Ryan O'Neal on Making 'Barry Lyndon' with Stanley Kubrick

Actor Ryan O'Neal remembers the colorful production of "Barry Lyndon" at "An Academy Salute to Stanley Kubrick" with host Malcolm McDowell on November 7, 2012 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

[empatheticgrinch]

One of the most beautifully shot movies in cinema history.

[albertomartinez]

Barry Lyndon was a series of Oil Paintings strung together into a movie. Each frame viewed individually is a period oil painting. Brilliant beyond belief. Stanley was in a league of his own.

[sianspherica]

RIP Ryan O'Neal. Thank you for your incredible performance in Barry Lyndon

[bornin]

I finally saw this film after years of avoiding it in case it was boring. Let me tell you: it was never boring for a second!

[g]

one of the most underrated films ever, beautifully shot and the lighting incredible

[saifonlawrence]

Just saw it for the first time. I expect i will watch it again a few hundred more times. A masterpiece !

[andrewattenboroughtwothumb]

Ryan O’Neal was incredible in Barry Lyndon and I consider it one of my favourite movies by Stanley Kubrick and a true masterpiece

[MrImiller]

At the time of its commercial release in 1975, Barry Lyndon was not a financial success, and some critics found it ponderous and slow moving. However, with the passage of time, the film looks more impressive than ever. It is unquestionably O'Neal's best performance and the direction and cinematography is superb.

[umachan]

Barry Lyndon is possibly one of the most beautifully shot movies I've ever seen in my life. Every scene just takes your breath away.

[PaulRietvoorn]

nice to find out after one and a half minute that he was speaking to Malcolm McDowell all the time

[python]

Barry Lyndon is in fact an underrated masterpiece. For all the great achievements from a cinematic standpoint, for me it was always about a man ahead of his time, a man born in the wrong era; this passionate being, a misunderstood romantic, clashing with the conventions of a classical society.

[PositiveLastAction]

Stunning masterpiece of a film. I'm watching again for the 20th time.

[Abraxium]

It’s amazing how the very character of Barry Lyndon seems to rear his head in his voice every now and then, or perhaps Barry was just well… Ryan

Rest easy, you gave the world a great deal of art in your life which will continue to amaze

[futuropasado]

visually the best film ever made. Pure magic

[georgebrinkman]

Barry Lyndon was certainly one of the most beautiful films ever made.

[larsivar]

I consider Barry Lyndon the best movie ever made.

[dossantos]

Barry Lyndon is my favorite movie, at first i didn't know why, but every time i watch it again or think about it, then i know. Cinematography is amazing. And then, content wise, the rise and fall of somebody... Superb!

[bbender]

O'Neal is a great storyteller. He was perfect for the role and I can't imagine another actor playing it. The guy's masculine and emotes feminine. Might be good to note he's had stage 4 leukemia for years so those of you who are taking shots at his looks should realize cancer medications often result in weight gain.

[happyhero]

My favourite film. So perfect. And Ryan O'Neil is fantastic in it.

[clipsify]

Love the film and its fidelity to Thackeray's gift through the narrator. Ryan O'Neal embodies the central character just as the film as a cinematic whole captures the times. I recall seeing it in the theatre as a young filmgoer and being thrilled by it then. Perceived as too plodding for the commercial viewer at the time.With each subsequent viewing, I appreciate more.