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Watch "Open Your Eyes" instead
"Open Your Eyes" was much better than "Vanilla Sky." "Vanilla Sky" mostly copied "Open Your Eyes" but was too obvious and less convincing. (And Tom Cruise, though good in some roles, didn't fit this role well.) "Open Your Eyes" takes a little longer to draw you in, but once it has you there it takes you far beyond where "Vanilla Sky" does. Also, the Jungian Dream aspect in "Vanilla Sky" is poorly done, whereas "Open Your Eyes" represents the dream experience very well. I recommend watching both movies before you buy one. But if you're going to buy, get "Open Your Eyes."

The Answer to 99 out of 100 Questions is Vanilla SKy
It has always disturbed me that this wonderful film didn't recieve the praise it deserved from audiences and critics. On the other hand, it must be said that sometimes what makes a movie all the more one's own is when they know how groundbreaking it is and that only with time will others realize the same. In a country that typically favors thin story/big action (a la ID4 or Blade), Vanilla Sky is the absolute antithesis.

Cameron Crowe's superb genre-twisting thriller is one of the most intricately woven and ultimately satisfying I've ever seen. Every element- from the script to the sound to the editing to the acting -are top notch.

A man in a facial prosthetic gives the account of the last few months of his life to a psychiatrist from a prison cell. He had run a national publishing company, was filthy rich, had glamorous parties with beautiful women, a loyal best friend, and then met the love of his life...So how did he end up here and why? There is no emotion you'll cease to feel and no genre that goes unrepresented. There is love, fear, confusion, awe, humor, exhilaration, and gratification. All perfectly timed and executed to maximum impact.

Though it may be natural to want to compare Vanilla Sky to Open Your Eyes, don't bother. Appreciate this masterpiece for what it is. Pay attention to the details and you'll leave the film feeling enlightened and nostalgic. Vanilla Sky left me feeling truly gratified for all that life is and all the moments we take for granted.

life affirming
..This is a great movie for repeat viewings. It is a layered complex story that is as enjoyable watching with the Director's commentary as it is just enjoying the movie.
..The characters are beautiful ,the script is real and intelligent in terms of dialogue , and the message is life and love....
David Ames is a narcissistic man with all of life at his doorstep. He has the life we all want and then is turned upside down. The story itself is a blend of sci-fi and fantasy but the ultimate message in the end is one of appreciating all the little things and the joy of being in love with life and finding that someone who gets who you are.
The film is complex and bears repated viewings just to see all the "clues" that show you where it is going. It is a lovingly crafted movie that I would love to see a Director's cut of someday.
The soundtrack provides a moving score and is deftly synchronized with the tone of the movie. I just wihs the CD had all the music from the movie on it. I eneded up searching for some of the music here on this website. I recommend the DVD and the CD whole heartedly.
It is a great date movie to watch with somebdoy special in your life and the have a chance to discuss it.

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