Stanley Kubrick's last lavish journey.

Rating: 9/10 (12 December 2006)

CRUISE, KIDMAN, KUBRICK a sizzle fest of some of the most successful entertainers of the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's would (not surprisingly) be taken as a publicity stunt, luckily the hype and the film are both one in success. It's brash sexuality is sure to deter some, but Kubricks craft is undeniable. Floating tracking shots, lush costumes, colours, images and performances, grace the screen in Kubricks big Arovour film.
Cruise plays Dr. William Harford, who becomes ensnared in a dangerous erotic foray after his wife (kidman) admits sexual longings. Harford spends a long night on the town, plunging deeper into doubt, fear, self discovery and eventually a sexual rabbit hole.
The picture is drenched in nudity, mostly unnecessary and degrading to the actors, Also the film is slightly too long, and so it loses its punch slightly by its second viewing. EYES WIDE SHUT is by no means Kubrick's best work. But it still stands on its own as a bold masterpiece.