Guedingen (September 5, 2008 at 4:23 pm)

Masterpiece - many thanks

aev1982 (September 5, 2008 at 2:42 am)

I think it's worth mentioning that this was one of Kubrick's most poorly received films. While many critics adored it the overall consensus from the public that it was just that; prolonged or boring. Everything's subjective... this film is brilliant.

wlhardy (August 30, 2008 at 8:45 pm)

Can't stand Kubrick, can't stand O'Neal but I LOVED Barry Lyndon anyway, what a great movie, long draggy but a riveting story, wonderful acting, terrific scenery costumes. I'm surprised how many people don't even know about this movie. They are missing out!

AntinousIsGod1 (August 17, 2008 at 7:57 am)

My favourite kubrick film.

gavindaysaccount (July 30, 2008 at 1:49 pm)

You seem very bitter about everything "modern". This movie is still very popular with all generations, which is no mean feat considering the fuddy-duddy nature of the storyline. Even for the technique alone in actually shooting it, you can appreciate the skill and beauty of the picture, nearly everyone I know who has seen it is 21. The same accusations about attention span and boredom were thrown at film and photography lovers in the early 20th century too...

OrthodoxSteel (July 20, 2008 at 9:54 pm)

LOrd Bullingdon kicked a lot of ass.

mrsmxyzptlk (July 14, 2008 at 11:39 pm)

Well, Harlan is German....

creolelady182 (July 8, 2008 at 1:42 am)

I doubt if movies today can get away with prolonged action and reaction shots that Kubrick was known for in Barry Lyndon. The body movements were also prolonged without any talking. The attention span of movie goers these days is about as long as a gnat.This movie was made at the right time. I saw it when I was 20 years old. Bought the video at age 40 and bought the DVD and sound tract at 47. Need I say more?

creolelady182 (July 8, 2008 at 1:36 am)

Barry Lyndon was my favorite of all the Kubrick's films. This film set the standard for shooting complicated interior shots with natural light. Today, we let the computers do it.

JanPB (July 4, 2008 at 5:59 am)

Is there any reason why nobody in this clip (including Jan Harlan!) can pronounce "Zeiss" correctly? (Hint: "Z" in German in pronounced as the "zz"-sound in "pizza").