Vanilla Sky

Audience emotional responses to 'Vanilla Sky' are dominated by a profound sense of Confusion and Anxiety, stemming from David's struggle to discern reality from illusion after a traumatic accident. The film's mystery genre fuels intense Curiosity and Anticipation as viewers seek to understand the unfolding surreal events. A deep sense of Sadness and Fear pervades due to David's disfigurement, the tragic consequences of his relationships, and the psychological torment of his uncertain reality. The fantastical elements and the unraveling of David's mind contribute to a strong feeling of the Disturbing. Despite the romance, the love story is tinged with Guilt and ultimately contributes to a pervasive Melancholy, fostering Empathy for David's isolated and tormented state.