Great-------"Eyes Wide Shut"-------Aweful

Rating: 5/10 (11 July 2002)

I just wanted to vote and comment on a film that had little or no effect on me. This one fit the bill. I didn't go away loving it and I really didn't hate it, either. I literally feel no emotion over this film as I usually do with Kubrick films. It had a definate Kubrick-ian eerie atmosphere, but the content just wasn't there.
I don't hold any of the performances responsible for the mediocrity of this movie. They all did just great. Cruise was right there, Kidman as stunning and moving as usual. I think they were a natural to do movies together and would have liked to see more. In fact, it might be a true test of their acting skills to do another film together now. A romance story and must make it believable. Actually, I wish they'd get back together. Call me a sap, but I just liked them together. Oh well.
I guess I have to take issue with the story itself. It just did nothing for me. It was there, then it was over. It had a plot, just not an interesting one. It seemed like it had twists but still needed twists. I don't know, I just wasn't really thrilled. Maybe I'll try watching it again some time just to see the two together again and maybe there'll be something that grabs me.
I give it 5/10 pts. 5 for the performances of the cast and crew. Cinematography, scenes, and acting etc. thank you.