Keep your eyes shut for this one

Rating: Null/10 (18 July 2004)

Eyes Wide Shut to me was a movie that even after reading the book, I was still confused. What some may think of as artsy, I think of as soft core pornography. Nicole Kidman shines in spite of a complex, and uninformative storyline. It was designed to shock, and borderline startle you. The only thing that startled me was the jolting notes of a piano here and there throughout the movie, that began to grate on my nerves as the end drew near. Perhaps this movie led to the demise of Kidman and Cruise's marriage. In my opinion, it is more because Kidman was an underrated actress until she got out from under the shadow of her now former husband. The movie, however did not lack in an all star cast. Sobeliski's breakout performance in this movie is one worth noting. I did find the apartment showcased as the couple's living space to be worth looking over. Many of the details there were stellar. Perhaps it could give Martha Stewart a run for her money in decorating tips?