One of my all-time favorites.

Rating: 10/10 (3 June 2003)

Following the remarkable and often puzzling life of a headstrong young Irishman, Kubrick creates resonant moments on the way to a nihilistic conclusion. Redmond Barry saw many aspects of life in his time, but his experience is ultimately pointless, as the shattering epilogue reminds us. The Oscar-winning costumes are original antiques, and every frame is composed beautifully. A challenging film, it is Kubrick's forgotten masterpiece.