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Across the Universe
2007
Drama, Fantasy
2h 13m
A musical inspired on Beatles's songs. A dock worker Jude (Jim Sturgess) travels to America in the 1960s to find his estranged father. There he falls in love with sheltered American teenager Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood). When her brother Max (Joe Anderson) is drafted to fight in the Vietnam War, they become involved in peace activism. (imdb)
Directed by:
Julie TaymorAcross the Universe
2007
Drama, Fantasy
2h 13m
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Rated 29 Apr 2008
62
24th
There were entertaining bits but for the most part it felt like that. Bits strung together by music. Music should be there to serve the movie, not the other way around. I like the ambition it just wasn't pulled off.
Rated 29 Apr 2008
Rated 19 Mar 2008
3
28th
A giant mess. I didn't care about any of the characters, and although the music was obviously decent being a bunch of Beatles covers, I was pretty much staring at the DVD timer counting down the remaining minutes by the end.
Rated 19 Mar 2008
Rated 29 Oct 2007
76
69th
It ran a bit long, and to be honest, there have been other Taymor vehicles I've liked better, but three days later I'm still humming Sturgess' rendition of "I've Just Seen A Face", so take it as you will. Bono's part was too forced, but Izzard's was lovely.
Rated 29 Oct 2007
Rated 30 Dec 2007
85
73rd
I really enjoyed this. The thing to realize about this film, and films like it in general, is that it isn't really aiming to have a highly complex plot, or nuanced characters with realistic motivations. This is a musical; they follow different rules. I think Across the Universe for the most part does what it wants to do, and what it needs to do. At least it did what I wanted it to do.
Rated 30 Dec 2007
Rated 11 Dec 2007
43
1st
What's that sound? Oh, I think it's John Lennon and George Harrison rolling over in their graves.
Rated 11 Dec 2007
Rated 21 Oct 2007
86
86th
Running at over two hours I honestly thought it could've used about an extra 10 to 15 minutes to string together certain sections better. With that said I loved Julie Taymor's surreal take on the musical genre. It's not all sunshine and rainbows or clear cut man loves girl, loses girl, gets girl back. Actual important and relavent issues are portrayed in the film. With that said if long, surreal films aren't your bag then you could probably give this one a miss.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
Rated 21 Jul 2009
1
11th
If you like The Beatles you'll love this. If you ACTUALLY like The Beatles you'll hate this.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
Rated 04 May 2008
5
0th
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Rated 04 May 2008
Rated 27 Apr 2008
44
4th
A huge trainwreck, but it's impossible to look away. It's amazing that so much money and effort could be put into something and it still comes out a complete mess. None of the characters are likable, the commentary is shallow and the performances are all over the place. I knew it'd be flawed but I hoped it would at least be fun and unique. It was pretty unique but only sporadically fun.
Rated 27 Apr 2008
Rated 28 Dec 2007
40
23rd
A musical built around a catalog of Beatles songs should be a HELL of a lot better than this
Rated 28 Dec 2007
Rated 06 Nov 2007
87
83rd
I really dug it. The story itself is nothing particularly surprising, but the presentation is so clever and varied that it grabs you anyway. It was also very nice to see the actors actually singing (as opposed to the most recent "Phantom of the Opera", in which it was pretty clear nobody was)
Rated 06 Nov 2007
Rated 14 Oct 2007
90
79th
This is pretty much what I was hoping it would be: a fun, psychedelic musical comprised of nothing but Beatles songs. The acting actually isn't as good as I heard, but it's often good enough. Some covers weren't very good, some were outstanding, but at the end of the day it's the mind-bending visuals that stay stuck in your head.
Rated 14 Oct 2007
Rated 03 Oct 2007
38
10th
Watching this film felt like listening to a friend of yours sing their favorite Beatles songs to you, with nearly as much of a plot. Overly obvious references, threadbare story connecting musical numbers, and attempts to shoehorn political relevance into a catalogue of music devoid of any torpedoes the few moments of greatness the film can muster (The sequence for "I Want You"). An ambitious, but mortally flawed mess.
Rated 03 Oct 2007
Rated 29 Aug 2017
1
0th
Thanks for bastardizing The Beatles. We really wanted that to happen.
Rated 29 Aug 2017
Rated 07 Oct 2013
34
39th
aw man i love tslipnkot. shouldve been =bout slipnkkot lol
Rated 07 Oct 2013
Rated 22 Feb 2012
30
12th
I was pretty much bored the whole time. And lets be honest, the Beatles are and were overrated. Were they one of the most important bands in rock and roll history, sure, but should John Lenon be idolized as one of the greatest musicians in the past 100 years, probably not. Things got worse than boring when Bono showed up. Then they started doing drugs and the film actually got annoying. This is shit, like the shit you take when you have to drink that stuff the night before a colonoscopy. Painful
Rated 22 Feb 2012
Rated 24 Oct 2010
70
67th
Nearly three dozen Beatles songs are the basis for a series of highly creative, visually stunning musical numbers; which are strung together by generic sixties plot #45. If underdeveloped characters and the lack of an original story turn you off, this movie probably isn't for you. But if you want to see a gorgeous modern musical that lets you drink in the the atmosphere (unlike oh, I don't know *cough* Moulin Rouge) or if you just really love The Beatles, this is absolutely worth checking out.
Rated 24 Oct 2010
Rated 25 Sep 2010
64
39th
A few interesting visuals don't really make up for the goofball story and (mostly) poor covers.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
Rated 19 Aug 2010
84
59th
A story that is rich and beautiful tells an story of a budding romance through the deep and powerful lyrics of perhaps the greatest band that ever recorded. Across the Universe is a musical that tells a story of war and peace, of love and friendship and finding your own path. Across the Universe is filled with talented young actors and actresses whose vocal limits are put to the test. Great Chemistry all around, a solid work of art inspired by The Beatles. Great entertaining fun-filled movie.
Rated 19 Aug 2010
Rated 26 Oct 2009
7
0th
I was raped by Julie Taymor's inability to use the Beatles correctly. Horseshit.
Rated 26 Oct 2009
Rated 30 Apr 2009
35
6th
All the songs seem forced, the colours and camerawork weren't as vibrant as I was expecting and it instead seemed really lifeless even when it was trying to be full of life.
Rated 30 Apr 2009
Rated 18 Feb 2009
2
16th
"All you need is love - and a good script."
Rated 18 Feb 2009
Rated 06 Feb 2009
60
65th
If you love Beatles music your obviously going to like this movie. Also its refreshing to see a movie where the veitnam vetren comes back changed but not destroyed and useless, a movie stereotype that is tired.
Rated 06 Feb 2009
Rated 01 Oct 2008
70
63rd
Sacrifices plot for more Beatles' songs. Fortunately, I like the Beatles.
Rated 01 Oct 2008
Rated 14 Sep 2008
88
92nd
Really, really sweet movie with - of course - absolutely great music! Just don't expect a deep story, that is not the aim of the movie, to tell a great story, but to pay tribute to one of best music groups of all times: the Beatles.
Rated 14 Sep 2008
Rated 03 May 2008
35
12th
Beatles for High School Musical fans
Rated 03 May 2008
Rated 28 Mar 2008
37
14th
Wonderful concept, horrible execution. A trainwreck of a plot has you wondering: If they weren't signing Beatles songs would I be watching this? (no). Would work better as a theatrical event where the music and choreography could have overcame the plot problems. Some visuals are indeed stunning, but these are clearly drawn Taymor's successful live theater productions, why is this a movie again? Jim Sturgess is very good - he vocals are spot on without imitating any specific Beatle.
Rated 28 Mar 2008
Rated 22 Feb 2008
92
97th
This movie made me whip out my Beatles CDs. Each song was visually awazing in the movie. Joe Cocker singing "Come Together" is worth seeing alone. It was fun watching with my dad and trying to call what song was going to come up. I thought Jude was gonna end the movie singing "Lucy in the Sky...". It was "Love", I lost.
Rated 22 Feb 2008
Rated 16 Feb 2008
72
32nd
Beautifully shot with wonderful music, but something about it just felt empty. Maybe think about it as a long, pretty music video...
Rated 16 Feb 2008
Rated 15 Feb 2008
0
3rd
Marxist propaganda
Rated 15 Feb 2008
Rated 09 Dec 2007
85
66th
Very interesting indeed. Julie Taymor has lots of ingenious little ideas, and each and every song's video has a distinctive feel to it, which is great. Some of them are amazing ("I Want You" and "Strawberry Fields Forever" are particularly powerful), some of them rather bland. The real problem, however, is that the underlying structure is very rickety and can't really hold the weight of 130 minutes. I think it would be much better to leave three or four songs out altogether. Recommended, though.
Rated 09 Dec 2007
Rated 10 Nov 2007
66
36th
Seemed less like a movie and more like a plethora of wonderful music videos with a less then average love story barely lacing them all together. Very ambitious and the youngs actors show a lot of talent; Bono's cameo is easily the most memorable moment.
Rated 10 Nov 2007
Rated 17 Sep 2007
69
26th
When are people going to understand! Musicals consisting of covers of already existing music DONT WORK! They just don't! Contrived plot and characters and often stupid usage of bland Beatles covers. Often not making any sense at all. However, the film is at its best when it's not making any sense. Despite its faults it is still visually stunning and fun. In fact, the imagery is so beautiful that it justifies everything stupid about it. I love Julie Taymor's previous work, but ....WTF?
Rated 17 Sep 2007
Rated 16 Sep 2007
89
80th
It is the most stunning, astounding, original film I've seen in years. If you don't love this movie, you officially have no soul.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
Rated 09 Mar 2022
40
29th
Not nearly as compelling the trailer made it seem. Huge disappointment. Not a lot of chemistry between actors.
Rated 09 Mar 2022
Rated 09 Jun 2020
50
30th
I wish Julie Taymor would stick to Shakespeare, that's where she really thrives.
Rated 09 Jun 2020
Rated 09 Feb 2020
60
27th
An okay musical, but it's not that exciting or memorable
Rated 09 Feb 2020
Rated 10 Nov 2019
87
75th
I think this film captures something sweet and ineffable about the era by giving the songs a dreamy sheen. And I love everything Julie Taymor touches.
Rated 10 Nov 2019
Rated 13 Aug 2019
35
8th
pretty strained plot. maybe there was a connection between sequence of events and beatles covers that were mostly boring. but all the remaining pieces of the movie were not related with plot. a typical unsuccessful beatlemania porn.
Rated 13 Aug 2019
Rated 03 Nov 2018
33
31st
If it were not for the presence of the Beatles songs this would be completely unwatchable.
Rated 03 Nov 2018
Rated 21 Sep 2018
70
26th
Above average musical, but adapting a story to Beatles songs didn't work amazingly here. Better soundtrack than movie.
Rated 21 Sep 2018
Rated 23 Jul 2018
20
3rd
Hidden behind layers of vague, unmoving symbolism and banal plotting lies a version of "Across the Universe" that works. I see glimmers of it shine through in almost every scene. And yet,the final product proves to be entirely devoid of substance, consisting of characters that aren't introduced to the audience in any coherent way, acting out story beats that seem unending in their monotony. It may be packed with Beatles in-jokes and references, but what it lacks is a story to fill them with.
Rated 23 Jul 2018
Rated 03 Mar 2018
100
97th
Perfect movie!!
Rated 03 Mar 2018
Rated 19 Nov 2016
60
25th
Storylostinterestbythetimehesaidhesjude/founddadlooljusthereforthesongs+thenthewar/blackguystuffandibarelyfollowing
Rated 19 Nov 2016
Rated 18 Jul 2016
82
77th
This movie turned me 180 degrees on the song 'Strawberry fields forever'!
Rated 18 Jul 2016
Rated 18 May 2015
70
32nd
Definitely worth watching once. It's beautiful and entertaining, but also abstract and sometimes hard to follow. Once is enough.
Rated 18 May 2015
Rated 17 May 2015
6
32nd
The story and characters are shallow and trite, but "Across the Universe" boasts some neat visual accompaniment to some nice covers of classic Beatles tunes; likely to be a guilty pleasure for any fans of the band.
Rated 17 May 2015
Rated 03 Dec 2014
82
88th
My big adoration for the Beatles plays a big part in my liking of this movie. The way the songs are intertwined in the movie is done very well. (2nd viewing)
Rated 03 Dec 2014
Rated 22 Sep 2014
45
13th
I love the Beatles, and was hoping to really like this movie, but didn't really. It's still got the songs though (all covers done to the style of the movie/cast) and I really liked the Jeff Beck guitar version of A Day in the Life. That was the high point of the film for me.
Rated 22 Sep 2014
Rated 28 Jul 2014
75
32nd
I secretly really enjoy a bunch of the cover songs from the soundtrack and even a few of the sequences that go with them, but this is not a very good film. Better with drugs.
Rated 28 Jul 2014
Rated 30 Dec 2013
10
3rd
Unbearable jukebox nonsense.
Rated 30 Dec 2013
Rated 25 Nov 2013
0
4th
A musical of Beatles songs. Couldn't even make it through the trailer.
Rated 25 Nov 2013
Rated 13 Aug 2013
45
8th
Ambitious, but quite an "empty" movie. Liked the surrealistic parts and the music, but could've been better if the music supported the story and not the other way around.
Rated 13 Aug 2013
Rated 26 Jun 2013
25
33rd
I actually enjoyed the new, dreamy arrangements of the songs, but the film suffers from the same problem all these musicals built around a certain artist's oeuvre do: the creators feel the need to cram in as many recognizable tunes as possible at the expense of dramatic cohesion. The result is a bloated soundtrack with contrived song choices. The film is also painfully unsubtle in its use of metaphors ("She's so heavy", they sing as they carry the Statue of Liberty. Get it? America!). (2.5/5)
Rated 26 Jun 2013
Rated 02 Jun 2013
60
47th
Not a big fan of the music of the Beatles, but it was an interesting musical nonetheless.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
Rated 18 May 2013
71
12th
Ok film. I personally do not know that much of the Beatles but the plot of the film was alright, until the psychedelic part, then it just got weird. Decent acting.
Rated 18 May 2013
Rated 18 Apr 2013
58
35th
My gift is my song! And this one's for you. Sorry, wrong movie.
Rated 18 Apr 2013
Rated 14 Apr 2013
95
83rd
For best results, alter your mind before and/or during this film... The psychedelic parts are what got me watching in the first place. I feel a connection to the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War, so I felt connected to the story. No, the songs are not as good as any original Beatles song, but they didn't do badly with any of the music. I wouldn't say I'd get the soundtrack, but I enjoy it when I'm actually watching the movie.
Rated 14 Apr 2013
Rated 05 Feb 2013
70
64th
7- recommended, good :: Story-wise, it's about as good as you can expect from a musical that uses a bunch of pre-existing songs: there are a couple misses, but a few of the sequences are really great.
Rated 05 Feb 2013
Rated 19 Nov 2012
51
53rd
Interesting approach to the cultural revolution of the 1960s. What a shame the cultural revolution of the 1960s is a self-indulgent mess to begin with.
Rated 19 Nov 2012
Rated 26 Oct 2012
48
18th
* Casting, Acting : 3
* Script : 4
* Directing, Aura : 5
* Ease of Viewing : 6
* Naked Eye : 6
Rated 26 Oct 2012
Rated 27 Jun 2012
0
1st
As a Beatle fanatic I thought at the very least I'd get some sort of amusement out of this but turns out I was very wrong. They ham-fist weak ass renditions of The Beatles most popular (and a few deeper cuts) songs into the most generic 60s plot imaginable and expect you to love it because its The Beatles, when in reality this is for teenage girls who use the band as an accessory.
Rated 27 Jun 2012
Rated 16 Jun 2012
51
19th
I thought this was gonna be great but man was I wrong
Rated 16 Jun 2012
Rated 20 May 2012
65
16th
The Beatles deserve better...
Rated 20 May 2012
Rated 27 Apr 2012
90
67th
Though the characters are clearly placed within the movie to fill the gaps between Beatles songs, the relationship between the 2 leads aided this wonderful visual and aural pleasure to transcend the almost out-of-control chaos.
Rated 27 Apr 2012
Rated 17 Apr 2012
94
97th
Beautiful! A masterpiece painted with the greatest Beatles songs of all time!
Rated 17 Apr 2012
Rated 04 Apr 2012
73
69th
Much better than the reviews indicate. I have to stand apart from the crowd on this one.
Rated 04 Apr 2012
Rated 19 Mar 2012
3
17th
Meh. Most of the covers are good, and some of them give the songs a new meaning, but they just CAN'T top the original Beatles. I was actually enjoying the plot at first, but at some point it all falls flat with silly relationship drama and Sixties anti-war and physcadalia crap.
Rated 19 Mar 2012
Rated 13 Feb 2012
96
87th
Well-chosen cast. I didn't think anyone would be able to do justice to the original Beatles songs, but the soundtrack is really phenomenal.
Rated 13 Feb 2012
Rated 18 Jan 2012
70
54th
There are just a few good 'musical' movies.. and this is one of them! Great acting & I liked the story :). The main actor has a sublime voice! (check out the final song)
Rated 18 Jan 2012
Rated 09 Jan 2012
35
29th
Interesting, but also finds a way to be dull.
Rated 09 Jan 2012
Rated 19 Dec 2011
59
12th
Being a huge Beatles fan I was really disappointed in this movie. The story is weak and the covers of the songs are not as good as the originals. I would stay this film is a failed interesting idea.
Rated 19 Dec 2011
Rated 19 Dec 2011
1
6th
There's potential for a great rock opera here, but the film ends up being so broad that it feels empty and impersonal, touching on every stereotypical theme from the 60s, including the sexual revolution, drug use, and the war in Vietnam. All awkwardly framed in a conventional love story which, for all the turmoil that the film puts us through, is wrapped with a neat and uplifting ribbon. At least the covers and choreography are good.
Rated 19 Dec 2011
Rated 20 Oct 2011
90
69th
Great music! I'm overrating this a little cause of it.
Rated 20 Oct 2011
Rated 17 Oct 2011
4
0th
The covers are terrible. Movie was trite and cliche.
Rated 17 Oct 2011
Rated 29 Sep 2011
47
63rd
#11#, reviews, story.
Rated 29 Sep 2011
Rated 08 Aug 2011
70
42nd
Visuals were nice. But the plot was too shallow and there was hardly any character development. All sugar and no substance.
Rated 08 Aug 2011
Rated 30 Jun 2011
50
27th
Jim Sturgess again. Ugh. Plus some of the renditions are painfully overblown, I felt embarrassed just watching them.
Rated 30 Jun 2011
Rated 07 Jun 2011
20
1st
Julie Taymor had everything, you know: the greatest and saddest pop songs ever made, a nice social background -- Vietnam War --, and a psychedelic visual, but, eh, what do we get, huh? A boring couple -- with boring arguments and fights --, tons of boring covers -- Glee-like? Ok, I'm overreacting --, boring characters, boring everything. And this review is already boring anyway.
Rated 07 Jun 2011
Rated 02 Apr 2011
30
8th
Every possible plot contrivance that may lead to a Beatles reference is used and abused here, and while some of the covers reinvent the songs, none are any good.
Rated 02 Apr 2011
Rated 18 Mar 2011
80
71st
Oh, boy! I really liked this movie. Ok, I love The Beatles, but it's not the only reason why I liked it... this movie caused me a lot of emotions while I watched it as no movie of today have done. Besides, it's a very enjoyable film to watch. Magical and beautiful.
Rated 18 Mar 2011
Rated 13 Feb 2011
35
42nd
No, by all means, take a huge shit all over some of the greatest music of all time to tell your insipid little love story, go right ahead.
Rated 13 Feb 2011
Rated 23 Jan 2011
70
56th
Good stuff. Predicable story, but well-told, the visual style is great, and the songs are worked in without feeling forced (usually).
Rated 23 Jan 2011
Rated 13 Dec 2010
20
41st
"Taymor's signatures are visible throughout, but she is clearly trying hard to gussy up a screenplay that plays more like The Wonder Years without the cultural insight." - Jason Clark
Rated 13 Dec 2010
Rated 12 Dec 2010
22
16th
Not really good performance of Beatles songs, badly staged
Rated 12 Dec 2010
Rated 17 Oct 2010
70
53rd
Ok ok, it's too sugary and in general it's just too... I don't know, American ? BUT it has some FANTASTIC scenes which made this an enjoyable experience. PS. I LOVE THE BEATLES !!!
Rated 17 Oct 2010
Rated 29 Aug 2010
80
30th
Roteiro lotado de clichês e por vezes a história se mostra sem nexo. Entretanto, a direção de arte, o visual do filme e a fantástica trilha do Fab Four fazem do filme uma incrível produção.
Rated 29 Aug 2010
Rated 17 Aug 2010
99
98th
One of my favourite films. Love the Beatles, love musicals, love ATU!
Rated 17 Aug 2010
Rated 17 Aug 2010
89
77th
go see it for the music. clever use of it.
Rated 17 Aug 2010
Rated 18 Jul 2010
60
54th
Its nice that a modern movie could bring the sounds of the Beatles into this generation... but.... i hated a lot of the covers.... then again i dislike a lot of beatles songs anyway...
Rated 18 Jul 2010
Rated 12 Apr 2010
89
86th
the music comes first in this movie, but the story created from otherwise non-related songs is also intriguing
Rated 12 Apr 2010
Rated 06 Feb 2010
64
36th
worst beatles movie ever
Rated 06 Feb 2010
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