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What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

Cloud Atlas Tom Tykwer teams with Andy and Lana Wachowski to take on the epic task of adapting David Mitchell's sweeping novel that occurs in different times and places.

by Maggie Pehanick

Cloud Atlas

Tom Tykwer teams with Andy and Lana Wachowski to take on the epic task of adapting David Mitchell's sweeping novel that occurs in different times and places. The filmmakers enlist a crew of A-list actors, including Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, and Jim Broadbent, to play several versions (and races) of themselves. Their interweaving stories prove how the present can be affected deeply by the past, and despite its cast and how visually impressive it is, Cloud Atlas is a letdown. The DVD comes with the featurette, "A Film Like No Other."

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A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III

Charlie Sheen, Bill Murray, and Jason Schwartzman collaborate with writer/director Roman Coppola for this self-absorbed turkey of a film. Sheen is Charles Swan, a graphic designer whose life falls apart when his true love (Katheryn Winnick) breaks up with him. Set in a stylized Los Angeles, the "comedy" outstays its welcome, even at a quick 84-minute run time. Aubrey Plaza, Patricia Arquette, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead also star.

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Halle Berry in a Sheer Dress at Moscow Premiere | Pictures

Red Carpet Nov 02, 2012

Halle Heats Up a Cold Cloud Atlas Night in a Peekaboo Dress

Halle Berry sported a formfitting Catherine Malandrino dress with leather and sheer panels for last night's Moscow premiere of Cloud Atlas.

by Lindsay Miller

Halle Berry sported a formfitting Catherine Malandrino dress with leather and sheer panels for last night's Moscow premiere of Cloud Atlas. After posing for pictures, Halle slipped on a coat to protect against the chilly Russian weather. The actress traveled to Europe for the latest debut of the film after spending the early part of the week celebrating Halloween with her daughter, Nahla Aubry. Halle and Nahla visited a pumpkin patch in LA on Monday, where Nahla debuted her costume and had some fun riding a giant, inflatable slide with her mom.

Cloud Atlas is heading overseas after a relatively disappointing opening weekend at the US box office. The epic movie took a backseat to Ben Affleck's Argo. Critics have also had mixed reactions to the project, which is the latest from the Wachowskis, the directing duo behind The Matrix series.

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Cloud Atlas Actors as Different Characters

Movies Oct 29, 2012

Cloud Atlas' Many Faces: See Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, and More as Different Races and Genders

Now that Cloud Atlas is in theaters, the world can finally check out the film based on the epic novel by David Mitchell.

by Becky Kirsch

Now that Cloud Atlas is in theaters, the world can finally check out the film based on the epic novel by David Mitchell. The film covers six different stories over the course of time and space, but the same core group of actors show up from one tale to the next — and not exactly in their most recognizable forms. Thanks to the magic of (a lot of) makeup, the actors transcend race, gender, and age to take on different guises and personalities. I've broken down each actor by the multiple characters they play in the film. Check it out.

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Box Office Oct 29, 2012

Argo Rules a Modest Box Office

After settling for second for the past two weekends, Argo took in $12.4 million this time around, earning the box office's No.

by Maggie Pehanick

After settling for second for the past two weekends, Argo took in $12.4 million this time around, earning the box office's No. 1 spot. Hotel Transylvania climbed to second with $9.5 million while new release Cloud Atlas opened at $9.4 million. Last week's top earner, Paranormal Activity 4, came in fourth place with an $8.7 million haul while Taken 2 and Silent Hill: Revelation 3D tied for fifth place, each with $8 million. The week's other new releases, Fun Size and Chasing Mavericks, took in $4.6 million and $2.2 million, respectively.

movie reviews Oct 27, 2012

Cloud Atlas Is Thought-Provoking, but . . .

Cloud Atlas is based on the bestselling book by David Mitchell, and its six interconnected stories follow many characters in different places and times, who are played by the same set of actors, including Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, and Jim Sturgess.

by Shannon Vestal

Cloud Atlas is based on the bestselling book by David Mitchell, and its six interconnected stories follow many characters in different places and times, who are played by the same set of actors, including Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, and Jim Sturgess. This element necessitates lots of makeup and prosthetics, but it's not necessarily one of the film's strengths. It is, however, one example of how ambitious the adaptation from the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer is. There are revolutions, love stories, and epic battles, but Cloud Atlas only fulfills some of its potential. Read on to find out how Cloud Atlas almost gets there.

The film is thought-provoking. There are lots of interesting themes throughout Cloud Atlas, particularly the idea that we are all connected and keep meeting in different lifetimes.
But . . . The filmmakers seem determined to make sure you know that the people are the same in different time periods, using the same actors over and over again. It's an interesting idea, but the execution is all wrong. Hanks, Berry, and Sturgess are made to look like different races, ages and sometimes, genders — but it's rarely convincing. So while you're supposed to be moved by the idea that two people who can't be together in one lifetime find each other in the next, it's too hard to focus on that when you're looking at an Asian version of Jim Sturgess.
The stories are compelling. I was invested in most of the stories, especially because the narrative jumps around through them, often ending on riveting cliffhangers.
But . . . The movie is too long. Cloud Atlas runs almost three hours, comprehensively covering each storyline. The problem is that not every story is so strong. There are a couple tales that could have been left out to make the movie shorter, without losing the overarching themes.

To find out what else I thought of Cloud Atlas, just keep reading.

Movies Oct 26, 2012

Movie Sneak Peek: Fun Size, Chasing Mavericks, and Cloud Atlas

Planning on heading to the theater this weekend but not sure what to see?

by Maggie Pehanick

Planning on heading to the theater this weekend but not sure what to see? Make an educated decision by checking out all the pictures of this weekend's big new releases. Victoria Justice stars in Halloween-themed teen comedy Fun Size, Gerard Butler plays a surfing guru to a young kid in Chasing Mavericks, and Tom Hanks leads an extensive cast in the big-screen adaptation of bestseller Cloud Atlas. Sift through all the pictures and let us know which film you're most excited about!

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Halle Berry at the Cloud Atlas Premiere | October 2012

Celebrity Style Oct 25, 2012

Yes, Halle Berry Still Looks Amazing — Now We Need That Dress

Halle Berry stepped out for the premiere of her new film, Cloud Atlas, in LA last night with the looks and the dress that defied her 46 years.

by Hannah Weil

Halle Berry stepped out for the premiere of her new film, Cloud Atlas, in LA last night with the looks and the dress that defied her 46 years. The actress makes it hard to believe she's a day over 25 — those legs, that glow. While we may never know the secret behind her superhuman good looks (is it just great genes?), we do know her stunning appearance last night had a lot to do with that little Dolce & Gabbana dress. Now we want one of our own. Thanks to the feminine fit and lacy metallic finish, it's just the kind of thing we'd throw on for our upcoming Holiday parties. Sure, it's on the sexier side, but you can still adopt the festive metallic sheen on a lace dress that's a little less body-conscious. We've rounded up a few of the standouts to get you one step closer to achieving Halle Berry bombshell status.

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Halle Berry and Tom Hanks at LA Cloud Atlas Premiere

celebrity couples Oct 25, 2012

Halle Berry and Tom Hanks Premiere Cloud Atlas With Olivier and Rita

Halle Berry and Tom Hanks brought the film adaptation of the epic novel by David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas, to LA with a big premiere last night.

by Lauren Turner

Halle Berry and Tom Hanks brought the film adaptation of the epic novel by David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas, to LA with a big premiere last night. Halle wore a strapless metallic dress by Dolce & Gabbana and arrived with her fiancé, Olivier Martinez, while Tom posed with his Versace-clad wife, Rita Wilson. The movie, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, hits theaters tomorrow — take a look at the many faces of Cloud Atlas's stars, including a barely recognizable Tom and Halle as some of their many characters. Both Tom and Halle have been busy promoting the film, with Tom performing hilarious slam poetry on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and Halle making an appearance on the Tonight Show earlier this week.

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Cloud Atlas Movie Review at Toronto Film Festival | Video

Toronto Film Festival Sep 10, 2012

Video: Watch Our TIFF Review of Cloud Atlas

BuzzSugar's Shannon Vestal caught a screening of the upcoming movie adaptation of Cloud Atlas at the Toronto International Film Festival this week, and now she's sharing her thoughts with us.

by Lauren Bradshaw

BuzzSugar's Shannon Vestal caught a screening of the upcoming movie adaptation of Cloud Atlas at the Toronto International Film Festival this week, and now she's sharing her thoughts with us. If you've seen the trailer, then you know the movie jumps from past to present to future, but is all that time switching cool or just confusing? Watch as she gives her early review.

Music Sep 10, 2012

What's That Song? Tunes From Recent Trailers

Tired of watching movie trailers over and over so you can try to catch a couple of song lyrics and see if Google knows what you're listening to?

by Maggie Pehanick

Tired of watching movie trailers over and over so you can try to catch a couple of song lyrics and see if Google knows what you're listening to? I know the feeling. Today is your lucky day, 'cause I did all that drudge work for you! Watch the latest trailers for movies, including Trouble With the Curve, Liberal Arts, and Cloud Atlas, and let us know which tracks (conveniently located on each slide) you'll be adding to your playlist!

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, The Weinstein Company, and IFC

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