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Director:
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
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 20 nominations more
NewsDesk:
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User Comments:
Open Your Eyes more (1178 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Tom Cruise | ... | David Aames |
 | Penélope Cruz | ... | Sofia Serrano |
 | Cameron Diaz | ... | Julie Gianni |
 | Kurt Russell | ... | McCabe |
 | Jason Lee | ... | Brian Shelby |
 | Noah Taylor | ... | Edmund Ventura |
 | Timothy Spall | ... | Thomas Tipp |
 | Tilda Swinton | ... | Rebecca Dearborn |
 | Michael Shannon | ... | Aaron |
 | Delaina Mitchell | ... | David's Assistant |
 | Shalom Harlow | ... | Colleen |
 | Oona Hart | ... | Lynette |
 | Ivana Milicevic | ... | Emma |
 | Johnny Galecki | ... | Peter Brown |
| Jhaemi Willens | ... | Jamie Berliner |
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MPAA:
Rated R for sexuality and strong language.
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Runtime:
136 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:12 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Brazil:14 | Canada:14A | Finland:K-15 | France:U | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Hungary:14 | Netherlands:12 | Peru:14 | Philippines:R-18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) | South Korea:18 | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R
Filming Locations:
108th-96th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA more
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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
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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?more
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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.