Review of Across the Universe (2007) by Chrisp. — 11 Oct 2007
Astonishing. The Beatles shared their music with the world - all of us. Their music is inseparable from the soundtrack to so many of our lives. This film is a lush, beautiful and powerful parallel of what is happening RIGHT NOW.
One reason the Beatles are so timeless and good is because they convey emotional, social and political messages that are clear eyed, compassionate, strong and also subtle. We have always had to read between the lines.
John, Paul, George and Ringo wrote music that asked us to look around and see what is going on in the world in the present, in the now, in the moment. Julie Taymor isn't a historian - she is a talented filmmaker that makes movies communicating with current images, signs and symbols that are the language of our world.
This film is a beautiful way of sharing awareness, love and the state of the world today: "Living is easy with eyes closed.
This review of Across the Universe (2007) was written by Chrisp. on 11 October 2007.
Across the Universe has generally received positive reviews.
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