Across the Universe
2007
Across the Universe

Quick Info

Year
2007
Director
Julie Taymor
Duration
133 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$45M
Box Office
$30M

External Ratings

IMDb7.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes71%
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Across the Universe

Julie Taymor2007133mEN

Our Rating

7.3/10
7.2/10
Story
7.3/10
Acting
7.1/10
Direction
6.9/10
Cinematography
6.7/10
Music

Overview

When young dockworker Jude leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in the United States, he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shaping the nation. Jude falls in love with Lucy, who joins the growing anti-war movement. As the body count in Vietnam rises, political tensions at home spiral out of control and the star-crossed lovers find themselves in a psychedelic world gone mad.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.2
Acting
7.3
Direction
7.1
Cinematography
6.9
Music
6.7

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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