Maps of Movies

Vanilla Sky (2001)

Where Vanilla Sky says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

The deserted Times Square is real: it was shot at dawn with traffic blocked off, and the tower behind David's desk is a real Times Square office building.

Scenes and places

The empty Times Square (2001)

David wakes up and drives into Times Square to find it completely deserted. The empty city sets up the film's question of what is real.

Set in Times Square — David walks through a Times Square emptied of every person and car. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The crossroads of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, normally one of the most crowded spots in the world.

Filmed at Times Square, Manhattan (Midtown Manhattan · Times Square, New York City, United States) — Shot in the early hours of 12 November 2000 with traffic blocked off around the square. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Subway to Times-Square 42nd St; the square is at 42nd to 47th Streets where Broadway crosses Seventh Avenue.

Aames Publishing (2001)

David leaves the real work of the company to his father's trusted associates while living as a playboy. His comfortable life is about to be interrupted.

Set in Aames Publishing, New York — The publishing house David inherited from his father, where he runs three magazines.

A glass tower at the north end of Times Square, one of the first office buildings of the 1990s boom there.

Filmed at Condé Nast Building (4 Times Square) (Midtown Manhattan · Times Square, New York City, United States) — Served as Aames Publishing and David's office. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: At 4 Times Square, on the corner of Broadway and 42nd Street.

The night at Sofia's apartment (2001)

After his best friend Brian introduces them at a party, David and Sofia spend the night at her apartment and fall in love. Julie, his current lover, has followed them there.

Set in Sofia's apartment, Upper West Side — David and Sofia spend the night together after meeting at a party.

A residential Manhattan neighborhood between Central Park and the Hudson River.

Filmed at Upper West Side, Manhattan (Upper West Side, New York City, United States) — The production filmed scenes on the Upper West Side; no single address is named. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Take the 1, 2 or 3 train to the Upper West Side stops between 66th and 110th Streets.

Julie's car ride (2001)

As David leaves Sofia's, Julie offers him a ride and her jealousy comes out. The drive ends in a crash that leaves his face disfigured.

Set in A city road, New York — Julie offers David a ride as he leaves Sofia's and reveals her jealousy.

The club and the street outside (2001)

Wearing a mask over his scarred face, David joins Brian and Sofia at a club and starts a drunken argument. After he insults them, he passes out on the street outside.

Set in A nightclub and the street outside, New York — David joins Brian and Sofia at a club, starts an argument while drunk, and passes out on the street outside.

Filmed at SoHo, Manhattan (SoHo, New York City, United States) — The production filmed in SoHo; the source does not say which scene. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Take the N, R or W to Prince Street, or the 6 to Spring Street.

The Life Extension visit (2001)

McCabe sees the name David keeps trying to recall on TV and arranges to take him there under guard. A company representative then explains what Life Extension does.

Set in Life Extension — David is taken under guard to the offices of Life Extension, where a company representative explains what it does.

Filmed at Central Park, Manhattan (Central Park, New York City, United States) — Scenes in Central Park (which scene is not stated) Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Brooklyn (Brooklyn, New York City, United States) — Scenes in Brooklyn (which scene is not stated) Google Maps · Apple Maps

Characters

• David Aames — A wealthy magazine publisher who is questioned in prison about how his life fell apart.
• Sofia Serrano — The woman David falls in love with the night they meet.
• Julie Gianni — David's casual lover, who follows him to Sofia's apartment.
• Dr. Curtis McCabe — The court psychologist who interviews David in prison.