Niebla?

Rating: 8/10 (8 December 2006)

I just saw the movie, and I thought it was surprisingly intelligent and entertaining, but I find it interesting (and a little frustrating) that none of the critics have mentioned that it's almost the exact same plot as Miguel de Unamuno's novel "Niebla". In comparison to the novel, they did a great job, especially in small allusions to the novel that wouldn't be apparent to someone who hasn't read it. (i.e. the author's sky rise office, the "trip" on the bus that Harold takes, etc.) The treatment of Unamuno's existentialism is complete yet accessible to all viewers, although I think that the major plot changes that were made in order to reach a larger audience weaken the movie as a whole. All in all, though, it's a great movie!