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CLOUD ATLAS |OT| (dir. Wachowskis, Tykwer) Death. Life. Birth.
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But how? Frobisher killed himself and Sixsmith never got to see him again. That's not a happy ending.
Maybe through
reincarnation? He also mentions in the movie how he would be waiting for him in the afterlife. So I guess a happy ending since Sixsmith dies and can now be reunited?
The movie description for this says "a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future". What was that single act? Also, does anybody have a list of every character with the
comet tattoo
Ewing, Frobisher, Luisa Rey, Sonmi, Zachry. IIRC no one has the birthmark in Timothy Cavendish's story.
I thought Meronym has the the birthmark instead of Zachry?
About Frobisher,
I teared up at the end of his story 
Also found it weirdly touching that Sixsmith died in such a similar way.
Also found it weirdly touching that Sixsmith died in such a similar way.I actually thought the big action stuff in that entire timeline felt very out of place. In fact the whole timeline was the only real weak spot of the entire movie for me.
Also, I might be completely wrong but in the bookEwing, Frobisher, Luisa Rey, Sonmi, Zachry. IIRC no one has the birthmark in Timothy Cavendish's story.I thought Meronym has the the birthmark instead of Zachry?
About Frobisher,I teared up at the end of his story
Hmm I wonder if there is any important in what characters had it? They were all
changing the world
Hmm, true since that was the earliest story. I am not quite sure how that leads to the end result. Really need to watch it again so I can connect each story in my mind. I rewatched the extended trailer and wow, the first minute is amazing. The way they connect each plot is great.
It was a bit out of place, but a weak spot? You cray.
What little action that timeline had was some of the best action I've seen on screen in years. The art design and VFX were so stunning...
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
WHY DO I HAVE TO WAIT SO FUCKING LONG FUCK FUCK FUCK
As far as the book goes, I believe the author stated that
the characters with the comet birthmark are reincarnations of the same soul.
That's what I figured.
Each one who had it at in each story were the ones making a difference in tht storyline.
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But how? Frobisher killed himself and Sixsmith never got to see him again. That's not a happy ending.
An excerpt:
"Romell decline and fall again, Cortesll lay Tenochtitilan to waste again, and later, Ewing will sail again, Adrianll be blown to pieces again, you and Ill sleep under the Corsican stars again, Ill come to Bruges again, fall in and out of love with Eva again, youll read this letter again, the sunll grow cold again."
There's more, and it's kind if crucial, but because that moment existed it will forever. How it ended is irrelevant because there is no ending.
Don't get me wrong, poor Sixsmith gets nothing but a metaphorical happy ending.
"Romell decline and fall again, Cortesll lay Tenochtitilan to waste again, and later, Ewing will sail again, Adrianll be blown to pieces again, you and Ill sleep under the Corsican stars again, Ill come to Bruges again, fall in and out of love with Eva again, youll read this letter again, the sunll grow cold again."
There's more, and it's kind if crucial, but because that moment existed it will forever. How it ended is irrelevant because there is no ending.
Don't get me wrong, poor Sixsmith gets nothing but a metaphorical happy ending.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Just fly over here and watch it already.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Will you fly me over? I promise to say good things about ILM. I CAN BE BOUGHT!
WELL.
I ignored everything about Cloud Atlas and though I was going to watch something about a city in the clouds or something like that. ~oh my!~ how wrong I was. It was lovely, moving, highly entertaining and well... the worst thing about this movie is that I can't watch it again for the first time.
This will not do.
No.
This will not do. At all.
.
...
...so yeah I guess I'm going to go see this new movie... CLOUD something or other. Probably some fruity Wachowski movie about CGI cities in the sky or some shit. I'll be back with my impressions later.
I ignored everything about Cloud Atlas and though I was going to watch something about a city in the clouds or something like that. ~oh my!~ how wrong I was. It was lovely, moving, highly entertaining and well... the worst thing about this movie is that I can't watch it again for the first time.
This will not do.
No.
This will not do. At all.
.
...
...so yeah I guess I'm going to go see this new movie... CLOUD something or other. Probably some fruity Wachowski movie about CGI cities in the sky or some shit. I'll be back with my impressions later.
I thought the film was pretty good. It's nice that this year we've had some really ambitious pictures made. The Robert Frobisher storyline was easily my favorite, I also enjoyed the Sonmi-451 parts as well (mainly the awesome chase scene.) I wasn't a fan of Hanks or Halle in this though. The visual effects were great, the make up eh not so much. Always nice seeing Hugo Weaving being ruthless on the screen though.
Also, I might be completely wrong but in the bookEwing, Frobisher, Luisa Rey, Sonmi, Zachry. IIRC no one has the birthmark in Timothy Cavendish's story.I thought Meronym has the the birthmark instead of Zachry?
About Frobisher,I teared up at the end of his story
Cavendish has a birthmark on his leg IIRC
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Having not seen a single trailer, knowing not one iota of the plot or premise, I picked up the book last week and have been working through it (not even going to read the replies in this thread until I finish). Just reached
and this just keeps getting better and better, I've finally caught on to the book's structure and I'm really curious to see where things end up.
Orison of Sonmi-451
Day 1, Imax, and I only watched part of a trailer.
My mind was blown and I'm so fucking happy I saw it before I could get spoiled on it. Sat talking to someone at a party last night for a good 20 minutes about the film, and we both we're still raving about it by the end.
I need to watch it again and read the book.
And watch it a third time with subtitles. I felt like I couldn't hear a lot of the dialogue.
The bafoon waiting for the 2:50 showing, coming into a theater that says 3:50, asking me how long it's been on near the ending making me miss stuff didn't help.
I need to pay attention to the beginning and ending more.
And watch it a third time with subtitles. I felt like I couldn't hear a lot of the dialogue.
The bafoon waiting for the 2:50 showing, coming into a theater that says 3:50, asking me how long it's been on near the ending making me miss stuff didn't help.
I need to pay attention to the beginning and ending more.
Reminded me of Speed Racer tbh
It lacked the punch of Speed Racer to me. Then again I think Speed Racer is 100% amazing and can watch it at any time.
Messofanego
Banned
Have people seen the colbert thing from Thursday night with Tom Hawks?
that was sooo good and funny
Also can;t wait to go see this movie to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMCfDxO3OI
Colbert: "These four kids are all the characters you play your new movie, Cloud Atlas!
Hanks: "Stephen, I'm insulted. I actually play two others."
Haha
BigJonsson
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Ugh, I remember that line but I can't remember the context =/ What was it exactly?
This movie has way too much to take in all at once
Angry cat.
SCULLIBUNDO
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So while the film is looking at a weak $20m or so opening weekend, there have been reports e the crazy weather really affecting this weekend's B.O.
I wouldnt just blame that though. The largest 24 screen Cinemark in my area only had it on one small screen auditorium with 3 showing for the entire day. The reviews are only so-so for the most part as far as your general run of the mill movie going audience is concerned also.
just got back. i had no clue what this movie was. never heard of the book, never saw a trailer. but i heard the wachowski's on the nerdist podcast so i i went to see it. and i left with my mind blown. even if it doesnt do well at the box office, i will still consider it a triumph in movie making
THE-Pink-Dagger
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Make it barely 10 M after the weak Saturday bump + Cinemascore is terrible: C+ = bad WOM.
Messofanego
Banned
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
It's made 12m+ from Friday and Saturday.
I forgot names
old guy's past when he was having sex with his girl and her parents came in and the cat attacked his dick lol
100m was the entire budget including marketing yes? I forgot the specifics of their budget. 20m doesn't sound too bad for domestic opening weekend.
THE-Pink-Dagger
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No. The 9.5 M for Sat is obviously a mistake. It's on track for a 10 M week end. It did 3.8 on Sat, source: forums.boxoffice.com, Rth, the guy knows his shit.
Argo still doing gangbusters though, glad for it.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
100m is the production budget. Marketing not included.
THE-Pink-Dagger
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What a fucking bomb, but this was predictable.
greycolumbus
The success of others absolutely infuriates me.
Very good movie but it needs a second viewing for me. It makes me curious enough to pick up the book.
I wonder how well the material could have been tackled if this was a miniseries or multiple films.
I wonder how well the material could have been tackled if this was a miniseries or multiple films.
zephervack
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Someone mentioned earlier that the academy wont even touch this with a 10 foot pole, why?
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
The denizens of Seattle probably have better taste than any region in the rest of the country
Because its independent and SciFi.
I'll be cool as long it wins Best Editing.
Technosteve
Banned
I hope this Movie does well in Asia, from some article i read they really liked the novel.
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