Another slice of genius from Kubrick

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 1999)

Being very biased toward anything Stanley Kubrick records on film, I really enjoyed Eyes Wide Shut. Although the plot of this film was not as interesting as his previous, the performances by the most of the cast (kudos especially to Kidman), the director's stark visual style, and the eerie musical score came together to create a great movie experience. My only complaint is the casting of Tom Cruise. He seems sorely out of place in a Kubrick film. Most actors seem to blend quite well into the "Kubrick-world," but he sticks out terribly and I never truly believed his performance. That aside, I enjoyed this film tremendously. Just like what a previous person wrote, this film is not for the mainstream, but it will be enjoyable for all us die-hard Kubrick fans.