It's one of the GREATEST movies of all times. Why all the criticism....?

Rating: 10/10 (12 June 2010)

'Vanilla Sky' can easily rank among the greatest movies of all times. It's a MASTERPIECE of a movie. I don't understand the criticism associated with it. It's a rare achievement and has qualities which very few movies possess. It lingers on in your mind even after very long. One year on, and it still stays with me. Though broadly classified as a 'Science Fiction' movie, it has elements of romance and suspense in it. Don't know about the others but I found it a little creepy at times. Especially the 'Power upheaval' part and when Tom Cruise's character performs strange histrionics and hand movements with the psychiatrist. Opening Radiohead's Soundtrack 'Everything in its right place' builds the intrigue right from the onset and REM's 'Sweetness follows' aptly complements the situation when David is forsaken and betrayed by his friends. After all suspense building, the climax doesn't disappoint either. An amazing climax with all the other ingredients, makes 'Vanilla Sky' a treat with great repeat value.