There's so much going on here thematically, the message that it conveys is very well done. It's also very layered and really delves into the different perceptions of life.
"Vanilla Sky" is a very thought provoking film to say the least and what it brings forward so well is that even when you have it all wealth, charm and youth, it can all be taken away from you just like that through one costly decision; that our main character of the film "David" makes. Like he says later on in the film [I should never have gotten into that car] everytime I hear that line when I rewatch it I get goosebumps. And the incredible score helps elevate not just that moment but the movie as a whole.
"Tom Cruise" has come out and said before that he thinks "Vanilla Sky" is one of the best films of his career. [YES] even the man himself regards it as one of his best, which I think is awesome!!
This is one very powerful movie that really stops and makes you think about life and what it all means. When your young as I am right now writing this review, you feel invincible but the harsh reality is that's only for a short time.
And "Vanilla Sky" in its own way is telling us the viewers watching through its cinematic language; that you don't know what's around the corner and every single moment in your life is really precious & important.
It's touches on all of those things in a way that feels very real. And this film is telling us no matter who you are or what your lifestyle or background is like, none of us are invincible.
There's so much more I could go into here; as the film has so many layers in terms of love, fate, regret & the decisions that we make.
Overall "Vanilla Sky" is a movie that always resonates with me in so many ways. I love this film. It's a masterpiece in my mind. And I love how the ending is open to multiple interpretations. And with having it end that way is perfect for a film like this.
And finally My Ratings/Scores for the fantastic "Vanilla Sky" is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & a 10/10
Vanilla Sky