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Redmond Barry, un giovane irlandese di modeste condizioni, sfida a duello, per amore di sua cugina Nora, un capitano inglese che l'ha chiesta in moglie. Convinto d'aver ucciso il rivale, parte per Dublino, ma lungo la strada viene derubato, per cui è costretto ad arruolarsi nell'esercito inglese, in lotta contro i francesi. La morte di un capitano suo amico, e le atrocità della guerra, lo inducono a disertare, ma è scoperto e per cavarsela non gli resta che militare con i prussiani, alleati degli inglesi. Essendosi fatto onore sul campo di battaglia, si vede affidare, dal ministro della polizia prussiana, l'incarico di sorvegliare uno straniero, giocatore professionista, che si suppone sia una spia. Diventato suo amico, invece, Barry lascia la Prussia per seguirlo nei suoi pellegrinaggi fra la buona società' di mezza Europa. Gli capita, così, d'incontrare la bella Lady Lyndon, moglie di un uomo anziano e malandato, alla cui morte Barry succede nel talamo. Dovrebbe, questo matrimonio, essere il culmine della sua fortuna: lo condurrà, invece, alla rovina.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Ryan O Neal stars in the title role of this historical epic about the adventures of a gentlemanly rogue travelling the battlefields and parlours of 18th century Europe. Determined to make for himself the life of a nobleman through seduction, gambling and duelling in this methodical film showing the rhythm and life of the period. Director Stanley Kubrick brings his usual eye for detail to this underrated drama, which boasts some very spectacular locations and great cinematography by John Alcott who won an Oscar for his work.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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It really annoys me when critics say Kubrick was cold and inhuman in the treatment of his characters.This film made after the infamous Clockwork Orange has heart rending scenes of human frailty and oppertunism gone wrong. The tale of an eighteenth century irish rouge and his often inept efforts at social advancement This makes a change from recent costume dramas being that it is told from a male perspective and his journey into becoming a social chameleon, which ultimatley ends in tragedy.
There is as always in Kubrick films faultless detail and slow deleberate camera movements and of course the ground breaking cinemaphotography wich use's natural light. Kubrick's great unmade Napoleon was to be made the year before which was scuppered by the release of Waterloo and you can get a hint of what he would have done in the Napolionic battle scenes here. In my opinion his most moving film with great performances and unforgettable music. By the way will someone please release the soundtrack.
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Barry Lyndon is a magnificent, sweeping epic. Tracing an Irish adventurers progress across 18th century Europe, it is a roller coaster ride, full of action. Ryan O'Neal plays the "hero" who (depending on your perspective) could be described as a loveable rougue, or something far less polite! The film charts his journey to greatness, his inability to control himself, and his inevitable fall from glory.
The costumes, settings and atmosphere created by the movie are superb, as is the classical soundtrack. It is far more exciting then most costume dramas screened on terrestrial tv. It is a long film, but it is an astonishingly beautiful and haunting masterpiece by the late, great Stanley Kubrick.
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One the Greatest Films Ever Made. Period.
When you hear the name Stanley Kubrick, you may think: "Greatest Director of All Time", "Artist" or "Genius". Read more
Published 1 month ago by Henry Kavanagh
3.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable watch
I bought this product following a recommendation from a course on film history. It demonstrates Stanley Kubrick's talents for screenplay and directing as exceptional.
Published 1 month ago by Teresa Fowler
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Kubrick at his most filmic.
Worth watching if only for Stan's amazing use of candle lit interiors (he used very wide aperture lenses from NASA and adapted them for movie use), and his wonderful eye for... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bertilak Hautdesert
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A delightful film
A beautiful film with some superb photography and marvellous music. I missed it first time around but glad to have seen it now. It is a delightful film.
Published 3 months ago by H. Galloway
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Beautiful but flawed Kubrick
Loved it when it first came out but Kubrick's historical drama is deeply flawed.
It still looks sumptuous but Ryan O'Neal as the lead character just does not cut the... Read more
It still looks sumptuous but Ryan O'Neal as the lead character just does not cut the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Claudia Saatchi
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Period Classic
Superb filming as expected from Kubrick - Developed the atmosphereand costumes of the period to a "T". Cannot fault it.
Published 4 months ago by JR
5.0 out of 5 stars
Most enjoyable
I bought this as watched the film in 1975 when it came out and wondered if it would stand the test of time, well yes it has and is still just as good to watch.
Published 5 months ago by JULIE ANNE HARRIS
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After reading the reviews on Amazon, and seeing the number of 5* ratings, I was really looking forward to seeing this film. Read more
Published 6 months ago by mc
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The Most Beautiful Film I Have Ever Seen!
Barry Lyndon is probably the most overlooked and underrated Stanley Kubrick film. I think because it's not as provocative as Lolita, Dr. Strangelove or Clockwork Orange. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Janis Livens
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Brilliant Barry Lyndon
Saw this film when it first came out 37 years ago. Still a beautiful, spectacular epic. 4 Academy Awards were well deserved. Loved it then and love it now. Read more
Published 13 months ago by nondeplume
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