Bored at 1st viewing, became interested by the 3rd time.

Rating: 8/10 (15 August 2006)

This one is really a brain teaser. Since I know Mr. Kubrick only made movies with a lot of depth to it, thus I know there must be a lot more to what was appeared to the surface. By my 3rd viewing, things start to click.
Hint 1:The title"Wide eyes shut" means we have been blind by our ego and we are not seeing the Big G at work. Hint 2: Tom Cruise always got saved from death at the last moment.
I still don't get the mask on the pillow scene that triggered Tom Cruses's enlightenment. If anyone know, please post the answer.
Like I said, this one is a great brain stimulator. If you like this type of movies, check out the last two movies by Kurosawa.