The pinnacle of Ku's work, a single-character epic.

Nestor 2022-04-21 09:01:45

"Barry Lyndon"

The pinnacle of Ku's work, a single character epic, the pictures and music of classical natural style are very in line with my aesthetics, and the plot faintly reveals a fairy tale temperament close to the essence of the story. I like this movie very much, although I don't like watching big movies. The director shoots historical dramas and dramas, but he can't see his personal style.

It was the first time without a child that he felt sad when he still had twenty guineas in his pocket.

It doesn't have to be actions or lines, just let the picture stand still, and it's romantic to use music to narrate.

"Part 2: Misfortune and disaster befall Barry Lyndon." The description of the story in the subtitles instantly approaches the story itself, which creates a sense of fantasy.

Mrs. Lyndon soon took up a small corner of Barry's life, like an elegant rug and paintings.

Barry was born to know how to make money, but he couldn't keep his property, and people who had the talent and ability to make money usually ended up going bankrupt.

The lush and desolate scenery changes with the course of the characters.

Always reveal the next stage of the plot one step ahead, but make the audience more interested.

The eldest son's character mixes bravery with cowardice, making it very interesting. It also proved once again that what defines a character is behavior, not words or appearance.

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  • Narrator: [voice-over] It is well to dream of glorious war in a snug armchair at home, but it is a very different thing to see it first hand. And after the death of his friend, Barry's thoughts turned from those of military glory to those of finding a way to escape the service to which he was now tied for another six years. Gentlemen may talk of the age of chivalry, but remember the ploughmen, poachers and pickpockets whom they lead. It is with these sad instruments that your great warriors and kings have been doing their murderous work in the world.

  • Redmond Barry: Sir, I... I have a confession to make to you. I'm an Irishman. And my name is Redmond Barry. I was abducted into the Prussian army two years ago, and now have been put into your service by my Captain Potzdorf, and his uncle, the Minister of Police... to serve as a watch upon your... actions... and to give information to the same quarter.

    Narrator: [voice-over] The Chevalier was as much affected as Barry at thus finding one of his countrymen. For he too was an exile from home, and a friendly voice, a look, brought the old country back to his memory again.