excellent last effort by the Master

Rating: Null/10 (17 July 1999)

I love this film. It was different from what I've heard the movie was about. The story is pretty nuts, very original. I won't give too much away, but what basically, Bill (tom) has a desire to cheat on his wife Alice ( nicole), and Bill stumbles upon a cult.
The way the movie was made was very well done. Stanley Kubrick, like in Barry Lyndon, used mostly natural light, to light most of the scenes. The direction is simple, yet artistic, and Kubricks trademark steadicam movements ring true. The music is very well done, and at times, very spooky, especially the organ music during the cult sequences. Tom and Nicoles acting is first rate, and i won't be suprised if they win oscars for their acting, especially Nicole. Nicole's acting was very impressive.
What suprised me was, that it wasn't just an erotic thriller, but I found the film to be a minor Dark Comedy. The film was unusually funny at times, shocking other times. The ending is just like Kubricks other films: abrupt, which i absouletly love, because you can think for yourselves what will happen next. I predict that Eyes Wide Shut will do very well during the Oscars. I consider this one of Mr. Kubricks best! Go see this film. You will honor Mr. Kubricks memory, and see a great artistic film at the same time!!!