Best film of 2007

Rating: 10/10 (12 March 2008)

Though still unreleased in the Netherlands, I was fortunate to see it at a special screening of Oscar nominated movies. This was the only film shown for which the audience actually applauded at the end. Yes, it's that good.
Creating a story which encompasses the gamut of '60s era experiences, the film uses 32 Beatles songs to tell its story. At once a moving love story and a stunning exploration of the counter culture emerging in reaction to the Vietnam war, the film grabs from the beginning and doesn't release you until the last credits have rolled off the screen.
I saw every major film last year, and was one of the few who thought 2007a weak year. So many of the film released left me both disillusioned and depressed at the state of the world. This one gave me hope....hope not only that the world can actually be a place of beauty, but also hope that film is not a dying art. I was totally engaged throughout the movie, and didn't want it to end.
I am amazed that it is already out on DVD in America, and am ordering it today. I rarely buy a movie, but want this for my permanent collection, and want to support director Julie Taymor in her career. This movie is a keeper, and I hope more people see it.