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Addendum: EWS MiniReview.

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EWS, as one reviewer stated, seems to be divided twixt those
who are fascinated by it and those who are bored by it. I fall into
former camp, but was dissapointed in general. Could have been
much better.
Technically, EWS is well-executed: performances are competent,
if understated; direction is good, pacing is OK, if draggy at times;
photography, music score, set and costume design (especially masks)
are excellent.
However, as a penetrating psychological thriller or moving
drama, EWS falls flat on its face. More plotholes than a Stephen
King cemetery; a geriatric climax and a dishrag denouement that
leaves one scratching one's head in frustrating bewilderment.
Thematically, Kubrick continues his probing into dehumanization-
depersonalization (2001; A Clockwork Orange; FMJ, etc.), especially
via the wealthy sex-club-cult scenes with their secret, mechanical
rituals of decadent eroticism.
Perhaps it is fitting that Kubrick's swansong film should
generate so much controversy, whether planned or fortuitous. IMO,
EWS, does show flashes of the master's brilliance, but not nearly
enough to be included amongst his best efforts.
Final verdict: one thumb up, one thumb down. ~ AH.

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