A True Classic

Rating: Null/10 (21 June 2003)

I don't know what movie the person above watched, because the "Vanilla Sky" that I saw is fantastic! Cameron Crowe did an excellent job writing this piece, and the soundtrack was also excellent. Nancy Wilson is still brilliant on the guitar, and other songs by the likes of Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and Michael Stipe created a very relaxing and dreamlike atmosphere for this movie, which is very appropriate for reasons I will not get into for fear of ruining anything.
I personally thought the ending was quite the mind-bender! It was not quite Hitchcock, but close, and I personally left the movie in awe. Again, without ruining anything, I will say that once the audience realizes what is going on, this movie opens up a very intriguing philosophical discussion about life and death.
However, I must agree on one thing, and that is that Jason Lee did a great job in this movie. I have long been a fan of Lee, particularly in the Kevin Smith movies and another Cameron Crowe masterpiece, "Almost Famous". It is nice to see him play a more serious role than Brodie and Bankie (see "Mallrats", "Chasing Amy" and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"). His character is a great friend to Tom Cruise's character, and Lee did a great job of making this character believable and likeable.
Perhaps this review isn't too helpful, but I don't want to give away too much, and I don't know how to describe the true genius of this movie without giving away important plot points. All I can say is give it a chance, and I don't think you will be disappointed.