Across the Universe

 (2007)

  • User Rating 706 votes
  • Critics Rating 81 critics
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User Reviews

What a trip
Jan 28, 2009
beezle28 - yahoo.com
Slow to start and a bit long, but man- well worth watching particularly loved the draft board scene. It was a great concept and several of the scenes blew my mind.... Full review
To The Youth of Today
Jan 17, 2009
fullmoon_beggar - yahoo.com
This movie was fantastic! I absolutely loved it. Jim Sturgess' voice is like chocolate melting in my mouth. I highly suggest this film to anyone and everyone!... Full review
across the universe review
Dec 22, 2008
tybleckler - yahoo.com
i knew i had to see this as soon as it came out (being the die hard beatles fan i am) as soon as it started i was already blown away all the actors had outstanding voices and the story was... Full review
groovylicious!!!
Nov 25, 2008
hippieanyalennon - yahoo.com
i love this movie, i own it and i watch it everyday i saw it when it came out and right then and there i knew it was my favorite movie!!!plus i love the beatles:) and jim sturgess!!!... Full review
Love the beatles? Love the movie.
Nov 22, 2008
nickrnaruto - yahoo.com
Wow, The Beatles are one of my favorite band and this movie does them justice. The visuals were stunning and the covers of the songs were great. You should definitely see this movie. Awesome.... Full review
back then of the beatles time
Nov 19, 2008
mikebra96 - yahoo.com
Across The Universe is a best movie of The Beatles and i like hippies and i'm a fan of The Beatles and also have good actors who can sing and sokme have a british accent. All with Paul Macartney,John Lennon,George Harrison... Full review
Great for any musical or Beatles fan!
Nov 02, 2008
jedijosh95 - yahoo.com
This movie is really good. It reminded me of "Moulin Rouge!" only I liked "Across The Universe" better. The acting is really good, especially Joe Anderson, which I only say because he hides his English accent well (Yes, he's English.)... Full review
Beatles for 2008
Oct 28, 2008
czaczablu - yahoo.com
A true Beatles' fan homage to the Beatles. Wonderful cinematography and direction. The cast is eclectic and bohemian as in the 60s yet the characters manage to fit in our time. Every song number is affecting, and the story echoes and... Full review
wow
Oct 20, 2008
caparker1230 - yahoo.com
this movie is trippy! i absolutely loved it it's the first movie in a long time that i want to watch over and over! The soundtrack is wonderful, i was however a little disappointed that they didn't use yellow submarine, but... Full review
Across the Universe
Oct 16, 2008
julio720alex - yahoo.com
When I saw this movie, I wasn't really expecting very much out of this movie. I heard that it was great, but I don't really support musicals too much. I find them kind of annoying. But this one was very good.... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Jun 26, 2009
hollywoodoutbreak.com
Director Julie Taymor is excited to be working again with Evan Rachel Wood.....Julie Taymor is thrilled to be working with Alan Cumming again.....Evan is unique:....she is a young actress with incredible depth for both serious and comic drama in films and theater....Drama Desk and Theatre World Awards for his outstanding performance in Cabaret ..... ... Full Review
| May 24, 2009
Urban Cinefile
a tribute to the Beatles does the film an injustice.... ... Full Review
| Jan 19, 2009
associatedcontent.com
that would make the film even more interesting and entertaining.....And I thought Joe Cocker covered "Come Together" quite nicely..... ... Full Review
| Nov 14, 2008
associatedcontent.com
every actor shown performed a musical number.Overall, this was a captivating film, worthy of being watched over and over again.....Julie Taymor#39;s cult phenomenon film tells the tale of six struggling youths in New York City during the turbulent 60's era.....Julie leaves no stone of the flower-child era unturned, and the plot never breaches less then amazing..... ... Full Review
| Nov 14, 2008
associatedcontent.com
Overall, this was a captivating film, worthy of being watched over and over again.....Julie Taymor's cult phenomenon film tells the tale of six struggling youths in New York City during the turbulent 60's era.....Using Beatles songs to wove their stories, Julie highlights all the historical events of the 1960's and how each effected the lives of the main characters.....Julie leaves no stone of the flower-child era unturned, and the plot never breaches less then amazing..... ... Full Review

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