Review of Barry Lyndon (1975) by Kenneth S — 26 Jul 2009
This film is, without a doubt, the most beautiful thing on the face of the planet. This film was filmed with rear-projection cameras from the late '40s, which were fitted with lenses developed for NASA, thereby allowing scenes to be filmed in natural light.
The result: a moving 18th Century painting titled BARRY LYNDON. Ryan O'Neal plays Redmond Barry, a poor boy without "a guinea in the world." The film is, simply, a rakes progress story about this young man's life.
His trials and tribulations with love, military, money, and raising a son. The beauty, pacing, and majesty of this film empower the viewer with a brilliance that no other film can compare with.
This review of Barry Lyndon (1975) was written by Kenneth S on 26 Jul 2009.
Barry Lyndon has generally received very positive reviews.
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