Why was it so hard to see this movie?
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Across the Universe 2007 —
From the moment the previews appeared the search began.It was well worth it. "Across the Universe" is an amazing film that grabs you from the first second and doesn't let go until the last. A visual masterpiece, this may be the greatest use of Beatles music since "All This and WWII."
The sad part is this movie was not distributed widely enough, leaving viewers in smaller cities struggling to see what all the buzz was about. And now that it is coming out on DVD, hopefully the MOR moguls that run on-demand channels will offer the opportunity to many to be able to watch this movie.
If anything, do not watch this in scan and pan. The full wide-screen effect is essential for true enjoyment.
Beyond the Beatles, the story flows and the characters become much more than references to various names from songs. They become real, believable and human. To not shed a tear during "Let it Be" or to not feel the outrage of emotion about useless war during "I Want You/She's So Heavy," is to miss the whole thing.
The only downer is, once again, a performer talking through "For the Benefit of Mr. Kite."
No matter, if you see one movie in your entire life. This would be the one.
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