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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #60 on: April 12, 2008, 04:27:36 PM »

I just watched the extras off this DVD last night. Amazing stuff. I particularly liked the choreography guy-- astounding dancing.

Regarding the Beatles' tunes, the director made the decision early on to deliberately not try to imitate the Beatles, because they'd only come up short. So they looked for ways to reinvent the tunes to make them fresh and unexpected-- like leaving out one of Paul's well-known basslines because "the brain knows it's there and we'll hear it anyway". The music director was so cute. At the end he says, "Paul, if you're out there, we know that you did it better, but please understand that our hearts are in the right place." (Or words to that effect.)

The more I see the creative effort that went on to produce this, the more I stand by my first impression that this was a labor of love. Yes, they wanted to make a commerically viable movie, but they really did want to bring the Beatles catalog to life in a new way. But then, I also thought Love was terrific, so you can tell where I'm coming from. I happen to think the reinventions only reveal more of the strength and flexibility of the music, while in no way challenging the original catalog.
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #61 on: April 13, 2008, 03:30:44 AM »

I tried watching it on demand a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't get through it. I still love the Joe Cocker and Let It Be parts though. And the Bono part, but I turned it off before he showed up! The rest of it is kind of corny. I found myself cringing more than a couple of times this time.
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #62 on: April 13, 2008, 04:18:03 AM »

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I just watched the extras off this DVD last night. Amazing stuff. I particularly liked the choreography guy-- astounding dancing.

Regarding the Beatles' tunes, the director made the decision early on to deliberately not try to imitate the Beatles, because they'd only come up short. So they looked for ways to reinvent the tunes to make them fresh and unexpected-- like leaving out one of Paul's well-known basslines because "the brain knows it's there and we'll hear it anyway". The music director was so cute. At the end he says, "Paul, if you're out there, we know that you did it better, but please understand that our hearts are in the right place." (Or words to that effect.)

The more I see the creative effort that went on to produce this, the more I stand by my first impression that this was a labor of love. Yes, they wanted to make a commerically viable movie, but they really did want to bring the Beatles catalog to life in a new way. But then, I also thought Love was terrific, so you can tell where I'm coming from. I happen to think the reinventions only reveal more of the strength and flexibility of the music, while in no way challenging the original catalog.

^^^^^I haven't watched the "extras" on the second disc yet.  I just bought it yesterday upon me watching it rented the night before.  I've got to check this out.  Thanks for the "thumbsup"!!!
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #63 on: April 14, 2008, 11:24:14 PM »

I will buy it on dvd but from what i've seen... :-/
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #64 on: April 15, 2008, 12:16:25 AM »

I didn't like the previews either, I wasn't sure what it was about, or what point they were trying to get across, I went into the theater all ready to trash it, but I ended up becoming obsessed.
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #65 on: July 17, 2008, 02:55:24 AM »

I like it up to when it starts getting trippy. For some reason I really despise the "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite"
After Because you kind of lose me...
I really hate the ending though, just too much. All of the song references -Maxwell's Silver Hammer and She Came in Through the Bathroom Window- and the rooftop concert.

I was sitting here with my sister watching it and the part where the Jo Jo character plays ADITL and tears came to my eyes. it was just so beautiful without words, but the real song is so much more.
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #66 on: July 17, 2008, 01:12:50 PM »

I have already mentioned the fact that here the audience applauded when the film was over, which I liked, cause there were different kinds of people in the cinema and a lot of young people. I enjoyed the film and the acting.
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #67 on: July 17, 2008, 03:41:17 PM »

I still think it's a great movie..........especially to get the youngsters involved in the Beatles' music.
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #68 on: July 17, 2008, 03:43:22 PM »

Oh.........on another note............I still can't believe pretty little Evan Rachel Woods is dating Marilyn Manson........you figure............ ??)
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #69 on: July 17, 2008, 06:01:12 PM »

Appearances are deceptive
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #70 on: July 17, 2008, 06:01:58 PM »

You know the old saying, "Don't judge a book by it's cover."  :P
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #71 on: July 17, 2008, 06:27:58 PM »

But Marilyn Manson????????  Duh...............
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #72 on: July 17, 2008, 06:41:53 PM »

I know xD I was kind of being sarcastic there. He creeps me out basically.
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #73 on: July 17, 2008, 06:45:29 PM »

Slightly "off" the subject............it's Halloween everyday for Marilyn Manson........
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #74 on: July 17, 2008, 06:47:25 PM »

^ That made me LOL
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #75 on: July 17, 2008, 07:13:26 PM »

He grew up idolizing the Boogie Man/ Casper
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #76 on: July 17, 2008, 07:19:50 PM »

By the way, all his girls have been beautiful. The man has perfect taste. This blonde is very beautiful to me. And he is not bad-looking, i should say...
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #77 on: July 17, 2008, 07:39:52 PM »

I was only kidding...
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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #78 on: July 17, 2008, 08:24:59 PM »

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I was only kidding...

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Re: Across the Universe Movie
« Reply #79 on: July 17, 2008, 09:00:40 PM »

what?
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