a surreal, well-crafted film that takes viewers on quite a journey

Rating: Null/10 (6 August 2007)

Dr. Bill Harford is a successful husband and father who feels like he has a firm grip on things, until one night he's shocked to learn that his wife once had an illicit sexual fantasy about another man. Confused, distraught, and deeply jealous, he sets out blindly and soon finds himself plunged into a bizarre, erotic sexual odyssey that will leave his life forever changed. The last film from venerable director Stanley Kubrick is too self-contained—and long—yet atmospheric, strongly acted, and always riveting. An intriguing, in-depth, sensual story bolstered by convincing performances from both Kidman and Cruise. Not for younger audiences. ***