What It Is: A motherfucking Beatles musical!Why I Watched It: See above comment.
What I Thought: It was amazing!
Across the Universe tells the story of Jude and Lucy, brought together in a bohemian enclave in New York and subsequently torn apart by turbulent politics surrounding the Vietnam War. Much of the story as well as inner feelings of the characters are conveyed through the singing of many awesome Beatles songs. Between the music and the images, the film might as well be a documentary on the raging political climate of the '60s.
The main cast was fantastic, doing all their own singing and acting as well as anyone. The treat was spotting all the star cameos throughout the film when Joe Cocker, Bono, and Selma Hayek popped in to sing a song here and there.
Across the Universe reminded me of Moulin Rouge in all the best possible ways except this film was a little easier to get into since the time period was much more real to me. I don't have any real sense of connection to the Bohemian Revolution in turn-of-the-century France, but 1960's USA I can understand!
Highlights: Star cameos, visual stylings, awesome imagery, and the best soundtrack you could ask for!
Who Should See It: Anyone that liked Moulin Rouge and everyone that likes the Beatles!
How Soon: Right now! It will make a great date movie, but it was equally awesome to see with just a group of friends.
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