A must see film

Rating: 10/10 (28 October 2012)

Fans of the Matrix films (I haven't seen them) will rush to see Cloud Atlas because two of its three directors made those movies. Others will be drawn in because of its main stars, Halle Berry and Tom Hanks. The draw for me was the third director, Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run, Perfume, 3). Tykwer is simply one of the greatest directors alive today. He's never disappointed me.
The best word to describe Cloud Atlas is astonishing. Some potential viewers may be daunted by the film's nearly three hour length. Don't be. This is the quickest three hours I've ever spent at the movies. The time really flew by. The directors' decision to have their actors play multiple roles is a good one. You may want to spend time trying to figure out which performers are playing what roles, but I recommend against it. Just relax and allow yourself to be drawn in to the various plot lines. You will be quickly be mesmerized.
This a truly unique film, the best I've seen this year. Try to see it with one or more friends. You'll be talking about it for a long time.