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Across the Universe

PG-13 Released Sep 21, 2007 2h 11m Musical Romance List
53% Tomatometer 177 Reviews 82% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
The songs of the Beatles provide the sonic framework for this musical tale of romance, war and peace. When young British worker Jude (Jim Sturgess) sets sail for the United States in search of his father, he ends up meeting carefree college student Max (Joe Anderson) and his lovely sister, Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood), along with a cast of eccentric characters. As Jude and Lucy fall for each other, their relationship is threatened by the social upheaval that accompanies the Vietnam War.
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Psychedelic musical numbers can't mask Across the Universe's clichéd love story and thinly written characters.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly The Beatles already survived one attempt by Hollywood to turn them into kitsch -- 1978's infamous Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band -- and so you have to wonder what they did to deserve Across the Universe. Rated: C- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel If you're a fan of the Beatles and their music, of unconventional musicals (this isn't Hairspray) or even of Bono (he has a couple of songs), this trippy trip Across the Universe is one you won't mind taking. Rated: 4/5 May 13, 2009 Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald It's more than a nostalgia trip. The real pleasure lies in Taymor's ability to make it all seem brand new. Rated: 4/5 Nov 2, 2007 Full Review Cinemanía Staff Cinemanía (Spain) It didn't have to be like that. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 2/5 Oct 16, 2020 Full Review Leigh Monson Substream Magazine Across the Universe proves to be a strikingly relevant experience... Oct 1, 2020 Full Review Jordi Costa El Pais (Spain) Imagine that an eminence of creative surgery kidnapped the love of his life to return it transformed into an exact replica of what they hate most. [Full Review in Spanish] Mar 28, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Roberto S As a massive Beatles fan, it was so hard to sit up to this cringe-fest I stopped watching it after half an hour or so. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/19/24 Full Review audrey Love the Beatles, so this is one of my favorite movies. Psychedelic vibes, artistic, and good music. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/24 Full Review Sean O Absolutely one of the most confusingly stupid movies I've ever seen. I love the Beatles. This movie sucks. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/06/24 Full Review Ian S An interesting and artistic way to portray the amazing works of The Beatles through film. Very much enjoyed this. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/11/23 Full Review Jeremy N Fun and delightful movie! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/03/23 Full Review Shannon S As a diehard Beatles fan, I adore this movie. I've seen it 20+ times and pick up additional Beatles references every time I watch. Love it. I understand that people who don't know a lot about the Beatles will not get this movie. But those who do will love it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The songs of the Beatles provide the sonic framework for this musical tale of romance, war and peace. When young British worker Jude (Jim Sturgess) sets sail for the United States in search of his father, he ends up meeting carefree college student Max (Joe Anderson) and his lovely sister, Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood), along with a cast of eccentric characters. As Jude and Lucy fall for each other, their relationship is threatened by the social upheaval that accompanies the Vietnam War.
Director
Julie Taymor
Producer
Matthew Gross, Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd
Screenwriter
Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Revolution Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Nudity|Language|Sexuality|Some Drug Content|Violence)
Genre
Musical, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 21, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$24.3M
Runtime
2h 11m
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