Review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) by Carlos B — 19 Mar 2012

Disturbing, sexual, intense, exhausting and brilliant!

This review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) was written by Carlos B on 19 Mar 2012.

Eyes Wide Shut has generally received positive reviews.

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