Eyes Wide Shut
Finally got around to watching Kubrick's last film, and it absolutely met and exceeded my expectations. The cinematography, as with all Kubrick films from Dr. Strangelove onwards, was exceptional. This time, however, he didn't focus so much on symmetry and one-point perspectives as before. Instead, it was more about the lighting, colour, and camera movements. The masquerade scene in particular, was phenomenal, and one of the best sequences of Kubrick's filmography. It's frightening too, just as much as any scene in The Shining. My only complaint about this film is Nicole Kidman's performance, which I found to be a bit overacted, especially compared to Cruise's. I find that the line delivery in Kubrick's last 3 films is often too slow and deliberate to be believable. Still, I think this film lives up to the Kubrick name and ranks among his classics.
9/10