In Reply to: Dr. Strangelove-Barry Lyndon posted by Road Warrior on July 5, 2011 at 20:19:24:
... in which case, for me, is my problem with "2001, a Space Odyssey". I love its visuals, even the ending makes sense, but the first half takes eons of popcorn to justify.
In "Barry Lyndon", Kubrick's masterful use of music mitigates my impatience most times.
Ever been without a watch in the woods camping? That is how natural time seems to flow, which Kubrick nails in BL.
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Follow Ups
- You mention pacing... - mpathus 12:41:39 07/06/11 (1)
- Hmm, interesting, I didn't dislike BL, but to my tastes, - Road Warrior 14:48:54 07/06/11 (0)