Cloud AtlasMovie Reviews


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    Written October 29, 2012

    Cloud Atlas

    by Jacksonnv_moviebuff

    An enjoyable piece of storytelling (six unique ones), interwoven over hundreds of years, yet joined together with common threads. First rate acting and film makeup (to the point you actually are amazed to find out at the end which actor played some of the roles).

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  • Must Go!
    Written October 27, 2012

    Cloud Atlas: great movie or great confusion?

    by dianavbarrett

    I sometimes see a film for the plot, the actors, the cinematography, the directing or just for pure entertainment. It's hard to find a niche for this one. It's a huge film, so many stories, plots, subplots, actors in multiple roles (was that really Halle Berry? No, it couldn't be...wait, maybe it was?) This is a real "suspend your disbelief" film, don't even think about leaving the theater for popcorn, just go with the flow...it's too long, probably too daring and too complicated but somehow it works. I found myself thinking about the ideas, broad as they are this morning..are we all connected? does one door open into another? All in all well worth the time...although I did turn on my phone to check the time...more than once.

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  • So-so
    Written November 3, 2012

    Yawn Atlas

    by Richopine

    I didn't read the book and went to the movie intrigued but with absolutely no expectations. The trailers only increased my curiosity because of the seeming lack of clear intent or purpose for what the movie was attempting to convey. I'm by no means an idiot... I got "The Matrix" the first go-round... but after 45 minutes into this one with no clear sense of purpose or direction, I gave it another half hour and couldn't take it anymore and walked out with my friend. Even if it's one of those films that leaves you puzzled until the last 20 minutes when everything gets tied together, there was no way that I was going to stay awake long enough to make it to the point of revelation. I usually love Tom Hanks, Halle Berry is still one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen, and "Mr. Smith" never fails to disappoint, but I just couldn't hang with them for three hours on this one. I'll try again when it comes out on fios and fast forward through it before I fall asleep.

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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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    Written November 17, 2012

    Loved it - time flew!

    by wild.rumpus

    I wanted to be there ... and I felt like I was!

    Didn't realize it was 3 hours long til I arrived to this website to add my positive rating

    The book didn't get such good reviews, but this movie is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The casting, acting, cinematography, music, ... are superb!

    If the idea of reincarnation finds you fearful, and believe me when I say I am 100% Christian, look beyond your fear and just understand how we are all connected. Think why we were put on this earth, why we were born into the families we were, how our spirit is different than our body/personality/values.

    Also in this movie is a "Stick it to da' man!" which is always good fodder.

    I say GO GO GO! Can't wait for the DVD!!!!

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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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  • 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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  • 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 28, 2012

    Cloud Atlas mesmerizes!

    by loulu_10

    Hubby and I both LOVED this flick.

    The acting, makeup and costumes of Cloud Atlas are outstanding. Fantastic script. I can't wait to go back to the theatre and see this movie again! And did I mention that the costume and makeup were fabulous?! Not for children.

    This film does homage to lots of other sci-fi flicks.

    Very entertaining movie!

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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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    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 October 31, 2012

    What you should know before seeing this film.

    by divagrl1

    -There are 6 different story lines, follow them separately and the movie will be easier to watch

    -These story lines connect in ways that are usually subtle but have a deeper meaning

    -I believe this is a film that requires at least a second viewing, so don't try to catch everything all at once

    -ENJOY the breathtaking visuals, relax and enjoy the show

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  • Must Go!
    Written October 29, 2012

    Cloud Atlas - can't stop thinking about it!

    by catlhere

    This was a beautiful film. I have read the book and was so happy that the movie was able to portray the magnitude of the incredible novel. Not only is it beautifully shot and acted, but the messages that jumped off the screen were profound. We as a human race just keep repeating the same mistakes over and over. Why is it so hard to understand how to get along? But maybe as Somni 451 tells her interviewer before she is led away.... "somebody just did".

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  • So-so
    Written November 4, 2012

    Could've Been a Greater Flick

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    I love interweaving stories and this takes it to another level entirely. The only thing that bugged me was the interpretation of the BIG message of the film being that " we are all connected somehow, somewhere." A more thoroughly thought out screenplay would've benefited the film itself. Instead, what's left is just a mock up of the same actors, playing different roles, attempting to relay that BIG message. And in short, it makes this film a bit flat.

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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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ralzballz so i had no idea that cloud atlas was 3 hours long when i decided to watch it 3 hours ago??

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Jesse_Jewel Cloud Atlas was the best thing I've ever seen in my entire life.

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DomRodin Ok, #CloudAtlas viewing is over. Enjoyed it, but I don't know why everyone was in disguises the whole movie!

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jjaayyaa28 Cloud Atlas was so confusing I feel like I just missed out on something great by not getting it

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