Barrymore (2012)

Having rented a theatre to rehearse Richard III for a potential comeback to the stage, Christopher Plummer’s John Barrymore quickly descends into erratic drunken ramblings about his life and career. In a mostly one man show, Plummer gives a powerhouse of a performance. Plummer doesn’t particularly look like John, but it didn’t take long for him to completely disappear into the role. While I’m just getting more familiar with this Barrymore’s work, the monologues go far in detailing the weight and talent associated with the family name. I especially love the parts where Plummer as John imitates his wives and siblings. His Lionel was amazingly spot on.