A Different Type Of Psychological Thriller

Rating: 10/10 (9 October 2011)

Vanilla Sky is co-produced,co-written and directed by Cameron Crowe. The film stars Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz and Cameron Diaz, with Jason Lee and Kurt Russell.
It is a remake of the 1997 Spanish movie Abre los ojos (Open Your Eyes).The movie is a psychological thriller about David Aames,a successful publisher who takes all he has for granted; his wealth, his inherited company, his good looks and his relationships.It catches up to him when a friend/casual sex-partner is disappointed with their relationship and leads him to a car accident.Then the movie transform itself into a surrealistic psychological film.
I had to see this film twice to fully understand and appreciate the story of the movie.It is not a film for everyone as it consists of symbols and meanings.The performances were great in this film particularly that of Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz. The music in the movie was great as well featuring outstanding original song, Vanilla Sky by Paul McCartney; and two Radiohead songs, Everything In Its Right Place and I Might Be Wrong.A highly recommended film for people who are into psychology and who wants deep thinking when watching a film feature.