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So you wanna go to heaven?
Very interesting film, the first part of this film is linear and logical and easy to watch, the second part (where everything goes apparently crazy) will unfortunately turn off most casual viewers (it did me - the first time). When the film is explained better (toward the end) and becomes a sci-fi movie is when we can appreciate all the 'muddled' elements (like the identity of his girlfriend changing every few minutes), it therefore pays to pay attention throughout the confusing parts and for this reason has the appeal of being very re-watchable.

The film grapples with some sad realities, firstly it deals with Cruises's mind's inability to construct a satisfying reality for him, nothing he can dream up can compare to reality, yes even with reality's dissapointments and bruises and pain - the thrill of exploring the unknowns of reality and the way they change us and shape us is incomparably better to living in a contained fantasy. The second is the theme of apparently unrequited love, Cruise's self pity and lack of confidence costs him a real chance at true love - at the end we see how he narrowly missed out on Cruz (who was just waiting for him to make a move).

The ending is....perfect, i must admit i was pleasantly shocked - it all makes sense, how Cruise swapped his vanilla sky for a Monet sky - at the very end as he is waking up he hears Cruz's voice, this possibly indicates that his escape to reality was probably another fantasy in itself, another trick by the designers to calm him down. Although the ending seems so sweet and sugary i sensed a certain darkness about his ultimate fate.

Watch Abre los Ojos instead
To preface this: maybe if I hadn't seen Abre los Ojos first, I would feel differently. I feel that the remake didn't add anything to the original, and was just a way to showcase Tom Cruise trying desperately once again to be a serious actor. Unless you absolutely can't under any circumstances stand subtitles, watch the original.

A total fruitless film
Well, first of all I can understand all those people to find interesting this movie without haven't seen the Amenabar masterpiece but I can't close my mouth and "close my eyes".
I had very excited to see this film and give it a try without compare it to Abre los ojos (Open your eyes) spanish original film, but is impossible to achieve.
All the magic, mistery, consistency, stellar playings, soul and many merits have thrown away to the W.C in the american remake. Bored and with a offensive different and simple script for idiots or children, nothing to see with the far better original.
Frightful Cruise, ludicrous Diaz and go on. Even my compatriot Penelope Cruz has lost her bright in this remake.
What a disastrous way to destroy a beautiful chance.
Give yourself a favour and see the original and then think about this Disney farce. 1 over 10. A real pain.

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