Essential Kubrick

Rating: 9/10 (20 July 1999)

Okay, so I am fairly dissappointed with IMDb's choice of critc reviews for this film. It seems to be highly underrated. Kubrick's genius when it comes to illustrating the darker side of human behavior, is interpreted as dehumanization, when it encompasses the essence of being human. I would like to ask these critics what "Mistakes" this film is full of...Kubrick himself said "Let the film speak for itself." This one does. It is a fascinating journey, intertwining symbolism, vivid dream-like sequences, a high level of suspense and still maintains a very real message. The importance of intimacy and communication in marriage would be the theme of Eyes, if you had to pick a theme. Also is the question: Is fantasizing or thinking about cheating as bad as the act itself? Or is it worse? Kidman reaches into her backpack of films to pull out the most intense emotional performance of her life. And Cruise fits this role like a glove. His brooding sets the stage, as well as the mood, for the entire film. Eyes has been added to my "Greatest Movies Ever Made" list.