Average Bufph Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Madison Eginton
1999
A Manhattan doctor embarks on a bizarre, night-long odyssey after his wife's admission of unfulfilled longing.
Kubrick's last masterpiece is a hypnotic journey that explores the labyrinthine corridors of human desire and moral dilemma. Despite its departure from my usual selection of espionage and aviation, its intricate narrative and deliberate pacing held a magnetic pull. The film's exploration of subconscious motives and the facade of social decorum provided a refreshing diversion from the operational precision I typically seek. It is a contemplative piece that challenges the viewer to confront the duality within themselves.
