Abre los ojos (Open Your Eyes)

Much has been written on this masterwork from Chilean director Alejandro Amenabar and righfully so! While most only know the Cameron Crowe's literal remake VANILLA SKY the original from Spain demands a serious look. While the two versions are almost identicle, right down to both having Penelope Cruz as leading actress, Amenabar's take delivers more mind-fucks for the buck. This may have a lot to do with it being subtitled and Europe shot but I find the way he blocks a shot to be more stimulating to the eye than Crowes style. A serious pervert alert here has the lovely Cruz in one smoking nudie scene as well as turning in a fine performance all around.