Took the wind out of my sails

Rating: Null/10 (23 May 2002)

After watching Vanilla Sky I had an odd experience. For two day I walked around in a state of miserable banality. Later I would tell my wife that, sometimes, I wished that I could wake up from the mundane and banal aspects of my life as well.
I began to see how in different ways I am like many, sleep walking through life instead of really, actively seeking what would bring me satisfaction. It's not that Vanilla Sky was really a huge revelation to me, though I did enjoy it thoroughly. Many of it's plot devices are recycled from other films and at times it seems to be trying too hard to be all things to all people(ie: it's a love story/thriller/mystery/psycho drama/comedy/etc). This did not prevent me, however, from seeing the earnestness of the film makers to convey genuine emotional states of mind in the character of David Aames.

If there is one point in the film that is supremely true and heartfelt, it is this: "It's the little things that count."
That will stay with me long after I have forgotten about Vanilla Sky.