tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post4569001816565564828..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Cloud Atlas (2012)Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-63816089375907940912016-02-11T12:19:26.755-08:002016-02-11T12:19:26.755-08:00The story with the old people in the retirement ho...The story with the old people in the retirement home was very touching...I felt for those guys, it made me think of my dad who's well into his old age and myself as well and the way I'll be treated when I reached that point in life. Old people shouldn't lose their freedom or sense of self, if they are clear minded they should be allowed to make their own choices and lead their lives however they chose to as well as anybody else. Life should never stop being fun, interesting and exciting. <br /><br />Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-28965842540460439472016-02-10T13:23:10.389-08:002016-02-10T13:23:10.389-08:00I watched it in Russian so the city speak was also...I watched it in Russian so the city speak was also dubbed in a similar fassion. Sergei Kolobashkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262378959453150501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-78411543611697971522016-02-10T12:28:40.717-08:002016-02-10T12:28:40.717-08:00It sometimes united words to create new ones, or u...It sometimes united words to create new ones, or used modified or abbreviated versions of words from the English language. Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-31095628157793293182016-02-05T07:46:09.454-08:002016-02-05T07:46:09.454-08:00What was the basis for the language? What was the basis for the language? Sergei Kolobashkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262378959453150501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-27361425680571941402016-02-03T11:53:41.658-08:002016-02-03T11:53:41.658-08:00SFF: Yeah, I wish Jupiter Ascending had never happ...SFF: Yeah, I wish Jupiter Ascending had never happened...alas, it did and it tarnished The Wachowskis and dug their grave deeper...thankfully they keep producing television shows like Sense8, which is apparently gathering an audience...I just hope they get another chance to redeem themselves and make something worthwhile. <br /><br />But yeah, Cloud Atlas was solid. My favorite bit was the one with the spaceships and the totalitarian future. I loved how they played with the different timelines and how they managed to intertwine them, even though, like a Chuck Palahniuk book, nothing seems to make sense at first, by the time you are through it all clicks. I will be watching it again soon that's for sure, I'm just a sucker for stories that appeal to our humanity and our innate goodness. <br /><br />Sergei: Hugh Grant was totally unrecognizable on that role, he looked pretty cool, savage. Also, it was weird, but I could actually understand that language they made up for the movie! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-61528508301694867882016-02-03T10:52:40.873-08:002016-02-03T10:52:40.873-08:00I really love the far future arc. Hugh Grunt was a...I really love the far future arc. Hugh Grunt was awesome as the leader of the savage gang. Everything about this movie is awesome. Sergei Kolobashkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262378959453150501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-8807040355147443432016-02-03T07:27:54.773-08:002016-02-03T07:27:54.773-08:00We may not always agree on some things TFC but you...We may not always agree on some things TFC but you have nailed your assessments on Jupiter Ascending and, here, Cloud Atlas.<br /><br />No that the films can be truly compared, but they both look amazing as one might expect from the men (or make that man and woman) behind The Matrix trilogy.<br /><br />How could Jupiter Ascending go so wrong? I agree. 2 (of 5). I wanted to love that film but alas Mila Kunis was not very good in that role and the film, unlike Cloud Atlas, is sorely lacking in at least some sort of quality subtext.<br /><br />Cloud Atlas, on the other hand, is actually a solid film albeit flawed, yes, but at least challenging with a good degree of substance to it. Jupiter was like a big stick of cotton candy. I mean bad for you but calling that film cotton candy might be too kind. At least cotton candy tastes good. Jupiter had some redeeming qualities, but not nearly as many as Cloud Atlas.<br /><br />I completely agree with 4(of 5) and this is a wonderfully fascinating film. Truth be told, I don't remember it well since seeing it. It didn't leave an entirely memorable visual impression, like say Blade Runner, but it may be because it bounces visually throughout its narrative. Having said that I did walk away impressed and pleased I had experienced that picture.<br /><br />I'm pleased to say I purchased the picture too and I hope to watch it again. It is the kind of film that lends itself to a revisit or two. <br /><br />I have yet to purchase Jupiter. That film will have to be on sale for like 3.99.<br />That says it all. <br /><br />Great call TFC! SFFSFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.com