Adventure,Drama,Music,Romance,Fantasy
United States of America
Across the Universe is a musical film released in 2007, directed by Julie Taymor and starring Jim Sturgess and Evan Rachel Wood. Set in the 1960s, the movie follows Jude, a young British man who travels to the United States in search of his father.
Once in America, Jude meets Max, a college student, and the two quickly become friends. Jude also falls in love with Max's sister, Lucy, a sheltered American girl who dreams of finding her place in the world. As tensions rise due to the Vietnam War and civil rights issues, the group becomes involved in the growing anti-war movement in New York's Greenwich Village.
The film features re-imagined renditions of classic Beatles songs, including "All My Loving," "Hey Jude," and "Let It Be." The music is used to showcase the emotions and themes of the story, creating a powerful and immersive experience of the era.
Across the Universe explores the idealism and the turbulence of the 1960s, from the vibrancy of counter-cultural movements to the devastation of war. It also presents a love story that transcends boundaries and challenges societal norms. With its visually stunning imagery and captivating musical performances, Across the Universe has become a cult classic and a celebration of the human spirit.
