Review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) by Jared A — 12 Jun 2013

When it's all said and done, Eyes Wide Shut is a surprisingly optimistic film for Stanley Kubrick.

This review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) was written by Jared A on 12 Jun 2013.

Eyes Wide Shut has generally received positive reviews.

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