DVD 'Vanilla Sky' (From Penarth Times)

DVD 'Vanilla Sky'

DO NOT expect to completely understand this film the first time of watching it.

Vanilla Sky starring Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz and Kurt Russell, is a medley of dreamworld mixed confusingly with reality.

There is no doubt the acting is good and the film well-constructed, but it will leave you guessing right up to the final moment.

The plot is intricate. You think you know what's going on, but you can't be too sure.

Tom Cruise plays rich kid turned company director David Aames whose life seems to be finally finding a meaning when a split-second decision turns it all around.

He is falling in love for the first time with the woman of his dreams, Sophia (Penelope Cruz). But when a spurned lover takes revenge, David loses his grip.

Whatever category this film claims to slot into, it does teeter on the realms of science fiction, as Cruise is plunged into a world he has no experience in.

This movie was slammed by critics, but hold off judgement until you see if for yourself. You could actually enjoy it.