Eyes Wide Shut 1999

Overview

Eyes Wide Shut is a 1999 erotic psychological mystery thriller film directed, produced, and co-written by Stanley Kubrick. The film stars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman as Dr. Bill Harford and his wife, Alice. Set during Christmastime in a dreamscape vision of New York City, the story follows the couple as they confront the unconscious desires, jealousies, and fears that threaten their marriage. The narrative begins after Alice admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, which leads Bill to become obsessed with pursuing a sexual encounter of his own. During his journey, Bill discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings. He soon realizes that he is in over his head as he navigates this surreal sexual underworld. The film serves as the final project in the career of Stanley Kubrick. It examines the complexities of the protagonists' relationship as they navigate the tensions and emotional challenges within their shared life together.