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Kubrick’s last film should not be toyed with. It is a movie that left me in awe for many days after I saw it. I had to see it three more times just to fully unerstand it. If you REALLY love Kubrick and truly can understand what he means in all his films, then you will realize that this is a truly phenomenal work. From the very first scene, the entire film is full of beautiful music, breathtakingly beautiful women, intrigue, mystery, and flashes of both surrealism and super-realism side by side, reminding one of a dream (or nightmare); thus adapted from Schnitzler’s novel «TRAUMnovelle». If you are captivated by the very first scene (with Shostakovich’s waltz and Nicole Kidman’s bare back exposed) as I was, you will undoubtedly enjoy the entire film. It is in one word “beautiful”. This movie was not appreciated by the majority of the critics, but that is simply their problem. This movie is NOT for everyone; a bit too philosophical and psychological for some (A Jungian-Freudian mix), and also a bit too graphic for others. Nonetheless, all the senseless hype aside, Kubrick’s last film is indeed the culmination of a great director’s lifelong work. You will either despise this movie or regard it as a great work after seeing it.
Eyes Wide Shut VHS

This is by far the best movie I have ever seen. The actors were simply amazing. Both John turturro and Lili Taylor give heart warming performances. Will Patton should have been nominated for an Acadamy Award for his role as a retarded person. This is a must see. You will not be dissapointed. (I weld and you know how that goes. (Are things sticky with you guys. YOU LOOK STIFF- GO AND BUY THIS MOVIE RIGHT NOW- YOU WILL THANK ME-BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME
All Revved Up VHS

Rick is a chilling and haunting drama that perfectly blends tragedy with cold comedy. Everyone involved in this film should be commended for turning Daniel Handler’s script into such a un-hollywoodish feature.

But for me, what made this film work above and beyond Handler’s script/Clayton’s excellent direction/Lisa Rinzler’s moody cinematography is Bill Pullman’s portrayal of the title character Rick. Pullman has given us some interesting and powerful works over the years, I especially enjoyed watching him in Lost Highway and Zero Effect, but here, he’s pretty much covered whole spectrum of emotions.

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Pullman is called to go from a complete emotionless corporate jerk to a understated loving father to a tortured widow to a desperate protector whose action destoryed the only thing he still values.

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He’s performance is so layered that even though Rick is such a unlikable character, you are still induced to feel for him when one realizes the extent of retribution. And of course, Pullman is surrounded by a wonderful supporting case that contributed tremendously to the film.

Some reviewers complained about too many coincidental elements in the movie, but remember, Rick is loosely based on Verdi’s Opera Rigoletto, so some of the outlandish plot devices used in the film are meant to be taken operatically.

Overall, this is not a film for those who are looking for a night of popcorn entertainment. But if you want to watch a film that is not to be forgetton after a cold shower, Rick will be a good bet.
Rick 2003 VHS