Across the Universe (2007)- Julie Taymor
Beatles songs? In a musical? About the Vietnam war?
Yes, I know the concept is comepletely mystifying, and there are so many bits that could go wrong...
But guess what? It doesn't. The story actually works, dealing with issues such as sexuality, war and love in 1970s America.
I don't think many people have heard of this movie, which is probably the reason it is underrated. Don't be put off by the fact it's a musical- it's the Beatles for goodness sake! And the songs are done brilliantly by the great cast. I wish we could see more of Jim Sturgess- check out 21 for another great performance by him.
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