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Bartleby (2001)
Director: Jonathan Parker
Cast: Crispin Glover, David Paymer, Glenne Headly, Joe Piscopo
Runtime85 min
RatingR
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An adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" told in the setting of a modern office.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 2001 film Bartleby, directed by Jonathan Parker, is an adaptation of Herman Melville's classic short story. Critics have received the film somewhat divisively, with some praising its comedic take on the source material while others find it underwhelming. The film has not received major awards recognition, but holds a respectable 6.4/10 rating on IMDb and a 59% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a mixed but generally positive reception from audiences.
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Bartleby is a 2001 American comedy-drama film adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener". The film was directed by Jonathan Parker, and stars Crispin Glover as Bartleby, and David Paymer as his boss. The film diverges from Melville's story, setting it in a modern office and adding sitcom-style humor, but maintaining an element of surrealism.
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