Better than I expected

Rating: 8/10 (27 May 2013)

There was a lot of hype surrounding Kubrick when this film was made. Clockwork Orange clearly went for the whole shock value thing and so I thought this film might follow in that shadow. Add to this Tom Cruise's ego and surely....a recipe for disaster? Well...actually no. The relationship on (and off) screen between Cruise and Kidman is obvious from the outset and Kubrick films with a real talent towards a 'fly-on -the-wall' style. The inevitable scenes when they arrive are both erotic and yet extremely awkward. Pleasantly surprised by this film...and yet left wondering....why still rely on the 'shock' factor again. The Shining still easily remains Kubrick's lasting legacy.