Stanley Kubrick's most perfect film

Rating: 10/10 (7 March 2002)

It took awhile for me to finally see this film. I just didn't want to see a "costume drama". I was expecting a cheesy Lifetime quality film. Wow... was I wrong. I should have known better, though. It was by Stanley Kubrick, after all.
After seeing the Barry Lyndon, uninterrupted, my entire view of what a costume drama could be changed. Barry Lyndon is now on my favorite films ever list. The story of the lead character, the people he encounters, the good and bad that comes to his life, is all told through master filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, the film's writer, producer, and director.
Barry Lyndon is 3 hours perfection. I seriously can't find anything wrong with it. Everything from the acting, cinematography, music, to the screenplay is top notch.
If you're a true Stanley Kubrick fan, meaning you don't watch his films solely for the sex and violence, and actually enjoy his talents as an artist, check out Barry Lyndon. You'll be very happy you did.