If you need an escape from reality and love the sounds of the 60s

Rating: 10/10 (2 October 2007)

This beautiful work of art tore me apart -- in an amazing way. If you feel, like I do, that reality just keeps knocking you down, there is nothing like escaping across the universe. Cute boy, rebel rockstar meets the beautiful prom queen-esquire girl next door. The music works extremely well to go along with each scene. I didn't see one viewer not stand up and give a clapping standing ovation at the end. Visually impeccable, this is not just a movie for Beatles fans, but for those who love and want to be loved in return. Rhymatically the movie paced itself, incorporating the hypocrisy of war protesters, civil unrest both in the US and Vietnam and how love conquers all. Let's face it. We all want the good guy to win, and I fell in love with these characters and rooted for them to be together all the way. Buy the soundtrack, and yes, it's not Lennon/McCartney and it's not what it's supposed to be. We're here to see how people of ever age, race, sexual orientation, etc. can relate to each Beatles song, singing it with such convincing passion that you're glued to your seat, maybe shedding a tear or two.