2/4  Big visuals, no real plot
I wanted to like this movie. I really did. I just can't. Granted, the visuals and music were fabulous. The problem for me is the lack of real plot. It felt like random Beatles songs were picked out and then a loose plot was built aro... (read full)

2.5/4  ACROSS THE BEATLES UNIVERSE
A medley of The Beatles hits put into film while trying to concoct a plot. I didn't realize that JULIE TAYMOR met my brother years ago before her rise to stardom. My brother gave her a grand tour of the Philippines, and invited her to sp... (read full)

3/4  Colorful
If one were to open up Julie Taymor's head they would probably find a box full of oddly shaped confetti. This woman's artistic interpretations are crazy. Everytime I see something that Julie Taymor was apart I'm left dumbfounded. She just ... (read full)

2/4  60%
Action: 2/3 + Comedy: 0/2 + Good vs Evil: 0.5/1 + Love/Sex: 1/1 + Special Effects: 1/1 + Plot: 1/1 + Music: 0.5/1 = 6/10 or 60%.

The films visuals are the thrill within this piece. Apartment walls become the sky, football players cartwh... (read full)

4/4  I've Just Seen a Face
A kaliedascopic feature of unprecedented greatness, "Across the Universe" was one of the best films released in 2007 (though not quite measuring up to "Moulin Rouge" excellence). Take one of the greatest bands of all time and incorporate ... (read full)

2.5/4  Too Much of a Good Thing
I have mixed feelings about this movie. I love The Beatles and I like what this movie did to some of the songs. The visuals in this movie are great and Jim Sturgess and Max Carrigan are good, but that's about it. This movie didn't know ... (read full)

3.5/4  Across the Universe Quick Review
This turned out really well. The Beatles music is put to good use here. Cameos from Bono, Joe Cocker and Eddie Izzard highlight the film along with some spectacular visuals. Even if you avoid musicals, I highly recommend this.

5/5 Nice And Entertaining!
  by Wilx218x (Dallas, Tx USA)
First of all I'm not going to break this movie down to what it means, it's plot, it's historical value, or whatever. The thing is that it is a fun movie to watch. I truly liked the visuals, and the music scenes. I thought it was great on how the started doing "With a Little Help From my Friends" Beatles style, and finished it like the Joe Cocker version. Very clever. Musical scenes of "Let it Be", and "Strawberry Fields" were moving. While the scenes of "Why don't We Do it in The Road", and "Helter Skelter" just rocked! The absolute best song of this movie is "A Day in The Life" by Jeff Beck(studio version). You only hear a bit of it. I first hear the whole song on [...]. Now for those of you who hated this movie, or got offended by it like some reviewers did, first of all LIGHTENED UP a bit. I think it's awesome listening to Beatles tunes from a different perspective. It's just entertaining folks, don't take it so seriously!

1/5 Terrible
  by Daisy Black (Tampa, FL)
Terrible. This movie was TERRIBLE. If it was just a musical about the sixties, that would be one thing. But as someone who holds the music of The Beatles so dearly, I was appalled. Pretty much sums it up.

5/5 I LOVED it!!!
  by lizykat (Portland, OR)
Just scanning a few of the reviews...they all said it very well. Bottom line, I am ready to buy the movie and also for good measure the soundtrack so I have options. It was creative, fun, and just when it got to be a bit much..they broke into a fab song..what more could you ask??

1/5 VENDOR HAS NOT RE-SENT PRODUCT
  by Gretchen A. Brenke (Mesa, AZ)
I forgot to put apt. # on my initial address over 1 month ago - emailed Vendor to please resend and bill me accordingly for shipping, but the Vendor has not respnded and I have NEVER RECEIVED THE PRODUCT. NOT HAPPY CAMPTER>

5/5 Awesome Movie
  by Crystal Velasquez (Georgia, US)
This movie is awesome, from the actors to the song choices and everything in between. I love the Beatles and most all of their songs and felt that using the songs to guide a story along just made sense. Although these songs can't replace the originals, some of them are almost just as good. Plus, adding blu-ray to this movie only adds to the quality.