Most over-rated film of the year

Rating: Null/10 (18 August 1999)

Had Stanley Kubrick not passed away before the release of Eyes Wide Shut, the reviews of this film would be much different. Out of respect for the man, and remorse over his passing, fans and critics alike have been far too lenient on this movie.
The only remarkable thing about the film was the way it was filmed (the very dramatic of color) and the way Kubrick so effectively re-created NYC on an England soundstage down to the most minute detail.
The most disappointing thing was the utter lack of incisiveness and depth in the storyline. This was meant to be a film that uncovered emotional truths about the fragile nature of relationships, jealousy, etc. But to me, at least, there were no revelations. Knowing that Kubrick filmed seventy takes of each scene and obsessed over minute details in dialogue. etc., makes the movie even more disappointing, because I see very little perfection attained here.
All in all, a disappointing film to end the career of an auteur like Kubrick. This film deserves no better than a 5 out of 10. All hype, little substance.