See it.

Rating: 7/10 (28 June 2002)

Here's a bit of news to other reviewers: the film is "Vanilla Sky," not
the Spanish film it was based on. Get over it. Vanilla sky is a mind-bending intellectual trip that leaves you
breathless. Cameron Crowe's take on this story is great- and his
direction/vision is amazing. The cast is perfect. Cruise-contrary to those who obviously have a
predisposed dislike of him- is GREAT in this film. Why don't
people like him? What has he done that people hate so much. Do
you dislike him because he's attractive? The boy can act! Get over
it. Diaz puts in the best dramatic performance of her career,
and Russell is great. (Love the "I'm REAL" bit at the end). The sound track is one of the best in years (typical of Crowe). And the plot is...well... right up there with "Usual Suspects,"
"Memento," "The Game," "Jacob's Ladder"... I fully intend to see the Spanish film this was based on, but I won't
dislike this film because the other might be better (or not.) Take
Vanilla Sky for what it is and get over it. 8/10 stars.