you mean for Cirque Du Soliel? that's still going on?
Yeah. The Mirage has invested a lot of money into it. The theater, the Beatles store, the Revolution lounge. They've got a whole Beatles theme going on there. Plus I think it's doing VERY well. Those Beatles are good for business!
When i heard this was happening i was apprehensive about the whole thing. and i can at least say i didn't HATE the film..
I was rather indifferent... the covers were hit or miss but when they hit they were great.. really the best part of the film... my problem with the whole thing was it didn't seem to warrant an entire film.. i didn't care at all for these characters or the story they were commiting to film so it begged the question as to why do it in the first place.. the performances were fine.. but most of my reservations seem to be more an aversion to musicals than this film... i just didn't think this film was very good despite some great art direction and music.
I was pleased in a way that this film left me so indifferent, had it been better i might have been conflicted hahahahah rather i'm left with something that pales in it's execution, message, and power and only seemingly matches some of the style without the real substance of the work and time that inspired it.. a superficial homage that was a guilty pleasure to watch but will be forgotten just as quick.. some highlights of things i would have loved to see is more of the imagery in relation to the story... on "I Want You" when they used Uncle Sam i thought that was excellent... but using song titles like 'she came in through the bathroom window" when she does just that made me ill...
Overall i was glad i didn't see this film in theatres.. a poor film using great music in a different and fairly tasteful way.. but lacking some of the "cool" factor.. that The Beatles would have had... the film was slick and stylish.. but wasn't hip in the way that even LOVE was.. or any of the beatles releases.. it just shows that the Beatles are sooo much cooler than anything out there.
I didn't see it in the theater because when I saw the commercials for it, it irritated me that other people were singing the Beatle songs. I was thinking "Why would I want to go pay money to hear other people sing Beatle songs when I know they won't do a good job?" However, after reading this thread, I think I will go ahead and get the DVD. I will post back with my thoughts and opinions.
I will be going next month to the Love show in Las Vegas and I will also report back on that. I don't think that show is going anywhere, Mirage is making way too much money. The tickets are still crazy high years later. And im still crazy enought pay it
I liked this song because they got the music to fit. For me it wasn't really about how they portrayed the time period but the characters felt real like it could really happen. Plus the music Rocked!!
Oh, that this too, too solid flesh would melt... Zap! My skin's soaked right through to the skin! "The Beatles will exist without us"
I liked this song because they got the music to fit. For me it wasn't really about how they portrayed the time period but the characters felt real like it could really happen. Plus the music Rocked!!
^^^^^^^I finally saw the movie last night and I LOVED IT!!!! Excellent job with the songs and the songs fit into the story lines. I was, too, kinda apprehensive about seeing it, since I'm a Beatles' "puriest" and can't even imagine anyone else singing their music. But this movie changed my mind. Very well done. I rented it thru Netflixs and I'm gonna buy the DVD tomorrow to add to my collection.
same for me, but I fell in love too. I refuse to buy all the Beatles "tribute" cds, but I honestly had to rush out and get this soundtrack. My boyfriend bought me the special edition dvd for our anniversary, and I watch is as often as he'll let me!!! (hate to admit it, but my bf isn't big on the Beatles, he doesn't even like them !)
Looking through the bent backed tulips to see how the other half lives.
Good for you!!! I don't buy the Beatles' "tribute band" stuff either, but I do like to see some tribute bands when they roll into town. The best one I've ever seen is when we went to Branson, MO, and saw "Liverpool Legends"..........and they're managed by George's sister, Louise..........great band. We had a blast. My husband even got up on stage with them to sing "Birthday" because it was November and his birthday is that month.....
Go to their website, LiverpoolLegends.com, and check out the dates they play. They mostly play Spring thru November in Branson, and then maybe play some private gigs elsewhere. The guys that "play" Paul and George are too cute!!!! Oh............and I bought "Across the Universe" today. I'm gonna make the hubby watch it this weekend.
I had very mixed feelings about whether to see this movie or not. For one thing I just don't like people redoing Beatle songs, especially women. But I had so many people ask me if I saw it yet and I'm like no, then they react shocked so I might just see it. Pluse, Jim Sturgess is a very handsome man! So if all else fails, he'll keep me interested!
~Floating down the stream of time, from life to life with me~
Four Lads Who Stole the World's Heart and Never Gave it Back
^^^^You got to watch it. I had the exact same feelings you did until I braved it and watched it. It's a great movie................and the actors/singers do give justice to the Beatles' songs. You won't be disappointed.
Yes, Jim Sturgess has a nice face factor going. The story is just an excuse to play a lot of Beatles songs. I for one loved the way they did most of these covers. They sounded so fresh. It made me feel happy that these songs have got a future; they can appeal to each generation going forward.
In fact, in my YouTube journeys today I just read a comment from a schoolgirl saying how the movie led her to the Beatles, because she got curious and wanted to hear the originals. Now she's hooked! That's the fantastic thing about a new adaptation; it can bring new fans in to the source, and help them discover the richness there. For me, the movie helped me hear the songs in a new way, which made them seem all the more alive and well.
All you've got to do is choose love. That's how I live it now. I learned a long time ago, I can feed the birds in my garden. I can't feed them all. -- Ringo Starr, Rolling Stone magazine, May 2007
For all I know, Ringo might be a yogi disguised as a drummer! - George Harrison
Believe me, that is the best way to get today's younger generation interested in the Beatles. At my son's school, the 6th grade class are going to put on a performance of the song "Yesterday" for a talent competition next week. And their "Beatle Lady"...me...will be there to see it.
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rather i'm left with something that pales in it's execution, message, and power and only seemingly matches some of the style without the real substance of the work and time that inspired it.. a superficial homage that was a guilty pleasure to watch but will be forgotten just as quick.. some highlights of things i would have loved to see is more of the imagery in relation to the story... on "I Want You" when they used Uncle Sam i thought that was excellent... but using song titles like 'she came in through the bathroom window" when she does just that made me ill...
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