Conjecture about the film's explicit sexual content created a hot Hollywood buzz long before the film finally opened after the director's death. And Kubrick's untimely death even created more of a controversial aura around his movie. Eyes Wide Shut is definitely worth seeing, though it will more likely induce sleep as opposed to arousal for most viewers. And yes, this is the R-rated version replete with the CGI added figures obscuring some of the more sexual moments, though I personally think it means next to nothing for the production. The DVD has the same luxurious look reflected in the production design.
Colors spring to life with strong vitality.
Wood patinas are rich, nights are deep black and skin tones have a wide range. Contrast range is bold and the DVD is mostly very sharp, though a few scenes are slightly soft. The 1.33 framing seems natural to the material. It's consistently open and powerful. Don't expect much ambient surround info.