Review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) by Ben H — 21 Oct 2012

Strange, sexual and captivating. Eyes Wide Shut is an impressive, enigma of a film that sucks you in and leaves you thinking for days.

This review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) was written by Ben H on 21 Oct 2012.

Eyes Wide Shut has generally received positive reviews.

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