Review of Across the Universe (2007) by Enrica C — 31 Dec 2012

This movie has it all: passion, love, friendship, hippies, NYC, the Vietnam war, Liverpool, great songs, a great story, Bono, and much more. "Across the Universe" brings together all the Beatles' most famous songs and incorporates them into a very moving story, and it does that with just a little words. Thanks to a great cast and screenplay this movie turned out to be pretty good and one of the best musical that I've ever seen: those little details spread all around the place, the Vietnam protests, the '60s. I just love to see that historic period being brought up to screen, and in the form of a musical that turns everything from b/w to colours --.

The best thing about this movie is the use of songs: they just fit perfectly with the story and characters. And in a few scenes here and there "Across the Universe" gets also visually stunning: that 'negative' turn, the cyrcus in the middle of nowhere -- it was like a mind trip, and I guess that's what it stand for. I like those tricks, especially because they were in line with the story. Although it took a while to me to see the greatness of this movie, I have to admit that I do like it.

Every time I watch it it saddens me, but it also fills my heart up with love and positive feelings because I know that it's gonna be alright and that all of us should make up our own decisions. So deep down this movie, like all the Beatles' songs, carries a very strong message. But that's not the only reason why this movie is recommended. Go on and see for yourself.