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Vanilla Sky

Vanilla Sky

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: GREAT MOVIE
Review: THIS MOVIE IS EXCITING AND GIVES YOU A LOT TO THINK ABOUT. ITS ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES I HAVE EVER SEEN. ITS SO GREAT SENATORS HAVE QUOTED IT.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: hate it or love it...
Review: ...with more people seeming to hate it than love it. However, I fell in love with this film and it has since grown to be one of my favorites.

You have probably figured out the story by reading the previous reviews, so I won't waste your time on it.

Suffice to say, it is a splendid adaption of the already fine film Abre Los Ojos. Cruise and Cruz have texture and depth which is lacking in their corresponding characters in the spanish version. The story is given sparkle and polish which is also not as evident in the spanish version. And its most redeeming feature is the wonderful soundtrack which provides even more depth to the movie.

It is a sensual, over-the-top delight. It is a completely Americanized version of Abre Los Ojos, which is perhaps why some people dislike it so much, but I found it to be infinately greater and more satisfying that its counterpart. Highly recommended.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Cruise/Crowe ego-fest ruins what was a good movie
Review: "Vanilla Sky" is, in short, a complete mess. Tom Cruise and Cameron Crowe set out to remake Spanish director's Alejandro AmenĂ¡bar 1997 masterpiece "Abre Los Ojos." I guess I made the mistake of seeing the original first and saw where 'Sky' consistently failed to measure up by either (a) losing the plot, or (b) getting interrupted by one of Crowe's vanity vignettes.

Like his restaging of "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" album cover. No doubt that one-time rock journalist Crowe always wanted to sneak that in there. But AmenĂ¡bar didn't need it, nor did he need a whole load of other flourishes that Crowe peppers in here, the empty Times Square shot being the most outlandish (and useless).

The only actors that distinguish themselves here are Cameron Diaz (convincing as a psychotic ex-girlfriend) and Jason Lee (better than Cruise in all their joint scenes). Penelope Cruz-Cruise seems a bit disinterested in the whole thing. Who's to blame her? 2nd time she's done the role, once in Spanish, once in English.

I should point out that I love all of Cameron Crowe's original work, most notably the underrated 'Singles.' I'm sure he'll get back on track with his next film.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Best Film Ever
Review: As the title says, this is my favorite film of all time...and deservedly so...this movie has changed my life in so many ways. It makes you think more than any other movie I've ever seen. And as Cameron Crowe says in one of the documentaries, "I wanted to make the movie just like the cover of Sgt. Pepper's, everytime you look at it you see something new". He has completed this, in his masterpiece. I know it's a copy off, but the acting is amazing, could Cameron Diaz be any more psychotic?! God...I've watched this movie over 20 times...and it's better and better everytime, the soundtrack is amazing, the acting is amazing, the plot is suberb, the ending will take the breath out of you...and plague your mind with thoughts. I shouldn't say plague, but it's such an intense feeling. And most importantly..it will change your life for the best. Could this movie be any better? no. Jason Lee's casting role is perfect, he is an amazing actor, and the way he delivers lines like, "the sweet is never as sweet without the sour" and "proximity infatuation" stupifies me. I am blown away by this film. I have never seen a film that better shows what love can be like. If you don't buy this, you are missing out on a life changing journey, through love...sex...and friendship.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Incredible
Review: When I first watched it, I was really confused. But now that I own it and have seen it again a few more times, I really see every aspect of this movie, and realize it is a true masterpiece. Probably the most profound movie of the new century, if not in the Top 5 of the last one.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: 4 thumbs down!!!!!!!
Review: Don't waste your time. Worst movie ever. How did Penelope become an actress? She was terrible!!! I am so upset that I wasted my time

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This is a great movie
Review: I missed this movie when it came out. I guess the title didn't really attract me, even though I generally like Tom Cruise films. Well, Vanilla Sky was easily Tom Cruise's best movie. This is one of those rare films that is entertaining, thought provoking and emotionally moving all at once. This movie will have you talking about it long after it is over. I never write reviews about films, but this one was exceptional.

Don't miss it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Best Movie I've Ever Seen!!!!
Review: this film was amazing. it had everything you could ask for-great story, wonderful screemplay, suspense, romance, everything. i thought it was wonderful. tom cruise was absolutely astounding. one of his best performances yet. this film had the best ending that i've ever seen in a movie. i give it a well deserved 5 stars.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Don't waste your time
Review: I am a huge Tom Cruise fan but this movie was awful. I hated it. Stupid story - terrible ending.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: SO GOOD
Review: How could u give this lower than a FIVE??!?!
THIS WAS SUCH AN AWESOME MOVIE


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