Barry Lyndon : Captain Feeney at your service

[AntoineANDonly]

GTA, only 18th century

[roachy333]

I like how this scene mirrors the later scenes when Barry becomes a similar thief....in the services of the Chevalier.

[silenceseaandsky]

How I love the way Captain Feeney is portrayed: Neither a clichee villain nore a romanticised good-looking Highwayman ,more that kind of sly ,elderly teacher who seem to know always in advance when you were not prepared and just improvising:

Always polite, eloquent and definitely enjoying the situation.....

The combination of the dialogue and the Chieftains´ peaceful flute music makes it impossible for me to watch without laughing no matter how often i view this.

[dpdeblasio]

A MASTERPIECE of all time in film

[farmerne]

This great segment is just a slice of the larger whole, that truly showcases what a classic movie this is. In any other "historical costume" drama, this would just be a throwaway scene--a minor advancement of the plot. But even though the scene has no violence and little action, the audience is riveted to the screen. Kubrick's direction, his wonderful attention to detail (the music, Feeney's Irish diction, even the look of the inn) is nothing short of amazing.

[bpkilmer]

@farmerne Well said.

[mundanewarrior]

I love how he calls them clients.

[feeney1994]

great great grandpa was a bad ass lol

[ASKlusener]

we must be able to travel faster than our clients, Clients. haha!

[MondoBeno]

Even by the 1760's, travellers opted for letters of credit instead of carrying coin. It was never safe to travel in those days.

[Carloshache]

How Irish come highwaymen are always called "captain"?

[McGrenzer]

Such a polite highwayman, the very model of decorum, with a very good reason for everything he does. Of course, the two pistols insure that his "client" pays attention to every word. I wonder if Seamus followed in his father's footsteps. Thank you Stanley Kubric, The Chieftains, Ireland the Beautiful and bpkilmer.

[skyfullwith]

if this British ugly voice over would shut the fuck up....

[Steveaux]

Today, you will never be robbed by someone so well spoken.

[bpkilmer]

@Steveaux Well apart from the bankers...I suppose not.

[Iggy3]

@bpkilmer lol

[soyunpreditor50]

What is that flute music called that starts about two minutes in?

Have been looking all over for it!

[bpkilmer]

@soyunpreditor50 "WOMEN OF IRELAND"

Composed by Sean O'Riada

Performed by The Chieftains

[mrgrtbfrd]

@bpkilmer I don't think this is women of ireland. That appears in a much later scene, after he has deserted from the british army. It is by the chieftains.

[bpkilmer]

@mrgrtbfrd To clarify I was refering to the piece two minutes into the film itself rather than this scene. Apologies if confusion caused.

[Iggy3]

At least Barry got to keep his boots

[shrunkard]

That music is really distracting and a bit incongruous with what's happening on screen.

[coralarch]

Every scene in this film looks like a painting come to life...amazing!

[PaulRietvoorn]

i just love this scene! i've learned so polite manners from Captain Feeney.

"Yours is one of the most intriguing and touching I've heard in many weeks." I wonder if he was lying :D

Good day, young sir!

[soccom8341576]

I think Feeney's son would probably become a bandit when he grows up.

[coralarch]

@soccom8341576 Either a bandit, or a pin up boy from porn films:). He is gorgeous!

[tojanet99]

@coralarch lol, I can totally see that. He is as good-looking as he looks evil.

[coralarch]

@tojanet99 Interesting- Alex of Clockwork Orange was also atttractive AND evil. I love Kubrick!

[coralarch]

@PaulRietvoorn Actually, I think Feeney is being truthful, but he thinks Barry is the liar.

[dogma7890]

This scene is just classic Kubrick if there ever was. "And now I'm afraid we must get on to the more regrettable stage of our brief acquaintance." Good god, could the dialogue in this movie be more perfect?! Along with the cinematography, use of music, acting (Ryan O'Neal, Patrick Magee, Godfrey Quigley, I could go on!) and directing which combined create for one of the most moving and awe-inspiring films ever! The humor throughout is also amazing! I wish this film could be twice as long.

[Stephanie3189]

Jeez, they were polite when they robbed back then!

[Defenstrator]

I have to say engaging manner or no, I would have gone looking for Captain Feeney and taught him that it is not wise to rob a vindictive man.

[Abobojo]

LOL d2eux! I was just thinking that too.

[d2eux]

Damn, it would sure be nice if people could be this polite when they mug me, lol

[cazadordemolinos]

I miss the days when muggers had class and manners...

Fantastic scene from a fantastic movie. One of my faves.

[jrlaker]

Whatever happened to the gentleman highway robber? Nowadays you get stabbed!

Ah well, I'm sure the polite highwayman was/is only mythology anyway.

[who3697cares]

I'm saying this knowing that I risk looking like a complete idiot, but was Captain Feeney a real person?

[Rex1987]

many will proberly think that i am a idiot but how is this Captain Feeney?

[joehughes9]

This a great scene but my favourite is the final duel between Barry and Lord Bullingdon in a barn.The tension is tremendous.

[kris1617]

I'm glad you uploaded this piece of the film. The film is brilliant and well-made. I love it when Redmond gets robbed. The profession of Capt. Feeney and his son are well performed

[TulseLuper]

This might be my favorite scene in the film. I imagine a spin-off film done in the same style by Kubrick about Captain Feeney and his adventures. I would be in Heaven were that true...

[azzblaster]

...NONE OTHER! XD

[TurdBlossom95]

:D, i'm a feeney

[natafreak]

But Stanley did'nt...

[soccom8341576]

If Captain feeny asked me if I wanted something to eat and it was him paying for it, I would have happily obliged.

[togalcoat]

i sure wouldnt mind running a set of neoghbors out of town like that LOL

[GreatGrumbledook]

"Captain Feeny, that's all the money my mother had in the world. Mightn't I be allowed to keep it? I'm just one step ahead of the law myself. I killed and English officer in a duel, and I'm on my way to Dublin until things cool down." & "Mr. Barry, in my profession we hear many such stories. Yours is one of the most intriguing and touching I've heard in many weeks" - I guess many teachers and other people used to silly and repeating excuses heartily employ this quote in similar situations.

[rbatty90210]

Car jacking back then was so polite.

[world19554]

S. K. movies are absol. fantastic. I particul. love Barry Lydon. The most, or one of the most, beautif. mov. ever made. There are nomore of those great film makers : Kubrick, Visconti, Fellini.

B. L. : costumes, landscapes, candlelit scenes, music, actors (except R. O.), all togeth. = a real REAL chef' d'oeuvre.

You must see a wonderful video, made by MARCUSSO :

Title : B. L. AND THE XVIII CENTURY PAINTING.

Don't miss it. Beautiful.

[66fredo99]

Barry: "THE Captain Feeney??"

Capt. Feeney: "None other. May I introduce you to my son, Seamus."

LOL!!!

[AllenbysEyes]

Oliver Twist I think you mean.

[bpkilmer]

Thats's right Oliver Twist. I know there were psychos on both sides during the War of Independence but I think most of them wore the Black and Tan. If you want a film to counter balance Ryan's Daughter try Ken Loach's The Wind that shakes the barley if you haven't seen it.

Kubrick and Lean were perfecrionists when it came to filmmaking but not necessarily history.

[world19554]

The pictures, the costumes, the locations, the music, the actors (except R. O'Neal), all together absolutely one of the most beautiful movies ever made. Fabulous. Thanks Mr. Kubrick

[AllenbysEyes]

I didn't like this movie when I watched it but watching these individual scenes like this is quite enjoyable. I should probably give it another go.

Note that Arthur O'Sullivan (Captain Feeny) and Marie Keen (Barry's mother) played the bigoted couple in Ryan's Daughter.

[rgwholt]

I could never understand the reason why Kubrick ever used such a second rate actor as Ryan o'Niel.He may have had an Irish surname, but his Cod Irish accent and total lack of acting ability ruined spoiled it for me. If only he had kept his mouth shut or at least used a decent dialect coach.

[AllenbysEyes]

O'Neal is terrible. He's probably the biggest reason I didn't like this film.

[lars3939]

Its a shame the plank opens his mouth in this film, again showing that Kubrick simply could not get genuine actors to act.

[RationalEmotive]

The miracle of Kubrick's film is among other things that there are no unimportant scences. Superfically the whole encounter with Feeney does not bring the plot forward a great deal and the only reason seems to give a reason for why Barry will join the army.

Looking closer this scene reveals a lot about Barrys character and the time and place the film takes place, how people talked back then and so on. Apart from that it is visually a beautiful scence, which with Kubrick goes without saying.

[bpkilmer]

Thanks for posting. A most interesting interpretation.

[zooeyhall]

Thanks for your excellent post! The entire movie really gives a feel for the genteel ways of the 18th century. Take this scene for example, "Sir, would you please raise your hands, sir? Now we must move to the more regrettable part of our business... I should like to oblige you.."

[elsuperbrain]

At the Oscar Night (back in the 70s) when they were announcing the nominees for best music they used the begining of this scene (as Redmond is riding the horse and approaching C.Feeney) to anounce "Barry Lyndon" as a candidate.

A few moments later it got the Oscar for best music.

I had not seen the film at that point but was hipnotized by this segment.

(Please excuse my english.)

[bpkilmer]

Thanks for the comment.

[xiaosu25]

Captain Feeney Rules!!!

[goodsoninc]

What a real rascal Captain Feeney!

[Stereolabdream]

A fabulous scene in such a beautifully poetic film.

Can anyone identify the music when thay are in the woods? I've heard it elsewhere-and it's haunting me!

[bpkilmer]

Be haunted no more! It's Tin Whistles by Sean O'Riada performed by Paddy Moloney and Sean Potts.

[sealt160n]

@Stereolabdream as bpkilmer says it's on that Sean Potts / Paddy Moloney LP.

It's a beautiful slow air called 'Port na bPucaí' - literally 'The Fairies' Tune'. Accordeon-player Tony MacMahon translates the name as 'Music of Ghosts' which'd probably explain the haunting

[xiaosu25]

Capt Feeney...who wouldn't want to be robbed by a gentelman with such impeccable manners!

[mrsmxyzptlk]

What a package on Barry!

[feeney1994]

meh it was ok not great but ok

[truthseeker1972]

"And now I am afraid we must move on to the more regrettable stage of our brief acquaintance..."

[maxrogers987]

A Masterpiece of inestimable value.

[BestOfTheBestNumber9]

A vision that sohuld've set the bar for future film-directing, but people were too idiotic and emblind to understand this film...

[Cloudon]

More than a masterpiece.

[FinnAmerican79]

Thee Captain Feeney?

[cripplehawk]

"None Other"

[schuster08]

Quite simply a MASTERPIECE.