Not Kubrick's Best but...

Rating: 8/10 (28 January 2001)

I went into this film not quite sure what to expect. This probably indeed is Kubrick's worse film, but that in itself does not make it a bad one. Sure if you're gonna compare this piece of work to masterpieces such as, "A Clockwork Orange," and "Full Metal Jacket" among other brilliant Kubrick works, then of course you will be disappointed by this film. Personally, I just took this film for what it was. A disturbing look at sexuality and the destructive role it can play in relationships.
What really impressed me about this picture was the atmosphere and look of each setting in the movie. The most unforgettable sequence for me was the scenes, where Tom Cruise finds himself completely out of place.
The music I felt was excellent. I can understand people who criticize it, but I think it fit perfectly with each scene.
I agree with a lot of people that the pace to this movie was too slow and maybe the running time also should have been shorter, but in my mind the positive aspects of this film, outweigh the negatives.
Overall a good film that I would recommend for anyone to view at least once with an open mind. I think that even if you hate it, at least you will still be thinking about it for sometime. I'm sure of it.