Auteur theory maintains that a true auteur's work in film is distinguishable from any other film. A personal style resonates in any film touched by the auteur. Ultimately the auteur theory suggests that there are a number of merits to being an auteur, as well as demerits. In relation to Kubrick as the director of The Shining and Eyes Wide Shut, a positive aspect is his ability to be an artist in his own right, to satisfy a personal vision. In straying from a standardized style of film making, Kubrick can exhibit a recognizable stylistic personality. Some of the downfalls suggested by auteur theory is that because the auteur is so into satisfying his own personal vision, he may not create a faithful adaptation. Some shots seem slightly repetitive, particularly the partially obscured face shot, found in The Shining. Since Kubrick before the completion of Eyes Wide Shut, another director had to resume where Kubrick left off. The partially obscured face shot was included in Eyes Wide Shut as a way for the substitute director to emulate Kubrick's style; ultimately, this is proof that there was a precise formula to film making Kubrick style.

 

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Michelle Tirkalas