Across the Universe [Blu-ray]
Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson (VI), Dana Fuchs, Martin Luther (II)Director: Julie Taymor
Studio: Sony Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Running Time: 133 minutes
DVD Release: February 5th 2008
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DVD Review
Across the Universe from director Julie Taymor is a revolutionary rock musical that re-imagines America in the turbulent late-1960s a time when battle lines were being drawn at home and abroad. When young dockworker Jude (Jim Sturgess) leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in America he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shaping the nation. Jude falls in love with Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood) a rich but sheltered American girl who joins the growing anti-war movement in New York s Greenwich Village. As the body count in Vietnam rises political tensions at home spiral out of control and the star-crossed lovers find themselves in a psychedelic world gone mad. With a cameo by Bono Across the Universe is the kind of movie you watch again like listening to a favorite album. (Roger Ebert CHICAGO SUN-TIMES)System Requirements:Run Time: 133 Mins.Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: MUSICALS/MUSICALS Rating: PG UPC: 043396194663 Manufacturer No: 19466
User Reviews
Great Movie and Music! - Rating: 5/5
I can tell you that this movie is a rarity that not only it did it have a great story that made sense, but it was a great match for the music. I know that they designed the plot to go w/ the music and they did a fantastic job. It's a must-have for Beatles fans also, they picked a great cast for the music.
A great movie for great music - Rating: 5/5
Across the Universe just made those timeless Beatles songs that much better. I loved the remake of With a Little Help from my Friends with the Joe Cocker version blended into the end. It's just a great movie with great music. I highly recommend this to Beatles aficionados.
loved it - Rating: 4/5
This movie is great. My order arrived in a timely manner and was in perfect condition. I would recommend it for those of you that like this style of movie.
I Hate Musicals - Rating: 5/5
I don't like musicals. I think most are incredibly cheesey, so I didn't know what to expect when I ordered this. I'm also a huge Beatles fan, so I had high hopes. The first time I watched it, I was extremely critical, picking out every flaw I saw. But after watching it, I found myself wanting to watch the performance pieces again. Jim Sturgess (Jude) has a beautiful voice and sounds natural singing Beatle songs. One of my favorite cover's was of Being For The Benefit of Mr. Kite! It's all improv. I've watched Across the Universe again and again, and found something unique and interesting everytime I watch it. The imagery is spectacular and all songs are redone in good taste. Really a beautiful movie.
Thank goodness I got for free at the library! - Rating: 1/5
I didn't know this was a freakin musical. And with slow lame Beatles covers to boot. Yuk! I didn't last more than a half hour which only took about ten mins because I FF'ed through all the musical numbers. I realize that thousands will love this stuff. Just not me. I'll take my Beatles by the Beatles.
