Kubrick indeed, but where's the rest.

Rating: 6/10 (28 September 1999)

A perfectly balanced movie, the music and the picture are almost like they never existed without each other. The movie is just like a theater play. If you leave out the content, you're probably watching one of the best movies made. And that happens to be the weak point, where's the story, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise try to learn during the movie what..., well what actually, well of course I now, but I don't want to spoil it. Let's just say that you would think Kubrick was capable of finding a more original concept. Now I understand this is his last movie and I mean no disrespect, but this movie is one of his lesser works, that is when you look at the content. If you'd like to watch a movie that makes you feel like you experience a dream, a piece of art and makes you feel like you're floating. Then this movie is definitely your cup of tea, if you're not looking for that, the movie is still worth watching but will be a bit poor on expectations.