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)

How does everyone else feel about this "Across The Universe" flick? You know, the movie based solely on Beatles songs? Sounds incredible, yes? Characters named Jude, Lucy, and Mr. Kite, with a soundtrack of like 30 Beatles covers? Whoa. Personally, I'm praying for Rocky Raccoon to show up, but I haven't seen him on the character lists, but we can't all trust Wikipedia, right?

Anyway, when I saw the preview for it earlier this summer, my mind was melting out of my skull with excitement. Visually stunning, and awe-tastically musical. Plus Evan Rachael Wood, Joe Cocker (who sang "With A Little Help From My Friends" better than Ringo), Bono, and Eddie Izzard all got parts in the film. But then the release date (last Friday) for it came and went, and it still hasn't ACTUALLY made it into a wide selection of theaters? What's the deal, Yoko?

And the soundtrack, now that I actually have it, is lame. It's like the Grease version of The Beatles. Some of the songs, are okay, but all it really does is prove that no one does it like The Beatles. Not even the great Bono can put magic into "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" like Lennon did. But I'm still gonna give this movie a shot, if it ever does come to a theater near me that is. If nothing else, it's my favorite movie trailer ever.

scope the trailer here.

leave a comment about what you feel is the best beatles song ever.