Their fate shifts after meeting a wealthy, enigmatic client.

As it turns out, this falls at a highly pivotal turning point for the film.

Although unexpected, this placement works incredibly well for the film in question.

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Similarly toThe Brutalist,the intermission inBarry Lyndonnearly dissects the movie perfectly between the characters rise and ultimate downfall.

This again bisects the movie in a way that works perfectly from an audience perspective.

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AlthoughBarry Lyndonis largely comedic in tone,the film takes on a somewhat depressing narrative once the intermission concludes.

If viewed with an intermission, thered be no better place to insert it.

Despite being set nearly three hours into the film, this is still an important narrative break.

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