great music better vocals

Rating: 8/10 (9 October 2007)

This is a visually and musically engaging movie. It paints a picture of the 60's which is spot-on without being a cliché. (it avoids overwhelming us with tie- dye and headbands), More than anything else, the performance of the numerous Beatles' songs in this movie proves that while they were brilliant song writers, the Beatles were not great singers; their versions are so much weaker than those presented here. here. In particular, the opening "Girl" by Jim Sturgess and the later "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" by the lovely T.V Carpio make the Beatles' versions seem pale in comparison. Anyone familiar with th play "Lion King" or MacArthur Fellowships will again be convinced that Julie Taymor is a creative genius. There are so many levels and references in this movie that you'll want to see it again as soon as it's over.