Julian Barratt
- 55 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
Press clippings Page 6
Brakes review - inconsistent improv comedy
An impressive array of comic talent just about saves this multi-stranded story of London relationships.
Wendy Ide, The Guardian, 26th November 2017Film review: Brakes
Brakes might be set in London but it's much more like Jim Jarmusch's Stranger Than Paradise than Truly, Madly Deeply.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th November 2017Mindhorn review
But for all the period accuracy, Mindhorn doesn't realise its comic potential - there isn't even a gag involving the truth-telling eye.
Theo Rollason, The Student Newspaper, 1st September 2017Mindhorn review
Mindhorn is an incredibly quotable film, and one that groups of people seem to enjoy talking about a great deal.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 16th June 2017Review | Mindhorn is the low-key comedy of the summer
New, classic British comedy earns its laughs with brilliant acting.
Tom Twardzik, Popdust, 7th June 2017Review: Mindhorn Is the perfect summer comedy
Mindhorn is one of those movies that only works for viewers who are open to it. As a person who is very open to the sense of humor on display here, I found Mindhorn to be one of the most boldly original movies to grace screens thus far in 2017. And it doesn't hurt that the movie comes from one half of the mastermind team behind The Mighty Boosh.
Evan Jacobs, Movie Web, 3rd June 2017Mindhorn review
The Mighty Boosh's co-creator brings us an idiotic 80s-style detective, a host of supporting talent - and the Isle of Man.
Mark Kermode, The Guardian, 7th May 2017Mindhorn review
Mindhorn may not be big on belly laughs, but it's a decent comedy thriller with an appealing central premise and it's shot through with a genuine sense of pathos.
Bouquets & Brickbats, 7th May 2017Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby interview
They were relaxed, friendly, polite and forthcoming; happy to answer questions, riffing off each other's jokes and finishing off one another's sentences. No silences, no awkwardness and absolutely no sense that they're simply going through the motions of a PR obligation.
The Velvet Onion, 7th May 2017Mindhorn review
Julian Barratt's bionic TV cop carries this Partridge-esque comedy spoof. Thanks to a snappy script and a committed lead, this turns out to be one of the most intelligent, entertaining comedies of the year. And with the right script, this comeback king could even be in with a sequel.
James Luxford, City AM, 5th May 2017