Cloud AtlasMovie Reviews

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  • Oh No!
    Written October 28, 2012

    Nonsense

    by lorilevinesilver

    Made no sense whatsoever. Should go back to the editing room. Worst film of the year. The actors must've needed $$ and something to do in order to have agreed to work on this film.

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  • So-so
    Written December 6, 2012

    Entertaining, but long

    by Jentoujours

    I enjoyed the show more than I thought I would. Much of it is very entertaining. But after 2 hours I found my patience waning. I went with someone that had read the book and she enjoyed both - so maybe reading the book ahead of time is a good idea.

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  • Oh No!
    Written November 1, 2012

    2 hours and 44 minutes of my life I'll never get back

    by bwil76

    Cloud Atlas - I saw the names Tom Hanks and Halle Berry. I saw from the trailer - it was kind of a science fiction movie. That's fine. So, I bought tickets and we saw it last night.

    Remember the first time you saw 2001: A Space Odyssey? Remember how confused you were. Everything after the monolith was utterly bwildering, especially at the end. Cloud Atlas is like this with the exception it starts out very confusing, seemly running about a dozen disjointed story lines. It goes that way for over two hours and at the very end they try to tie all of the story lines together. But, by then, I was listening to my iPod. I didn't care how it ended.

    A few other things. Tom Hanks plays many characters in the film, and it's hard to understand what he is saying in most of them. I didn't check the rating of this film. Should have. There is a lot of violence and sex in the movie. Totally disappointed with the movie.

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    Written November 4, 2012

    CLOUD ATLAS

    by thedoctor777

    This is a complex and confusing film. The first two hours are too hard to really follow as to what is going on. The last hour of this film is phenomenal, You can start to see how the first two hours ties together. It's also when the film turns to political views and social commentary. The last hour consists of CGI that is right out of TRON and many scenes will reflect scenes from previous films like ROAD WARRIOR, WATERWORLD, MUTNEY ON THE BOUNTY and ROOTS. I almost gave this film a so/so rating, there was no need for the F word and nudity that added nothing to character or situation developer. I was impressed with the makeup in this film. Many of the actors play 5, 6, and 7 rolls. Excellent acting; but the story from start to finish is hard to grasp. I think we go to the movies to be entertained and not to have to work this hard to understand the storyline. If you don't mind the first two hours that are all over the place to get to the last hour, then please go see this one.

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  • Must Go!
    Written November 5, 2012

    One Viewing Is Not Enough

    by WetNOregon

    There are so many threads to this movie a person might have to see it several times just to follow each one. As an example, what is the meaning of the shooting-star birthmarks and why does just one person in each segment have one?

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  • So-so
    Written October 28, 2012

    Did you like Magnolia? Then go.

    by dave498

    Going to Cloud Atlas is like waking in a thick forest; you can see the trees - but you cannot begin to understand the forest as a whole until after you leave it; only then can you see the depth and shape of it.

    The primary concepts & details are very subtly shown. If you see this movie, you should be prepared to see it 2-3 times; only then will you know what you're seeing, and what to watch for. That's a lot to expect of movie-viewers.

    I didn't read the book, but to me this is a story about life's continuum, reincarnation & the nature of the soul: a murderous thief evolves into a reluctant hero; a courageous women remains courageous in each reincarnation.. etc. I think I saw the gem-buttons from a waste coat end on a necklace hundreds of years later. (?) The message I got; we are all connected, and if you live your life 'to make a difference,' that difference can ripple into the future, far beyond your life.

    GO - but ONLY if you can put the time into thinking about it

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    Written October 28, 2012

    Cloud Atlas

    by wohl62

    The movie, although a long almost three hours, went by rather quickly since, for the first two hours, one had to determine just what was happening in what appeared to be 3-4 different plots. Some of the dialogue, for older folks like my wife and I, in particular, was easily lost but the acting, direction, filming was excellent. The last hour attempted to "bring all the plots together" but the ending still left "gaps" in the tie-in. Finally, there was a question in our minds as to whether the main theme was reincarnation or really an attempt to give us a religious theme of resurrection.

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    Written October 27, 2012

    What a beautiful weave

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    This is not a typical narrative. No. In fact, if cinema is a place you go to not use your brain then this film is not for you. This film is a challenge, to follow to comprehend strings that tie characters from one time and place to another. It can be difficult to follow you what you're expecting is a typical narrative that has a standard beginning, standard middle and a standard end. But if you allow yourself to follow an intricately woven line of independent stories that have familiar humanistic thread that runs through each, then you will enjoy very complex and poignant stories, Each one having an effect on the other by means of small acts of selfless kindness or heart wrenching moments of loss as caused by what can only be construed as true, self centeredness and evil. The cast, phenomenal. THESE PEOPLE REALLY HAD TO ACT!!!! in the classical meaning of the word. They all played multiple roles, multiple races and genders. In that regard, a grand spectacle for true lovers performanc.

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    Written December 29, 2012

    One of those ones you have to see twice

    by rraabfaber

    This film is definitely not for everyone -- especially the easily confused. I understand the critics not caring for it. For them a film must be able to be viewed once and completely understood.

    I think to get the most out of this film you must either see it with a(n intelligent) friend so you can discuss it later and/or see it more than once. Additionally, an vague understanding of the laws of karma and karmic attraction are helpful -- it's sort of what the film is about.

    I enjoyed the movie a lot and am hoping to get to see it again at the dollar theater or on video. It is visually stunning, mostly well-acted (Tom Hanks only becomes really distracting in one story-line)

    I haven't read the book, but from what I've heard, the writers did a remarkable job considering the storyline.

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  • Must Go!
    Written November 12, 2012

    out there, loved it

    by lucanais

    Cloud Atlas took me way out beyond the box, the building and the world. It's a movie that you want to see again after a week or so of processing. It's not for those who need to be spoon fed ideas, as it challenges one to be open to possibilities to follow the quantum jumps. I hope this movie is the start of a trend, loved it.

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  • Must Go!
    Written October 31, 2012

    Great movie

    by nikkijan214

    It was about half-way through that I thought to myself, "I love this movie." Each story covered its own genre well and they were all cut together beautifully. Actors in multiple roles could be jarring at times (Tom Hanks with a Cockney accent?) but it mostly worked. It does require the viewer to pay attention and think about what they're experiencing which isn't for everyone. It was definitely for me, though.

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  • So-so
    Written October 26, 2012

    eh

    by noregrets1979

    well i didnt fall asleep so thats good. the movie had its funny parts, interesting parts, emotional parts, creepy parts, cool made-up-language parts. it just took me a minute to begin to make sense off all the different characters, but atleast they wrap it up nicely, well i still have questions but for the most part i got the gist. im not a harsh critic so i say its worth checking out.

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  • Oh No!
    Written November 7, 2012

    Cloud Atlas

    by Va_film_buff001

    First, beautiful scenery and photography with very good acting by an all star cast. However.....that being said I watched for three hours believing that the plot would ultimately be divulged in such a way as to tie all of the storylines together the way a grand epic should. Unfortuantely, it was only then that I discovered the sheer genius of this film.....it has no plot and only a premise of why it was made. The rest must have been left on the cutting room floor.
    Don't waste your money on this disappointment. I would say rent it, but don't waste that amount of money on it either. Wait until it shows up on a late night weekend Science Fiction channel opposite the "Two Headed Sharks eat Malibu". At least then it will be free.

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  • No
    Written November 3, 2012

    Confusion...! Stay away from this movie!

    by Squirrel Dude

    I'm sorry, but this movie is total and utter confusion! Speaking only for myself, I feel that I wasted 2 hours and 52 minutes trying to understand what the hell was going on! To be fair, the acting and music wasn't bad - but the script...and storyline...! I cannot recommend anyone to see it! Blah....

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    Written October 26, 2012

    Great Story Telling -Great Message

    by beentheresawthat

    Just saw this today at 9:30 am PST and if you love interweaving stories then this film is for you, the layer of story telling in different times, place and Climate is beautifully done. Loved that the main characters in every timeline was played by the same actors and might I say GREAT make up for each character. When the movie was over the whole theater was dead silent we all rose &left KNOWING we learned something as well as saw a great movie.

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emilyjorgs I just watched Cloud Atlas and I'm pretty sure my brain exploded

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fantasticarl just watched cloud atlas, (primarily because of ben wishaw) and found it made less sense than inception. i don't know what to think :/

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joshtaltyyy Cloud atlas was a really good movie and got me thinking.

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A_Atseff8 Cloud Atlas was long and confusing, but in the end the message is truly amazing

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idillun Just watched Cloud Atlas. So good. Such powerful themes! Five stars.

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