Review of Barry Lyndon (1975) by Elias R — 15 Aug 2013
Perhaps the greatest Kubrick film, Barry Lyndon triumphs as the ultimate period piece in terms of tone, cinematography, costume and set design. The slow pace narrative fits well for the setting and effectively attaches the viewer to the character of Redmond Barry; making the downfall of Barry all the more dreadful and heartfelt, if not ironic.
The use of special camera lenses (originally made for NASA) capturing candlelight only in certain scenes, makes it as if we were watching an 18th century painting in motion. This film is a milestone of artistic achievement and quality storytelling.
This review of Barry Lyndon (1975) was written by Elias R on 15 Aug 2013.
Barry Lyndon has generally received very positive reviews.
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