Rating of
3/4
Vanilla Sky review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 10/22/12
"The subconscious is a very powerful thing." A wide array of drama, sci-fi, and romance exhibited with a cameo from one of this rater's favorite directors. David Aames (Tom Cruise) is interviewed by Dr. McCabe (Kurt Russell). Sofia Serrano (Penélope Cruz) was introduced by David's best friend, Brian Shelby (Jason Lee) while his friend Julie Gianni (Cameron Diaz) becomes overzealous. Soundtrack was wonderful as always coming from the directors reportoires including the spiffy camera angles. Performances from Cruise and Diaz were spectacular. Screenplay was great with lines "Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around." from Sofia, "The little things... there's nothing bigger, is there?" from David, "Life is full of surprises." from the Raymond Tooley on the TV and "What is any life without the pursuit of a dream?" from Rebecca (Tilda Swinton) the Life Extension clerk. Only flaws it had were the sluggish pace, unlikable characters and editing, which have been so much better if the length were shorten, which in effect the final revelation was long overdue. Vanilla Sky is a provocative film which emphasizes on eternal you/life, jealousy, reckless lifestyle as a bachelor, acceptance, dreams, love and creating your path.
