An unnecessary, absurd remake of a unique film.

Rating: 2/10 (23 February 2003)

What's the point in making what is already made? The differences between "Vanilla sky" and "abre los ojos" are pure cosmetic: the underlying story is exactly the same. And the atmospheric soundtrack of the original film is infinitely better than the impersonal list of pop hits that can be heard in the Crowe's film.
This film is a waste of resources. A movie can be based on another one, as long as introduces new elements that expands the previous film. This is not the case. This version follows the original in each sequence. The producer should invest time in new ideas, and not steal european films to remake them.