"Within the lyrics of the world's most famous songs,
lives a story that has never been told.
...Until now."
Across the universe (2007) is one of my all time favorite movies; without a doubt, top 3.
It’s an incredible love story brought to life by the timeless music of The Beatles.
The movie takes place in the 1960’s and follows the charming Jim Sturgess (Jude) as he starts off his journey from Liverpool, and travels all the way to America to find his father. He ends up running into a new friend, Max who is played by Joe Anderson. The two new friends go on a excursion to the Lower East Side Manhattan where their story ultimately begins; Jude falls in love with Max’s sister Lucy, and Max gets drafted and is sent overseas.
The movie brings to life many different historic events; Vietnam, the Detroit riots, drugs and anti-war protests are all a major themes throughout the film, all shown beautifully through rock and roll. There are also a lot of different connections made using the friends that Jude and Max make including, Sadie who is supposed to represent Janis Joplin, and Jo-Jo whose character symbolizes Jimmy Hendrix. There are dozens of different connections to different Beatles songs as well, take for example the names of some of the characters; Jude, Lucy, and Prudence.
This really is a phenomenal movie. From the storyline, and casting, and most importantly the music; this is one of those movies that I can watch again and again, and it will still never get old. The different and unique ways that The Beatles songs are performed are amazing, and although the movie didn’t get great reviews when it came out- any fan of The Beatles and their music will really love this movie. Please take my word and enjoy!
-Samantha-
It’s an incredible love story brought to life by the timeless music of The Beatles.
The movie takes place in the 1960’s and follows the charming Jim Sturgess (Jude) as he starts off his journey from Liverpool, and travels all the way to America to find his father. He ends up running into a new friend, Max who is played by Joe Anderson. The two new friends go on a excursion to the Lower East Side Manhattan where their story ultimately begins; Jude falls in love with Max’s sister Lucy, and Max gets drafted and is sent overseas.
The movie brings to life many different historic events; Vietnam, the Detroit riots, drugs and anti-war protests are all a major themes throughout the film, all shown beautifully through rock and roll. There are also a lot of different connections made using the friends that Jude and Max make including, Sadie who is supposed to represent Janis Joplin, and Jo-Jo whose character symbolizes Jimmy Hendrix. There are dozens of different connections to different Beatles songs as well, take for example the names of some of the characters; Jude, Lucy, and Prudence.
This really is a phenomenal movie. From the storyline, and casting, and most importantly the music; this is one of those movies that I can watch again and again, and it will still never get old. The different and unique ways that The Beatles songs are performed are amazing, and although the movie didn’t get great reviews when it came out- any fan of The Beatles and their music will really love this movie. Please take my word and enjoy!
-Samantha-
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