Missing the point

Rating: Null/10 (15 November 2003)

This film is not only about sex, nudity and fornication. My wife, who completely missed the point was amazed that 'Nicole allowed herself to be in this lewd film'. Of course there is a LOT of nudity, but what struck me was what Kubrick was telling us about where power resides in society.
Cruise is an affluent, well connected Doctor with a beautiful wife who slowly becomes aware of an unseen, powerful inner sanctum who literally get away with murder. They can make people disappear. They can threaten anyone who exposes them. They can even threaten Cruise himself!

I thought his portrayal was brilliant, you could see the good Doctor's mind working as, piece by piece, he realizes how hopeless his position would be were he to air his suspicions to Police.
Kubrick is telling us something far more profound than the incredible debauchery of a wealthy class of New York citizens. He also knew it would be lost on most viewers of this excellent film.