Relatively unknown jewel - Kubrick at his best?

Rating: Null/10 (17 March 2003)

It's only a couple of weeks ago that I saw Barry Lyndon for the first time. Though it was a relatively small TV screen I was stunned completely by - everything! I've never seen such marvelous acting, costumes, cut, music selection, camera etc.etc. brought together in a film. Just brilliant. Casting Barry Lyndon with American actor Ryan O'Neal is just a perfect choice. His accent doesn't disturb the movie, it enhances the experience, puts things in a perfect light. And, I loved the camera work, as well as the music selection. -- 18th century European court lifestyle --- that's just all right there.