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摘要

Every frame is like a painting in this gorgeous adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was underappreciated at its 1975 theatrical release but has since greatly gained in stature. Ryan O'Neal is perfectly cast as the eponymous Irish rogue who ascends in 18th-century British society only to fall tragically. While most period films justly earn the unflattering designation "costume drama," Kubrick's stately paced masterwork feels like part of its story's era. Revolutionary camera lenses employed to shoot in candlelight contribute in no small part to the convincing naturalism. The steady use of slow zoom-outs to show gradually the characters' environment completes the convincing picture. However, it would just be a lot of pretty scenery without a strong saga; this epic has weight. VERDICT Impeccably restored and remastered, Criterion's upgrade over Warner's passable 2011 Blu-ray is simply breathtaking. Revealing extras on a second disc make the case for a great film.