November 15, 2005

Eyes Wide Shut

Many of Stanley Kubrick's films can be hard to watch. A slow moving story and confusing imagery are the norm for his films. But Eyes Wide Shut is a different sort of Kubrick film. There remains a slow texture to the plot, but it is captivating instead of confusing. There's a deep undercurrent of suspense throughout the film. I enjoyed how Kubrick gets the ideas across without making the film weighty or artsy. You can take it as a puzzling film, or you can think about it some more and try to make your own mind up about how you need to approach life. There is also an interesting use of primary color, which I am still pondering over.

Posted by josuah at November 15, 2005 4:25 AM UTC+00:00