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The Legend of Barney Thomson (15)
Directed by Robert Carlyle
4/5
THE MOST entertaining Thomson in this deeply dark black comedy is not the eponymous Barney but rather Emma Thompson. Memorably funny, she’s unrecognisable in a barmy red wig and ageing make-up as his mother.
Barney Thomson is played by Robert Carlyle who doubles — and rather well too — as director in this, his debut behind the camera.
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