1997 Review Blog
Open Your Eyes
Grade: A- 02/13/2009
I loved 2001's VANILLA SKY, which Cameron Crowe made as an almost shot-for-shot remake of this film, OPEN YOUR EYES. I think I even like the Spanish original more than VANILLA SKY for a few reasons. First, the explantion is spelled out at the end much more clearly, and even though I figured it all out at the end of VANILLA SKY, it took a LOT of imagination and work. OPEN YOUR EYES rewards you for your patience, VANILLA SKY tested it. I also LOVE Penelope Cruz in roles where she speaks her native Spanish, it makes her so much sexier and likable. What a fantastic movie.
1001 Movie to See Before You Die
Grade: A- 02/13/2009
I loved 2001's VANILLA SKY, which Cameron Crowe made as an almost shot-for-shot remake of this film, OPEN YOUR EYES. I think I even like the Spanish original more than VANILLA SKY for a few reasons. First, the explantion is spelled out at the end much more clearly, and even though I figured it all out at the end of VANILLA SKY, it took a LOT of imagination and work. OPEN YOUR EYES rewards you for your patience, VANILLA SKY tested it. I also LOVE Penelope Cruz in roles where she speaks her native Spanish, it makes her so much sexier and likable. What a fantastic movie.
1001 Movie to See Before You Die