Review of Cloud Atlas (2012) by Matt Pais for RedEye — 24 Oct 2012

Hokum of monumental proportions is still hokum.

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This review of Cloud Atlas (2012) was written by Matt Pais and published by RedEye on 24 Oct 2012.

Cloud Atlas has generally received positive reviews.

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