Across the Universe (Critique)

An individual can go on and on about the breathtaking formation and fabrication of Across the Universe. The director, Julie Taymor, should be considered a mastermind for her toil. In addition to producing a striking story, she gave a narrative of America’s most distressed time in history with the assistance of one of the world’s greatest bands. The preeminent features of the movie were Julie’s preference of actors and actresses and the application of Beatle’s music.

The most fantastic facet of the movie was the array of actors and actresses. The majority of them were new to the acting aspects of movies. Some of these new additions included Jim Sturgess (Jude), Joe Anderson (Max), Dana Fuchs (Sadie), Martin Luther (JoJo), Evan Rachel Wood (Lucy), and T.V. Carpio (Prudence). With these actors and actresses Julie built a sturdy chemistry of companionship and adoration that lasted on and off screen.

The components of the film that appear to touch so many are the layouts of music. Julie Taymor had a plentiful amount of different songs to choose from; she chose a catalog of songs that fit perfectly into the scheme of the plot. Songs such as “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “Revolution” were added to intensify the anti-war movement’s fight against the Vietnam War. Many of the songs were rearranged to fit some actors’ vocal ranges. Most viewers expected these rearrangements to be a disgrace to the brilliant mind of the Beatles. However, Julie and her music unit arranged the songs so that they were attractive to both Beatles and non Beatles fans alike.

Overall, Across the Universe was an exhilarating and alluring movie produced for people of all ages. It created a profound appreciation for those who were in a time when all political and social aspects of the word were being flipped up side down. Along with the assistance of the music, teenagers of this generation are capable of taking an intricate look at the uncertainties and delights of those in the late 60’s and early 70’s.