Unnecessarily Added Complexity To An Already Complex Plot.

Rating: Null/10 (11 October 2013)

Presented in large numbers of fragments which viewers are left to connect all by themselves, Cloud Atlas is without a doubt a very thoughtful, highly ambitious & deeply philosophical project from Tom Tykwer (director of Run Lola Run) & Wachowski Brothers (the creators of The Matrix Trilogy) but there's also no denying that it is way too overlong, very complex & not as immersive as was expected from it.
The movie features a complex, non-chronological plot structure that is narrated in fragmented segments, is supported by terrific visuals, dazzling cinematography, good performances, stunning make-up & amazing soundtrack and also covers many themes n elements of love, loss, betrayal, trust & spirituality throughout its runtime. But on an overall scale, this flick is a thought-provoking work that is destined to polarise its viewers.
As for me, Cloud Atlas had the scope to be one of the finest sci-fi films of recent years but it simply fails to hold up due to its sheer size & unnecessarily added complications to an already complex plot. Maybe another viewing in the future might change my opinion about it by some degree but for now, this sci-fi drama remains a major disappointment. Multiple viewings advised.