This is definitely a great film that is a wonderful finale for Kubrick. The storyline kept me on the edge of my seat throughout nearly the entire movie, as it was as much of a mystery as it was a drama or romance. And the "masked ball" scene was a wonderful display of cinema magic; you almost felt like you were Cruise walking through the mansion and seeing everything for the first time. Throw in a wonderful soundtrack whose CD I would definitely recommend purchasing, and you've got an A+ movie. I don't know if I'd say this is my all-time favorite film, but it's definitely in the top tier.