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I must admit to being pleasantly surprised by this film. I'm not a fan of any of the three main character actors, and so didn't think I'd enjoy the film, but I'm glad that I was proved wrong. David Aames (Cruise) is a man who you both enjoy and despair of in equal measure. His hedonistic life comes to a crashing halt when a casual fling goes tragically wrong. He is forced to live with the fact that not only did his friend die, but he also has to come to terms with major facial disfigurment, while at the same time trying to hold on to a love he has only just found, and keep his sanity - a battle he looks like losing. Watching his world fall apart around him was mesmerising. Discovering the option he took to survive his situation is the fascinating finale to the film. I won't give it away - I would seriously reccomend this film.

For people who have phobia of subtitles

This is an exact carbon copy of 'Open Your Eyes' (or 'Abre Los Ojos' to give it's correct Spanish title), except it is set in New York as opposed to Madrid. Otherwise it's exactly the same. If you want to view this film as it should be seen and don't mind subtitles then rent that one. The lovely Penelope gives a better performance in her mother tongue and Eduardo Noriega is better than Cruise.