In a message dated 7/17/99 4:38:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time, BabeVal@aol.com writes: << I saw it and thought it was another Kubrick masterpiece. I was amazed at how great Cruise and Kidman were. I usually don't care for either of them, but they developed their characters so well in this film. Several scenes were chilling. Scenes that would normally seem erotic, were terrifying. One person I went with, however, fell asleep. And after the movie I heard two women in the restroom saying what a "dud" it was. They said they expected the pace to pick up after the first hour (it's 2hrs 40min). It's pacing was only slightly faster than 2001. I recommend seeing this film. ~Valerie >> i really liked the movie.. i'll probably be seeing it again sometime this week.. i didn't think the pace was so slow.... actually... maybe the pace was a little slow.. but i didn't think the movie was dragging... i didn't realize how long the movie was until i got out and checked the time.. so the length didn't bother me either.. i wasn't happy about cruise being in the movie... i dont' think he fit the role too well... i liked the music in it.. i'll probably have the piano notes stuck in my head for the rest of the week ~marisa