F. Ross Johnson, the CEO of RJR Nabisco decides that the time is ripe to take over his own company and enlists American Express. This kicks off a tide of other firms swarming in to tender offers. The outline of the film follows the actual takeover of the RJR Nabisco empire in a tongue in cheek way.... (Full plot summary below)
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F. Ross Johnson, the CEO of RJR Nabisco decides that the time is ripe to take over his own company and enlists American Express. This kicks off a tide of other firms swarming in to tender offers. The outline of the film follows the actual takeover of the RJR Nabisco empire in a tongue in cheek way.
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| VarietyTony ScottAs a telefilm, Barbarians fascinates; as social commentary, it excels. Making an intricate business exercise both entertaining and engrossing takes lots of doing; it's handily accomplished here. |
| User ReviewDaniel SVery well rounded story and quite funny. Worth the watch. |
| User ReviewSamantha SI read the book years ago. I think the funniest thing about this movie is its all true! |
| User ReviewMark VWho would have guessed that stock prices and leveraged buyouts would make such a wonderful black comedy. Larry Gelbart's script is superb and James Garner has the role of a lifetime as F. Ross Johnson. Sadly, slick operators like Johnson have ruined many a company and shattered Wall Street. Jonathan Pryce does a great job in an understated role as the ruthless serpent-like silent junk bond master Henry Kravis. The wives are portrayed as either lazy dolled-up hangers-on or Lady Macbeths. Greed may not be good, but it makes for a juicy film. Hard to believe that our bailout tax dollars are supporting clowns like these. |
| User ReviewSean CDon't know exactly why, but this tale of a 1989 bidding war for ownership of Nabisco kept my interest. James Garner might have something to do with it. He's a lout for sure, but more wise and earthy than the other suits out to make a quick buck. |
| User ReviewTemur NInteresting and funny, which can't be said about other stocks and Wall St. movies. |
| User ReviewTrevor RWriter Larry Gelbart has given us a very sharp and very black comedy, based on the real life takeover attempt of J.R. Nabisco. The cast is wonderful and they seemed to be loving their parts, including James Garner and Jonathan Price, who are excellent as rivals trying to out bid each other. |
| User ReviewPrivate USlow at times but an excellent portrayal of the RJ Reynolds/Nabisco Brands billion dollar merger. Jonathan Pryce strikes gold with his portrayal of KKR's Henry Kravits. |
| User ReviewJim HOther than Office Space, probably the funniest movie about business you could ever watch. James Garner is wonderful, and the support cast is great too. |
| User ReviewChristos CI saw this for the first time as an MBA student when our Finance Instructor presented some clips from it. It is a great movie about LBO/MBOs. They take the true story (turned book) and made a funny yet informative movie! |
