Vanilla Sky* is a 2001 psychological thriller film directed by Cameron Crowe, starring Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, and Cameron Diaz. The movie is a remake of the 1997 Spanish film "Open Your Eyes" (Abre los ojos), with Penélope Cruz reprising her role from the original.
Plot
The film follows the life of David Aames (played by Tom Cruise), a wealthy and charismatic publisher who leads a carefree and indulgent lifestyle in New York City. David enjoys a casual romantic relationship with Julie Gianni (Cameron Diaz), but his life takes a dark turn when he meets Sofia Serrano (Penélope Cruz), the girlfriend of his best friend, Brian Shelby (Jason Lee).
After a night out with Julie, a series of events unfold that lead to a car crash, leaving David disfigured and his life forever changed. He suffers severe facial injuries, and his once-perfect life becomes a twisted and confusing reality. The story is presented through the fragmented and unreliable perspective of David, who is haunted by vivid dreams, nightmares, and hallucinations.
As David navigates his new existence, he becomes embroiled in a complex web of mysteries, conspiracy, and questions about the nature of his reality. He questions his own sanity and the motives of those around him, including Julie and Sofia. The film blurs the line between dreams and reality, and viewers are left to decipher what is true and what is a product of David's fractured psyche.
Vanilla Sky is a mind-bending and thought-provoking film that explores themes of identity, dreams, and the consequences of one's actions. It keeps the audience guessing as it slowly unravels the mystery of David's life and the nature of his experiences, ultimately leading to a climactic revelation.
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Cast
- Tom Cruise as David Aames
- Cameron Diaz as Julianna "Julie" Gianni
- Penélope Cruz as Sofia Serrano
- Kurt Russell as Dr. Curtis McCabe
- Jason Lee as Brian Shelby
- Noah Taylor as Edmund Ventura
- Timothy Spall as Thomas Tipp
- Tilda Swinton as Rebecca Dearborn
- Michael Shannon as Aaron
- Shalom Harlow as Colleen
- Oona Hart as Lynette
- Ivana Miličević as Emma
- Johnny Galecki as Peter Brown
- Alicia Witt as Libby
- Ken Leung as art editor
- Conan O'Brien as himself
- Tommy Lee as frozen vintage car man
- Laura Fraser as The Future
- Steven Spielberg as guest at David's party (uncredited)
Director: Cameron Crowe
Writers: Cameron Crowe
Box Office Gross: $203,388,341
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Fantasy Mystery Romance Sci-Fi Thriller
Release Date: December 14, 2001