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| Vanilla Sky | 
| Category: Movie
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Avg. Customer Rating:  787 reviews
Sales Rank: 12567
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 136 minutes
ASIN: B000IZ8VDK
Theatrical Release Date: December 13, 2001
Release Date: November 13, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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| Customer Reviews:
 life affirming November 6, 2005
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
..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.
The Answer to 99 out of 100 Questions is Vanilla SKy November 6, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
It has always disturbed me that this wonderful film didn't recieve the praise it deserved from audiences or critics. On the other hand, it must be said that sometimes what makes a movie all the more one's own is knowing how groundbreaking it is and that with time others will 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 -is 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.
 Watch Abre los Ojos instead October 21, 2005
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
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.
convoluted borefest October 14, 2005
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
this movie is unbelievably convoluted, torturously long and mindbendingly boring. it gave me a headache. and what does it all mean? who cares. it's no wonder this movie flopped at the box office. it's torture to sit through.
 A total fruitless film October 13, 2005
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
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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