an excellent film

Rating: 10/10 (11 January 2003)

After reading multiple comments about how rotten Vanilla Sky was, I felt like I had to offer an alternative opinion to the list. I couldn't help but enjoy this film for its visual style as well as its abnormal storyline taken from "Open Your Eyes." I agree with many that Cameron Diaz gave a fantastic performance.. and I have yet to see Jason Lee in a role that he did not steal the show with, however, I have to go out on a limb and say that Tom Cruise, also, excelled in Vanilla Sky. In fact, I find that Tom Cruise generally give good performances, but his "pretty boy" image makes certain that he is never taken seriously. I'm not saying he is any Brando or Oliver, but I think that his talents would be taken more seriously if he was of average or less average looks. What I love most about Vanilla Sky is that I can watch it time and time again, and catch a new element of the story every time. If you haven't seen it, try it. And if you have already seen it, try it again.