Cloudy Cloud Atlas

Anybody else confused by Cloud Atlas, the movie? I couldn’t get through the book (the narration style didn’t suit me), and I watched the first half of the movie with avid interest and a complete lack of understanding what on earth was going on.

Don’t get me wrong, I loved the acting, loved the settings, was riveted by the various threads of the story (the futuristic Seoul being my favourite), but as far as putting them all together went, no luck.

Here are some links to help you decipher this brilliant yet baffling story:

• http://au.eonline.com/news/357482/cloud-atlas-five-things-to-know-before-seeing-the-trippy-flick
• http://www.vulture.com/2012/10/guide-to-the-characters-and-connections-of-cloud-atlas-confused.html
• http://www.rogerebert.com/far-flung-correspondents/six-keys-to-cloud-atlas
• http://io9.com/still-confused-by-cloud-atlas-infographic-featurette-505751083