‘Cloud Atlas’ Getting IMAX Release; First TV Spot Highlights Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, And Futuristic Chase Scenes
Given the sprawling scope and staggering ambition of theAndyandLana WachowskiandTom Tykwer’sCloud Atlas, it seems only appropriate that the movie open on some of the largest screens in the world. IMAX has announced that the epic saga will hit their super-sized screens next month, on the same day asCloud Atlas' regular, non-IMAX release. It’s worth pointing out, however, thatCloud Atlaswas not shot in native IMAX but is being digitally remastered for the release.
Still, whether you plan to see it on the big screen or the extra-big one,Cloud Atlaslooks like one of this fall’s most intriguing offerings. To pique viewer interest, Warner Bros. has just unveiled the first TV spot for the movie. While the previously releasedextendedandtheatricaltrailers underscored the movie’s more emotional themes, the new 30-second spot cuts straight to the sci-fi action goodness. Watch it after the jump.
[viaCinema Blend]
If it’s tough to puzzle out what the movie’s out by looking at the two previous trailers, it’s damn near impossible to figure it out by watching this promo. A brief interaction betweenTom HanksandHalle Berryserves as the backbone of this spot, with quick, unexplained flashes of some of the film’s other stars and other story arcs. It’s tough to fault Warner Bros. for not getting the movie’s entire message across in this video, though — theDavid Mitchelladaptation has way more story than can be accurately conveyed in 30 seconds.
What does come across loud and clear is critics' love for this film, thanks to glowing quotes from the likes ofHitFix,First Showing,MSN Movies, andEntertainment Weekly. Laremy Legel, who reviewed the film for us from TIFF, wasn’t among those quoted, but you may read his equally enthusiastic write uphere.
Also starringJim Broadbent,Hugo Weaving,Jim Sturgess,Ben Whishaw,Doona Bae,Hugh Grant, andSusan Sarandon,Cloud Atlasopens in IMAX and non-IMAX onOctober 26.
[Additional source:THR]
