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'Cloud Atlas' a brilliant scifi fantasy love story spanning 500 years

Cloud Atlas (2012 film)

A 2012 film directed by Lana and Andy Wachowski and Tom Tykwer

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Dec 4, 2012

by djevoke
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I thought that was a fitting name to this review since I haven't written in awhile and I miss you guys! Plus, it has to do with this fantastic movie about intersecting life paths, deja vu, and how even your smallest decisions affect the world at large.

The other day, F and I headed to a movie. He had wanted to see Cloud Atlas for a while, and having no memory of what it was about, I agreed. I'm so glad that I did. I loved this movie. It's one of those that keeps you on the edge of your seat, constantly trying to guess what's going to happen next. It's also one of those that keeps you talking, even after the last credit has rolled and the theater lights have been up for quite a while with the ushers giving you the eye. I'm not going to add any spoilers here because you just need to go see this movie, like yesterday, but I will breakdown the different aspects that stood out to me.

Acting: With only about 15 actors and 75 roles, the actors played multiple roles. Not only did they play multiple roles, but they played them incredibly. It is no small feat to conquer a role believably, it is a tremendous conquest to tackle multiple roles and play them without a trace of the other characters bleeding through. Of course, you know that Tom Hanks is amazing, but Halle Berry, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, and Doona Bae don't give up their spotlights easily or readily.

Make-Up: If this movie doesn't get an Oscar for make-up, I give up. It was quite a bit of fun to match the characters to the actors as the credits rolled on. I was fooled by a couple, which says a lot about how truly talented the make-up team was on this film.

Story: There were multiple plots going on at the same time. If you don't like that sort of thing, you may want to pass on this movie. I happen to love that sort of thing and didn't find it too difficult to keep up. That's about as much as I can say without giving anything away!

Go see this movie. It will inspire a great conversation with those that have seen it or those that have any interest in how the smallest of actions can have the biggest impacts.

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BaronSamedi3 December 04, 2012

Welcome back! I've missed reading your work. I've been a little iffy about whether or not to see this.

djevoke December 07, 2012

Awwww thanks! It's been too long. How have you been? This is a good one. Well, if you like movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat and keep you talking afterwards, definitely see this one. It's one of the best I've seen in a long time...

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woopak_the_thrill December 04, 2012

you know, Sam, I've been meaning to see this, but lately my brain have been exhausted and I need to be in the groove to see a 2 1/2 plus movie. However, I think I may go for this one this weekend since there is nothing good playing.... nice review and thanks for sharing!

djevoke December 07, 2012

Definitely see it and let me know what you think of it!

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