Wow. A thoughtful, emotional & psychotic mix of: Jacob's Ladder, The Matrix, Total Recall & and a bit of Sixth Sense. Tom Cruise's best.

I am utterly haunted by this movie. It is artistically beautiful, the music fitting and grand, the acting fabulous. I am not sure whether to categorize it as a love, horror, adventure, mystery, sexual/intellectual thriller, and I like that. I am impassioned by its vulgarity, and fell in love with its romance. I have never been a Tom cruise fan until now.

What a great film! The best part about the film is that you can interpret it several different ways. Was it fiction or was it reality. Or, was it both. Here is my take on the film. Everything before he flew off the cliff was real. Everything after he flew off the cliff was Cruise in a coma. Every wild thing that happened was a result of the coma dream like state. The nurse then flashes a light in his eye to wake him up. Whatever your interpretation is, the film features excellent acting, a great cast and 100% total intrest throughout. … Expand

Spectacular!

Brilliant, though I didn't think so at first. It's a slight, slight bit like "Mullholand Drive" in that it's a 'multi-watch' kind of film. The problem is that unlike Mullholand, it isn't apparent that this is a movie that requires a 'second spin'. Most people probably think that they've pretty much got it, tee hee. Some advice: watch it again! I know, I know why watch it again if you thought it was so-so the first time? Watch it again, and like me you'll find out. This might be one of those movies you're gonna need to buy and veiw over and over again. There is so much hidden. Now for all those that think they're so great that they don't need a second viewing: I guess you know about the bike. Also the car. and the 'signs'.… Expand

It's the gratest movie !!!!

This movie has touched every part of my life and my soul. when i watch it my whole body becomes inthralled in the story. i am addicted.. i cant stop watching. and it gave me inspiration... " Every passing minute is a chance to turn it all around. " Penelope was wonderful as was jason lee. over all the movie was amazingly beautiful and worth watching over and over... and the soundtrack is to die for. ...… Expand

This is now my favorite movie! I am absolutely thrilled to see something of substance coming out in theatres. I fell in love with this movie and it professes exactly what I endeavor to show in the novel I'm writing. It is a fascinating testament to the reality of true love, and the power each person has inside themselves to achieve their dreams. Best movie EVER.

This film is f**king amazing!!! Tom Cruise was great, Penelope Cruise was spell binding and the support was rock solid Jason Lee, Kurt Russell especially. The music was fantastic especially during the final scenes, i have seen this movie at least 5 times and still find it enthralling. Please Hollywood make more movies that make you think!!!

The Best Movie I have ever seen.

I don't care what the critics say. This was a great movie. The story was deep and thoughtful, and there were some very memorable scenes. Walking through New York Times square in the day time with zero people for example. I would say it's definitely worth owning.

Eerie, suspenseful, and romantic, filled with a profound sadness I can hardly describe with words, Cameron Crowe paints a picture that is underrated and will haunt me for a long time.

I think this one is one of the greatest movies of the xxi century, it has all the elements.the sadest about the movie is that the end is very thrilled.great cast

I've seen this movie at least 10 times, and I will say (while holding onto my manhood) that this is the only movie I've actually shed a tear to multiple times. I fell in love with Penelope Cruz and hated Diaz's character: Julie Gianni. I will admit that Diaz acted incredibly well in this movie, actually allowing me to hate her character so much that it left a sour taste toward her in my mouth. This is in my Top 10 favorite movies of all time.… Expand

Vanila Sky is in one of best. Cant believe wat the critics had said about this movie. Some of the critics see the scenes as a whole series of David's (the main character) life. Although the plot is puzzled,but the movie is well prepared, since at the beginning David says "We are all pretend that we are not going to die" and what happend in the next sceen is his fear of not finishing or doing things well (his free lifestyle) since he thinks that he can finish it later. The film is a series of dreams or David's fear exactly. Started after the car accident, everything in the movie is David's fear (see it from its unusual lightning or setting). The character also symbolised many aspect in his life. Diaz symbolise his desire (sexual), Russel symbolize a steady adult man, His bestfriend symbolize his social life (where he can only tolerate hisself), and finally Cruz symbolize love (the only which hes been searching for: balance).… Expand

Superb, highly moving and deep when understood. Vanilla Sky is not a movie to watch just once and requires your full attention. Not everyone will get it; few will appreciate it on the first viewing. This is not a "Tom Cruise" movie, but definately one to watch several times if you enjoy complex movies.

A wonderful movie. Cameron Crowe really gets the perspective of the original "abre los ojos" and focus all the main ideas in this picture. Vanilla Sky make humans realised the meanning of their existence, it try to achieve a new level of understanding of the human mind by incorporate anormal fenoms in cuatidan life. As Cameron Crow said about the movie. "life, sex, emotion, sadness, love, crazyness, dead".This is Vanilla Sky.… Expand

I saw and viewed the film several times and I absolutely loved it. With Vanilla Sky, I was expecting something completely ripped-off, an uninspired remake. This, however, was not the film I was expecting. This didn't pretend to be a noir; it instead took the original themes and developed them in hyperdrive. It shows the same exact scenes as the original, yet it has a totally different tone. Every misstep the film seemed to take ended up paying off BIG. This is a truly mind-boggling experience. This is from someone who said the same of the original. … Expand

I saw three movies the same day. None of them grabbed me like Cameron Crow's vanilla sky did. This movie is raw, gritty, very real (Crow has a natural insight on human behavior), and unyielding from beginning to end taking you on a schizophrenic rollercoaster ride like no other movie does. It's a study on what happens to the human psyche in the face of a traggic occurance midstream of life. It touches on sociological issues that we as individuals can relate to. The back and forth sequenes get confusing. I've seen it once and for sure gonna see it again. Very emotional piece, loved it.… Expand

I think the critics should take the opening line seriously. The opening line is open your eyes. To not like this film, they would have had to been asleep before the movie started. Seriously, this movie is not hard to understand. I understood as soon as the end credits started to roll. The critics can be so stupid!

Fantastic...the music used with the images has been thoughtfully selected and written to create a very powerful combination.

It's a brilliantly creative torture of the mind and heart.

This movie simply ROCKED!

It is a prove of the "spiritual awakening" and evolution that is sufering our planet earth, few years ago was crazy to think about a movie about the real meaning of happiness and/or anti-materialist.

Terrifically acted and adapted incredibly well, not to mention near-perfect casting with the exception of Penelope Cruz since most people (including me) were probably perplexed as to why Tom Cruise would choose her over Cameron Diaz, who out-acted Cruz in every way. Still, I love movies that make me think and think but only allow me to find theories rather than solution (see Mulholland Drive, a better dreamy thriller than this one was) but had this movie not been given a solution at the end, it would've probably been shit. Best Hollywood movie in a very long time!… Expand

Finally!!!! Finally there is a movie that will make the audience actually think instead of telling them what they should feel. I cannot begin to say how much of a great movie this was. This is not spoon fed happiness but it makes you make a conclusion of 3 possible endings that might have happened. My dreams have never been the same since.

A strange but artistic movie, i just watched it for the second time, and i think i understand the movie, but then again, i think....

What a great film! Second time around made it.

Horribly underated and misunderstood, this film is a testament to what is wrong with Hollywood today. On the other hand, that Crowe has the guts to make this film shows that us artsy weirdos do have a pinch hitter if we ever need him. GOD BLESS CAMERON CROWE! ADDITIONAL NOTE- Why wasn't Cameron Diaz nominated for an Oscar? She was eerily sexy, and psychotic, in this.

Vanilla Sky, by far, has to be my favorite movie of all time. From incredible casting to an unbeatable soundtrack that stays close to my player at all times. This movie does ask a lot of its audience however it paid me back ten fold, not only with a fantasticly original ending (which I realize it is Alejandro Amenabar's creation,yet Crowe perfected it), but with the type of love story and movie magic that only Cameron Crowe can do. There are so many facets and layers to this movie that makes me believe that no review or synopsis can ever do it justice, except for Crowe's audio commentary. It's a movie that stays with me throughout the day and I see staying at number one on my list for a very long time.… Expand

This is an amazing movie that will stay with you long after the end scene. I do not understand how it has a 45 on metacritic. It was under-rated, clearly.

Best film i ever saw.

Wonderful movie, one of my favorites. Starts off slow, but the ending blows you away. I loved it.

One of my top ten films of all time. I loved this film, and believe that critics didn't because it undermined everything they always look for, and still turned out to be an abosolutely amazing movie. Music, performances, plot were spot on. The movie felt as if it came from out of a dream, and I felt in a dream when I watched it. Thank You Cameron Crowe.

Fascinating and artistic in every way, and what a score (Sigur Ros, Radiohead, Bjork).

One of the best movies I have seen. Raises many questions and evokes even more feelings.

This movie is amazing, although it's sometimes intense and painful to the point of being hard to watch The negative reviews are hilarious; they remind me of AI, in particular the complaints about "too large of scope". If you can't wrap your head around epic, high-concept scifi, then go watch Animal House or something. This is a fantastically made and riveting film. Those scoring it on par with "The Hottie and Nottie" is deeply clueless.… Expand

I simply do NOT understand how anyone could say this film is anything but brilliant.

This film was incredible!!! Fascininating and I can't describe it's magic!!

It keeps it's promise as a romantic/thriller...don't tell!

This is one of the greatest movies ever. I was overwelmed by its magic. Crowe has done it again a must see.

This movie has many psychadelic twists that can only be appreciated by the more intelligent half of the world. In order to appreciate this movie in all senses it deserves, you must see it at least twice. Then the plot can be argued over and someone can take the several interpretations into consideration, and choose the one they think is best suiting for them and the movie.

If you are an individual who believes that an $8.00 movie ticket should buy you a 90-minute ride down the well lit, well marked, and always comforting road of start to finish Hollywood blockbusters, this is not the movie for you. In order for this picture to be enjoyable, you are going to have to work with it, however if your mind will allow you, the experience can be far more provocative then that which is apparent with other films. . It is true unfortunately that for most of today?s moviegoers, their ability to interpret and internalize a film such as this, is limited, and the process unpleasant. Truth be told, for the 2+ hours I was in the theatre, and the 2+ days thereafter, I continually found my mind questioning and second-guessing that which I knew to be true, and I for one, am of this opinion that an experience such as this, make it the best $8.00 that I have ever spent. … Expand

I thought this movie was incredibly insightful and unique. cameron crowe was astounding and brilliant as usual, and i was even impressed by tom cruise (who usually doesn't do it for me). Overall, i think its one of the most innovative movies i've seen in a long time. Sure beats that teeny bopper crap that's been selling so well these days . . .

Absolutely fantastic! I think about it everyday and dream about it everynight. It Touched me like no other movie has. Vanilla Sky is a MASTERPIECE!!!

My favourite movie of all time!! The first time you watch it - it's confusing and exciting. But watch it a second and a third time and you discover even more layers to the movie and a powerful message. Camron Crowe is a genius.

Not enough people have seen it, i feel that if more people watched it then more people could open there eyes, to see what a great film it is.

Best movie I've ever seen. Completely and utterly brilliant.

Fascinating, haunting film that stays with you long afterward. One of Tom Cruise's best performances. The film demands close inspection and/or repeat viewings, and rewards either lavishly. "The little things - there's nothing bigger." Superb soundtrack. Terribly misunderstood, (and not at all an "erotic thriller"), it is one of the very best films of 2001. Brilliant.

I have to see this movie for the third and maybe the fourth time. I will probably figure it out. Anyway it has this ability to keep me connected.

It's really strange the negative reviews this film got. Jerry Maguire was the film that really didn't do anything for me. I got to say after reading the 45% metscore this movie got and then seeing it I was really surprised. It's not perfect, but the direction in this movie whirls around in spirals and twirls. The plot device towards the end is the least perfect thing, but when I think about it there is nothing wrong with something over the top. Groundhog Day and 'Eternal Sunshine' don't need to go in depth into explaining away their plot devices, and in this movie it is also less relevant. What is the core of this movie, is the wild fluctuations of Tom Cruise having it all and then losing it all and then having it all. Some beautiful scenes in this movie include Cruise stumbling around a nightclub with a prosthetic mask on the back of his head, and how the title of the movie relates to the end of the movie.… Expand

One of the most interesting unique plots ive ever seen in a movie with an unpredictable ending.

Wow. A 45% from critics?

This just shows how little credence you should pay to professional opinions on works of art. This movie floored me and stuck with me for years. To come here and see it scored below dreck like Doctor Dolittle and Zombie Strippers is an absolute insult.

If you're a fan of high concept science fiction and have at least a triple digit IQ, you owe it to yourself to watch this movie and come to your own conclusions. Criminally underrated.… Expand

A well put together and interesting movie. Honestly, it is insane that it has such a low critic score. If you like movies that keep you guessing like Fight Club or Eternal Sunshine, then you will enjoy this movie. It's confusing because it's meant to be and it triumphs in being entertaining until the end reveal. And on a second viewing, everything makes sense and is one cohesive picture. As others point out, there are many Fantasy vs. Reality films out there, many with more shocking "twists", but Vanilla Sky is a gripping movie in it's own right and me and my friends definitely enjoyed watching it even now, a decade after it's original release.… Expand