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Cloud Atlas +Bonus Features

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A single story that unfolds in multiple timelines over the span of 500 years. Characters meet and reunite in different eras. Featuring an all-star cast led by Tom Hanks and Halle Berry. <NL><NL>Includes bonus features: (1) A FILM LIKE NO OTHER, (2) EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED, (3) SPACESHIPS, SLAVES & SEXTETS, and (4) THE BOLD SCIENCE FICTION OF CLOUD ATLAS.

Directors: Lana Wachowski Tom Tykwer Lilly Wachowski

Starring: Tom Hanks Halle Berry Jim Broadbent

Genres: Drama Science Fiction

Subtitles: English [CC]

Audio languages: English

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Supporting actors: Hugo Weaving Jim Sturgess Doona Bae Ben Whishaw James D'Arcymore…Xun ZhouKeith DavidDavid GyasiSusan SarandonHugh Grant

Studio: Warner Bros.

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Miradrienne Carroll

Cloud Atlas Transports to Cloud Nine

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2017

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Sonmi, what a fabulous film about truth, the progression of the soul through the Earth School and the nature of love eternal!

Those on the metaphysical path will most enjoy this film, but it offers a peek into what reincarnation would look like for the open-minded or undecided. The unreality of the concept of time is dealt with intelligently, in line with the illusion of time all happening simultaneously, in an instant—especially when characters tap into key events of future selves. Especially when these characters find an anchor of peace there.

The film also handles the theme of bigotry well, not content to simply expose it but also to offer the truth of oneness. The film may be even more relevant to 2017 than when it was released in 2012.

The acting is superb across the board. Visually it’s a feast. It bursts with creative touches, such as one of the languages of the future, the orchestral music, the makeup and the costumes. I’m not a fan of violence, blood and gore, but Cloud Atlas stays within the bounds of that which serves the story and the message. Action sequences satisfy the modern appetite for speed; again, they serve the story well.

I never care for cutting back and forth in time so much that the reader or viewer is left confused about much of what’s going on in the first exposure. While it makes a book or film more “compelling” (addictive), it doesn’t serve the message. As a consumer of books and movies, and as an author, I believe that message is paramount. So, I prefer to serve the message over that which makes a work sell. That’s my only complaint about Cloud Atlas. Otherwise it is superb.

Be good to yourself and watch this wonderful film! Watch it twice! I’m about to do just that.

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Observant

SUBLIME but not for everyone

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2017

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One of the best movies of all time BUT for a specific type of audience. This is not the movie for you if you're someone who is into more linear plots with a typical sequence. It is for an audience who doesn't get bored and finds things that are different and out of the typical linear sequence interesting (12 monkeys, etc.), it does have a sequence, and what a sequence! but not delivered in the more typical Hollywood manner.
For the types who expect a movie to be short and to the point and who aren't curious or interested in the topic of reincarnation, do not bother even watching it for free. The main topic has to do with incarnation and human nature; it is touching, magical, sublime and inspiring. Love this movie! Had to buy it to share with other weirdos like my wife and I.

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Lisa

This one stays with you

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2016

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This is called a SciFi movie, however like most SciFi movies, themes reverberate deeper than entertainment and make you think. Depending on your world / theological view, you will either love this or hate this movie. Lucky for me, the themes of actions and reactions rippling through time and connected "soul pods" line up with mine. Tom Hanks and Halley Barry are wonderful in this movie and give convincing portrayals of their different incarnations. Actually all the actors are convincing. I have seen this movie several times and find something new each time. Closed captioning might be advised with this movie as the slang used by the narrator is hard to understand at times. Think of "Nell" and the English slang she used in that movie.

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A B

a misunderstood masterpiece

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018

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Sometimes, to be truly original, a film has to take risks. In many ways, the divided opinions about the film version of Cloud Atlas demonstrate that this is a film not afraid of taking such risks. It has some of the most beautifully moving scenes that I've ever seen anywhere in a film, and the movie has the rare ability to stick with you long after you've seen it. I would have been interested in any one of these story lines on their own, but the cumulative impact of all of them tied together creates a whole that is even more powerful that its parts. Having read the book, I have to say that the movie is both more humane and hopeful for the potential of humanity to better itself and break free of its constant cycle of self-destructive behavior. It is a message the world needs now more than ever.

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Adonya

Awesome movie!

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2018

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I am unsure as to why some reviewers are confused about this film when its concept is obvious to the viewer who pays attention, or reads the blurb.

From IMDb: "An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present, and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution." No confusion here.

Even Amazon spelled it out for all to read. "Characters meet and reunite in different eras." Yep. Still not confused.

Got it!

Anyhoo...

This is a great film worthy of repeat views!

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Ruth Parks

Karma thru life times

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016

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I love this movie based on the fact that the lives are all intertwined together thru life times of experience. It is Karma in play and tells the possibility of life times lived throughout history and how we all have cause/effect together. Add a cast of exceptional actors/actresses and it's a story worth watching.

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True Review

One of the worst movies I have ever seen

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2020

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Tom Hanks has always been one of my hubby and I favorite actors. But we have never known Tom Hanks to act in such a vile and disgusting type of movie before. Everything about this movie was all around stupid. This movie was so bad my spouse and I couldn't even finish half way through it. This movie is an abomination, if your one of those left swinging freaks you might like it.

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Don Jones

The line I like the best is recorded (I don't think she actually ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2017

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Also on my view frequently list. Since it deals with multiple lives of multiple people over centuries of history that are not always in strict chronological order, it takes a few viewing to figure out what is going on. I understand that the actors were portraing so many people of both sexes that sometimes they didn't recognize each other on the set. The line I like the best is recorded (I don't think she actually spoke it in the movie ) by Somni-451 "

"Our lives are not our own. From womb to tomb,
we are bound to others, past and present,
and by each crime and every kindness,
we birth our future."

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RawkHanseat

opulenter Abenteuerfilm der verwirrt

Reviewed in Germany on September 17, 2018

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Die opulente Reise durch Zeit (1849, 1936, 1973, 2012, 2144, 2321) und Raum, Epochen und Moden, Gedankenwelten und Weltansichten verdichtet sich zu einem bildgewaltigen Abenteuerfilm der nicht jedemans geschmackt trifft. Durch das hin und her der Zeiten und Epochen, wirkt der Film unübersichtlich und zu Komplex für den durchschnitsszuschauer, wenn man müde ist oder nicht sonderlich aufnahmebereit, wird er einen überfordern.
Da ich den Roman selber nicht kenne, kann ich nicht mit diesem Vergleichen, alleridngs schreiben viele daovn, das er Inhaltlich doch abgewandelt ist, wie so oft bei Buch und Romanverfilumungen.
Egal aber in welchem Zeitstück man sich hier befindet, die Geschichten sind lieebvoll und mit hang zu detail gestalltet, die Menge der Stars in teils kuriosen Rollen tut seinen Rest. Der Film ist großartiges Kino, ein hauch von Magie... wenn man sich den Zeit und Verständnis nimmt, diesen Film zu erleben und verstehen. Der durchschnittskinogänger wird überfordert sein, sollte sich aber Zeit nehmen... es lohnt sich!

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Throda tzen

An awesome, inspired epic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2015

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This 2012 sci-fi drama features seemingly random stories set in six differing time periods from 1849 to 106 winters after the fall [2250?] each having multiple plots. As the film progresses so we begin to see the connections between each of the stories.
The beginning is somewhat confusing as your suddenly whisked from one era to another but you soon begin to piece it all together. Basically it’s an exploration of how the individual actions can impact one another in the past, present and future, and how history repeats itself through the generations. The acting is truly acting as the participants not only change characters, but often gender as well, depending on the era it is set.
The German version has the original English 5.1 audio but you cannot turn off the German subtitles. This isn’t an issue as it is in letterbox format and the subtitles are mainly confined to the bottom black bar.
The film is an awesome experience and maintains an intriguing pace throughout its almost 3 hour length and the ending seems very emotional, even though it really isn’t. A definite ***** family view but some will find the ‘devolved’ future language difficult to follow [reminiscent of ‘Firefly’].

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Craig Mayberry

Best film ever made!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2016

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Seriously the best film I have ever seen. Gets better and easier to understand on every viewing - it actually became an obsession for a while. The score is brilliant and the performances outstanding.

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F. L. P. Souza

Ahead of its time

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2014

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Cloud Atlas is ahead of its time. It is quite ambitious and I can understand that many people may find it too complicated and too complex (two different things). It also puts forth some notions about reincarnation and religion that will not please the orthodox in the viewing public.

Years from now, people will look back and talk about this picture like they talk about "Citizen Kane" and "2001 A Space Odyssey", which were not box-office hits in their time but were later recognised as works of art and landmarks in cinema.

The average audience will not understand Cloud Atlas, that's for sure. But then, the average audience elected "Iron Man 3" as the best film of 2013, so there is hardly any point in arguing the virtues of Cloud Atlas with them.

I enjoyed it thoroughly and recommend it to anyone interested in a film that challenges your understanding, yet is more entertaining than your typical "art-house" film. And the make-up artists are serious candidates for the Oscar.

rbmusicman/and/movie-fan'

'INTERESTING CONCEPT'

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2013

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It's one of those films that need watching a few times, this my first time,
I found it hard going during the first half of the film trying to link the
six stories being told, the time span covering several hundred years past
present and future.
The characters remain the same 'cast-wise' telling tales throughout
their different lives down the ages.
Somehow the different stories cleverly inter-link reaching there own
conclusion.
Watching it a second time would without question bring the stories together
at an earlier stage, you wouldn't be struggling to make the link.
Great cast list, interesting and clever concept............worth giving
it a go.

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