Everything was in it's right place..

Rating: 7/10 (25 May 2007)

No seriously, think about it. Tom Cruise had to play an arrogant and irritating achiever, a moneymaker at it's finest. Penelope Cruz had to be beautiful. And Cameron Diaz had to give a good performance. The story was laid out that way. Period.
Also, the story. Many complain about it and said they didn't understand it at all, but I thought it was all pretty clear. We even got a proper explanation at the end.
Also, who would know that such a confronting and gloaming story could be molded into such a warm little gem? This movie was genuinely feel-good, even though it's difficulties and events were heavy-weight and intriguing.
Everything in this movie worked. At least, it worked for eyes, it worked for ears, it worked for brains, it satisfied the senses refreshingly well. The pace was just perfect, and the cinematography divine. I rest my case. Vanilla Sky is one of the most emotionally brilliant trips ever made.