Across the Universe

Name: Across the Universe
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance, Musical
Released: September 14, 2007
Duration: 133 min
Rating: 56
Cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess

2007

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: September 14, 2007 | PG-13

Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess

Summary: Across the Universe is a love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s amid the turbulent years of antiwar protest, mind exploration, and rock and roll. The film moves from the dockyards of Liverpool and the creative psychedelia of Greenwich Village to the riot-torn streets of Detroit and the killing fields of Vietnam. The star-crossedAcross the Universe is a love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s amid the turbulent years of antiwar protest, mind exploration, and rock and roll. The film moves from the dockyards of Liverpool and the creative psychedelia of Greenwich Village to the riot-torn streets of Detroit and the killing fields of Vietnam. The star-crossed lovers, Jude and Lucy are swept up into the emerging antiwar-counterculture movements. They are also joined by a small group of friends and musicians, with "Dr. Robert" and "Mr. Kite" as their guides. Tumultuous forces outside their control ultimately tear the young lovers apart, forcing Jude and Lucy--against all odds--to find their own way back to each other. (Columbia Pictures)… Expand

Director: Julie Taymor

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Romance, Musical

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 133 min

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Roger Ebert

Here is a bold, beautiful, visually enchanting musical where we walk INTO the theater humming the songs. Read full review

Stephen Holden

Somewhere around its midpoint, Across the Universe captured my heart, and I realized that falling in love with a movie is like falling in love with another person. Imperfections, however glaring, become endearing quirks once you’ve tumbled. Read full review

Peter Hartlaub

While the songs are recycled, Across the Universe stands out just by existing. Read full review

Peter Travers

To call it trippy would be an understatement. Your head might explode. Just don't accuse Taymor of playing it safe. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

And yes, that is Salma Hayek in the chorus line of sexily sinister nurses, perhaps repaying Taymor for lending her dramatic credibility with "Frida." Read full review

James Berardinelli

Elements of Across the Universe are shockingly awful and the film lasts at least 30 minutes past the bearable stage. But if you like the Beatles and the idea of hearing about 20 covers of their work fills you with a perverse joy, this may be the movie for you. Read full review

Marjorie Baumgarten

Across the Universe will have ardent defenders, but in the long run, it will do nothing to infuse life into the current mini-revival of movie musicals and is as soft-headed as the wishful refrain “All You Need Is Love.” Maybe that works in real life but not in the movies, sister. Read full review

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BeaS.

Nov 13, 2007

Loved it. Can't quite understand the nay-sayers. This is a musical for gods sake. What are you expecting??? In as far as musicals goes, you can't get better nor more creative. Yes, at it's base, it's just another simple, and predictable, love story, but what a joyful Loved it. Can't quite understand the nay-sayers. This is a musical for gods sake. What are you expecting??? In as far as musicals goes, you can't get better nor more creative. Yes, at it's base, it's just another simple, and predictable, love story, but what a joyful ride getting there!!!… Expand

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CathyR

Mar 26, 2008

A fabulous movie!

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jetpackulley

Sep 8, 2012

A musical is a movie where music is used as a piece of constancy, not as utensil for buying the viewers easy boredom. That's what musicals nowadays don't understand (like High School Musical, Camp Rock, etc.) But Across the Universe truly makes a difference. It isn't the lame,A musical is a movie where music is used as a piece of constancy, not as utensil for buying the viewers easy boredom. That's what musicals nowadays don't understand (like High School Musical, Camp Rock, etc.) But Across the Universe truly makes a difference. It isn't the lame, disturbing-to-see type of musical: In fact, this is the first of the two musicals where I actually get impressed and potently pleased with what the movie delivers, othe other one being Hairpsray. It's groundbreaking, spectacular, extraordinarily rare and crazy, but not for the faint of heart. I loved it!… Expand

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SeanD

Feb 13, 2008

Those who hate this movie are nothing but cheap McCartneyites who throw around the Lennon name just like ultra-patriots play the Un-American card. This movie shocked me by not being a corporate-friendly McCartney fest, no, it showed how America was falling apart at its seams then because Those who hate this movie are nothing but cheap McCartneyites who throw around the Lennon name just like ultra-patriots play the Un-American card. This movie shocked me by not being a corporate-friendly McCartney fest, no, it showed how America was falling apart at its seams then because the people realized something was wrong. With great covers such as "Helter Skelter", "Revolution", and "Hey Jude", you will not want to miss it.… Expand

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JamieT.

Sep 16, 2007

Loved it. Visually stunning, great cast and fantastic covers. I usually hate it when people try to recreate these classic songs, but there are several instances in the film when I was just blown away by their quality. Everyone, especially Sturgess, is quite charismatic; the entire cast has Loved it. Visually stunning, great cast and fantastic covers. I usually hate it when people try to recreate these classic songs, but there are several instances in the film when I was just blown away by their quality. Everyone, especially Sturgess, is quite charismatic; the entire cast has a wonderful chemistry. I can see it getting some Oscar nods for sound, art direction and make costumes or make-up. I can forgive that the film is lacking in story and character development. It's a miracle that the film was as good as it was. Taymor had almost everything working against her, and I really don't mind that these songs and lyrics take centre-stage instead of a brilliant screenplay.… Expand

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ArthurX

Oct 28, 2007

Whoever categorized this movie as a musical probably never saw a musical. In the entire movie, there is probably 20 minutes worth seeing. Besides "I've Just Seen a Face" and "Come Together" all songs felt clumsily tacked on. After the first 50 minutes, the characters meander around Whoever categorized this movie as a musical probably never saw a musical. In the entire movie, there is probably 20 minutes worth seeing. Besides "I've Just Seen a Face" and "Come Together" all songs felt clumsily tacked on. After the first 50 minutes, the characters meander around pointlessly. The story twists and contorts itself for the inclusion of a few more poorly done songs.… Expand

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JimS.

Sep 14, 2007

The Beatles are the most over rated rock band in the world. Their music is terrible and makes an excellent match for this craptacular film.

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