Cloud Atlas
This is absolutely one of the best movies I have seen throughout my lifetime. It has received quite a bit of flack for its complexity and (somewhat) astounding runtime of 172 minutes, but I feel that it was a phenomenal piece of film that really broke some boundaries in storytelling. Starring
Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving, and Tom Hanks, the film weaved together several compelling and exciting storylines from what seemed to be our past, present, and future.
This film examines how the consequences of one's actions have the ability to ripple through history.
I would call this the movie of the year.
Hotel Transylvania
To describe this movie in one word, I would have to say: cute.
Though most Halloween movies are thought of as spooky, this one does not follow that rule. It is a heartfelt story of a father vampire looking out for his daughter as she is coming of age.
It's a kids' movie, so it isn't too deep of a plot, but the characters are fairly developed throughout the film. The casting of the voice actors was great (everyone really seemed to fill out their role well).
The animation isn't Pixar, but it was still fun to watch!
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Having never read the book, I had no idea what to expect when I sat down to watch this September release. Despite being one of countless stories about highschoolers going through a tough time, this story covers quite a bit of material that seems to go untouched by other filmmakers (for example, teen suicide, psychological challenges, etc.).
Beyond the story, the film featured some excellent acting from stars including:
Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Logan Lerman, Paul Rudd, and Kate Walsh.
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