a very artsy and great musical tribute to the Beatles

Rating: 9/10 (4 March 2008)

I was raised by a huge Beatles fan so when I first saw this preview while watching Hairspray, I knew I was going to have to go and see it. The beginning of the movie is very fun and put together in a beautiful way that is original and refreshing. The second half of the movie is somewhat of an acid trip to music, but it's still good all in all. Eddie Izzard (who I was ecstatic to see because I love him in the Riches) was great in the Mr. Kite segment. It's not only a musical but a great love story. Yes, some things maybe a little predictable, but all-in-all it's still wonderful. I must agree that you need to watch this movie with an open mind, if you don't you will shut it down towards the middle. But give it a chance, stick it out, and at the end, even if you feel a little confused, you will look back on it with love. I was afraid to recommend it to my mother who loves the Beatles, but I bought the soundtrack for her before the film was released and she loved it. So I encouraged her to watch the movie, but just to be aware that some parts may be a little off to her, but she loved it as well. She said it was a great justice to the Beatles and she would watch again. I ran out and bought it the minute it came out on DVD.