Stunningly beautiful film

Rating: 9/10 (11 August 2009)

I am blown away by this film for many reasons. Yes, I am a Beatles fan, so perhaps that has colored my perception, but this is truly a creative masterpiece from Julie Taymor & co. The beautiful cinematography, the choreography, the amazing music, the way the film captured the turbulent 60's and used the Beatles' music as a narrative are just a few of the film's merits. I loved the appearances by Bono, Joe Cocker, Eddie Izzard and Salma Hayek. But the two leading actors (Evan Rachel Wood and Jim Sturgess) more than just held their own and delivered heartbreakingly tender and gorgeous performances. Wow, wow, wow. I had to watch it a second time, plus the special features on the DVD. The relatively unknown Martin Luther McCoy and Dana Fuchs are outstanding musical talents and were perfectly cast as a Janis Joplinesque and Jimi Hendrix-like duo. I can't wait to get the soundtrack. If you like the Beatles, the 1960's, and musical drama, this is MOST DEFINITELY the film NOT to be missed!!!!