Review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) by Hillary M — 20 Dec 2012

Psychologically fascinating. Pleasing to see Cruise being the ultimate victim for once. He could be the most sexually frustrated character ever in fiction.

This review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) was written by Hillary M on 20 Dec 2012.

Eyes Wide Shut has generally received positive reviews.

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