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.