Review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) by Mandela W — 23 Feb 2016

I was not surprised at the superb writing here in this Kubrick film. Kubrick brings his usual directing style here however it is fun to see tom cruise and Nicole kidman framed in these legendary shots that he does. First film of his that I've seen that doesn't deal with unique weird like characters. these are normal people set in an unusual world.

Through the acting, framing of shots, and editing you can feel the erotica in this movie. it explores so many themes of sexual desires, marriage, rituals. Kubrick explores the human psyche in this situation deeply and effectively.

Nicole kidman and tom cruise give stellar performances. Cruise plays a curious doctor who comes face to face with dormant erotic desires that he tries to explore to its fullest extent. Once he sees what becomes of this it becomes a struggle and parnoia for him to keep things under control whiel the threat becomes greater. Cruise acted this out superbly.

The ceremony was really weird but hyponotic at the same time. sexy as well. that whole place is like a sex temple. It honestly makes 50 shades of grey seem like a pg movie like I was getting turned on by that not gonna lie.

In conclusion I really enjoyed this final picture from Kubrick.