GO AND SEE "ABRE LOS OJOS"!!!

Rating: 6/10 (9 February 2002)

Well, reader, you are in one of these four options: a)You have seen Vanilla Sky and Abre los ojos. b)You have just seen Vanilla Sky. c)You have just seen Abre los ojos. d)You have not seen these films.
If you are in case a) you have your own opinion about these films. Mine: the original movie is better. Why? The story is more exciting and with more suspense (yes, even with the same script!), the end is less obvious and more surprising, and the music fits better every image. Actors: better too. No doubt with Penelope Cruz. Amenabar filmed his script and the result is incredible. Crowe have just put additional special effects and more music (which doesn't fit at all).
Case b). Go and see Abre los ojos. It's worth it!! You will discover how the story was told by the writer.
Case c). You can save your money. You won't find anything better in this new release. It is exactly the same, but without the personal touch of Amenabar.
Case d). No doubt. First of all, Abre los ojos, one of the most intelligent films I have ever seen. Then you can go to the other and compare if you want.
And if you liked "The Others" and "Abre los ojos", try to find "Tesis", the first film of Amenabar. Lot of people think it is his best film, but be aware of the low budget. It is not an american production.