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the song is just good.... | Reviewer: anthony | 12/12/08

I think that people who are saying Across the Universe wasn't a good music are the hardcore Beatles fans who hate every version of that isn't the original. to them, i have this to say.
TIMES HAVE CHANGED!! the reason why the movie was made to reintroduce the beatles to the new public and tell a story. Yes the story obviously isn't what you wanted it to be, but a lot of people loved the movie and it turned a lot of people to the music of the beatles. so i say this, every song they used in the movie was re-done awesome. The originals were also awesome.



Here we go, | Reviewer: Mariana | 11/4/08

The version in the movie was very playful and in my opinion made sense,
No, it was not sung but SO WHAT?
oh, and those complaining that the movie was based around the lyrics only: Half the people don't even know whatthe backround of the songs are! Might as well just base it on the lyrics



I like both versions, but... | Reviewer: Anonymous | 10/28/08

While I love the version by The Beatles, I have to admit I like the Eddie Izzard version too. Both are very good, but I do agree that the movie was too much of an acid trip and that they used the lyrics rather than the actual meanings of the songs as a basis for the movie. And although I enjoyed the wierdness of the Eddie Izzard scene, the movie is just one whole friggin acid trip except for the final scene and the whole cast seems like a bunch of junkies. Like Rent but, you know...Without AIDS...And good.



Not better or worse. Different. | Reviewer: Anonymous | 9/9/08

It would have been far more difficult to include the song in Across The Universe and keep context. I love both versions. Eddie is a scream and I think he was a welcome addition to the movie's celeb cameos.

I agree, the spoken word was different. But I enjoyed the clever spin they put on it to reintroduce Prudence to the characters.

One last thing - if you have a problem with acid trip scenes, perhaps you should not watch movies referencing the era. It was rather prevalent. I'm not a supporter of chemical controlled substances, but it's important to remember that it became part of the culture back then.



being for the benefit of the beatles | Reviewer: Anonymous | 7/29/08

The across the universe version was NOTHING like the original- it was just another acid trip scene. I agree it wasn't even sung. I suggest that everybody obsessed with the movie listen to the original music because it seems like people arent appreciating the talent of the beatles.



Yes. | Reviewer: selladore | 2/20/08

Eddie Izzard did a freakin' great job with this.

I loved it. It suits him so well, it even meshes with his comedic style. Which is why I think he did such a great job with it.

And considering the context of the movie it was used in, it was quite good!



across the universe | Reviewer: blah | 2/1/08

even though I wouldn't say the song is better, I wouldn't say it's worse.

Eddie Izzard is incredible, and his ramblings make you laugh. Of course it wasn't sung, he can't sing! He would have ruined the song! He was perfect for the role, and watching him gave you a feeling of happiness and silliness.



hmmm | Reviewer: sally | 1/28/08

"I though Across the Universe butchered the song, mainly because it wasn't really sung." I so agree.

Corie: "with the movie, Across the Universe, its (the song has)become even better!"
Well yeah, Eddie Izzard is absolutely brilliant, but I would hardly say the song in *better* in Across the Universe! It's lost its musicality!



For the benefit of Mr. Kite | Reviewer: Cristina | 1/29/08

This song is so awesome...one of the best from the Beatles! I also liked the movie's version, even though I'd liked it even more if it were sung, anyways, the scene was just fascinating!



if I had wanted to hear the album | Reviewer: glenn | 1/27/08

Eddie Izzard isn't a singer, and he didn't sing. I liked what he did, and thought it was very good in the context of the movie. I guess if you wanted to sit in a theater and listen to the original songs, you should have brought your Ipod to the movie.





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