This is a revolution of the mind...

Rating: 10/10 (6 July 2006)

I saw "Vanilla Sky" in theaters in 2001, and at the time pegged it as an ordinary film which was equally interesting as it was perplexing to follow. I purchased the DVD and watched it a few more times, to which it then became my favorite film.
Characters were played superbly, notably Brian Shelby (Jason Lee) and Thomas Tipp (Timothy Spall), who put foreword such a feeling of friendship towards a man with seemingly no friends. Cameron Diaz acts and amazing role as Julie Gianni, inciting one to almost despise Cameron for her less than noble actions as Julie. Only the part of Dr. Curtis McCabe (Kurt Russell) made me feel as if it were lacking due to forced development and seeming one-dimensionality (Although it could be attributed to his main character flaw revealed at the end).
Despite many other reviews, I found the soundtrack not at all obtrusive or overdone as some may claim, but quite essential to the emotional flow of "Vanilla Sky". Every musical tone perfectly fitting the scene, even though it may seem absurd to use at face value. Perfect example being "Good Vibrations" by the Beach Boys when it is used, ordinarily an upbeat party tune, now portraying panic and revelation.
Central to the movie is the questioning of what really matters in life. What is happiness? David's struggle is truly an emotional experience once everything is displayed to the audience.
If you are someone who does not like to think deeply about a movie, get lost very easily in a story or have attention deficit, please stay away from "Vanilla Sky". Otherwise, watch "Vanilla Sky" with an open mind and be ready to take it's windy road to a satisfying conclusion to which you can pick up new things every viewing.