Complex and Interesting

Rating: 7/10 (19 May 2013)

Cloud Atlas runs almost three hours, and it could have used some editing. Although it has some beautiful moments, the constant abrupt jump from story to story in different time periods, is somewhat confusing. Tom Hanks and Halle Berry are both very good in multiple roles. Hugh Grant and Hugo Weaving round out an excellent cast throughout. The main problem is the mix between serious drama and science fiction action elements which are loud as hell compared with the subtle scenes with interesting dialogue. I understand that we are all connected as human beings in a struggle to survive, and that all of our actions have consequences, some large and others small. The Wachowski's have done it much better before, especially with V for Vendetta, one of my favorite films of all time; they have deep and profound thoughts. Even with its flaws, Cloud Atlas is worth the ride.