Barry Lyndon

USA 1975, 186 minutes
Dir. Stanley Kubrick
Genres: Drama

Topics: Swashbuckler, Arthouse, Period - 1700s.

Feat. Ryan O'Neal, Patrick Magee, Marisa Berenson

Aroview: Taking William Thackery's ironical novel as a starting point, dir. Kubrick's immaculate period piece sprawls across 18th century Europe and remains unmatched for evocative visuals and impeccable design, though some may find its languorous pace a long haul over three hours. Ryan O'Neal plays the unscrupulous title character who leaves Ireland in search of pleasure and fortune. Also stars Patrick Magee, Marisa Berenson.

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4 stars (Very Good) Possibly the most visually astounding film I have ever seen, the lavish attention to detail is the greatest asset of this film. It also boasts dramatic and entertaining moments however certain scenes are much more enjoyable than the film as a whole. ~dr.strangelove
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5 stars (Exceptional) Visually impeccable. Brilliant direction and a great cast makes every second of its three hour run time a real treat. ~Wizzums
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5 stars (Exceptional) Beautiful, beautiful costume drama. Near perfect transliteration of Thackery's novel. Unforgettable. See it on the big screen if you ever get the chance. ~Anon
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4 stars (Very Good) The set designs, wardrobe, photography and music score were perfect and they needed to be to prevail over three hours. The supporting cast were interesting and talented and the use of a narrator to help the lead character through worked very well. ~Tubbs
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5 stars (Exceptional) I've never before seen a swashbuckler given such spacious treatment; even the music adds its own dimension of spaciousness instead of filling it in. I'd watch it all again just for the final duel scene. ~Tymar3
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5 stars (Exceptional) A beautiful looking movie, wonderful cinematography.rnA classic ~emjay