A horrible remake

Rating: 3/10 (29 December 2001)

Several cultural nuances damage this americanized version of Abre Los Ochos beyond all hope. First, the cast chosen is roughly 10 years too old for their roles. In the original film, all characters were of the college age. Evidently, preserving this element would have introduced its own problems and cultural nuances. Younger actors would have had to act a bit more maturely than would be appropriate for their age. Therefore the directors have resorted to this trick of selecting older actors, which have resulted in an unfaithful, inauthentic adaptation. And it is reflected in the quality of the acting and in the awkwardness of the dialogue.