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Across the Universe [DVD] [2007]

Across the Universe [DVD] [2007]Director: Julie Taymor
Actors: Evan Rachel Wood, Bono, Jim Sturgess, Salma Hayek, Eddie Izzard
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 29 reviews
Sales Rank: 2990

Format: Anamorphic, PAL
Languages: English (Audio Description), English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 129 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6

EAN: 5035822264533
ASIN: B000YZ856W

Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: February 11, 2008
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Something a little different to the norm, Across The Universe is, in its simplest form, a collection of Beatles songs that have been strung together into a musical. But what a musical, and ultimately, what a fascinating film too.

Across The Universe follows Jude, played by Jim Sturgess, who travels from Britain to America in the 1960s, and eventually meets Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood). The film then picks up the story of their romance, with the likes of Vietnam war protests sitting in the background, along with a strong-yet-unknown supporting cast who more than hold their own.

Across The Universe progresses its narrative through a mix of Beatles numbers, and it's a method that sometimes works exceptionally well, and at other times feels a little bit shoehorned. Nonetheless, more of it succeeds than fails, and there's no denying the quality of the musical work, even though it's not the Fab Four whose vocal talents are used.

Sometimes a bit uneven, Across The Universe is nonetheless a brave and bold screen musical, with a striking visual style. Director Julie Taymor--who previously directed the musical of The Lion King on Broadway--has fashioned a gleefully unusual movie, that's a bit risky, sometimes a bit stretched, but very, very watchable. One of the most interesting little gems of 2007. --Jon Foster


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1 out of 5 stars Aging hippies, absent Beatles   January 20, 2010
JCV (Adventure, FL United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

A celebration of the Beatles, but without the Beatles. Instead you get some actors singing to music track. You also get the self-important arrogance of the 60s generation (take a look at the title: the "Universe," you say?) and "insight" into the horrors of the Vietnam War comprising gay actors in period battle dress uniform splashing through water.

A truly nolstagic adventure if your pushing or past 60 years of age. Truly, a recruiting poster for the GOP for Generation X, etcetera and don't forget that you cannot trust anyone over 30, over 40, over 50, over 60. Well, you get the idea.



5 out of 5 stars Hidden jem   December 11, 2009
George Brooks
Why isn't this film more well known? It's like a more profound, better acted and performed version of mama mia but this time the songs are from the beatles.

If you love the beatles you'll love this, if you're no great fan of the beatles (like me)you'll surprise yourself by loving it!!



5 out of 5 stars Simply amazing!   November 8, 2009
Elin
I have never been a Beatles fan. Never voluntarily listened to any of their songs. And I love this film! I have lost count on how many times I've seen it these three weeks since I bought it. I can't stop listening to their versions of the songs and I can't stop watching the film.
The story they've created through the songs is amazing, the acting is superb and the singing even better!
I do recommend this film to everyone, if you're a Beatles fan or not doesn't really matter.



5 out of 5 stars Romantic and nostalgic. Loved it!   October 24, 2009
Mrs. Rita Smith (Kent UK)

I saw part of this film several months ago on TV and made a note of the title. If you were a teenager in the 60's like me and loved the Beatles then you will love this film. Bono sings 'I am the Walrus' brilliantly and Eddie Izzard had me falling about with laughter at his rendition of the song 'Being for the benefit of Mr Kite.' A word of warning, I watched the film in the evening with my sister and the next day I just couldn't get the songs out of my head. All in all a brilliant film.



5 out of 5 stars Across the Universe   September 10, 2009
H. Basson (Dorset England)
Beautiful.....Am a real Beatle Fan, so was a bit worried at first that it would not be up to scratch...but the story is clever, (look out for the one liners, 'She came in through the bathroom window'!!). The singing is great. Give it a go and love it.

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