If I could pat a movie on the head, this would be the film.

Rating: 5/10 (19 October 2007)

An attractive cast cannot distract the audience from a cliché. Despite how good-looking Jim Sturgess and Joe Anderson are, I found myself not laughing at this movie...in places that weren't even remotely funny. It wanted so desperately to be artistic, and it did have its moments, but ultimately, just emulated High School Musical. High School Musical on LSD.
Don't get me wrong, I didn't hate the film. It was just a cookie-cutter image of what younger people imagine the sixties were like. I am really thankful that my friend works at the theater, so I did not pay to watch this one. My advice is to see it, but save yourself a buck or two by waiting until it comes out on DVD or begins playing on one of the movie channels.
To sum Across the Universe up: It was a really good try.