Kubrick’s perfectionism pushed stars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman to their limits; Cruise famously performed 95 takes of simply walking through a door. To maintain total control, Kubrick recreated New York City streets at Pinewood Studios in England, even using his own furniture to dress the sets. Core Themes and Symbolism
"No," she agreed. "Pleasure is easy. This is about looking at what you hide from yourself." eye wide shut
Eyes Wide Shut is a complex psychological puzzle. It uses the framework of a sexual thriller to explore the terrifying fragility of the human relationship. By forcing the audience to confront the uncomfortable gap between what we see and what is real, Kubrick delivered a haunting examination of the secrets we keep from those we love. Kubrick’s perfectionism pushed stars Tom Cruise and Nicole
He didn't sleep that night. He sat in his chair and watched the dawn erase the stars, one by one — and for the first time in years, he didn't look away. "Pleasure is easy
Now he stood before a door that looked like any other: black paint peeling, a brass knocker shaped like a sleeping fox. He knocked twice. A slot opened. Eyes — neither kind nor cruel — studied his face.