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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, .. Read more

Starring	Evan Rachel Wood, Joe Anderson, Jim Sturgess, Salma Hayek
Director	Julie Taymor
Genres	Drama, Music/Musical

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- Quite a trip this new musical from celebrated Broadway director Julie âThe Lion Kingâ Taymor, and of the sort you... read more on Time Out
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- - Dave Calhoun
  - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
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  Across The Universe
  
  In the late 1960’s young Liverpudlian Jude (Sturgess) travels to the USA to find the father he’s never met. He finds his Dad; a janitor at Princeton ... read more »
  
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  Good music
  
  Go listen to some Beatles songs instead of sitting through this film. The music is the only good thing about it.
  
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  - 10 Apr 2012 at 22:15
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  Across the Universe
  
  I have read the negative reviews. I understand why the guy/gal at The Independent didn't like the psychedelic bits. They are a bit odd. However, I am a ... read more »
  
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- - ElGuiri
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  - 03 Mar 2012 at 01:56
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  if it was a stage musical it would be fantastic
  
  I was dubious about watching this as I read some other reviews, but I'm a Beatles fan and I decided to find out for myself. The film is not without it's... read more »
  
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- - aidskywalker
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  - 27 Feb 2012 at 10:38
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  Beatles brilliance
  
  loved it, loved it, loved it! okay, so when he opens his gob and starts singing the first time it's a bit disconcerting, but get over that, by the end you&#... read more »
  
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- - Bobjonesace
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  - 11 Dec 2011 at 22:25
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  Do Not Watch
  
  The only film I have ordered where I was dying to press the eject button 10 mins in...and this is from a beatles fan
  
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  - 16 Nov 2011 at 14:44
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  A Liverpudlian's review
  
  Enjoyed the film although the story was a little weak, and we loved the music. Also found the Special Features very interesting - a unique opportunity to see ... read more »
  
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- - BarbaraT
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  - 14 Nov 2011 at 13:44
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  lennon must be turning in his grave
  
  very little to say mamma mia style beatles musical, shoddy, horrible and a dreadfull legacy to quality music. realy dont bother just get the music instead.
  
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- - nurseboy
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  - oxford
  - 18 Sep 2011 at 11:04
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  Light and entertaining
  
  Matter of taste i guess, i liked it (easy to watch and hum along to), but my wife turned it off after 10mins...
  
  Not life-changing but entertaining ... read more »
  
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- - Mattouli
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  - Aberdeen
  - 11 Jul 2011 at 10:12
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  Beatles fan or not - you'll love it!!
  
  Having grown up in an era dissasociated with the cult fascination surrounding The Beatles, I was curious as to whether this would affect my enjoyment of the ... read more »
  
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  - 08 May 2011 at 00:55
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  Pretty lame.
  
  Some of the most beautiful cinematography, but the casting is bad (Bono has a role as someone who seems to be based on Ken Kesey, yet he still keeps on his ... read more »
  
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- - Leonie1988
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  - 23 Jan 2011 at 17:06
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  Across The Universe
  
  In the late 1960’s young Liverpudlian Jude (Sturgess) travels to the USA to find the father he’s never met. He finds his Dad; a janitor at Princeton ... read more »
  
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  - Tonbridge
  - 06 Oct 2007 at 20:08
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  All You Need Is Love
  
  I think this a film you will either fall in love with (as I did) or hate.
  
  Its a passionate, very colourful and sometimes crazy musical which tells ... read more »
  
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- - Lucy
  - England
  - 15 Feb 2008 at 18:10
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  Dissapointing
  
  Was very dissapointed with this film. Originally wanted to see it at the cinema, glad I didn't as only lasted 30 mins when I rented it.
  
  I do ... read more »
  
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- - StuartH
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  - Dronfield
  - 27 Feb 2008 at 12:51
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  Spread the word
  
  How is it that I had never heard of this film?
  
  It's got some great cameos from Bono, Joe Cocker and Eddie Izzard
  
  The sound track, ... read more »
  
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- - Owenski
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  - Solihull
  - 19 Feb 2008 at 08:51
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  fresh
  
  interesting and unique little film that is directed by the guy that made the lion king live musical and is based around beattles lyrics and doesn't get ... read more »
  
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  - Scarborough
  - 15 Jan 2008 at 09:08
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  Brilliant, intelligent story covering the great changes in music and the times
  
  Why does this new classic not have a higher profile? It is an incredible film. Great storyline that neatly ties in with some absolutely awesome arrangements of ... read more »
  
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- - wallynosocks
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  - Staines
  - 21 Mar 2008 at 19:09
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  Fab
  
  I thought it was brilliant!
  
  Much better than i expected and my husband also enjoyed it.
  
  Great music,lovely story-sad,exciting etc
  
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  - Thatcham
  - 18 Aug 2008 at 10:35
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  GREAT FILM
  
  THE FILM ACROSS THE UNIVERSE.IS A BRILLIANT FILM THE BEATLES SONGS IN THE FILM FIT IN WITH THE SCENES IN THE FILM.THE FILM BRINGS NEW LIFE TO THE SONGS AND ADDS... read more »
  
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- - TRITT
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  - 03 Mar 2008 at 12:23
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  The most beautiful
  
  Yesterday I saw this fantastic movie in the big scree. For me ,it's the most beatiful movie I have seen in the last years based in the Beatles'songs and... read more »
  
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  - 04 Oct 2007 at 23:15
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  Across The Universe
  
  This is a brilliant innovative film interspersed with Beatles songs and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The conceptual scenes and the different ideas are well worth ... read more »
  
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  - Lytham St. Annes
  - 16 Mar 2008 at 07:10

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- Quite a trip this new musical from celebrated Broadway director Julie âThe Lion Kingâ Taymor, and of the sort you... read more on Time Out
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- - Dave Calhoun
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  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
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- - Empire
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  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 ...

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  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 ...