This Is My Favorite Movie Of All Time

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 2009)

Everything from the opening scene of a desolate Times Square to the final scene of David falling from the building, everything about "Vanilla Sky" is beautiful and mesmerizing.
The script could not have been better. With a mix of mystery, thriller, drama, and even a little humor, this film has the perfect balance of all of my favorite movie types all wrapped into one.
I recently read online that one ending for this could have been that the entire movie was a dream or that it was all a fictional story written by Brian. I am really glad that they decided to not go that route and instead to have half the movie real and half of it a dream.
Every scene in the movie had a purpose and it was all beautifully done. I already mentioned the first and final scenes, but there is also the car ride and crash, the scenes with the doctor where we try to figure out what happened, the party, the time he spent with Sofia, the night at the bar, and many more.
I love Tom Cruise and thought that he was perfect for this role. The subtle things like his facial expressions or sarcastic reactions make him one of the best in the world at what he does. The supporting cast is also great in their roles.
The music in this film also adds to the beauty and emotion. From David going crazy and singing "What if God was One of Us", to "Can we Still be Friends" when he is smothering Sofia with the pillow and especially with Sigur Rós playing in the final fall; all of the music that was chosen was right on point.
I can't say enough about this film, but it is an absolute masterpiece. I will be surprised if I ever view a movie I enjoy more than "Vanilla Sky".