It satisfies because it doesn't satisfy.

Rating: 8/10 (9 April 2005)

I saw vanilla sky for the first time this evening. I refused to watch any ads, spoilers, previews of it, so I didn't know what to expect. It is the sort of film that has many layers, all working and intertwining with each other. Is it sci-fi? Is it a 'reality' film? Who really knows. It will have to be watched more than once because you have to get past Tom. Tom is Tom in so many of his films, that it can be difficult to get into his character. So, the first viewing will take in just so much, and will definitely provoke questions in your mind. Your curiosity aroused, you will have to watch it again, and perhaps again to begin to answer these questions. you may never get to the bottom of the film, but this is why the film is so satisfying - because it never really satisfies. It is an ingenious film that will keep you wondering for a long time to come.