Review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) by Karen B — 13 Jun 2012

Intriguing work into the sexual mind of elite society by an amazing director.

This review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) was written by Karen B on 13 Jun 2012.

Eyes Wide Shut has generally received positive reviews.

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