Aida 2022-03-21 09:01:41
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Eula 2022-04-24 07:01:05
Edmund Barry is a typical Irish figure, passionate and sensitive, brave and irascible, plus a little bit of cunning. He can win in duels, turn around in wars, play a little clever in flashy Europe, and win the hearts of women in love, but he is destined to fail to integrate into the orderly but lifeless high society of England. The two nations of England and Ireland are so incompatible, but they are always intertwined. Edmund's forced departure from Ireland because of the English, and her expulsion from England by the English, may be regarded as a metaphor for the fate of the Irish nation: she must be prepared to sacrifice her nobility to meet England, but she must not imagine nobility. England will accept her. Laoku's films are as neat as ever, but some of the streamlining of the story is somewhat regrettable. The candlelight scenes are beautiful, and the legendary f/0.7 lens lives up to its name.
Hilton 2022-03-24 09:01:37
Adult Drama. More intelligent and delicate than Buñuel‘s
Narrator: Lady Lyndon was soon destined to occupy a place in Barry's life, not very much more important than the elegant carpets and pictures which would form the pleasant background of his existence.
Barry's Mother: Reverend Runt, I need not tell you that the recent tragedy to this family has made the services of a tutor no longer required at Castle Hackton. And as we are in some considerable difficulty about money, I'm afraid I must ask you, with the greatest reluctance, to resign your post.
Rev. Samuel Runt: Madam, I'm sensible of your predicament, and you need have no concern about my wages, with which I can willingly do without, but it is out of the question for me to consider leaving Her Ladyship in her present state.
Barry's Mother: I'm very sorry to say this to you, but I truly believe you are largely responsible for the state of mind she is in, and the sooner you leave, the better she will be.
Rev. Samuel Runt: Madam, with the greatest respect, I take my instructions only from Her Ladyship.
Barry's Mother: Reverend Runt, Her Ladyship is in no fit mind to give instructions to anyone. My son has charged me with managing the affairs at Castle Hackton until he recovers from his grief and resumes his interest in worldly matters. And while I am in charge, you will take your instructions from me. My only concern is for Lady Lyndon.
Rev. Samuel Runt: Madam! Your only concern is for Her Ladyship's signature! You and your son have almost succeeded in destroying a fine family fortune! And what little remains for you depends on keeping Her Ladyship prisoner in her own house!
Barry's Mother: Reverend Runt! This matter bears no further discussion! You will pack your bags and leave by tomorrow morning!
