Well, that is music to my ears.
I was wondering where to begin with "Barry Lyndon" on these threads, because it is my favorite film as well. What can I say about this hugely overlooked landmark?
First, the music. (Seeing as how it's the first thing you experience)
Handel. Powerful opening strains. You expect anything less from the man who married the moon and Zarathrusta? It commands you to listen as those gorgeous opening titles appear.
Prepare for a picture that is all about PACE. And kids, this one ain't fast. Oh no, this one INSISTS on being slow. Very slow. Agonizingly slow. Or in my case: euphorically slow. Divinely slow.
If your attention span is the size of a matchhead, then you will be
yawning & writhing in your seat like the 2-year old brat you are.
For those who allow themselves to be transported to a time when Napoleon walked the earth (no, he's not in the film), then you will be a priviledged individual. For in my humble opinion, there is no cinema experience greater than Barry Lyndon.
Do yourself a favour: Light some candles, drink some wine, listen to a little classical beforehand ( I like Beethoven's Eroica & Wellington's Victory respectively) and settle in for Kubrick's TRUE masterpiece.
Last edited by Johann; 04-16-2003 at 07:20 PM.
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