Eyes Wide Shut — Another dramatic masterpiece by Stanley Kubrick — 10*/10
- Overall: To most, it will look like an erotic drama when in reality it's a critique of the rampant conservative ideologies that everyone is running after.
- Who is it for? Those ready to be catapulted, slowly. Everyone should at least give it a try.
- Synopsis & information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120663/
- Known actors: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Sydney Pollack, Rade Serbedzija, Vinessa Shaw and Leelee Sobieski.
- Setting: Opulent society.
- Style: Dramatic and stark with a slow-developing intrigue and a simmering suspense.
- Pacing: Slow. It feels like pulling out a strong and healthy tooth while under local anesthesia.
- Intro: Very smooth and with a solid dose of reality within a posh environment.
- Story: It's like going down the rabbit hole with Alice, things get crazier and crazier and only a good slap in the face can end it all. Reality can be scary to those who keep their eyes shut so tightly and Stanley Kubrick proves it here.
- Ending: What better ending is there than 'fuck'? Genius.
- Dialogs: Strong, realistic.
- Characters: Deep and well thought out.
- Acting: Superb. Perfect.
- Visuals: Beautiful.
- Score: Somber and mood enhancing.
