A map and symphony

Rating: 7/10 (29 October 2012)

I understand why this film has mixed reviews. It contains within it a symbol of the very nature of our existence and stretches your belief system to the breaking point. In my humble opinion we work out problems in our life in stages. I went though that part of my life where my beliefs were stronger than the truth. At some point I had to decide if I was going to look for the truth or stick with a certain version that was taught to me by people who don't know how to love and accept things as they are.
I like the direction the film was going but I can see how it was hard to follow for some since it jumped around. Most of the scenes connected with each other in some way and I think its up to us to find out what those connections are. It has a lot to do with how we live our lives on this earth and if we learn from the past. You have to remember where you came from to know where you are going.
Cloud Atlas is like a reading a map during a symphony. The map helps you get to where you need to be in your life so you don't causing further suffering. The symphony is the compass that reminds you in which direction you should go so you don't get lost.