An unforgettable, haunting, thought provoking masterpiece from Stanley Kubrick, with a mesmerizing story and incredible performances!

Rating: 10/10 (14 March 2006)

This is an unforgettable, haunting, thought provoking masterpiece from Stanley Kubrick, with a mesmerizing story, and incredible performances!. All the characters are wonderful, and even at 159 minutes I wanted more, plus Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are simply incredible in this, and have amazing chemistry together!. You must pay strict attention in this one, otherwise you will be lost, and it's one of the most unpredictable films I have ever seen, plus it's full of twists and turns as well. I can see why it's controversial however it's seriously one of the most amazing films I have ever seen, and quite possibly the best Kubrick film I have seen as well (only competition, The Shining and Clockwork Orange), plus it's brilliantly made and written. Yes it has tons of sex and nudity, but it's a hell of a lot more then just that, as it may take one of two more viewings before it really sinks in, plus all the characters are extremely likable. It's also incredibly creepy as well, and the score is one of the best I have heard, plus the ending was just great.
We are able to totally care for Cruise's character here, as we feel his pain, and yes even the jealousy, and the same goes for Kidman as well, even though I didn't like what she told Tom about her sexual fantasies, plus some of the creepiest parts in the movie, came at that weird party, with all the guys in hoods and masks, it really Creeped me out. Also the scene where that guy is following Tom across the street, was really suspenseful and well done, and I personally believe this should be in the top 250 in my opinion, plus This was an incredible way for Kubrick to go out in my opinion, as he may have given us his best film!. This film will not be for everybody, as it's an acquired taste, and it has some great atmosphere in it as well, plus even though I didn't know what the hell was going on at times, I was still extremely engrossed by it all!.
It would have been even more wicked it they released it as NC 17 or even X, and the scene with Cruise and Sydney Pollack near the end, is quite confusing, but absolutely shocking! plus the scene near the end where Cruise breaks down in front Of Kidman and confesses is very powerful and moving. This is one of the most unique films around, and filled with lots of wonderful bizarre stuff, plus it may get under your skin (but in a good way) at times too!. It's rather disturbing at times too, and some scenes seriously took my breath away, plus the ending gives you an important message as well. This is an unforgettable, haunting, thought provoking masterpiece from Stanley Kubrick, with a mesmerizing story and incredible performances, and if you haven't seen it please do so immediately, although it may not be for everyone.
The Direction is incredible as always from Stanley Kubrick!. Stanley Kubrick does an incredible job here, with outstanding camera work,amazing angles, giving the film lots of creepy atmosphere,and leaving us with a sense of dread, panic and making the viewer feeling uncomfortable (in a good way), plus he kept the film at an extremely engrossing pace.
The Acting is incredible!. Tom Cruise is amazing as always and is incredible here, he is extremely likable, a jealous and somewhat tortured man, and we feel for him, are able to care for him, a lot of people complained he walked around too much with a smirk om his face but that's his style and it fit in with this film well, he also had wonderful chemistry with Nicole Kidman, had a very powerful scene near the end, he also played a real convincing Doctor, a powerful performance indeed, up there with one of his best. (Cruise Rules!!!!!!!!!!). Nicole Kidman is also amazing as always and is incredible here, she is incredibly gorgeous, extremely sexy, had fantastic chemistry with Cruise, had a very likable character, even though she intentionally made Cruise's character jealous, she was just important to the film as Cruise was she was incredible! (Kidman Rules!!!!!!). Sydney Pollack is excellent in his role here he added lots of class, and was simply delightful, I loved him!. Vinessa Shaw has a small but memorable role as the hooker Domino, she is incredibly gorgeous and played her part very well. Leelee Sobieski has a very small part as Milich's Daughter and did OK I guess. Rest of the cast do fine.
Overall if you haven't seen it please do so immediately, although it may not be for everybody. ***** out of 5