I recommend this to fans of intelligent films and/or Alejandro Amenábar. And in the name of all that is good and just, see it before you even consider watching Vanilla Sky. I realize that this seems more like a comparison between the two films than a review, but I can't seem to find the words to express just how great this is. The cinematography is very good, and far superior to that of VS. Here, they're beautiful and very subtle, like the rest of the film. by comparison, those of Vanilla Sky are overly flashy and obvious. ![]() The mood and atmosphere of the film is great. The music is wonderful, and it fits perfectly in every scene. Like Amenábar's other films, this is slow and deliberate(whereas Crowe's version, in comparison, seems somewhat rushed, trying to get to the end as fast as possible, despite being a full half hour longer), and it really works to the films benefit. Not many films can catch and keep your interest even when you've already seen a (bastardized and cheaper) version of it already. This is the third Alejandro Amenabar movie I've seen(the other two are Thesis and The Others), and definitely my favorite so far. they are), and the authenticity of the great idea is almost lost through this. A lot of it is changed to fit Hollywood's standards(and we all know how. The majority of the good stuff in VS is stolen directly from ALO. The direction in Vanilla Sky seemed fine before, but in comparison, it's really daft and unimaginative. ![]() Upon my recent second viewing, I realized how many hints there are towards the twist in the film, and how many ideas and subjects for good discussion that are in the film. Abre Los Ojos leaves most of it up to interpretation and the viewers' imagination. The ending of Vanilla Sky pretty much explains everything. There is so much subtlety, so many interesting ideas in this that have been butchered or simply lost in translation in the Hollywood version. ![]() How I wish I had seen this film before seeing Vanilla Sky.
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