aquentintarantino
12-03-22, 07:13 AM
Hi guys!
Stanley Kubrick "Eyes Wide Shut" is a strange one. After my first watch I felt very intrigued by the setup, the symbolism and the somewhat plain banality of Tom Cruises character, but I felt that I quite didn't get the whole picture. So first, I'd like to recommend to watch the movie with a very open mind, because for what I think, this is the last expensive Hollywood movie exploring themes of eroticism and sexuality to be made for a long time (already), and after that, I'd like to recommend the Youtube Channel/moviecritic "The Filmanalysis" and ask you, if you know any more like him?
Because reviews or explainer videos often only address the meaning of the narrative or the narrative structure itself, I was looking for content that addressed the question: What is the film actually telling? So I came across this said channel of a German film critic who also produces in English. He looks at films in an ideology-critical way, and I really liked his videos for "Eyes Wide Shut" and "The Birds". I miss this perspective on film in many reviews, especially because it allows the film to be explained from a completely different perspective. And yes, the critic is preaching to the choir here anyway, because, as I said in the title, I think "Eyes Wide Shut" is very underrated.
My thoughts about this film: I am impressed about Kubricks ability to maintain a constant feel of threat during the whole runtime, even though there isn't that much happening. It feels in parts like a crime-mystery, but really, for a great part it's just Tom Cruise being shocked about his wife's sexuality. Kubrick, as always, clothes his symbolism and storytelling in wonderful, sometimes surreal feeling pictures. I also have to mention the music! Especially the somewhat weird chanting from this one scene always feels intriguing and dreadful at the same time. I'd always recommend this movie, even though I think it's one of Kubricks not-so-easy-watches.
Anyway, I'm curious to hear about your thoughts and would really like to recommend said channel.
Stanley Kubrick "Eyes Wide Shut" is a strange one. After my first watch I felt very intrigued by the setup, the symbolism and the somewhat plain banality of Tom Cruises character, but I felt that I quite didn't get the whole picture. So first, I'd like to recommend to watch the movie with a very open mind, because for what I think, this is the last expensive Hollywood movie exploring themes of eroticism and sexuality to be made for a long time (already), and after that, I'd like to recommend the Youtube Channel/moviecritic "The Filmanalysis" and ask you, if you know any more like him?
Because reviews or explainer videos often only address the meaning of the narrative or the narrative structure itself, I was looking for content that addressed the question: What is the film actually telling? So I came across this said channel of a German film critic who also produces in English. He looks at films in an ideology-critical way, and I really liked his videos for "Eyes Wide Shut" and "The Birds". I miss this perspective on film in many reviews, especially because it allows the film to be explained from a completely different perspective. And yes, the critic is preaching to the choir here anyway, because, as I said in the title, I think "Eyes Wide Shut" is very underrated.
My thoughts about this film: I am impressed about Kubricks ability to maintain a constant feel of threat during the whole runtime, even though there isn't that much happening. It feels in parts like a crime-mystery, but really, for a great part it's just Tom Cruise being shocked about his wife's sexuality. Kubrick, as always, clothes his symbolism and storytelling in wonderful, sometimes surreal feeling pictures. I also have to mention the music! Especially the somewhat weird chanting from this one scene always feels intriguing and dreadful at the same time. I'd always recommend this movie, even though I think it's one of Kubricks not-so-easy-watches.
Anyway, I'm curious to hear about your thoughts and would really like to recommend said channel.