Vanilla Sky

Name: Vanilla Sky
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller, Romance
Released: December 14, 2001
Duration: 136 min
Rating: 45
Cast: Penélope Cruz, Tom Cruise

2001

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Mixed or average reviews based on 33 Critic Reviews

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 14, 2001 | R

Starring: Penélope Cruz, Tom Cruise

Summary: Snowboarding through life, David Aames (Cruise) appears to lead a charmed life. In one night David meets a girl of his dreams and loses her by making a small mistake. Thrust unexpectedly onto a roller-coaster ride of romance, comedy, suspicion, love, sex and dreams, David finds himself on a mind-bending search for his soul and discovers theSnowboarding through life, David Aames (Cruise) appears to lead a charmed life. In one night David meets a girl of his dreams and loses her by making a small mistake. Thrust unexpectedly onto a roller-coaster ride of romance, comedy, suspicion, love, sex and dreams, David finds himself on a mind-bending search for his soul and discovers the precious, ephemeral nature of true love. (Paramount Pictures)… Expand

Director: Cameron Crowe

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 136 min

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William Arnold

A mostly fascinating, often frustrating, boldly uncommercial Hollywood version of a boldly uncommercial art film. It's very atypical of the previous work of both director and star, and it's as personal a film, I suspect, as Cruise will ever make. Read full review

Roger Ebert

This is the kind of movie you don't want to analyze until you've seen it two times. Now that I've seen it twice, I think I understand it, or maybe not. Certainly it's entertaining as it rolls along. Read full review

Mike Clark

What works in a quirky foreign film can look silly with expansive Hollywood treatment. Crowe is smart enough to know this, so it's baffling he chose Vanilla over richer cinematic tastes. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

Though Vanilla Sky is smoothly and professionally done, even audiences who haven't seen the original will sense there is something off in the translation. Read full review

Desson Thomson

For all the filmmakers' efforts, this project is something of an artistic albatross. It's a conundrum that doesn't get answered until a sort of help-the-audience Cliffs Notes final scene, in which we learn Everything. But by then, more than a few of us may be wondering, was it all really worth the trouble? Read full review

Jay Carr

May not emerge as the biggest disaster of the holiday movie season, if only because we haven't yet seen all the other year-end films. But it is a huge high-energy misfire, bringing Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, and Cameron Crowe to earth with a thud.

Stephen Hunter

Overblown and idiotic, this new "erotic thriller" is neither erotic nor thrilling; it's long, boring and self-indulgent. Read full review

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MorriBey

Aug 8, 2011

I disagree with many 'reviewers' and feel that this version is a much more polished movie than the original spanish movie. The soundtrack is amazing and the suspense is real. An amazing achievement by Crowe.

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Jul 17, 2021

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CarlaM

Jul 27, 2009

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

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VanillaSky96

Sep 18, 2014

For a movie that is 13 years old now and is buried in the past, this is truly a great movie for those that like this kind of film. It really isn't meant for everyone and I can understand where the displeasure from critics and users alike. However, if you like science fiction thrillers,For a movie that is 13 years old now and is buried in the past, this is truly a great movie for those that like this kind of film. It really isn't meant for everyone and I can understand where the displeasure from critics and users alike. However, if you like science fiction thrillers, romance thrillers or mind-bending movies, this movie is for you. It's similar to the likes of Jacobs Ladder to put it in perspective. I'd at least say watch it through once and see what you think. Personally, I think critics were too harsh on this film and that follow the users score more since the users seem to actually understand this film more. I loved this movie and I hope if you watch it that you will too!… Expand

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kjatafoxhound

Aug 7, 2017

With great actors and unforgettable moments. A pesar de los comentarios de la prensa, creo que sus virtudes superan a los defectos que pueda tener como creación. Yo vi tanto la versión española como esta, y prefiero esta siempre. La cutrez de Almenábar y el vestuario, y un a mi gusto nadaWith great actors and unforgettable moments. A pesar de los comentarios de la prensa, creo que sus virtudes superan a los defectos que pueda tener como creación. Yo vi tanto la versión española como esta, y prefiero esta siempre. La cutrez de Almenábar y el vestuario, y un a mi gusto nada creíble Noriega la lastraban demasiado. Vanilla Sky no estaba para galardones de la academia, pero deja mucho en la memoria del espectador.… Expand

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Steven.

Jan 24, 2007

Cameron Crowe really has outdone himself in some of the movies he's made. This movie is no exception. Let me just make a personal note before I make this review. I'm one of those people that saw this movie for the first time and understood everything, and something I have to note Cameron Crowe really has outdone himself in some of the movies he's made. This movie is no exception. Let me just make a personal note before I make this review. I'm one of those people that saw this movie for the first time and understood everything, and something I have to note about is that this movie is a true Cameron Crowe masterpiece if you actually understand it. I really went through a lot of emotions when I watched this movie, this is one of the more cinematic movies I've seen. From the music to the very clever lines, and to the story pulling all together on one very well made elevator scene. This movie has a really cool vibe to it from the moment it starts. Plus the ending is mind blowing. I really love Paul Mccartney's song played in the credits, it really brings you down to earth after seeing such a breathtaking ending. If you want to watch this movie go ahead, I think that some of the critics were a little rough on this movie. Heres a hint to watching this though, when you reach a scene that shows Tom in an Elevator with a man in a suit, pay attention to this scene, because it explains everything about this movie. Happy Watching.… Expand

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ToddJ.

Sep 2, 2002

The worst movie I've seen this year. tell Tom Cruise I want my 3.99 back.

0 of 2 users found this helpful

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