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Release Date: 03 June, 2003 Retail Price: $19.98 OUR Price: $17.99 You SAVE: $1.99! Cast: Complete Cast (11 total) |
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Barry Lyndon
I suspect most readers have a list of authors who they've heard of, and perhaps even quoted, but never read. My list includes William Makepeace Thackeray. However, now I've seen the film. I recommend it highly. 1975, directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Ryan O'Neal and some folks with talent.
This is a sweeping story of one man's life in the 18th century. A poor Irish lad aspires to English aristocracy, whereas the author enjoys skewering that aristocracy. Thackeray's narrative is featured in the film, and it's a delight. Wry wit, lovely understatement, satiric and sly with only a hint of cynicism. Cynicism's gloomy. We can be perceptive without it. Well, I can't, but Thackeray can. I love it.
During the 90 minutes before the intermission, I was astounded by Ryan O'Neal's lack of range. But hey, he looked pretty and he remembered his dialogue. This is an ensemble piece, so no more was needed from him. However, in the second 90 minutes, he grew into the part. That was more impressive than his hair.
Stanley Kubrick was almost invisible. He let Thackeray's writing and the actors' acting do all the talking. Since that was the best way to present this, Kubrick impressed me yet again. There's a reason this film won four Oscars, and I highly recommend it.
Stanley is a romantic
Stanley surprisingly romantic in his depiction of Barry Lyndon. Ryan O'neil also receives 3 stars for his portrail of a spoiled, ambitious, and overgrown child. I probably will enjoy this movie more the second time and appreciate more the direction and mood of one of the great story tellers.
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