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| Movie Description The Beatles' songs may have provided the soundtrack for the lives of those coming of age in the 1960s, but their extensive catalogue acts as the literal soundtrack in this romantic musical from visionary director Julie Taymor. Newcomer Jim Sturgess stars as Jude, a young man working on the docks in Liverpool. Eager to escape, he travels to Princeton where he meets Max (Joe Anderson). But it's his meeting with Max's younger sister Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood) that changes him. They quickly fall in love, but their relationship is tested by the chaos of the late 1960s and Max's unwilling tour in Vietnam. Throughout the film, characters burst into classics from the Beatles: frat boys sing "With a Little Help from My Friends," while Uncle Sam bursts from a recruitment poster with strains of "I Want You (She's So Heavy)." U2's Bono makes a cameo as a counterculture leader and croons "I Am the Walrus," and actor-comedian Eddie Izzard provides a trippy rendition of "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite." Sturgess has the voice, charm, and good looks to fill Shea Stadium with hordes of screaming young women. As Jude, he's earnest and certainly capable of carrying the film. Wood capably balances Lucy's naiveté and knowledge, easily moving between her love for Jude and her passion for her cause. Though the performances are strong, it's Taymor's gifted direction that makes ACROSS THE UNIVERSE so fascinating to watch. As in FRIDA and Broadway's THE LION KING, she proves herself an artist with creativity few can match. Director of photography Bruno Delbonnel also deserves praise for his contribution to the striking visuals. He has worked with Jean-Pierre Jeunet on AMELIE and A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT, and he brings the same sense of romance and whimsy to this unique musical.
Editorial Reviews New York Times - Stephen Holden (09/14/2007) Empire - Ian Nathan (10/01/2007) Sight and Sound - Samuel Wigley (11/01/2007) Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles Times Critic (09/14/2007) Film Comment - Laura Kern (01/01/2008) Entertainment Weekly - Ken Tucker (02/01/2008) Mojo - Mojo Staff (04/01/2008) Ultimate DVD - David Richardson (05/01/2008) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||
Reviews  ACROSS THE UNIVERSEReview created: 10/10/08 by:  Excellent movie - all the " un knowns" do an outstanding job - with this plot , taking place in the mid 60's - through turbulent times. The music is excellent - I've watched it a 3 times & have introduced other to it as well, who never saw it. Without exception, all have felt it was one of the best movies, showing that era. Review ID: 10000000009027694 Was this review helpful? Report this review Not just for Beattles fansReview created: 10/07/08 by: If you love the Beattles then you'll love this movie. However, if you're only just familiar with them you're likely to really enjoy the movie as well. If you've been living under a rock your entire life and just got one of these "new fangled" DVD players and you're looking for a musical, give this one a shot. You may not be familiar with the beattles but I think you will want to know more once you see this movie and enjoy the soundtrack that's been put together. Review ID: 10000000008970601 Was this review helpful? Report this review acroos the univers is a good movie and its a good pricebecause it is a awsome movie about a man from liverpool, hwo meets a girl named lucy. and there is beatles music through the hole movie. if you like the beatles you have to see it. Review ID: 10000000008965796 Was this review helpful? Report this review Across the UniverseReview created: 10/05/08 by: yoske.kudo ( 1 ) 現在日本で公開中ですが、早く自宅で観たくて購入しました。（勿 ビートルズの原曲も好きですが、この映画で使われてい 昨秋サントラは購入し、ずっと聴き続けていたので念願 Review ID: 10000000008930576 Was this review helpful? Report this review AMAZING, MAGNIFICENTI bought this movie as a gift for my Mother. This is a movie from her era. I loved this movie so much I have recorded it on my PVR and I just had to buy it for my her. My parents have watched it numerous times and love it just as much as I do. Highly recommended! Review ID: 10000000008877914 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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