Incredible in Every Aspect

Rating: 10/10 (2 November 2012)

This movie really does have something for everyone. However, many will be turned off by one or both of the movies difficult aspects. 1. The movie is too long. At almost three hours, this can be a tough one to sit still for, especially due to... 2. This movie has six stories. With so much going on, it's difficult to want to miss anything for fear of not seeing a critical plot point. This being said, everyone should see this. Whether it be the stories, the characters, the settings, the CG, the makeup, or the actors, there will be something you can not only like, but appreciate about this movies. The stories are interconnected more through concept than through actual relation to each other in their worlds. Each exhibits themes of freedom, interdependence, discovery, achievement, and love. The stories, while all different, share these themes together throughout the movies. I won't spoil any but my personal favorite was the one about the aspiring composer. Probably the most breathtaking part about the movie is the actors and their costumes. Each of the main actors plays at least one role in each section of the movie, if not more. Some have subtle changes, like altering a hair style or type of clothing. Others are incredible changes, crossing the boundaries of ethnicity, race, and even gender. At the end, the credits show which characters each cast member plays. If you can identify half of them throughout the movie, you've got keener eyes than me. I would love to go on and on, but again, you need to see this for yourself. Please don't give up on it due to the length. I know it may seem confusing, but don't try to rack your brains too much. Again, the stories are not intertwined as much as you may think. Focus on the concepts, not how one story has an effect on the others.