Barry Lyndon at 50: why Kubrick’s most overlooked masterpiece deserves another viewing

Barry Lyndon at 50: why Kubrick’s most overlooked masterpiece deserves another viewing

Stanley Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon, which marks its 50th anniversary this year, struggled at the box office when it was released. It remains one of the director’s most under-appreciated films. Unlike 2001: A Space Odyssey or The Shining, which have been endlessly dissected in books and essays, Barry Lyndon has received relatively little scholarly attention – just a single book. Perhaps its cool reception can be traced to its slow, contemplative paci…

On the horizon there are some high-profile Ultra HD Blu-rays for the coming months. With the game: "Barry Lyndon" by Stanley Kubrick. There had already been indications of a release in August 2024. Now it is said that an Ultra HD Blu-ray by Warner Bros. is probably roughly targeted for July and August 2025 respectively. Of course, the digital versions of "Barry Lyndon" are also likely to receive a 4K upgrade. Thus, the ranks of Stanley Kubrick's…