Cameron Crowe So owns me

Rating: 10/10 (6 June 2002)

I really liked "Almost Famous" the first few times I saw it. Really nice piece. The music was a big part of it, being someone who was awake in the 60's and 70's. The characters and the story really hit a nice note with me. Easily one of my all-time favorite films. The "Untitled" version was better still.
But "Vanilla Sky", oh baby this one goes deeper.
There are segments where I think it may be too sappy. Then I remember that I love sappy sometimes. I was worried about Tom, but he was just fine. Better even.
A few weeks ago I saw "Mulholland Drive". I loved it for what it was the first time through. I "got" more of it the second time through and I think I may have enjoyed it less. Last night, with zero clue as to anything about the film I watched "The Mothman Prophecies". I think it's in the same vein as Mulholland Drive and Vanilla Sky.
Tonight, Vanilla Sky proved to me that Cameron Crowe can entertain me better than most, possibly the best. The story, the endless excellent scenes, the characters, the performances,the music, my my my. I really enjoyed those other two films, but this one....
Sold.
I think it will stand up too. Can't wait to watch it again. They are making better movies these days, at least from my point of view. But then, I liked "The Mexican" too so what do I know?