Barry Lyndon, underrated, but not justly so

Rating: 9/10 (14 January 2010)

Barry Lyndon seems to be one of Kubrick's least appreciated films in that it receives very little attention when compared to some of his other movies. I really don't think it should be so underrated, but there you have it.
Barry Lyndon clocks in at just over three hours long and it is understandable why some people might find it too much to take in in one sitting. I had no problems with it and was utterly captivated by the film. It may be slow at times, but I found no moment boring at all.
It's got great acting in my opinion and it really feels extremely authentic to me. Everything from the clothes and settings to the shots using candles as the only lighting. It just feels so...real.
And of course, this is Kubrick so there is that unique beauty which only he could put into his films. That's basically what this film is: beautiful.
This film, for me, is just massive, but it definitely isn't for everyone and that is the reason it isn't as well known as other Kubrick movies. However, for any Kubrick fan this is a must see and I really wish it were that way for everyone. But hey, to each his own.
This movie isn't perfect, but it's pretty damn close. I give it a 9.5 leaning more towards a 10 and recommend this to any Kubrick fan and, really, to any movie fan in general. Even if you don't like it, it's worth watching.