An outstanding,unforgettable film.

Rating: 9/10 (13 October 2009)

There are few films which stir emotions and the imagination every time you watch them .. this is definitely one of them. The film has a dream-like quality which immerses the viewer from start to finish. The storyline follows a few traumatic days in the life of a New York doctor (Cruise) as he stumbles into a dangerous world of secret orgiastic gatherings attended by the rich and powerful of society. Throughout, a crisis in the marriage between the doctor and his wife (Kidman) provide food for thought on the nature of marriage and sexual fidelity. The direction by Kubrik is impeccable and the acting by Cruise and Kidman is excellent but it is the vivid cinematography and musical score which sets this film apart from most. My only question .. what is a Mexican lap dance ?