Review of Cloud Atlas

I fully expected all the negative reviews for this film here on IMDb. Yes, it was a complex film but not impossible to comprehend. You had six separate stories utilizing multiple actors in multiple roles spanning across three centuries, with what I saw as a common theme - an unending struggle and quest for freedom, creativity, truth and beauty. There's also the overarching idea that the elites of any society will use what ability and power they have to subjugate those who they deem inferior. Consider George Orwell's "1984". What's particularly exceptional is the editing, some of the time switches occur within seconds, bringing the viewer from one time dimension to the next flawlessly. In that regard, I must caution the viewer that paying attention is of the utmost importance, or for those not engaged in the picture, not important at all. Simply said, this movie will not appeal to everyone, however it's fluid style and interesting chronology makes for a compelling story about many stories, with hints of reincarnation and standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before. Prepare for a genuine experience.