It's so heaaaaaaaavaaaaay! But now I'm perplexed. Why is it getting no promotional push? It's not even showing in like half the theaters around the country. Sure it's a musical, but Rent was kinda big wasn't it? And South Park the movie was a musical. Why is a musical with GOOD MUSIC already being flushed into the endless abyss of forgotten Hollywood flicks? Whatever the case, see it if you can and are even a casual Beatles fan. The movie is truly a visual spectacle of fluid colors and effects. It's a collage of characters singing and dancing to Beatles tunes, simulated acid trips, the Vietnam War, some sweet art, and some really stunning shots. Far out, man.

Even if you don't dig the idea of a musical tying together the music of the Fab Four, you have to see it just to take in the 5 minute performance by Bono as Doctor Robert. Sweet McCartney, he rocks a sweet 'stache and is just mind blowing as an acid head (this pun may be intended). And he kinda looks like Ringo! And Eddie Izzard's colorful performance as Mr. Kite (singing "For The Benefit of Mr. Kite") is pretty darn memorable too.

If nothing else though, the movie has inspired me to start talking with a heavy Liverpool accent. Which means I get to use words like "booger" when referring to people. See this movie!

tunes: The Smiths - Singles
film: Across The Universe (in theaters)