Barry Lyndon (1975) ****1/2

Barry Lyndon demands satisfaction and achieves it on every level. Kubrick's underappreciated masterpiece is the period film for people who don't like period films. I've seen it probably 5-6 times and it's never once felt long (despite being just over 3 hours). My appreciation for it has only grown with each subsequent viewing. From the gorgeous cinematography (famously featuring only candlelight in some scenes and perfectly mimicking natural light throughout) to the incredible set pieces and costumes to the at times appropriately vacant performances — indeed, there is much to appreciate. Criterion's new 4K mastered Blu-ray gives the film a much needed uptick in quality.

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