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Summary: Very complex thriller is not for everyone
Review: "Vanilla Sky" is based on a Spanish thriller written and directed by Alejendro Amenabar. Tom Cruise bought the rights to remake the movie and brought on board his friend, esteemed director Cameron Crowe, who did "Jerry McGuire" with him. David [Cruise] seems to have it all. He's smart, good-looking and rich. He runs a publishing empire left to him by his father. His girlfriend, Julie [Cameron Diaz], is gorgeous and devoted. But his life is not nearly as secure as he thinks it is. His board of directors sees him as a spendthrift playboy and wants him out. His best friend, Brian [Jason Lee] is secretly filled with jealousy. When he falls for a Spanish dancer, Sofia [Cruz], Julie informs him that their relationship is not the casual fling he thinks it is. Full of rage and fury, she commits an act that destroys his privileged life. Or does she? Is anything in the movie what it appears to be? Could Julie and Sophia be the same woman? Does what Sophia do to David really scar him for life, or does he imagine it? There is a murder, or is there? Is the story taking place in the past, the present or the distant future? By the end of the movie, will the average viewer even care? Personally, I liked "Vanilla Sky" a great deal. I think it is one of the most underrated movies of 2001. Having already seen the Spanish version, I knew what to expect. The vast majority of the remake's audience didn't have this advantage. It is anything but commercial, although it has the big-name talent and large budget generally associated with mainstream entertainment. Ironically, the biggest problem with the movie may be Tom Cruise. He's a great star but not a great actor, in my opinion, because, whatever he is in, he is always Tom Cruise, the star - bigger than life, sure of himself, and always overplaying his part. That works well in vehicles properly tailored for him, like "Mission Impossible" or "Jerry McGuire". The role of David requires someone more subtle and softer - Brad Pitt or Edward Norton perhaps. Cameron Crowe again demonstrates his fine directorial talents. "Vanilla Sky" may not rank as one of his best works, but considering the complexity of the story, I think he did well. For people who like a little intellectual challenge in their movies or who love a puzzle, this is a good choice. Everyone else should probably pass.
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Summary: Totally different! GREAT MOVIE
Review: This has to be one of the best films Tom ever stared in! This movie is based on this rich guy that has everything... he has this beautiful girl (cameron diaz) which he is sleeping with bt they are not a couple...later on he meets this new girl and falls in love, and the story evolves around this! Camerons charater get angry and drives off a bridge with Tom in the car killing herself and disforming toms face, the rest is interesting but u must watch the movie cause if i tell more i will give away the entire film! Buy this film it's great!
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Summary: Too many twists, couldn't tell what was real in the movie
Review: Tom Cruise is a great actor. This was just a very bad movie. I couldn't tell when he was supposed to be dreaming and when he wasn't. The story just jumped around too much. I definately do not recommend anyone to buy this. Just rent it.
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Summary: Boring!!!F- F- BOOOOOO Not a feel good movie.....Pedestrian
Review: This movie was poor in every way there is. It starts out ok when you think you know what the story is about. There are too many twists and turns that can actually confuse the audience. After watching this movie you are left with a mixed reaction. This is not a feel good movie. Tom Cruise could not even explain why this was a good movie. He says "It's a different movie everytime you watch it" Good Morning America. What does that even mean? Is that even a good thing? You be the judge.
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Summary: What is goin on?
Review: This movie, in my opinion, is the most confusing movie I have ever saw. It is not even realistic, it's like a fantasy world. Very stupid movie...unless you enjoy seeing Penelope Cruz topless or hearing Cameron Diaz having an orgasm. Those are the only good parts in the movie.
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Summary: Fast, out of control, wrecked.
Review: There are a rash of major releases lately trying to push the envelope in film direction and the ones that come to mind are Mulholland Dr, the Others and now Vanilla Sky. (I am referring to DVD releases). As so often is the case in pushing the envelope the vehicle crashes. In the case of Vanilla Sky its exciting to see if the leader, Tom Cruise, can pull the film out of a death spiral mid way through the film when it's evident Cameron Crowe has lost it at mission control. It's not until quite near the end that the film starts to break-up and you know the top gun is going down. Unlike some of the other aforementioned films that come apart before they ever push the envelope and you are left watching celluloid debris.
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Summary: Just buy the soundtrack instead
Review: There are some movies that can pull off the mind-bender gimmick very well (Memento, Fight Club), then there's movies like Vanilla Sky. It's a shame to see such good film making wasted on this mess. Cameron Crowe really comes through visually on this one, and it is quite a treat to look at. The sound is also fantastic. The music is wonderful to listen to, and is probably one of, if not the best soundtrack of last year. Tom Cruise, while he has had his decent preformances, laughs his way through this one. None of the acting is very note-worthy actually, since the script never really let's them get to that point. The dialouge is pretty flat and comes out awkward at times. As for the story, it didn't work for me. The ending just seemed like a cheap way of explaining it all, and was tacked on in the most careless of ways. Plus it explains everything. Nothing is left to question. I'm not against complete conclusions, however in films that try to "blow your mind", you should always leave questions for the viewer. The worst part is that it isin't satisfying. It builds on all of these elements of curiosity and wonder, just to explain every single one of them with one explanation. It's trying to follow the pattern of mind-bender movies (you don't know what the heck is going on until the very end), but forgets what the point of it all is: Keeping the viewer interested... The film thinks it's cooler and more radical than it is too, like trying to use the mask symbolically, and Tech Support saying "This is me blowing your mind." I just tended to roll my eyes instead of dropping my jaw. I gave it two stars because it visually is thrilling, but it doesn't make up for the pointless story, stupid ending, bad acting, horrible script, and brings shame to the original.
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Summary: Waste of Time
Review: This movie was boring and psychotic at times. I didn't even watch it all the way through it was so bad. I cannot believe that it got 3 1/2 stars this movie was that bad.
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Summary: Superb!!!
Review: Tom Cruise has done another great movie. This Guy is really talented. Every movie he puts out is simply Awesome. Ex, Interview with the Vampire, Top Gun, Far and Away, Risky Business, and others. But this one really ROCKS. The cast of this movie are simply remarkable, Cameron Diaz, Jason Lee, and of course the beautiful Penelope Cruz. She is stunning. This movie gets my money's worth. I give it 10 stars!!
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Summary: what happened with the widescreen?
Review: i don't know if i am stupid or what... but i bought the "widescreen" version of vanilla sky yesterday... and it most certainly was not... if there is some sort of feature on it i am supposed to choose from... it is not there... it is just formatted to fit my television screen... help me... if anyone can! :(
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