Review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) by Stewy S — 14 Apr 2011

Very strange Movie. If you have 3 hours to waste then this is your movie!

This review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) was written by Stewy S on 14 Apr 2011.

Eyes Wide Shut has generally received positive reviews.

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