Visually beautiful. Both brilliantly conceived and expertly executed.

Rating: 8/10 (17 July 1999)

This film definitely ranks among Kubrick's best. "The scene," is wonderful in how it doesn't exploit the human form, but rather caresses it, embraces it, and ultimately makes it into something nightmarish. The use of light and color is particularly amazing, the cinematography was dazzling, and the directing was nothing short of genius. The dialogue was tense and very spare -- but purposefully so, The same goes for the film's score. It is a brilliant piece of existential storytelling, and it is a shame that this will be Kubrick's last. But, oh what a way to go out!