Vanilla Sky Director's Cut?

Joel C · 01-13-2003, 02:30 AM

Remember Cameron Crowe saying there would be a 2-disc director's cut of Vanilla Sky released eventually? Well, it has been a year since the film was in theaters, and, what, eight months since the DVD came out? Any word on the SE? I hope it wasn't just a rumor, as I know there are a number of deleted scenes.

John Berggren · 01-13-2003, 01:37 PM

I myself have been waiting on the DC to see Vanilla Sky at all. I've only ever seen the Almost Famous Bootleg Cut. I was so happy with that version, I didn't feel I should bother with the original version of VS.

Andrew Bunk · 01-13-2003, 01:44 PM

I thought the theatrical cut of Vanilla Sky was great. Just curious-what do those wanting a director's cut think the movie needs added back to it? I thought it made sense as is...

Greg Mariotti · 01-13-2003, 06:38 PM

There was never an intention to do a director's cut, just a new dvd with more extra features (or possibly just a bonus disc)......

This is from my site (culled from a June 2002 interview I did with Cameron) and there's really nothing new to report. I wouldn't expect to see anything until 2004. A new Singles DVD is next for this year.....

The other featurette "Hitting It Hard" is a 9 1/2 minute look at Cameron's world wide press tour (with Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz). The big news here is that they are also working on a longer version of this (60 - 90 minutes) which should hopefully see a release in a year or two. There was a very short window for the gang to cull everything they wanted for the DVD and it just couldn't happen. With a May 21st release, they really only had a few months to get it ready, so we can look forward to a separate DVD release of additional things (such as the longer "Hitting It Hard", deleted scenes, etc.) ala The Matrix Revisited or possibly in a Super Duper 2 Disc Special Edition (like the Untitled DVD). Be patient, this will get done when it's done, so don't expect anything for awhile (like 12 - 24 months).

Thanks

Matt Birchall · 01-13-2003, 07:05 PM

Apparently, Cameron Crowe doesn't realize that Vanilla Sky is a Paramount title, and not Universal. . .

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James Zos · 01-13-2003, 08:09 PM

Anyone who wants to see the real directors cut of this movie should watch Open Your Eyes. It doesn't have Tom Cruise, but it is the original - and far superior - version of the film, before Hollywood got their hands on it.

Paul-Gunther · 01-13-2003, 09:56 PM

I actually think Vanilla Sky is better than Open Your Eyes. I think it had better dialogue and performances. I saw Open Your Eyes first, and was pleasantly surprised by how much better Vanilla Sky was.

As for a director's cut, I find it unlikely, as VS is already longer than OYE. I can think of nothing substantial that they could add.

Ken_McAlinden · 01-14-2003, 06:26 AM

If anything, Vanilla Sky should be released in a shorter cut. The protracted ending just seems to go on an on and on. Abre Los Ojos was much more effective in that respect as it did not wear out its welcome trying to graft gratuitous sentimentality and poignance by repeatedly spelling out its own subtext.

I like both films, but prefer the original.

Regards,

Chad Gregory · 01-14-2003, 08:34 AM

Nice to hear about the Singles:SE coming soon.

I was on the fence about grabbing it for $6, but I'll put it off for now.

-Chad

JamieD · 01-14-2003, 09:09 AM

The conversation/arguement about Vanilla Sky and its predecessor has been had before, in many other threads, so I think we should keep this on topic, as it tends to get a bit heated.. I'd love to see a special edition of this movie.