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Cloud Atlas (2012)
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Cloud Atlas (2012)

Genre
Action, Adventure
Release Date
October 26, 2012
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Official Site
http://cloudatlas.warnerbros.com/index.html
Genre
Action, Adventure
Release Date
October 26, 2012
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
164 minute(s)
Production Budget
100
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Official Site
http://cloudatlas.warnerbros.com/index.html
Director
Tom Tykwer, Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Producer
Grant Hill, Stefan Arndt
Screenwriter
Tom Tykwer, Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Starring
  • Tom Hanks as Dr. Henry Goose/Isaac Sachs/Dermot 'Duster' Hoggins/Valleysman Zachry
  • Halle Berry as Luisa Rey/Meronym/Jocasta Ayrs
  • Jim Broadbent as Captain Molyneux/Vyvyan Ayrs/Timothy Cavendish/Korean Musician/Prescient 2
  • Hugo Weaving as Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Old Georgie / Haskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring
  • Jim Sturgess as Adam Ewing/Hae-Joo Im
  • Bae Doona as Tilda / Megan's Mom / Mexican Woman
  • Ben Whishaw as Robert Frobisher/Shipboy/Record Shop Clerk/Georgette/Villager
  • Susan Sarandon as Madame Horrox / Older Ursula / Yusouf Suleiman / Abbess
  • Hugh Grant as Alberto Grimaldi/Cannibal
  • Keith David as Joe Napier - Kupaka & Ankor Apis
  • David Gyasi
  • Zhou Xun
  • James D'Arcy as Young Rufus Sixsmith / Old Rufus Sixsmith / Nurse James

In a sweeping narrative that traverses time and space, "Cloud Atlas" interweaves six distinct yet interconnected stories, each highlighting the profound impact of individual actions across the ages. Directed by the visionary trio of Tom Tykwer, Andy Wachowski, and Lana Wachowski, this ambitious film features an ensemble cast led by Tom Hanks and Halle Berry, alongside talents like Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, and Jim Sturgess. Each character, from a 19th-century notary to a distant post-apocalyptic survivor, grapples with their own desires, fears, and moral choices, ultimately revealing a tapestry of human experience that transcends boundaries.

As the narratives unfold, viewers witness the repercussions of love, betrayal, and courage echoing through time, challenging the notion of fate versus free will. The film's tone oscillates between adventure and philosophical introspection, immersing audiences in a richly textured universe that blends action with profound existential questions. With its stunning visuals and intricate storytelling, "Cloud Atlas" invites viewers to reflect on how each person's journey is part of a larger cosmic narrative, urging them to recognize the interconnectedness of all lives.

Ratings:
67
SCORE
IMDb 7.4/10
🍅 66% Fresh
MC 55
TMDB 6.9/10