Manufacturer No: 90835

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Enormously entertaining satire of corporate America, May 4, 2002
This especially witty satire is one of the best movies about modern corporate attitudes ever made. It's based on the true story of the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco in the 1980s. While the filmmakers have naturally taken some artistic license, I think they capture the spirit of the event. In big business, they assert, given the choice between being greedy and doing the right thing, being greedy usually wins. This was especially true in this case because the bidding war that broke out drove the purchase price into the stratosphere. The company's stock, which had been trading in the $40 range was driven up to over $100. A whole lot of rich people got a whole lot richer.

There are many things to enjoy about "Barbarians at the Gate", not the least of which is James Garner as F. Ross Johnson, the man who ran RJR. He is completely believable as a natural born salesman who rose to run one of the world's biggest corporations. His greed may be a turnoff, but his zest for living is infectious and charming. You can't help liking the guy. His nemesis in this high stakes game in the financier, Henry Kravis, played by Jonathon Pryce. It's a deliciously villainous role, and Pryce makes the most of it. Also of note is the great character actor Peter Riegert as Peter Cohen, Johnson's right-hand man in the deal.

I especially liked the movie's tone. It looks upon the goings on with an eye as jaundiced as the players themselves. It views them as overgrown boys fighting over a very big toy, but it does so with an amused, almost affection, flavor. The result is an enormously entertaining and very funny movie.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Barbarians: Fast funny satire, and it's true too!, October 16, 1997
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Who knew you could make a comedy about a Leveraged Buyout (LBO)? James Garner, in a brilliant performance, plays F. Ross Johnson, the CEO of RJR Nabisco who wants to buy out the company. He learns about LBOs from the cool slick Henry Kravis, the then-master of the buyout (played by Jonathan Pryce). When Ross takes Kravis' advice and goes out on his own, Henry gets MAD and fires his own salvo. This was a time when people threw figures like "$25 billion" around and thought nothing of it. The technicals of the deal are explained with enough detail that non-financiers can easily follow what's going on. Nice satirical touches like Ross' wife's manicurist explaining the art of the deal to her. A lot of cussing; after all, this was the ultimate boys' game. Fine fun movie. END
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Miss This One!, June 22, 2000
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I first saw this movie on HBO when it debuted in 1993 and have watched it over and over ever since. It is hillariously funny yet full of all the drama that the world of corporate buy outs holds - and whether you are familiar with that world or just as ignorant to all of it's inner workings as I was, you will easily follow the story. This movie is very well written (based on actual events that took place at RJR Nabisco)and provides superior performances by both James Garner and Jonathan Pryce. If you enjoy a story that combines comedy and drama geared for those that are beyond those Gen X years - give this a try. You'll love it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, Entertaining and Based on Reality
The movie is very well done. I have read the book, and seen the movie several times. The book does a great job of describing the situation and providing a blow by blow account... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Edward J. Barton

5.0 out of 5 stars Oscar Award Winning Worthy!
Barbarians at The Gate is remarkable! The difference between Wall Street and Barbarians at The Gate? Barbarians at The Gate is a true story! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Darien S. Mcdaniel

4.0 out of 5 stars Great (and timely) must see movie
This is an HBO-made movie I originally saw back when it came out. I recently thought about it, as we are experiencing similar corporate greed issues, but now which are affecting... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Charles Pappas

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly timely now in '09, but forgotten
This is one of the films that put HBO Films on the map. It is absolutely relevant to today's financial crisis, but is set back in the '80's. Read more
Published 9 months ago by N. Pride

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant lok at the financial excesses of the '80's
Barbarians At The Gate focuses more on the personalities and egos that drove the stunning LBO of RJRNabisco. Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Bowen

2.0 out of 5 stars So dissapointing....but if you must have low expectations
This was my thought process.
1)I love Barbarians at the Gate(the book), I love it so much that I'm going to buy the movie.
2)Wow this movie sucks. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Cody Kittle

5.0 out of 5 stars Barbarians and Buffoons rattling at the gates
Good film : Garner gives a remarkably convincing performance.
Screenplay is well structured and pungently critical of the corporate strategies displayed by all those drawn... Read more
Published on October 22, 2007 by Historprez

4.0 out of 5 stars An Entertaining Tool Applicable To Business.
This movie, based on a true story, chronicles the sale of RJR Nabisco during an era when Mergers and Acquisitions were at an all time high. Read more
Published on September 1, 2007 by Anthony Toupuissant

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good
I'm a big fan of Garner from way back, ever since he did "Support Your Local Sheriff," a low key but very funny spoof on western films from the early 70s, if I remember right. Read more
Published on May 24, 2007 by magellan

2.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't do Justice to the book
An average movie with average performances. Glosses over many of the details in the book and ignores the role of many important characters. Read more
Published on February 14, 2007 by Ajay Chopra

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