I’ve never been one to love musicals, but I’ve found that has begun to change in current years. First came Moulin Rouge, than late last year Dreamgirls blew me away. And now comes the movie trailer for Across the Universe. If you’re a fan of the Beatles, you’re sure to love this.
This looks like it could be incredible.
Described as a “romantic musical” told through numerous Beatles songs performed by the characters. A love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, mind exploration and rock ‘n roll, the film moves from the dockyards of Liverpool to the creative psychedelia of Greenwich Village, from the riot-torn streets of Detroit to the killing fields of Vietnam. The star-crossed lovers, Jude (Jim Sturgess) and Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood), along with a small group of friends and musicians, are swept up into the emerging anti-war and counterculture movements, with �Dr. Robert� (Bono) and �Mr. Kite� (Eddie Izzard) as their guides. Tumultuous forces outside their control ultimately tear the young lovers apart, forcing Jude and Lucy � against all odds � to find their own way back to each other.
From Academy Award nominated director Julie Taymor (Frida, Titus), Universe stars Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Martin Luther, Eddie Izzard, Salma Hayek, Bono, Dana Fuchs and T.V. Carpio.
On a side note, if you have yet to hear the cover of Across the Universe that Fiona Apple did for the Pleasentville soundtrack, check it out below. The music video is directed by Apple’s then boyfriend director Paul Thomas Anderson (Magnolia, Boogie Nights, Punch Drunk Love). You may even notice a cameo from John C. Reilly near the end. It’s actually an incredible music video.
Across The Universe hits theaters on September 28th, 2007.
February 3rd, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Well damn. September can’t get here soon enough. While I’m wary when it comes to 60s-era period films (way too many cliches), using the Beatles’ ever changing music to mirror the characters trajectories over the better part of a decade is actually a pretty smart move. AND Julie Taymor is a fantastic visual storyteller (helps that she comes from a theater background, having won a Tony for The Lion King). I’ll be curious to see how the fantasy sequences fit into the overall story.
But, is it just me, or does Eddie Izzard look like Willie Wonka who just got out of rehab (after years and years of abusing legal and illegal substances)?
Either way, add “Across the Universe” to my must-see list.
February 7th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
i saw the screening for this movie. it is great. i really recommend seeing it. it is the most unique movie ive ever seen.
May 14th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
listen, im way too pumped for this right now.
June 7th, 2007 at 2:08 am
I got chills just from watching the previews.
I can’t wait until the end of Septemeber.
June 19th, 2007 at 8:01 am
I WANNA SEE THIS MOVIE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL SEPT 28TH!!!!!!
AND I ALSO REALLY WANT THE SOUNDTRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 11th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
I really want the sound track to this movie does any one know when it will be released?
July 16th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
In the movie, the song Hey Jude, was done by Michael Buble’. He is fabulous. Can’t wait to see this movie!
July 28th, 2007 at 4:36 pm
Omigod.
Stop. This. Before. It Destroys. Us. All.
August 21st, 2007 at 1:02 pm
I got the chills too when I saw the trailer. Oh my I am so glad to see other people are having the reactions I had to this film. I just don’t know anyone personally who is as pumped as we are and thats to bad for them.
August 27th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
OMG!! THIS MOVIE LOOKS SO
September 16th, 2007 at 9:38 pm
this movie looks pretty amazing. i’m very interested to see the director’s view on mid 60’s way of life. i’ve seen too many films with cliche ideas. telling the story throught the beatles music is a fantastic idea thought.
i.can’t.wait.
September 17th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
I love the Beatles. I love the 60s. This is gonna be the best movie ever. I’m stoked!
September 20th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
I can’t wait until tomorrow!!!!! I have seen the trailer way too many times. Now i wanna see the real thing…THE MOVIE OF THE YEAR!!!!!
September 20th, 2007 at 12:55 pm
OMG!!!! I can’t wait to see this movie!! I have watched the trailer too many times. Now I can’t wait to see the real thing tomorrow….THE MOTION PICTURE OF THE YEAR!!!!
September 20th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
sooo where the hell does this movie play?
September 23rd, 2007 at 5:18 pm
I saw the movie yesterday, in Vancouver, it’s amazing. I haven’t gone back to see a movie again since I was kid in the 60’s, I could watch this one again and again. Brilliant!
Brent
October 10th, 2007 at 5:11 pm
You Stupid Lady You Dont Have A Good Voice Your Not Even A Boy You Dont Sound Like One Also You Dont Look Like Jim Strugges Or The Beatles
October 22nd, 2007 at 3:21 pm
OMG I SAW ACROSS THE UNIVERSE AND I LOVED IT SOO MUCH I SAW IT TWICE!!! =-]
October 22nd, 2007 at 3:22 pm
AND I HAVE THE SOUNDTRACK(I BOUGHT IT ON ITUNES!!! =-]
October 23rd, 2007 at 2:31 pm
dude, this movie was AMAZING! i didnt grow up with the beatles, but after this, imma huge fan!
October 29th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
I think this will be the most fab movie ever. I have watched the trailer SO many times. MASSIVE fan of Bono, can’t wait to see him in it.
I have looked eveywhere to find it on DVD, but I simply can’t! I’m in the UK, can anyone tell me where I can get it?
November 1st, 2007 at 11:25 pm
what is the rhyme bono(dr.robert) makes when they get off the bus?
November 13th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
IT WAS AMAZING!
January 29th, 2008 at 11:32 am
OMG u guys have to c the movie!! it was so great!! my favorite movie of the year by far!!
March 14th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
I love this movie even if I did not watch it.
Rock and Roll!!!!!
^_^
April 11th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
this movie was sooooo freakin awesome I LOVE IT!!!!! Omg jim strugges is soooooo hot……and man beatles songs….the best movie of all time