Don't listen

Rating: 10/10 (25 July 1999)

Don't listen to people who call this film tedious, boring and pointless. The "average" filmgoer will not have the attention span, nor the intelligence to understand Kubrick's final film.
Kubrick weaves a tale of jealousy, lust, and self doubt. He masterfully uses Nicole Kidman's good looks, and Tom Cruise' limited acting ability as tools, much the way he uses camera and lighting.
This film is brilliant. It will reverberate in your bones for weeks. Words can not describe it. I shy away from revealing much of the plot, for fear of spoiling a fine film for others.