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Watch: First Thrilling 'Cloud Atlas' TV Spot Debuts with Our Quote
by Alex Billington
September 21, 2012
Source: Facebook
"A massive cinematic accomplishment!" Warner Bros has debuted their first TV spot for the Wachowskis' & Tom Tykwer's Cloud Atlas, one of my favorite movies of the year, and I am lucky enough to be quoted in it. I saw the movie at its TIFF world premiere and wrote a very glowing review of it, which is where the quote comes from. This film is a very hard sell, especially in a 30-second TV spot, but they do a good job trying to show the many different souls and actors over time, especially Tom Hanks and Halle Berry, but there's much more to it. I'm obviously partial to this film and spot, but I still recommend it, because it is amazing!
Here's the first TV spot for the Wachowskis & Tom Tykwer's Cloud Atlas, in high def from Facebook:
Cloud Atlas is the ambitious adaptation of David Mitchell's novel, co-written/directed by Andy and Lana Wachowski (Bound, The Matrix, Speed Racer) and Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run, The International), that features six century-spanning storylines, all using the same actors playing characters across time and space. The film explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave dramatically through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Warner Bros has Cloud Atlas set for release on October 26th next month.
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"This video is not public. Log into Facebook to see if you have permission to view." ^is that a joke? Or is it a kind of premonition of how close to Sonmi-451's world we already are? I'm coggin' the Zuckcorp ain't lettn som'us to see d'TVspot disney.
L X on Sep 21, 2012
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Congratulations AB and all of First Showing's crew!
DAVIDPD on Sep 21, 2012
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"THE MUST-SEE PRETENTIOUS DRIVEL OF THE YEAR!"
guest on Sep 21, 2012
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Big Bang
Ehsan Davodi on Sep 21, 2012
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Firstshowin's movin on up! To the east side! To a deluxe apartment in the sky! they're Movin on up! To the east side! They finally got a piece of the pie!
DoomCanoe on Sep 21, 2012
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Probably because it's the only good review they've gotten. Seriously, the reviews on this have been (unfortunately).... harsh.
Alex on Sep 21, 2012
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Mmm I wouldn't exactly say it's the only good review they've gotten... Ebert (although he hasn't posted his review) said he enjoyed it. Brad at RopeofSilicon liked it. On RT it has a 70-something percent (although I do realize that RT scores mean nothing). It's not the only good review it has gotten.
Greg dinskisk on Sep 22, 2012
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Quoted on TV. Awesome!
Isildur_of_Numenor on Sep 22, 2012
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Thats awesome Alex, congrats dude !! The guest above is a fuktard, ignore
Tester on Sep 22, 2012
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It would be impossible to match the masterpiece of the 5min+ trailer. But the movie itself will become the masterpiece it truly deserves.
Hans Spillman on Sep 22, 2012
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The graphics and designs look like a Final Fantasy video game, I'm digging this movie more and more!
Fidel Reyes on Sep 22, 2012
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Alex Billington, your reviews should be in Rotten Tomatoes! I hope your reviews will be all in there!
Roland on Sep 22, 2012
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Have been following fs.net from 4 years and happy to see the quote. You guys have come a far way. Congratulations.
Prudhvi on Sep 22, 2012
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You will be considered lucky if this movie is a hit. Otherwise, congrats, you just championed a turkey 🙂
rennmaxbeta on Sep 23, 2012
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you convinced me with your passioate, allbeit semi-crazy review a few weeks back. the fact they're acknowledging my favourite site is a bonus congrats!
Richie G on Sep 24, 2012
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Great work Alex and the FS crew you guys are a powerhouse of movie info. This is so well deserved! Here's to your continued success! Jeffrey http://www.mediocrityisthenewgenius.com
Mediocrity Is The New Genius on Sep 24, 2012
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We experienced part of the filming in Mallorca (at Sa Calobra), and when Halle Berry broke her ankle during the filming. I reckon Sa Calobra will become a sort of icon after this movie becomes a blockbuster...
Sa Cabana Vella Mallorca on Oct 8, 2012
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