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Across the Universe
$6.96 - $9.88
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pros: great story line gets the younger generation into the Beatles history shown
cons: shows the war drugs used
Falling in Love with the Beatles
As I watch this movie I fall for all the Beatle's songs all over again. Jim Sturgess plays a young m... See Full Review
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pros: Interesting casting, direction is handled well, visuals are spectacular.
cons: Predictable story, songs don't fit well into the movie, visuals become a problem.
A Stunning Tribute to The Beatles
The Beatles can arguably be considered one of the greatest rock bands in the course of history. The... See Full Review
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pros: Tries to be something different at least.
cons: Stilted dialogue during non-music scenes, forgets halfway through that it's not supposed to be plot-driven.
Nothing Gonna Change My World.
One could level a long list of charges against Across The Universe and most of them would be true. H... See Full Review
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pros: Joe Anderson
cons: unmemorable music; Beatles references forced into a simple, bloated story
"You didn't get my left nipple right." - Across the Universe
Across the Universe is a story about a group of young people coming of age in the '60s. Liverp... See Full Review
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pros: great cast and music; thrilling story beautifully presented
cons: none for me
Julie Taymor's Across The Universe: A Magical, Musical Tour Of The 1960s~
Let Julie Taymor take you there, to strawberry fields forever. Watch if you can as red, juicy bombs... See Full Review
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pros: Excellent vocals, strong performances, interesting concepts, many hidden treasures (cameos, references).
cons: Seems contrived at times, direction not always clear.
Beatles Music, Beatles Trivia And Major Events Of The 60s Blended Together. Weird And Interesting.
The cover art on Across The Universe was terrible. Even after reading the synopsis of the film... See Full Review
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pros: Great music from the BeatlesDramatic RomanceFun MusicalPsychedelic Scenes
cons: Drug contentViolenceInappropriate languageSexual contentNudity
What This Movie Has to Say About Faith!
Across the Universe The Bea... See Full Review
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pros: Musical love story; one of a kind. Great music.
cons: Has some drug content and violence.
Across the Universe
I wanted to see this movie from the first time I saw the previews on tv. After I saw the movie I kne... See Full Review
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pros: Wonderful music and good flowing story. Fun movie.
cons: None!
The Ultimate Visual Beatles Experience
Before watching Across the Universe, I found myself with one major concern: since this is a musical... See Full Review
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pros: Great Beatle film for Beatles fans with Beatles characters.
cons: Very strange film. If you don't like "art films" don't watch this film.
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE movie review
At a time when true creativity is not much there, Julie Taymor comes out with a movie such as this.... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Information | |
| Genre | Musical & Performing Arts |
| Directors | Julie Taymor |
| Actors | Joe Anderson |
| Stars | Jim Sturgess |
| UPC | 043396194625 |
| Running Time | 2hr 13min |
| Available Formats | DVD: Single Disc Version |
| MPAA Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) |
| Subgenre | Romances |
| Release Date | 2007 |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
| DVD Editions | |
| DVD Editions | <Edition><item name="format">DVD: Single Disc Version</item><item name="runtime">2hr 13min</item><item name="company">Sony Pictures Home Entertainment</item><item name="date">September 15, 2009</item><item name="rating">PG-13 (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">043396330221</item></Edition> |
| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | Dick Clement |
| Professional Reviews | |
| Professional Reviews | (10/01/2007, p.56, Ian Nathan): 4 stars out of 5 -- "[I]t's wonderful. A testament to both the enduring emotional power of the Fab Four's music...and Taymor's unbridled artistic brio..." |
