A self-indulgent and vain publishing magnate finds his privileged life upended after a vehicular accident with a resentful lover.A self-indulgent and vain publishing magnate finds his privileged life upended after a vehicular accident with a resentful lover.A self-indulgent and vain publishing magnate finds his privileged life upended after a vehicular accident with a resentful lover.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 5 wins & 34 nominations total
Delaina Hlavin
- David's Assistant
- (as Delaina Mitchell)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaThe scene with Tom Cruise alone in Times Square is not computer enhanced. The production was given unprecedented permission to shut down Times Square for one Sunday. At the time, the news ticker was providing updates on the George W. Bush-Al Gore election. To avoid dating the film, Crowe got permission to change the NASDAQ sign in post-production.
- GoofsWhen David and Brian are in the car in the beginning you can clearly see that they are about one or two feet higher compared to the other cars, even though they are in the relatively low Mustang, revealing that the car is probably on a trailer rather than on the road.
- Crazy creditsThere are no opening credits for the film.
- Alternate versionsThe 2015 Blu-Ray release includes an alternate ending version with a vastly expanded ending. While the events lead to the same conclusion, there are alternate takes and additional scenes (including the scene of David shooting the police officer).
- ConnectionsEdited into Scrubs: My Friend the Doctor (2003)
- SoundtracksEverything In Its Right Place
Written by Thom Yorke (as Thomas Yorke), Ed O'Brien (as Edward O'Brien), Colin Greenwood, Jonny Greenwood (as Jonathan Greenwood) and Phil Selway (as Philip Selway)
Performed by Radiohead
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under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
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Open Your Eyes
Vanilla Sky is a 2001 remake of the great 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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- Mar 23, 2004
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Khung Trời Ảo Mộng
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $68,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $100,618,344
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $25,015,518
- Dec 16, 2001
- Gross worldwide
- $203,388,341
- Runtime2 hours 16 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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