Kubrick's Curtain Call and one of the Very Few Films to Change My Life

Rating: 10/10 (16 January 2012)

Kubrick's film career is quite an impressive one. He can do no wrong. Every single movie he has made has gotten largely positive reviews and now withstand the test of time. Even if one of his movies meets with mixed reviews, it later goes on to get largely positive reviews later (The Shining is a prime example). Kubrick has contributed to nearly every genre of film, even comedy (Dr. Strangelove). Now let's talk about Eyes Wide Shut.
This film is often regarded as Kubrick's one mistake. I say otherwise. While I will agree that the film was very long and some scenes were unbearably slow (take the final scene with Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack for example), the film has some very sincere messages about sexual jealousy, and what it truly means to be committed, the directing is absolutely brilliant, the writing is tremendous. As for the acting, they probably could've done better.
Now one thing that I want to bring up is the controversy over the film's erotic content. Yes, the film is erotic and contains some sex and nudity, it is an erotic movie. However, it is NOT meant to titillate or arouse. The film suffered from a very bad marketing campaign that implied that the film was a sexual exploitation film. This film is sorely misunderstood.
This film actually helped strengthen my relationships and really affected me emotionally, and mentally. I actually felt myself become wiser because of this movie.
Bottom Line: I believe that, if you love Kubrick films, and can sit through a 2 and a 1/2 hour film with a bit of jabber, you will enjoy Kubrick's final masterpiece.
**** and a half out of *****