Rockwell acquits himself well as Barris, but the most eye-catching performances are from Clooney and especially Barrymore.

BBC: Clooney's outlandish Confessions

As Osiride, Randall Bills works hard and acquits himself with distinction but little finesse in this high, difficult role.

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