@@JBrooksNYS yea. When it was released I remember a lot of people/critics were being overly harsh on it. I think the country was in a completely different mindset back in 2002. But now you see this movie being talked about by many random people saying it's one of their favorite movies. Probably has something to do with Cruise's resurgence as of late.
This movie came out the year my son was born. I'm 50 years old now and I've watched it countless times and I cry every time. This song will be played at my memorial service with pictures of me with the absolute love of my life. If you friend have seen this movie and it's changed you like it has me, we share that. It is ours, embrace it.
The soundtrack of this film was phenomenal, Sigur Ros, Radiohead, Bob Dylan, Nancy Wilson, everything. Pure existential crisis in a melancholy love story.
Malakhi artist that’s a great question dude. He got caught up in all of Hollywoods bullshit probably. You can tell in the behind the scenes that he was in a good place. This was more than a movie for many.
I love this movie, you see I was in a vehicle accident very very similar was in a coma for 8 months and woke up completely scarred with no rememberance or idea how or what exactly happened I never will remember physically impossible and everything changed for me but I always loved this movie before and after
What exactly a pain is, is a Traumatic Brain Injury and technically that’s what exactly this movie refers to never States it but that’s exactly what it is
I don't understand why this film is so reviled! I think it's by FAR Tom's best performance! That score is heavenly. I honestly don't think Cameron Crowe has made a single bad film.
I didn't see this film until it'd been out for years. I was with a couple of my mates and we were talking about good films we'd seen. One of them mentioned Vanilla Sky, and the other one immediately agreed. I asked about the film and they both slowly turned to me and were shocked I'd never seen it. Later that day my mates both came round to mine with a copy of the film, so we watched it. Wow, I was completely absorbed into the film. It's one of the best viewing experiences I've ever had. The raw pain of a love lost, a love you come so close to having but then losing is captured perfectly in this film. The ending is such a heartwrencher. I'm a bloke so I didn't cry... but apparently me eyes were "very watery" during the whole elevator and roof end scene. Hands down one of the best surprises my mates have ever done for me, bringing round a copy of Vanilla Sky so I can watch it for the first time. Thanks guys!
Mate!!! Hands down, the effect it had on me are still being felt 20 years later! Absolutely magnificent film. My favourite. Ive honestly seen it about 70 times or so... Tear jerker. Fascinating how crowe captured this in a single movie. Pure masterpiece.
@@nathaniellowry3861 Ah, so I'm not the only one who was affected by this masterpiece? Tom Cruise is an underrated actor, I think. He doesn't get the recognition he deserves. Vanilla Sky was one of those films that absolutely dripped with a 'feeling'. Very atmospheric, and the payoff at the end is spectacular, though bittersweet. There are a few other films that also have "a feeling" to them. Lost in Translation is another great film, though, of course, it doesn't quite compare with Vanilla Sky. There's a Tom Hanks film that also has "a feeling" to it. It's the one where he lives in an airport terminal. I think it's called Terminal 'something'. That's also worth checking out. Do you have any other recommendations for films that have a 'feeling' to them? Thanks for the reply, Nathaniel! ☺
There's just some late Sept/October feel to this. Like Indian summer feel. Reflecting the good times of the past...I keep getting back to this piece of soundtrack...
@@artvandelay837 agreed. Don’t know if you’d care but I’m also a practicing astrologer. Lots of astrological and karmic themes here. This is my favorite movie of all time. Ever since I first watched I was very attached to it. So much I immediately played it back from the beginning. That’s how you know something hits you deep down. My astrology and life experiences have mirrored David Aames and the symbolism of “wanting to wake up”. I’m sure many people that cherish this story feel the same way. May we all get out of our own way and do what’s necessary to find genuine fulfillment and love.
Vanilla Sky & A.I. changed me. I have a hard time watching them again because it hit hard me so personally. I absolutely loved those movies. a work of art
I saw this movie when it came out in DVD and I didn't know what the figgidy fuck was going on. Years later, and its a seriously underrated movie, and one of my favorites.
there is another a version of the song that played when he was stalking sofia after waking up from the coma ..that scene just shreds my soul to pieces everytime ..
Многие говорят что песня грустная, но у меня она вызывает чувство спокойствия. Сравнимо с ощущением когда просыпаешься после кошмара... А ещё сильное чувство ностальгии
I love and hate this movie, such a brilliant concept. I feel very depressed once the movie is finished. I Dont think its healthy for me to watch, But its on tv now as i type and needed to find this song.
"My dreams are a cruel joke. They taunt me. Even in my dreams I'm an idiot... who knows he's about to wake up to reality. If I could only avoid sleep. But I can't. I try to tell myself what to dream. I try to dream that I am flying. Something free. It never works..''
It was actually really sad to think that pseudo-date with Sofia ended up being last she ever saw him. She probably gave him a chance to see if they could recreate the chemistry they once had, but his changed personality and yes, his looks, proved too difficult a hurdle to overcome. Noone can really blame her since however much magic they have between them, they had only met each other twice and their relationship was essentially cut short by horrific events.
I LOVE YOU SHAINA , I HOPE YOU WOULD GET HOW MUCH I LOVED YOU, NO ONE EVER LOVE YOU SHAINA MORE THAN ME AND MAKE YOU HAPPY MORE THAN ME BUT YOU WILL NEVER REALISE
JACA ELIAS I like melancholy. it's almost like you're in tune with the universes loneliness or something.a very interesting feeling. suffering but we keep pressing on and hoping for a better tomorrow. idk where I'm going with this but I guess these are the feelings/thoughts I associate with melancholic music. Clair de lune, the score from Cast Away. elevator beat. a very humble & hopeful vibe.
@@aamesworld You absolutely did. Happy is easy. Melancholy makes you feel alive. It's those sad and painful moments that test you and reveal who you are.
