Review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) by David B — 23 May 2011

Too bad this was Kubrick's last film. Well directed; bad story.

This review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) was written by David B on 23 May 2011.

Eyes Wide Shut has generally received positive reviews.

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