sublime, subliminally

Rating: Null/10 (3 February 1999)

Without a doubt, one of the finest films EVER made, and my personal favorite film. Such things as plot, character and denouement happen almost below the threshold of one's awareness, creating an experience in art unlike any other - and almost alien to most filmgoers viewpoints. This is as it should be. The first time I watched it, i did not really like it..i later discovered why, lying wide awake in my bed much later that night. The film had scared me. Scared me deliciously with new concepts, incredible ideas, and a visual presentation beyond any other. Subsequent viewings only fed my excitement and revealed ever deeper layers of amazement.
I decided that Stanley Kubrick was the greatest filmmaker of all. Viewings of all his other films only caused this opinion to cement even deeper to me.
Add to this the incredible photography, editing, music ( and CHOICE of music) and FX, and you have a unique and precious film experience. Moreso...you have one of the finest works of art ever conceived. Masterful.