Ron Paul-Giamatti?

His political views are questionable, but his taste in wine couldn't be more trusted.

Now THATS hope for America.

Across the Universe: The Truth

To say that Across the Universe "ruined the Beatles" might just be the most retarded statement of 2007. Although, "Chris Benoit was innocent" still stands at a close 2nd. I'm tired and sick and sick and tired of reviewers, critics, and Beatles fans alike griping about this film, especially those who haven't even seen it (JACOB STRYNAR). In this psuedo-review, I will lay down the law and spit great justice on that which is Across the Universe.

This is a psuedo-review, so as such I will actually have to review this movie at least partially. The film takes place during the Vietnam war, follows the story of a British shiphopper searching for a new life, properly named Jude, who finds his father as well as the mischevious future dropout Max (Ya know, like MAXWELL SILVER HAMMER!) and falls in love with Max's sister, Lucy. Yes, everyone in the movie, more or less, is named after people whose names appear in Beatles songs. It's this kind of thing that makes Across the Universe so great. So many Beatles references thrown in subtly, such as an elderly dock worker commenting on how he thought he'd be doing something else when he was 64. Endless references and a spectacular soundtrack (It's the BEATLES for crying out loud), why can't Beatles' fans enjoy this movie?

TRICK QUESTION! SURPRISE ANSWER! BEATLES FANS CAN AND WILL ENJOY THIS MOVIE, IF NOT YOU HAVE A STICK UP YOUR ASS. They aren't showing footage of young actors pissing on John Lennon and George Harrison's graves. They aren't playing putting Beatles songs to the beats of Three Six Mafia. They ARE making an amazing musical, with stunning visuals and brilliant music. The fact is, the songs in the music are done legitimately well and don't fall far from the originals. You have to give some respect to the actors to pulling off such a great movie and soundtrack. Yes, there was some kinda "out there drug influenced hippie mumbo" in there, but then again, IT'S THE BEATLES MUSICAL. I mean, do we constantly sit around and try to understand the meaning behind "I Am The Walrus?" The director had a great vision and pulled it off. This was a damn good film, and there really just isn't much else to it.

Why have people made The Beatles such an untouchable entity? What's so wrong about a Beatles musical? Would you rather is have starred Tom Cruise, Jessica Alba, Slyvester Stalone and be directed by Michael Bay? NO. I acknowledge The Beatles essentially the most influential band of all time, and easily one of the greatest, if not the greatest, ever. Across the Universe depicts the power the of the Beatles' art and how applicable their music is. All in all, it was a fantastic film. Perhaps some people just "don't get it" or I'm just too much of an art fag who likes that sort of thing. Either way, across the universe was completely awesome. If you don't believe me, read Robert Ebert's review 'Nuff said.

FINAL VERDICT: 8.5/10