Review of Cloud Atlas (2012) by Kelsey B — 22 Mar 2014

Strange and engrossing movie, but I didn't think it was as good as it was billed to be.

This review of Cloud Atlas (2012) was written by Kelsey B on 22 Mar 2014.

Cloud Atlas has generally received positive reviews.

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