Still clearing out my head...

Rating: 9/10 (10 July 2002)

I just got done watching Vanilla Sky, and I must say it was different! Let me just say one thing: Sit back and relax, and don't worry about figuring it out - it will do it for you. I wasted about an hour trying to figure it out, then let myself go to enjoy it.
Tom Cruise was great in this movie. He played the "cocky young guy" that he is so famous for, and turned right around into a complete different character after the accident - and so effectively.
This is the first time I saw Penelope Cruz act, and I thought she was a great choice (although she played the same character in Open your Eyes). She reeks sensuality, and makes you wish you knew someone like her.
Cameron Diaz, where not the person I would pick for raunchy sex scenes and profanity, was convincing in her portrayal of a "stalker in love."
One thing I didn't care for was a sex scene towards the end that was a little too long and disturbing for my tastes, it added to the plot, but it wasn't necessary to shoot it like that.
One more thing, I don't think you have to be the intellectual that many people are claiming to be that "got" the movie, I think that is a snobby thing to say, but you DO have to pay attention.