Really good...but some flaws.

Rating: 8/10 (28 October 2012)

My rating for this film would be a B+. It was definitely an ambitious film to make. And even more impressive since it was independently funded. Here's what I loved. I especially loved the Timothy Cavendish storyline. Jim Broadbent stole the show. If anyone out of this film should get an acting nod, it should be him. The story was hilarious and charming. You couldn't help but root for them. I also thought Doona Bae and Jim Sturgess had really great chemistry. The Sonmi-451 storyline was my second favourite. And I loved the special effects they used. Should definitely see some awards nods. Perhaps even some wins. My third favourite was the Robert Frobisher storyline. So heartfelt and moving, and I loved the 1930s setting. Ben Whishaw has a future ahead of him, that's for sure. I also liked how all the story lines intertwined with another. And I loved the score. OH MY GOD, it's so good. So hauntingly beautiful, and I hope it gets recognized come awards season. I also thought it was neat that Hugo Weaving and Hugh Grant always played "The villain" in every story line.
However, the "Slooshas Crossin" storyline was the weakest for me. Not only was it hard to understand them half the time, but it was boring for 90% of that storyline. I didn't see much chemistry between Halle Berry and Tom Hanks. The other thing that kept me from giving this film a higher grade, would be the dialogue. Sometimes they just said completely cheesy things.
Overall, I did enjoy it. And I think it currently sits in my top 10 of 2012 list....but we'll see just how long that lasts.