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Well, it's different...
I can honestly say that I've never seen a movie quite like "Vanilla Sky." If nothing else, this movie is unique (although since it was adapted from a Spanish film, I guess it's not TOO unique). And while it's often extremely hard to make sense of what's happening at a given point, is that really a bad thing? Since laughably predictable movies seem to abound in Hollywood these days, "Vanilla Sky" deserves commendation for keeping me guessing. Through the story of disfigured (and quite possibly delusional) media magnate David Aames, the movie presents some very interesting ideas about perception and consciousness, not to mention the nature of love and physical appearance. The casting is a definite plus as well. Tom Cruise, while not the best actor, is perfect for the callow playboy role; Jason Lee and Kurt Russell are always reliable; and Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz give a lot of depth to the love interests (as well as providing some eye candy). On the whole, I wouldn't say "Vanilla Sky" is the best movie I've ever seen by any means, but at least it has some ambition. In an age where lowbrow movies seem to predominate more than ever, it's nice to see a movie that aims high, even if it doesn't quite make it.

THE EMPEROR IS BUTT-NEKKID
not everything that's hard to understand is meaningful and complex. sometimes it's hard to understand because the story is told badly, with too much conceit and not enough truth.
vanilla sky is a good example of bloated conceit overtaking any artistic integrity.
those who try to see some meaning in this mess are like people who could not see that the emperor was naked

Best film of the year
I'm not sure I understand what's going on with critics these days. They say Ocean's Eleven is hip and fun, and Vanilla Sky is convoluted and confusing. I can only come up with one reasonable solution, critics are dumb. What will throw people off the most is Vanilla Sky is not what you've come to expect from a Tom Cruise movie. Vanilla Sky is also not what you might of come to expect from a Cameran Crowe movie (director of Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous.) Tom Cruise plays David Ames. A cocky magazine editor whose snowboarding through life. If this sounds like Jerry Maguire it's not. If your thinking Jerry Maguire directed by Stanley Kubrick, now your on the right track. David is involved in a disfiguring accident. This is particularly heart wrenching for him because it's right after he's met the love of his life, Penelope Cruz. There are numerous other plot twists and counter points which are too good not to keep secret. Vanilla Sky treads the realm of science fiction. It's a meditation on life and the choices we make, and the people we become because of those choices. It's a challenging awe inspiring film. Tom Cruise plays a role unlike any other in his career. Also, the chemistry between him and Penelope Cruz is so natural, it's not hard to believe that making this film inspired their couplehood. Penelope Cruz has never been this good in an American film. Cameran Diaz, Jason Lee, and Noah Taylor provide stable supporting performances, but this movie in essence belongs to Tom Cruise. He bought the rights to the Spanish version of this film "Open up your Eyes" in 1999. It's also his performance that will make or break this film. Vanilla Sky probably won't take home any oscars at the end of the year, and when everything is all said and done it probably won't top $100 million. It's too good and too revolutionary to do either.

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