19) Cloud Atlas (2012)

In the ambitious sci-fi epic Cloud Atlas, Tom Hanks performs a range of characters, including, at one point, doctorly villainy and post-apocalyptic tribesman. Along with many others, the entire range is an amazing variety in acting and adapting; interconnectedness and what ripples from your action across time are themes present in this movie. It's one of those polarized films where, while the telling was unique, Hanks had solid transformations in the performances and thus grounded the film. It's a testament to his versatility and his willingness to take creative risks.
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