Introduction
Eyes Wide Shut is a psychological thriller film directed by Stanley Kubrick, released in 1999. The movie is a final masterpiece by Kubrick who died just a few days after submitting the final cut to Warner Bros. The film is based on the novel “Dream Story” by Arthur Schnitzler and starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. The movie is known for its mysterious and dark storyline that keeps the audience hooked till the end.
Plot Summary
The movie follows the story of Dr. Bill Harford (Tom Cruise), a wealthy New York City physician, and his wife Alice (Nicole Kidman). They attend a party hosted by a wealthy patient of Bill, Victor Ziegler (Sydney Pollack). Here, Alice gets drunk and reveals her sexual fantasies to Bill which leads him to question his own sexuality and his relationship with Alice.Later, Bill is called to attend an emergency at the hospital. Here he meets a patient’s daughter, who tries to seduce him. He declines her advances, and the next day, the woman is found dead. This sets off a chain of events that leads Bill on a dangerous and mysterious journey through the dark underbelly of New York’s sex scene.
The Theme of the Movie
The movie is a commentary on the human condition and our deepest desires. It explores the themes of sexuality, jealousy, and obsession. It shows how our desires can lead us down a dangerous path and how we can lose ourselves in them. The movie also explores the idea of masks that we wear in society and how they can hide our true selves.
The Cast and Crew
The movie is directed by Stanley Kubrick and produced by Jan Harlan. The movie features Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Sydney Pollack, Marie Richardson, and Todd Field.
Reception and Criticism
The movie received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the movie for its dark and mysterious storyline, while others criticized it for being slow-paced and confusing. However, the movie has garnered a cult following over the years and is considered one of Kubrick’s best works.
Eyes Wide Shut Sub Indo
The movie was a commercial success and was released worldwide, including in Indonesia. The movie was dubbed in Indonesian and was well-received by the audience. The movie’s title in Indonesia is “Mata Terbuka Lebar”.
Conclusion
Eyes Wide Shut is a mysterious and intriguing thriller that keeps the audience hooked till the end. The movie explores the themes of sexuality, obsession, and jealousy and is a commentary on the human condition. The movie is a final masterpiece by Stanley Kubrick and is considered one of his best works. The movie was well-received in Indonesia and is available in Indonesian dubbed version under the title “Mata Terbuka Lebar”.
