Redefines entirely what a film can be.

Rating: 9/10 (27 October 2012)

The first time I saw the trailer for the film, I was interested. I could tell it was going to be a risky film, and now having seen it, I believe it to be the most ambitious film ever made. This film would have been very easy to mess up, with how complex everything is within the film, however, it is pull off in a masterful fashion. The Wachowski's and Tom Tykwer craft of the film was brilliant and have created a one of a kind masterpiece.
The film has so much too offer and has so much going on, that it is very hard to explain what the film is about. There isn't one central protagonist, however don't shy away from the film under that basis. All of the stories are very engaging and reflect on one another through a unique story-telling structure. Other a few other films have embraced this story structure,(Magnolia, the Fountain, and Pulp Fiction) this one, however, spanning between 6 different time frames. Of which makes it massively epic and has the biggest scope I've ever seen in a film.
The film will not be for everybody, unfortunately, as it very complex and you have to be paying attention throughout the whole film. The film seems to start a little slow, and as a possible result I did see the couple in front of me walk out. Yet, if you are up for the challenge, and willing to try something different, this film will blow you away. Not only does the film have stunning visuals, but also rich stories that are all connected in some way.
Cloud Atlas will always be remember and will go down as a classic that will stand the test of time. It is bold, creative, innovative, and complex, all of which make it the best film of the year, and one of the best film's ever made.