CLOUD ATLAS (Escape to the Movies)

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[@Goremocker]

Glad they keep RUclips up to date now.

[@TheDogInYard]

Saw the commercial for it, immediately read the book, now I'm definitely seeing it!

[@GoldenGyroBalls]

I'm not the biggest fan of Bob these days. I think he's smug and stuck up his own arse. But his review of Cloud Atlas and his follow up video, "Skin Deep", captures every single thing I thought about this movie. He summarizes it PERFECTLY.
Way to go, Bob.

[@Doctorgeo7]

This is such an ambitious and well made movie that it's a shame that a lot of critics and viewers confused their own hatred of the movie with the movie's quality.

[@Mr_Case_Time]

I know this has been said over and over again about movies that are based on books, but you definitely NEED to read the book if you like this movie. Everything good about the multiple stories and tones in the movie are fleshed out in the book. Also, I would strongly advise reading Ghost Written, another book by the same author (David Mitchell) that actually has a few of the characters from Cloud Atlas in it. That is all.

[@psychowordsmith]

And Bone Clocks

[@jfridy]

The fact that this movie was not even nominated for best make up or special effects says all you need to know about why I don't follow the Oscars anymore.

[@SpecialForcesGears]

i was kind like waht evs about it, but now that bob so awesomely articulated how awesome it is im gonna watch the crap out of it

[@AValveFanboy]

Love this movie.

[@75aces97]

I saw this one cold, more or less. I was somewhat familiar with the book but hadn't heard or read anything about the movie when I'd rented it. While I didn't think every section worked, I recognized the grand themes and talent on both ends of the camera. It was clear that the cast and directors went all in on this one. I wasn't sure whether I'd just watched a classic that's not appreciated in its own time or a hot mess, but I knew how ballsy this endeavor was and I wanted to see it again. Tykwer(sp?) And the Wachowskis aren't afraid of taking huge chances, which can be fun even if it fails.

[@kookiespace]

To be honest…I thought Cloud Atlas was the best piece of cinema I've ever seen in my life! Hands down. It was amazing!

[@BalletRosesOfficial]

Loved this movie too. One of the best of the year.

[@mrmannoobs]

I love this film. It felt more like an experience rather than a movie.

[@Windupchronic]

I loved this movie. It's a shame it got zero respect at the Oscars. It should have received nods at least for Effects, Editing, Make-up, Score, Supporting Actor for Broadbent and Supporting Actress for Bae.

[@nekramaniac]

I loved this movie and I love your review

[@NickPiers]

This review convinced me to see the movie in theatres. I'm glad I did. It was great.

[@matthewpollock9685]

Holy Ballz, finally. I'm so happy to hear a positive word on this film. I freaking loved it. Loved it! So many people hate this movie, and I just don't get it. Yes it's confusing, and yes it could have been done better, but despite its flaws, it was so damn good!

[@JediMB]

I have to wait just over 3 months before this movie premieres here.
Fucking hell.

[@ADADEL1]

Loved this movie.

[@Ashli-Meabh]

You're right, I do want to see this. Thanks!

[@ZemplinTemplar]

Wow, I'm glad that it succeeded in adapting Mitchell's book. I was affraid it would just fall apart. I'll take your word for it that they handled the transitions and interlinking of the stories and settings well. :-)

[@zvimur]

The one possible problem with the movie is that it IS a remix of the book.
The plots in in the book are layered in Lasagna fashion slipping into the next plot in midstory.
The movie blends all the plots together turning it into six-players ping pong.
Pretty but extremely hard to follow.

[@Theyungcity23]

+Zvi mur How is it hard to follow? It's just several stories.

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

So, basically the Epic of Gilgamesh or Rashomon?

[@zvimur]

Theyungcity23 It's 6.5 different stories, and not layered like in the book but spliced together like a quilt.

[@falcon45ca]

Cloud Atlas was fucking brilliant!!

[@MrAndy2406]

I guess it is possible for the escapist to produce positivity..

[@furryfan87243]

A mild reaction to Cloud Atlas? That would be me.

[@myriverrose]

I know what I am going to see this week

[@Tanaka_Town]

When I saw this movie there was a racist, homophobic, loudmouthed, old woman behind me saying the worst things in the theater and I found it strangely ironic that she was watching this movie. She pissed me off so much I wanted to tell her off right then and there. When the movie got out I saw this old man (roughly the same age) and we talked about the movie. We both had ideas about it that the other over looked and we talked for hours. It was such a contrast and made me think.
I love this movie

[@TheRaggetyDoctor]

6 stories in one movie...So like Baccano but in live action?Welp, gotta go see this now.

[@TheRaggetyDoctor]

I did. And it was glorious. Hard to follow...but glorious.

[@MrTARDIS]

Plus the movie has already made back its initial production budget. So it's far from a flop.

[@StevoM17]

It's technically not a flop yet since it isn't out in other areas of the world yet

[@TheQuintheQuin]

SO EXCITED READ THE BOOK SEEING IT TOMORROW :D

[@Kytetiger]

I have to wait till march tosee it ;(

[@1987MartinT]

I'd like to quote Kyle Kallgren, because I agree with his statement: " The movie Cloud Atlas is a moving mess, and despite it's gaping flaws I'm glad it exists."

[@theGreenGoblin]

Just saw this film. Goddamn, it was brilliant. o_o;

[@andStack]

I hope you made good on this promise.

[@JediMB]

Sweden

[@skhouri10]

Why was this not even nominated for an Oscar for make-up :/

[@themocaw]

I don't know if I liked this movie or not. I'm seriously not sure if this was a good movie or a bad one. But I do know that if this movie was a failure, it was the noblest kind of failure.

[@roverandom93]

Justice League to be released the same year as avengers 2? Yeah, that happened...

[@DwRockett]

@MrTARDISreviews thank godness. I was really worried it was a total flop

[@DwRockett]

Btw, does anyone know what the oscars' bullshit reason why they didn't nominate cloud atlas for best make up was?

[@bigbearboy144]

AUS ?

[@Sir_of_Sirs]

Go back to playing TF2 if this is the best you can do.

[@jayf6360]

Na that movie was crap.