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All parent reviews for Across the Universe

Age
13
Average rating based on 23 parent reviews:
  • 26% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
Adult
April 9, 2008
 
great movie iffy for tweens!
This is a great movie one of my favorites but I was surprised about how much sexuality, nude breasts, language, drugs and violence there was in this movie! I would suggest this for 15 years and older. This movie have excellent music and for music love this movie is for you!!!

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Love it.
One of the best movies I have ever seen. A beautiful movie, with beautiful singing by beautiful actors/actresses. Julie Taymor at her best, definitely. Watch this film. You won't be disappointed.

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Adult
September 10, 2010
 
An under appreciated gem
Anyone who loves the Beatles or Musicals. Possibly my favorite movie musical.

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Educator
April 3, 2009
 
Great Music + Nudity = A "Must NOT Watch, Just Buy the Soundtrack"
Great music! But I could go without the nudity. I thought the main characters are scoundrels. I know, it's a timepiece...blah blah blah. If I'd lived in that time I would have thought people that behaved this way were scoundrels too. In fact, I know people who behave this way today and I think they act like irresponsible scoundrels too.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Unexpected pleasure
Although I enjoy The Beatles, I wasn't amped up going into this movie. However as soon as it began, I could tell it was going to be a good one. The story line was fast enough to keep us going and the use of the music as well as the character development were well entwined with each other. This movie is not just about Beatle Music... You won't be disappointed here. By the way if you like Bono, its your bonus!

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
sorry to be the first...
but i did not like this film at all, yes there is pretty colors, shots, and music but does that define a "good movie" in my opinion no it does not.This is just a shot at trying to resell and sum up the 60's and 70's to this generation of young people hoping to find something new and inventive but that has been around for quiet a awhile. But for your kids i would wait till they are at most 14.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Exceptional!
The nude scene and love scene is very tastfully done. In fact I would rather my 13 year old see two people who really love each other have some passion rather than two people just have sex. The nude scene was as beautiful and tastful as going to the Ghetti Museum. Tabitha

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Absolutely amazing film!
This was an amazing film. The music is mind-blowing. There is some iffy content though. There are several scenes with drugs, and some which seem to take place in drug-fueled trances. There is also nudity (some bare breasts) and some heavy kissing (nude, in bed, etc.) There are some disturbing violence scenes. Men in Vietnam, and a boy singing as people riot around him. He is later shown dead in a coffin. The movie is also emotionally challenging. Watch yourself before you have your younger teen see it.

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Parent of 15 year old
May 28, 2010
 
This movie embodies a fantastical musical approach to the movement of the 60s with war, finding oneself, free love, loyal friendship, and the influence of drugs. Teens connect to the bright colors, mischief, and rebel nature of the characters, however, will also see the perils of distrust teens had for adults in the 60s which when compared to now, seem sad. The over powering result of the distrust is undying friendships that have the ability to influence good or bad. A part of American history that widely opens the door to family conversations of all those subjects we hate to bring up from the 60s. I highly recommend it. Baby boomers will love the episodic connections of each Beatle's song!

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Parent of 4, 11, 15, and 17 year old
January 9, 2010
 
Watch with your child
I really like the movie, I would suggest if your child ages 12+ were going to watch this , be it with their parents. Cause their is a lot to explain after the movie or not depends on your childs maturity level.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 

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Parent of 3, 11, 12, and 17 year old
January 14, 2009
 
Passable
This movie was different but captured its worth.

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Adult
July 15, 2009
 
Perfect for anybody above age 12. Artistic, inticing, insanely creative.
Ratings at a glance has them at 100% for everything bad. No, no no no. This movie is absolutely beautiful. I am a diehard Beatles fan and I never get sick of this movie. The covers are brilliant, the actors are spot on, and the whole message is so inticing. It's rather artistic, unique, and it's like nothing you will ever see. The whole message of this film is world peace, love, and that fate finds it's way. Every ounce of violence in this movie is artistic, there isn't any blood, and any sexual scenes are artfully put together, and not detailed or awkward to watch with your kids. Lucy and Jude have a relationship most people would kill to have, they're happy, and love always finds a way with them. Humorous, loving, unique, artistic. Go and see it. Beatles will always have a positive impact on the world.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Was OK but not to watch it again.
Great light effects and Great plot,but the movie is...just OK.

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Parent of 5 and 6 year old
December 9, 2010
 
good family movie
Loved it a very sweet movie, for parents with younger children wait till they are older they probably won't understand it, a good family movie night movie

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Adult
May 28, 2010
 
Beautiful Movie
Oh my, this movie is so amazing! I have viewed it several times, and loved it more each time! The beautiful story that is told takes your breathe away, and having it set to the tune of some of the best music ever made will steal your heart. This movie is for mature teens and adults because of the drug use and brief nudity. I suggest anyone over the age of 14 see this movie!

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Parent of 4, 7, 10, 13, 17, and 19 year old
September 29, 2009
 
Across The Universe!!
This movie is one of the most amazing I've ever seen. Yes, there are drugs, and a little nudity, but the movie is more than that! It's a poetic love story set to the tune of some of the greatest music ever made! Teens and adults alike should watch this movie, I guarantee you'll fall in love with it!

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Adult
April 6, 2009
 

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