Cloud Atlas

2013 • 171 minutes

About this movie

Based on the best-selling novel, and from the creators of The Matrix Trilogy and the director of Run Lola Run, Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave dramatically through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future.

Ratings and reviews

i would read the book first to understand this complicated film. opinions aside it was okay. it made several changes. if anyone was a hard core reader would have problems with this film. i think the rotten tomatoes score really says how good the movie is.

It may be hard to follow and understand, but so is life and the meaning it holds. The first time we watched it we were put off and frustrated during the first 20 min. It can be confusing as you are being introduced to all the timelines and characters in them. Focus on the small details, especially a birthmark that each person in all the different timelines share with one another. It will tell you who the protagonist of that specific story is. Cloud Atlas is amazing and better with each viewing

Definitely read up before watching this movie, it will greatly enhance your understanding of what's going on and make it, like I think, one of your most amazing experiences.