Review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) by Li O — 09 Aug 2010

3 hours of my life I'll never get back :(.

This review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) was written by Li O on 09 Aug 2010.

Eyes Wide Shut has generally received positive reviews.

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