Barry Lyndon

[Autostade67]

Kubrick's most daring film (and that's saying ALOT) because it asks something almost unthinkable (especially today): for the viewer to submerge him/herself in a filmic experience that is an exploration of the pure aesthetics of imagery. What director today would dare make a film about a film being beautiful? No studio would hand over the cash!

[MinamuTV]

BUM BUM...DA DUN DUN

[fierfly25]

I seriously have to rewatch this

[JackFknTwist1]

@fierfly25 Hee hee, me too !

[mwelle1]

"An eminent figgure..." no doubt.

[kwakman66]

Well what else can I say, this film is so close to my heart ! ! ! ,,,and always will be, but I'm gonna say that aren't I after all, it bares my name.

Barry Lyndon

[Dgamer21]

It's either 2001: A Space Odyssey or Barry Lyndon as my absolute favorite Kubrick film. But I can't help it, these movies are just so near and dear to me.

[MinamuTV]

@Dgamer21 What about Strangelove?

[roachy333]

It says a lot about the current human condition...that this film is still generally overlooked and not remembered in any meaningful way, save you good folk here and others on various fora.

When has this ever been shown on British television...for instance?

In terms of sheer visual beauty...I can't ever see this film being surpassed...it's the pinnacle of film as an art form and perhaps, even the pinnacle of art...full stop!

[vanquine]

The motionless longshot, the cool detachment and irony of the narrator, the wall dominating the foreground--it all forms an unbridgeable gulf between us and these distant people with their alien values. It's appropriate, then, that the first word we hear is "gentlemen" and that the narrator is primarily concerned with antiqued rules of propriety (about what's done in "genteel" families), while one man guns down another from a distance suggesting his death is a event of no great significance.

[Applemask]

I keep expecting the narrator to mention El-Ahrairah.

[Bassbait]

One of the most brilliant openings in a film ever. To quote "The Kubrick Corner":

"This sequence sets up all the storytelling rules that will be used in throughout the film."

It establishes themes of death, duels, and so forth. The film is all about the lack of free will, things just happening and Barry being trapped, unable to change that. This opening shot is like a painting, in which nothing can change. Barry is doomed to have his father die, and will be doomed through the film to the end.

[cofpaddy]

Top ten film, for sure and not the only Kubrick among the ten.

[Bassbait]

@cofpaddy Top ten would also have 2001, The Shining, Dr. Strangelove, FMJ, ACO, EWS, Paths of Glory, and Lolita.

[beatsiz]

Look at that Dynamic Range ! ! !

Dang, I'm blown away at how complex the Filmography behind this was!

Using Film with no Digital Post Production must of been a nightmare.

Even the RED Camera's can't get close to this right now.

Maybe the RED Epic with HDRx can but it's not even released yet.

[JohnWesleyDowney]

@beatsiz You're right! Yes, the shot is amazing because not only was Kubrick one of the world's great directors but also a fantastically gifted photographer. His directors of photography have said if he hadn't been a director, Kubrick would have been the world's greatest directors of photography. His background in still photography, and his artistic and technical grasp of lighting, composition and lenses is second to none. You don't see shots like this in Brett Ratner's films.

[GocoProductions]

There are only three films that I feel have fully reached the aspect of "film as a painting": Jacques Tati's Playtime, Terrence Malick's Days of Heaven and Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon. (honorable mention: Bergman's Fanny and Alexander, Visconti's The Leopard, and Antonioni's Red Desert). These are artworks fit to hang on the wall of the most prestigious of art galleries. Barry Lyndon, in particular, provokes the honest magnificence of romanticism art and enlightenment ideology. Sheer Beauty!

[slartet]

What a movie!! Magnificent, each frame is a work of art. Probably Kubrick's best...

[ilovesexilovenaked]

is it the movie where Ryan O'Neal had to kiss a man ?

[retrorecordings]

EPIC!

[newhenpal123]

From something as mundane as a girl getting her toe nails painting or a recruits getting a haircut to aerial footage of the rocky mountains and Kidman getting undressed; all Kubrick films have epic openings. Oddly enough, I think the opening credits to BL is the most epic opening out of all of them.

[Backlap]

Is there a filmography more perfect than Kubrick's?

[bobb328]

wow..looks like a painting. I want to be a filmmaker, Stanley Kubrick is my biggest inspiration.

[Npowell01]

Go for it.

It's probably one of the luckiest careers to have.

[ihma81]

@bobb328 You summarized just how I feel!!

[hallchad83]

I recently saw this movie and i was extremely impressed, but also saddened by the fact that it couldn't make it in the American box office.

[rontimmy]

Such a captivating opening theme. The credits flow with the music. And notice how the action is framed within the frame by the wall, clouds and trees. What a master!

[stefanos689]

no other director ever used classical music in a movie better then Kubrick

[stefanos689]

great movie, a special one ... work of art rather than real drama ... it is very objective in a way that it does not make u support any particular character ... contemplating movie, quite cold but also touching one´s feelings in a different way movies usually do ... it does not force you to step out of neutral position at any point

[dazza5266]

best story and cinematography ever . the story literally is un predictable and doesnt include things other lesser films would . bet no one could have guessed the ending eh ?

[IWantDaveKast]

such an epic opening

[chashavko]

Eh , he would have been a good lawyer :-(

[Npowell01]

I think by "the law" as a profession, they meant that of a lawman; a constable or police officer type person.

[jlim2397]

There was no police in 1750. "The law" here can only mean the legal profession (and there was a superabundance of lawyers even back then!).

[patrice76290]

magnifique !!

[erklaudio]

KUBRICK MAESTRO.

[Aokiji01]

come non quotarti,

[pdm28cin]

This is just a rediculously good movie. My god, probably top 15 of all time...?

[The4thGuy]

Yeah, horses. Wow, man.

[gobanito]

why dont they make movies like this anymore?

[sorrycaps]

extremely good opening credits

[kenijaru]

the opening credits are sort of a signature for Kubrick dont you think? this, a clockwork orange, spartacus and dr. strangelove.

[MassiveJungle]

this opening establishes the whole tone of th movie which basically consists of cold detachment and a deep skepticism of human motives

shit fuckin owns

[Tactilove]

Grandiose, sublissime !

[magog1138]

EPIC!!!!!!

[55lindon]

Bellissima musica,la sento sempre ma non ho mai visto il film.

[ResiduoIncombusto]

E molto lungo, ma ne vale la pena.

E uno di quei film che riesce a tenerti incollato allo schermo grazie e un lavoro indescrivibile di trama fotografia e colonna sonora...

[elmstreet777]

no one could or can do what kubrick does with film quite like him

[fastmandan88]

this movie is so epic. right up there with kubrick's best like 2001.

[ZenCopain]

Narrator: ....and there is no doubt that he would have made an eminent figure in his profession.

*BANG*

Narrator: Had he not been killed in a duel.

[Applemask]

@ZenCopain That betrays the fact that the original book was a comedy.

[Exeron91]

Such a beatiful film, every frame is like a painting!

[Bumham]

Period.

[FER9409]

@Exeron91 hey, if you think every frame in this picture is like a painting, you would really like "2001: a space odyssey" (a stanley kubrick film too)

[Exeron91]

@FER9409 No kidding, one of my favorite movies ;)

[Dgamer21]

@Exeron91 More like a tapestry!

[leoguerra220]

certamente um dos melhore filmes ja feitos na historia humana até hoje

[potnoodle12]

What song is this?

[Dollbrannon]

Sarabande - Haendel

[Casarzino]

this movie is a tour de force of filmmaking.. absolutely majestic

[haarschaum99]

whats the name from the music

[elienri]

Sarabanda di Haendel

[ZayanK]

"Cock your pistols!"

Ha ha, what a great movie! =D

[villagegaytv]

Just saw this masterpiece last night, Christmas Eve, and what a surprisingly great movie this was. A rollercoaster ride of a man's life journey in 1700s Europe, the cinematography, acting, music and direction was magical. I have never been on the edge of my seat for such a long, steady-paced movie. Cocky Chambers, Village TV

[olol42a]

probablement le meilleur filmde tous les temps... une pure merveille qui ne fait qu'apporter des frissons de bonheur...Thank you Mr Kubrick !!

[clintonbill87]

This movie proves how pointless human live is -

and yet human live created it.

Quite absurd and paradox, I think.

I used to think "perfect" is something

arbitrarily defined. How wrong I was.

"Barry Lyndon" is perfect. For sure, in twenty

years or so, it will be recognized as one of the greatest works of art ever.

[cinema0fanboy]

isn't it already considered to be one Kubricks's best, and one of the best films.

[biggrigga]

these profound ideas are found in much of kubrick's work; such as 2001: a space odessey. keep in mid though that both of these pieces are based or share ideas from novels bearing similar titles

[Pacino87]

First time I saw this film I was totally speechless. This movie is an utter masterpiece and one of the best ever.

Not of this world.

Kubrick should have lived forever to keep showing today's mercenary Hollywood pigs what real movies are made of. Incredible. Go green with envy trashy scene.

[crocodilewerewolf]

The best movie ever, my friends. Ever.

[jackal59]

The wonderful music, the gorgeously composed shot starting it all... and then the wonderfully dry and snarky narrator against something approaching telephoto slapstick. "Dr. Strangelove" may be the comedy, but this is a damned funny film.

[ShermanM36]

This movie is my Number 1..The whole film is near perfection.After the first broadcast in a Cinema in Paris I went back home with the film music,pictures filed in my spirit..Its the only one which had kept my mind for hours..in each stage of the classic "scenario".

But there it's Stanley KUBRICK and the most weak adventure could become a great success.He was the "Mozart" of Cinema...

[kezac]

Wow.

I feel exactly the same about that movie.

I first saw it on DVD, and the music and atmosphere of it all just wouldn't leave me for several days.

A few months later, I saw it at a cinema theater and BAM! New shock.

I never saw any other movie so full of grace and force and beauty.

Kubrick was a genius. Amen.

[o2theh]

Kubrick knew how to start his films with a bang! Clockwork, 2001, Strangelove, Shining, FMJ all have carefully studied intros.

I miss Kubrick and so do the movie fans of today who yearn for more great taste in film.

I've never thought of Barry Lyndon as Kubrick's number one masterpiece but the enchanting beauty just keeps me coming back to take another look at this wonderful film.

[daveinrome]

When i saw the movie i searched the book for years. Both magical.

[SamySaxo]

... on appréciera la beauté des images. Les trentes premières secondes du film introduisent brillamment la tonalité et l'ambiance particulière que l'on retrouvera tout au long de cette oeuvre magnifique. L'une des plus belles contribution de Kubrick...

[SamySaxo]

Cette scène d'ouverture est - selon moi - l'une des plus belles qui soit. On connaît la rigueur et l'exigence légendaires de Kubrick. Le film a entièrement été tourné en lumières réelles. Outre la prouesse technique, on appréciera

[HaviusCorpus]

My god......this movie is the pinnacle of artistic directing, just like the rest of Kurik's films. What an amazing movie.

[BunnyMan456]

God I just love everything about that scene.

It looks like real people have been given the privelage to move around in a gorgeous painting.

And the narrator's punchline is priceless.

[kameshwaran2]

kubrick is god but his films earned fame only after his death

[PWitty]

you're blatantly incorrect

[tigerdraft]

Yeah, on a scale of 1 to 10 on how wrong you are, you're a 12. In fact it's hard to imagine how you could be more wrong.

[iAbidine]

master Kubrick, how long are you so far then us in intelligence and thinking ???

[clockworktim]

What a masterpiece. I was never more inspired, artistically, in my life, than by the master Kubrick. I love how the scores precede the first frame of his films, beginning even before the logo of the motion picture company shows up. Music was so important to him, and it showed. I can't think of a contemporary director who devotes more time to finding the right existing music than Mr. Kubrick did. I love this story, so operatic.

[isweariammad]

Perhaps the single greatest film of all time...at least one of the best no doubt!!

[stev1963hit]

Everytime you watch it you see something you've missed before-wierd how so few people have seen it.I'm no fan of Kubrick but this is my numero uno film by a mile...the duel with his stepson must be amongst the most mesmerising 10 minutes in cinema history.

[tigerdraft]

Agreed, that duel is awesome!

[StanleyKu]

The scene where his stepson pukes out of fear is intense. The other men look away in disgust but Barry's gaze is still fixed on him, almost out of respect.

[AYEscotland]

Pity he did not use 18th century lettering for that opening sequence. A slip I would not have expected of Kubrick.

[fergusnow]

Hahahahaha wtf bro ^^

Obviously you are an expert on 18th Century calligraphy. I'm sure Stanley would appreciate your sincere critiscism.

[DeliciousBob]

hes not as predictable as an average filmaker i guess

[Bash316]

I wished they would re-release it on DVD like they did for A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, 2001 and THE SHINING. Note to Gus Van Sant: THIS is how you do stunning cinematography and long takes.

[JFMJJ]

From what I've heard, it's coming to Blu-Ray.

[berlinman46]

A Great Great Film from a Master!!!

[OrthodoxSteel]

Please.....post some more videos of this in ENGLISH!!! Please!!!

Thanks.

[goodsoninc]

masterpiece

[Sweden80Here]

Just look at the first picture, it could have been an oil painting hanging on your wall. This is my all time favorite movie.

[thebattleroyale]

an awesome film!

[urntcookin045]

What a beautiful film. Kubrick was such a genious.

[azintp]

One of Kubrick's best films. One of my favorite

[makaay9]

What is the name of the song?

[norcalrobbie2]

It's a Sarabande by Haendel.

[makaay9]

Thanks!

[califgirl101]

Very intresting start to this great movie. I can hardly wait to watch it. Hey, does anybody know if I can find this movie in its entirety?

[smithryansmith]

rent it. its fantastic. its very long but excellent. its the closest thing to an actual novel put to film

[ShermanM36]

If this movie ever be shown at the movie's in your city don't miss it even if you've got a meeting with your lover !

It is the greatest film ever made...everything is near perfection

[realeimperobritannic]

what's the name of the font????

[AntinousIsGod1]

Is this movie remastered on the Kubrick director's series boxset?

[Casarzino]

yes though there are no special features, only a trailer

[Casarzino]

love the way Kubrick always starts his movies with these imposing music themes.. see also 2001, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining.. it sure grabs your attention from the start

[Casarzino]

by the way, anyone remember what part II was titled?

[lejistar]

Something like, "We learn how Barry suffers a series of tragedies and misfortunes." May not be exact wording, I'm quoting from memory

[BigDyno]

PART II: Containing an Account of the Misfortunes and Disasters Which Befell Barry Lyndon

[SDTimes4you]

He had a tough time filming the fight scene ...damm those clouds they kept moving.

[Matrioschka]

"Oh bliss! Bliss and heaven! Oh, it was gorgeousness and gorgeousity made flesh. It was like a bird of rarest-spun heaven metal or like silvery wine flowing in a spaceship, gravity all nonsense now." Alex's words in A Clockwork Orange describe perfectly my feelings when I see this super movie.

[LiviuFloreaRo]

My favourite movie of all times.

[mednos]

There are some movies, they could be made only by one director, I think "Barry Lyndon" doesnt have a good Story or something very deep or special in it but this CRAFT and PERFECTION is blowing your mind, all-time, surpassing ...

[ShermanM36]

Yes the story is almost classical and at the limit of boring (same as 2001) but we can see how Stanley Kubrick can change a paperback story in a tremandous and incredible movie which we can see thousands of time with the feeling that it is the first time we are watching it

[dking987]

i have to see this... cant believe i havent. im a kubrick geek, and i havent seen this!

[Casarzino]

seen it yet? I'm a Kubrick fan myself, I saw it recently and I think it's one of his best

[dking987]

ye ive seen it now

[Casarzino]

and??

[wardiplomat]

Best movie EVaaaAAAAAr !!!!!

[mariebcf]

Quel film...le meilleur de Kubrick...

Quelle BO...jamais il n'y eu une interprétation de la Sarabande d'Hendel plus poignante que celle crée pour ce film

[vedatali]

eyvallah stanley abi dassaga gurban

[vedatali]

eyvallah stanley agabi dassaga gurban

[moment7]

the ultimate!

[mistifais]

One of the most perfect movies ever made..

Thank you Stanley Kubrick

[Cloudon]

B E A U T I F U L MOVIE. Thnaks to genius Kubrick.

[DrHoldowicz]

Absolutely. You are transported back to the 18th century for three splendid hours...

[questionful]

God damn that is fucking awesome. The music and the scene.

[kingmeehanthewicked]

i can't think of a more appropriate way of verbally expressing my own feelings.

[sobie99]

That's Händel's "Sarabande" ;-)