Best Picture: Kubrick goes out with a flash

Rating: 9/10 (20 July 1999)

While not his best film (my subjective view is that 2001 is his best ever), nor the best film all year (I'm wary of saying that, but I suspect THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT will be better), it will win Best Picture and Best Director next March, and at least grab nominations for Cruise and Kidman, if not net her the Oscar itself.
It's a smart, savvy film that makes its audience think. If you're looking for dumb entertainment, go see AUSTIN POWERS 2 (dull and a husk of the original movie); if you're looking for well-designed and implemented entertainment, go see STAR WARS (just remember it's the first two hours of a 14+ hour movie - any lack of plot or characterization is purposefully put in the movie and will be drawn out in the next two); if you're looking for art, go see EYES WIDE SHUT.
Almost any couple who's had strife in their relationship will see bits and pieces of themselves in the film. It is a triumph and a strong film for the Master to have left us with.