"Co-directed by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer ( Run Lola Run), and based on the supposedly unfilmable novel by David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas spends three hours jumping between six loosely interconnected stories set from 1849 to 2321. Several actors appear in a majority of the timelines, and stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Sturgess, Hugo Weaving, and Hugh Grant feature in all of them, hinting at themes of reincarnation and redemption as small decisions made centuries ago filter down through the ages."
"Cloud Atlas' reception is best summarized by the fact that it simultaneously appeared on several of the year's Best Of and Worst Of lists, with Roger Ebert rushing to see the " daring and visionary film" a second time while Time's Mary Pols called it a "bloated fantasia" that reminded her of the "bong-fueled conversations I had in college." Even worse, she ranked it below John Carter and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter."
Cloud Atlas is a three-hour, multi-timeline epic co-directed by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer that adapts David Mitchell's novel into six loosely interconnected stories spanning 1849 to 2321. Several actors appear across most timelines, with Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Sturgess, Hugo Weaving, and Hugh Grant playing roles that suggest themes of reincarnation and redemption. The narrative links small decisions across centuries to show lasting consequences. The film polarized critics and audiences, appearing on both Best Of and Worst Of year-end lists. A new 4K UHD release from Shout Factory seeks to renew interest in the ambitious, overstuffed production. The film's scale and density can overwhelm some viewers while inspiring praise for its daring scope.
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