Rich, engrossing period piece about a wasted life.

Rating: 10/10 (9 July 1999)

In 1975 I was 17 and worked at a large movie theater that was showing Barry Lyndon. During breaks I would watch 15 minute stretches of the movie and over the weeks I became entranced by this film. To this day I can't explain the attraction, but the plodding, quiet, truthful feel is captivating. To view another period in history as vividly as this one portrays it is indeed a rare treat. If you enjoy movies like Last of the Mohicans, or Rob Roy give this one a chance, you won't be sorry.