A musical story, set within the scope of numerous tracks from The Beatles, Across the Universe breaks barriers and creates a miraculous work of art. Set against the 1960s when anti war protests and rock in' roll were all over the headlines, lovers Jude and Lucy are living in it all. Living with a small group of friends, the two lovers are forced into a world of anti movements and counter cultures, and it is eventually conditions outside of their control that tear the two apart, and it will take the work of both to find each other again.
Set to the music of The Beatles, Across the Universe is a unique idea that results in a film that is different, original and brilliant. With a superb cast, headed by Evan Rachel Wood, the film captures the heartache, the innocence, and most importantly the youthfulness that helped revolutionize both a decade and a generation.
The films most positive force is its creativity. Revolving a story around a group of Beatles songs is nothing short of amazing. On top of that, the songs have all been adapted to fit the attitude and emotion of particular characters, resulting in an even more amazing feat. Combine that with the groundbreaking cinematography and special effects and the film is in a whole league of its own.
Although the film outruns its story by about twenty minutes, it still contains a strong, interesting story line and with likeable and relatable characters, the film quickly captures your heart and allows you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
However, with that said, the film will not appeal to everyone. First of all it is a musical. Then there is the whole Beatles thing. Then we have the weird "˜feels like I'm high' moments throughout the film. And we end with the simple fact that the film is extremely weird. It's an artsy film all the way, and that is what I like so much about it. It is like nothing you have ever seen before and really makes you appreciate the creative aspect of films.
In the end, I loved the film. It is easily one of, if not the most original film of the year and I strongly suggest that you go and see it. Even if the film itself isn't to your liking, it is always nice to hear a new rendition of some Beatles classics.
