I just loved it!

Rating: 10/10 (4 May 2008)

I had no idea what to expect from this film; I didn't read Thing One about it because I wanted it to be a complete surprise. All I knew from the commercials was a) it was set to the Beatles' music and b) the cinematography looked interesting. From the minute it began, with Jude sitting on the beach, opening his mouth and singing, a live, pure, quiet, respectfully arranged version of "Girl," I was intrigued. The entire film celebrated the powerful music and lyrics of Lennon/McCartney/Harrison/Starr, and wove them into real characters facing real life, all named - well, I'm not going to go there for fear of spoiling some of the delights of the film. If you know the Beatles' music, stay alert for fun little references to their work throughout. I don't want to spoil it for anyone so I won't say any more, except that the acting, singing, dancing, story, script and graphics were phenomenal. I am buying this DVD because I want to go back and watch the entire film with commentary. Wonderful - even for teens - because while there are sexual scenes and drug usage, it still gives what I feel is a historically accurate picture of what was going on.