Stanley's beautiful farewell

Rating: 10/10 (22 August 2001)

Words do not begin to describe the beauty of this movie. Mr. Kubrick made a film of beautiful art, content and performance. This movie, however, is not for everyone.
The movie is incredibly slow-paced, but if you see the film, you understand why. The first half of the film is incredibly Kubrick in its introduction of the characters. Tom Cruise plays Dr. Bill Harford, a role which he is to be remembered for. Nicole Kidman plays his lovely wife very well also. If you can stick with the film and appreciate the art of it for the first half, the second half will blow your mind. Without giving to much away, I'll just say it contains the usual Kubrick eerieness, maybe even stepped up a notch.
Besides the wonderful plot and acting, make sure to pay attention to Stanley Kubrick's use of brilliant colors and fabulous lighting. It really adds to this amazing film. The music is also another force to be reckoned with...A very simple soundtrack with a very creepy and enticing tone to it. Definitely give this film a chance once.