Barry Lyndon

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Barry Lyndon

PG

1975

3h 4m

Drama

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How does an Irish lad without prospects become part of 18th-century English nobility? For Barry Lyndon (Ryan O'Neal) the answer is: any way he can! His climb to wealth and privilege is the enthralling focus of this sumptuous Stanley Kubrick version of William Makepeace Thackeray's novel.

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Visually astonishing and placid as a pond in the English countryside, Stanley Kubrick's maddening and masterful Barry Lyndon renders a hollow life with painterly poise.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Jul 22

4/5

[Lyndon] is very Gen Z, essentially sympathetic but aware that he’s perpetually at the mercy of aristocrats, scoundrels, brigands and army captains alike.

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David Sexton

New Statesman

Jul 9

Barry Lyndon is a film altogether about time, one of the good reasons for experiencing the full 185 minutes continuously, in a cinema. It’s much more rewarding to see on a big screen.

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

Jul 7

It isn’t vulgar to suggest that Kubrick may have identified with Barry the autodidact.

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Matthew Rozsa

Democracy at Work (Substack)

Dec 12

3.5/4

Watch the movie, then read the book, as I was lucky enough to have done. If you do it the other way around, you might be disappointed.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 9

3.5/4

While many consider it brilliant, others find it about as exciting as folding socks.

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Nov 8

It may be as pretty as the paintings it emulates, but it's also as boring as watching those paintings dry.

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May 15

The equivalent of touring an art gallery.

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Spyfan Reznov T

@SpyfanReznov 1d

Definitely is not for everyone, i believe i only got through it because i took a dinner break and I am interested in the historical period. The cinematography in this film is beyond good enough for me to describe it, majestical, while some take issue with the acting, it fits with the vision of the film, and the historical authenticity is guaranteed to interest any enthusiast Barry himself I felt was an ass, now my Prudish life will hinder some opinions of my take, but regardless he does have bravery. Though with the long debate between him and Lord Bullington I side with the boy, due to my own life experience.

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Tommaso R

@trossellini Jan 24

One of the most beautifully shot and eloquently moving epic historic movies ever. Majestic but humbling, absorbing but indifferent. Barry Lyndon traces the life of both a pathetic and outstanding character, a simpleton yet also a survivor. Apex of visuals and performance for me in creating a world nestled in its own place like no other.

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Simon P

@prof1 Jan 21

The film immerses you in a bygone age with stunning scenery, stunning constumes, beautiful music and a captivating story to boot. For me it's absolutely brilliant, i can understand why some might consider it a bit long or slow but for me it's a masterpiece and i loved every minute.

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KING P.

@KING_PALM Dec 5

I get that people dislike this film for its slow pace but the atmosphere and performances makes up for the long run time very nicely.

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Jonathan O

Nov 28

Beautifully we'll made art film it looks breathtaking and you feel like your back in time and really phenomenal cinematography work and amazing costumes design and set design and Kubrick has really great vision and storytelling with dark satire comedy and really amazing cast.

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Synopsis

How does an Irish lad without prospects become part of 18th-century English nobility? For Barry Lyndon (Ryan O'Neal) the answer is: any way he can! His climb to wealth and privilege is the enthralling focus of this sumptuous Stanley Kubrick version of William Makepeace Thackeray's novel.

Director: Stanley Kubrick
Producer: Stanley Kubrick
Screenwriter: Stanley Kubrick, William Makepeace Thackeray
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Bros., Hawk Films, Peregrine
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 18, 1975, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 31, 2007
Runtime: 3h 4m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.66:1)

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