really, really excellent film. too bad too many people need their hands held to and through it..

Rating: 10/10 (22 December 2001)

Vanilla Sky was a really great film! I was not reall surprised because I was at least expecting it to be decent, but it went way beyond my initial expectations which were wavering due to the moderate press it has been getting in the shadow of all of this "Lord of the Rings" hype, of which it has absolutely no similiarity. This film works in many ways, but more shocking than anything is the way it works in a way where films of its type have attempted in the past, but nothing as surreal but decipherable as Crowe's enterpettion. There are some extremely emotionally unsettling moments in this film, I actually found myself looking away because of how effective its platform and performances were. You need to see this movie. But go with an open mind, people were walking out like idiots saying they couldn't "get" it. Give me a break, people! You can't be that far gone ito stupidity.. can you? FIVE STARS.