Across the Universe Transcends the World ***1/2

Rating: 9/10 (21 September 2008)

Beautifully crafted and well executed film dealing with the problems of the 1960s told in a musical format.
Obviously, the film is helped by the tunes of the Beatles. Everyone in the cast sings and dances their hearts out.
As what happens in such films, the music tells the story.
So many of the social ills are depicted here. Rich vs. poor, illegitimacy, the Vietnam War, riots in Detroit, Michigan. Everything has its place which ties in so nicely with our characters.
You could never believe that there is a musical scene showing the draft physical. It is marvelously staged. In addition, the crushing of strawberries while blood flows in Vietnam is also well shown.
This is definitely a gripping musical of the highest caliber. All of our cast will be drawn together as events unravel. A must-see.