@tjg: this was really helpful for me: http://www.scene-stealers.com/wp-content/uploads//2012/11/cloud-atlas-infographic.png. Cloud atlas was a masterpiece… it was so meta. I couldn’t believe they pulled it off… like it’s not without it’s flaws but given the 6 completely tangential storylines, 36 different characters played by 6 actors emcompassing themes of reincarnation, life paths and the consequence of morality all weaved into a single movie. It’s amazing.

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1hv2rg/so_i_finally_just_watched_cloud_atlas/

Most people I talk to either couldn’t understand it or thought it was boring

but for me… it was like a crazy rollercoaster ride in 6 different directions with everything together right at the end

it takes a certain sort of mind to appreciate the artistry behind the storytelling… unlike most of these linear storyline plots we get so much of these days

freakin transformers

i loved that movie. i had read the book first, which i also loved