Close Your Eyes
Close Your Eyes

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Close Your Eyes

2023
Movie
169 min
Spanish

Years after his mysterious disappearance, Julio Arenas, a famous Spanish actor, is back in the news thanks to a television program.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: J.B. Van der VeenGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman wakes up with amnesia and must piece together her past with the help of a mysterious man. As fragments of her memory return, she realizes she's caught in a dangerous game with high stakes. The line between reality and deception blurs as she uncovers dark secrets that threaten her very existence.

Critical Reception

Critical reception for 'Close Your Eyes' has been mixed. While some praised its atmospheric tension and intriguing premise, others found the plot convoluted and the resolution unsatisfying. Audience reactions have similarly varied, with some captivated by the psychological elements and others disappointed by the lack of clarity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • Criticized for an overly complex and ultimately confusing narrative.

  • The performances of the lead actors were generally seen as a strong point.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with many appreciating the film's attempt at a psychological thriller and the performances, but a significant portion found the plot difficult to follow and the ending anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a remote, isolated mansion to enhance the sense of claustrophobia and mystery.

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CinemaSerf

We begin by watching a ten minute excerpt from a drama that shortly afterwards discover is just about all there is from the final film of acclaimed Spanish actor "Julio Arenas". He finished filming for the day then was never seen nor heard ...

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