The form of the film is unquestionable, godlike sets, lighting, shots, costumes, soundtracks, and the ultimate picture taken by the legendary satellite with an f0.7 lens. To paraphrase Kubrick's own philosophical remarks: "In no case does it take me much time to arrange sets, lighting, or camera movement." The ultimate in film form is just a by-product of Kubrick's perfectionism, "A film cannot be just The innovation of technology, it must be the product of wisdom"
Raymond Barry, unlike most of the people on the show, has rigid eyes and movements, and this deliberate rigidity brings a sense of alienation to the audience, watching the film in a more objective state. The film is from Barry's point of view, but the narration is not. The narration switches from the first-person to the third-person of the original novel. This, together with the rigid picture, reminds the audience that the story of the film is not necessarily true and reliable.
Barry tends not to admit to the hypocrisy of himself; the narration will debunk that hypocrisy in just the right place.
For example, two episodes of seducing women - German peasant woman and Mrs. Linden: In Barry's perspective, he trusts and beautifies his own motives, and his expression seems to be pure pursuit of love and beauty; the narration is Point out: He was after lust and wealth.
Of course, what Kubrick wanted to photograph was Napoleon, and Barry was his replacement for Napoleon's forget-me-nots, so what did the shameless Barry have in common with Napoleon?
Perhaps the theme buried deep in this film is: trying to show the uncontrolled motives and emotions of human beings, trying to show that the nature of human society is disorder. As, Barry's shamelessness, speculation and courage are innate (as Napoleon). Barry is a jerk, but stepson is a better person?
At the end of the film, Barry chose to let his stepson go, but the stepson resorted to the same unsightly means as Barry, choosing to continue to shoot, resulting in Barry's amputation.
The stepson who seems to play a decent character in the plot also uses despicable means, which may be to continue the theme of "human disorder"; however, perhaps more important is Barry's confession, which may be Kubrick's A trace of good wishes: human beings can wake up to their own ignorance and save themselves.
Too obscure and esoteric themes, without the sci-fi themes and advanced elements of Space Odyssey. "Barry Lyndon" undoubtedly failed, and the public understands the film as a medieval cosplay, which may be why he chose "The Shining" and "Full Metal Jacket" to express his understanding of life later. Thinking.
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