Too much Cruise, not enough Kidman

Rating: 4/10 (22 October 2004)

What could have been a sophisticated analysis of the many twists and turns of human sexuality unfortunately came off as a meandering and indulgent work.
Too much Cruise looking pained and furrowed of brow, not enough exploration of the initial story development and not enough Kidman. Too much reliance on Cruise attempting to convey feelings without words, never his strong point, and an indulgent feel to the middle of the film meant that this was a disappointment.
I suppose I might not be the most objective of reviewers, not being either a huge Kubrick or Cruise fan, but this could have been better, surely.
And what a lame finish