Review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) by Renzo V — 31 Mar 2014

Strange and filled with illusion. Kubrick's last film. and it's pretty damn good.

This review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) was written by Renzo V on 31 Mar 2014.

Eyes Wide Shut has generally received positive reviews.

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