Abre los ojos 1997

Critics score:
85 / 100

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Lawrence Van Gelder, New York Times: A film with enough intellectual meat on its stylish bones to give more adventurous moviegoers something to chew on afterward. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: Even if the script (written by the director and Mateo Gil) and direction are patchy, the obsessive theme is gripping. Read more

Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle: If you're the type who doesn't mind jigsaw puzzles unassembling themselves as you assemble them, if you enjoy enigmas and don't need explanations, the film just might work for you. Read more

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Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail: For adventurous filmgoers, though, this Spanish import offers something off the beaten path and a chance to play the coffee-shop game: Could This Screenplay Be Saved? Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: While it will not get the kind of wide release necessary to make a big splash in this country, those who see it will not quickly forget the experience. Read more

Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle: The cumbersome, fantastical plot twists of its last 40 minutes render the whole thing unfathomable. Read more

Time Out: This is so smart, mischievous and stylish, you'll instantly want to see it again. Read more

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Gary Dauphin, Village Voice: Amenabar may drop the ball with a surprise happy ending, but the real shock is that when Cesar finally opens his eyes, you feel he's earned it. Read more