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Vanilla Sky (2001) -- A successful publisher finds his life taking a turn for the surreal after a car accident with a jaded lover.
Vanilla Sky (2001) -- A successful publisher finds his life taking a turn for the surreal after a car accident with a jaded lover.
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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:

Cameron Crowe

Writers (WGA):

Alejandro Amenábar (film "Abre Los Ojos") and
Mateo Gil (film "Abre Los Ojos") ...
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Release Date:

14 December 2001 (USA) more

Tagline:

What is happiness to you? more

Plot:

A successful publisher finds his life taking a turn for the surreal after a car accident with a jaded lover. full summary | full synopsis

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Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 20 nominations more

User Comments:

Open Your Eyes more (1178 total)

US TV Schedule:

Fri. Nov. 203:00 PMBRAVO   


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Additional Details

MPAA:

Rated R for sexuality and strong language.

Runtime:

136 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

In the Times Square sequence at the beginning of the movie, one of the images that flashes for only a few frames is of Katie Holmes on the cover of a magazine. more

Goofs:

Continuity: When David goes to see Sofia for the first time after the accident, her ponytail is hanging in front of her shoulder. In the very next shot, it's hanging down her back. more

Quotes:

[first lines]
Sofía: [in Spanish] Open your eyes.
Sofía: [in English] Open your eyes. Open your eyes. Open your eyes. Open your eyes. Open you...
[David wakes up and pushes the snooze button on his alarm]
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Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Banger Sisters (2002) more

Soundtrack:

Good Vibrations more


FAQ

I don't get this film. What happened?
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145 out of 222 people found the following comment useful.
Open Your Eyes, 24 March 2004
10/10
Author: of_mice_and_monks from United States

Vanilla Sky is a 2001 remake of the 1997 movie Abre Los Ojos (Open Your Eyes). And in my opinion, a much more human and emotional version. Tom Cruise plays David Aames, a selfish egomaniac who takes other people's emotions for granted, and thinks only of himself. Jason Lee plays Brian Shelby, David's best, and in many ways, only friend. Penelope Cruz plays Sofia Serrano, Brian's girlfriend whom accompanies him to David's birthday party. Cameron Diaz plays Julie Gianni, David's occasional bed buddy. Kurt Russell plays Dr. Curtis McCabe, a psychologist interviewing David. All of their interactions, and the consequences of them, make Vanilla Sky one of the most emotional, and complex thrillers ever made. I won't explain anymore of the plot, because it's far more compelling, the less you know. Ignore all people that call this film too confusing to follow. If you pay attention, you won't be confused. The film is very complex, but not confusing. And in my opinion, one of the best movies ever made.

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