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Set in America during the Vietnam War, Across the Universe is a powerful love story set against a backdrop of political and social unrest. It's a story of soul-searching, self-doubt, and individual powerlessness cleverly conveyed through a multitude of Beatles songs. Like young adults all across America during the 1960's, Jude (Jim Sturgess), Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood), Max (Joe Anderson), Sadie (Dana Fuchs), Prudence (T.V. Carpio), and JoJo (Martin Luther) are in turmoil over the war; questioning their individual roles in the war effort and struggling to find a way to hold true to their beliefs while making a difference in the world. While love proves a powerful uniting force, its limitations become clear as relationships are strained and broken over individual perceptions of responsibility to cause and country. A fairly bizarre juxtaposition of extremely stylized, almost hallucinogenic scenes of swirling colours and reflections, highly choreographed dance segments, seemingly commonplace character interaction, and emotionally packed close-up footage of characters lost in contemplative song, this film imparts a good sense of the confusion and passion of the time and is at once powerful, invigorating, and disturbing. The film runs a bit long at 2 hours 11 minutes and several segments drag noticeably, thanks to some incredibly slow song tempos. Warning: this production may change how you think about a favourite Beatles song forever. --Tami Horiuchi
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Evan Rachel Wood, Joe Anderson, Jim Sturgess, Salma Hayek, Eddie Izzard- Director: Julie Taymor
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By D. M. Bell
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I was initially put off by the "Mills and Boon" style dvd front cover and the potentially naff idea of creating a romantic narrative through press-ganging songs into use when they have such significance in their own right. But the film reveals successive delights. The director is truly inspired and her film is terrific visually, emotionally and musically.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Arthur Dooley
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A musical is a cinematic form which is an acquired taste for some. However, if you allow yourself to suspend belief for a couple of hours and let this film wash over you like a warm wave then you will emerge uplifted and joyous through the experience.
Without wishing to offer a blow by blow account of the film, suffice it to say that visually the film is glorious,the tale is told with wit and ingenuity and the music is of course sublime.
A beautiful way to spend an evening....enjoy !
Without wishing to offer a blow by blow account of the film, suffice it to say that visually the film is glorious,the tale is told with wit and ingenuity and the music is of course sublime.
A beautiful way to spend an evening....enjoy !
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By W. Proctor
Format:DVD
Me and my girlfriend watched this film not long ago, and to be honest I wasn't keen because I'm not a fan of the beatles! However after watching this film I wasn't swayed into being a fan but I very quickly agreed with my girlfriend buying the soundtrack with a amazon voucher. Purely because the DVD wasn't out at the time. I'll be honest I still don't owe this film but I will make a purchase straight after writing this review. This is one of the few films which would be well worth a £19.99 price label the story and songs work incredibly well its almost scary! This film is nothing short of a Masterpiece and deserves to be sat on everybodies DVD shelf!
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Super film must have for any beatles fan cant fault the acting singing you will want to watch it again and again.
it was sent very fast by company
it was sent very fast by company
Published 7 months ago by S. P. Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Fantastic Film script cleverly written with Beatles songs telling the dialog. If you didn't know you, would think the songs were specially written for the movie. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. Alan Chapman
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Utter beauty captured on film!
This is simply one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen! Evan Rachel Wood shines in this film. Read more
Published 16 months ago by sk8erboy
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A Blast from The Past
this movie was under my radar for so long until I was told of it's existence. Anyone from the sixties onward who is the least bit interested in the music and politics of the time... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Philgretsch
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The Beatles Musical
Across the Universe is a decent musical from the writers of Porridge and The Likely Lad's Dick Clement and Ian Le Frenais. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Andrew Whitby
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Little know gem
Only heard about this film based on the songs of the Beatles when I went to a lecture by Dick Clemens and Ian Le Frenais (who it turns out wrote the script) on a cruise. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Stefan47
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A magical, mysterious journey through the music of the Beatles
I stumbled across this film by accident and I am so glad I did; like someone else pointed out, the DVD cover does it no justice and I didn't expect great things from this movie,... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Princess Mononoke
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Incredible
If you're a fan of Beatles music and musicals you cannot not like this DVD. Great actors and obviously great songs!
Published 21 months ago by Damy
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Beatles Fans Avoid
This is possibly the worse film using music from the greatest band ever, not only is the songs ruined by the tones of someone trying to sing the creative genius of Lennon,... Read more
Published 23 months ago by R. Reel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless Music
Whether you are too young to remember the Beatles (Lennon & MacCartney)or not you have probably heard many of their songs. Read more
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