Saw this for the first time last night on VHS. My interpretation.

Rating: 9/10 (16 July 2016)

This was way different than anything i might have expected. This story could relate to any man, on so many levels. To me, that is both the charm and the fear this director was going for. Barry is clearly on a set path of delusion, where he feels complete control even though he clearly has none. He has moments of victory and shame. The movie shows the ups and downs of a seemingly good person to the people around him. Until he reached a point where he was exposed as a common man in a wealthy surrounding. Thus, setting a path of little respect for his actions or identity. At the same time, you want to feel for him as the main character much like his wife does.
Watching the white faces, real costumes, camera angles, and superb lighting was so unique. The story was told in a passive way, with so many plot points happening gently and without much dialogue.
I'm in a funk today because that movie got under my skin somehow. The idea of watching it again makes me weary because the details to consider are infinite.