Blew my mind

Rating: Null/10 (27 April 2001)

I've seen just about every Kubrick film made, and none other affected me like Eyes Wide Shut'. For a three hour movie, it was not one that dragged one, I was constantly on the edge of my chair waiting to find out what was going to happen next. When that final word came out of Kidman's lips and the screen went blank I was shocked that this could actually be the end of the film. This film takes you on a journey through the taboo; it brings everything we are embarrassed to admit we think about directly to the surface and justifies it. Obviously the casting for this movie is superb, a genuine Kubrickian trait, the chemistry between Kidman and Cruise, already present due to their marriage adds something to the film that no other pair could. To many this film was gravely misunderstood, criticized as pornography and unnecessary sexuality and nudity, but to those who do understand recognize it as the Kubrick masterpiece it is. The storyline follows Cruise's character, Dr. Bill, through a grim confession from his wife about their marriage and his journey to find fulfillment in other places, only to find that the reality of one night' cannot define one's entire life. As Kubrick's last film, I think that this is a good representation of all Kubrick stood for through his filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, excellent casting, and a story that will blow just about anyone's mind.