Six different stories set in different times in the past, present and future feature the human quest to rebel against authority in various forms, a lawyer finding his humanity through a slave, a composer his equality to his mentor, a reporter fighting a corrupt system, an old man's fight for freedom, an artificial slave fight for justice and a man's quest for courage against tyranny. Though some stories are better than others, the film suffers because of the mix and match of different styles and genres.
Based on the novel by David Mitchell, the audacity of the filmmakers deserve utmost respect and admiration but the film ultimately fails because of the monumental ambition involved. While there are brilliant parts and magical moments, it doesn't add up altogether with convoluted message works better in the trailer than in the film itself. The tech aspects are first rate but the film's cast equals its ambition where the same actors play several characters with mixed but never-the-less entertaining results.
The ensemble cast includes Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Doona Bae, Ben Whishaw, Hugh Grant and Susan Sarandon amongst others. The actors shine in some sequences but fail in others. 1001 Films' coverage of current releases.
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