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Admirers of Stanley Kubrick can enjoy significant savings on Criterion’s 4K UHD remaster of Barry Lyndon, a standout title from the legendary director, in advance of Prime Day 2025. The 4K enhancement of this period drama is set to be released this Tuesday, July 8, yet a special offer on Amazon reduces the cost from $50 to $25. Barry Lyndon is among numerous Criterion Collection 4K Blu-rays highlighted in the current 50% off movie sale. While this yearly clearance frequently features brand new and recent releases, preorders aren’t guaranteed to be part of the discount.
Predictably, Barry Lyndon has surged up Amazon’s bestseller rankings. As of the current write-up, the retailer anticipates that orders placed at this moment will not be delivered until July 22. With a two-week lead time and the existing order surge, it would not be surprising if Amazon ceased accepting preorders shortly. If you’re keen on incorporating Barry Lyndon into your collection at this price, it would be prudent to obtain a copy before its launch.
Barry Lyndon: The Criterion Collection (4K Blu-ray)
$25 (originally $50) | Launches July 8
The 4K Criterion Collection version of Barry Lyndon comprises a three-disc set that includes one 4K UHD disc and two 1080p Blu-ray discs. Criterion’s digital restoration allows Kubrick enthusiasts to experience the 1975 film in native 4K resolution with Dolby Vision HDR10 support. In terms of audio, viewers can select between an uncompressed monaural track or 5.1 surround sound utilizing DTS-HD Master Audio.
The second disc is the 1080p Blu-ray variant of the film that Criterion issued back in 2017. Notably, it was also derived from Criterion’s 4K digital restoration, thereby delivering superior quality compared to the standard Blu-ray, despite being technically confined to 1080p resolution. Barry Lyndon’s Blu-ray launch received excellent feedback from both fans and reviewers, making it thrilling that Criterion’s remarkable restoration will be available without compromises and with HDR10 as a result of the 4K release.
The final disc is enriched with special features, such as interviews and archival footage. It also includes three written pieces regarding the film. Below is the complete feature list:
Barry Lyndon: The Criterion Collection Features & Bonus Content
- Disc 1: 4K UHD Blu-ray
- Based on 4K digital restoration
- Dolby Vision HDR10
- Uncompressed monaural soundtrack
- DTS-HD
- Master Audio 5.1 surround sound
- Disc 2: Blu-ray
- Derived from 4K digital restoration
- Uncompressed monaural audio track
- DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound
- Disc 3: Special Features (Blu-ray)
- Conversations with cast and crew
- Archival audio featuring Stanley Kubrick
- Discussion with historian Christopher Frayling regarding production designer Ken Adam
- Interview with film critic Michel Ciment
- Dialogue with actor Leon Vitali about the surround sound mix. Vitali portrayed Lord Bullingdon in the film and co-supervised the audio improvement process.
- Discussion with curator Adam Eaker on the film’s fine art influences
- Trailers
- Extras:
- Essay by film critic Geoffrey O’Brien
- Two articles from American Cinematographer magazine (March 1976)
Barry Lyndon is adapted from William Makepeace Thackeray’s 1844 book titled The Luck of Barry Lyndon. The movie and the novel depict a fraudster seeking an aristocratic lifestyle by marrying a affluent widow. Kubrick’s adaptation spans just over three hours and can be aptly described as a gradual revelation. However, if you appreciate historical dramas, Barry Lyndon is brimming with captivating characters and splendid cinematography—it secured the Academy Award for Best Cinematography in addition to three other categories.
Several more Stanley Kubrick films are part of The Criterion Collection, but Barry Lyndon is the first to achieve a 4K Blu-ray release. You can enjoy a 50% discount on standard Blu-ray versions of classic Kubrick films, including Dr. Strangelove and The Killing. The initial Blu-ray release of Barry Lyndon is also offered at a 50% discount on its own and is part of last year’s CC40 40-Film Box Set.
Stanley Kubrick: The Criterion Collection
- Barry Lyndon (4K Blu-ray) — $25 (
$50) | Releases July 8 - Barry Lyndon (Blu-ray) — $20 (
$40) - Dr. Strangelove (Blu-ray) — $20 (
$40) - The Killing (Blu-ray) — $20 (
$40) - Paths of Glory (Blu-ray) — $20 (
$40) - Spartacus (DVD) — $25 (
$50) - CC40: The Criterion Collection 40-Film Box Set (Blu-ray) — $400 (
$800)
More Stanley Kubrick Movies on 4K Blu-ray
Criterion boasts several of Kubrick’s most revered films in its collection, yet it lacks the titles that are likely top-of-mind for most: The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Full Metal Jacket, and A Clockwork Orange. Moreover, many of the aforementioned films have 4K releases from various other vendors. Here’s a compilation of non-Criterion Collection 4K and 1080p Blu-ray editions.
- Stanley Kubrick 3-Film 4K Blu-ray Collection — $38.36 (
$85)- Contains The Shining / 2001: A Space Odyssey / Full Metal Jacket
- A Clockwork Orange (4K Blu-ray) — $18.87 (
$34) - Full Metal Jacket (4K Blu-ray) — $20 (
$35) - The Shining (4K Blu-ray) — $24 (
$35) - 2001: A Space Odyssey (4K Blu-ray) — $17 (
$35) - Dr. Strangelove (4K Blu-ray) — $17 (
$31) - Spartacus (4K Blu-ray) — $14 (
$30) - Killer’s Kiss (4K Blu-ray) — $28 (
$30) - Paths of Glory (4K Blu-ray) — $40
- Fear and Desire (4K Blu-ray) — $20 (
$40) - Eyes Wide Shut: Special Edition (Blu-ray) — $11 (
$20)
The Shining on 4K Blu-ray is an essential viewing for any enthusiast of the filmmaker’s legendary adaptation of the Stephen King horror story. If you’re keen on an in-depth exploration of this horror masterpiece, consider looking into the recent two-volume anthology from renowned art and design publisher Taschen. Authored by ex-Lucasfilm executive editor J. W. Rinzler and overseen by Toy Story 3 director Lee Unkrich, the almost 1,400-page hardcover collection presents an unparalleled behind-the-scenes insight into The Shining.
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