The Story:
Six different stories. All linked together through time and space. From a slave ship in the 1800s to a far flung dystopian future, this film has it all. Not that thrilled with the current story, wait a few minutes, and it will all change. To explain this movie's plots much further will either confuse you further, or give away everything...or nothing.
I'm still not sure.
:)
Make no mistake about it, this movie is long. It's about 3 hours long.
That said, unlike 90 minute movies that feel 3 hours long, this movie doesn't drag too terribly much, and so the 3 hours doesn't feel too laborious.
The cast, some more recognizable than others under makeup do a tremendous job of changing personalities, genders and race as the stories weave in and out of each other.
Among those are Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Hugh Grant and Susan Sarandon.
My favorite tale of the group would be the one set in the "present", 2012. Next, 1973 and then 1849. Finally, the 1930 tale rounded out my more favorite moments from the film.
My least favorite tales were the two future stories, but your mileage may vary.
The movie was highly ambitious and overachieving, but definitely something. They aimed for the stars, and came up somewhat short, but I give them much credit for trying.
Final Grade: B-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Doubtful, but that's due more to the length and tone than anything.
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