Quoted from BlueMeanie

That's a refreshing attitude. I have no problem with this kind of thing. If you do then you don't have to watch it. And as you say, it brings The Beatles to the attention of people who otherwise wouldn't hear them. I really don't understand people who think of The Beatles as some untouchable god like thing, and that it's sacriligeous to make a film or cover a song. Ridiculous.

exactly there are still two remaining beatles and many family members of the deceased members and none of them have had anything to say on this across the universe movie and they all gave there blessing to Love which as you have said was originally georges idea brought to life after his passing.

if anyone should be having any sort of negative feelings towards these shows shouldnt it be the people who actually made the music and not the fans ? if they can roll with it, then why do some of us have a problem doing the same thing ?

and didn't it ever occur to you that Julie Taymor the director was maybe a fan ? and that it wasnt about cahsing in on The Beatles

Is there another thread on this topic? Because I left my (very positive) review there.

I'd heard that Paul and Ringo both saw and enjoyed it. I personally found it delightful, and I can easily see why these guys would, too. It brings back all those memories of the times, which is fondly nostalgic for us old buggers.

I feel this is absolutely a fan creation. No one would pay attention to the little embellishments and accents to the songs unless they knew the Beatles canon thoroughly. My friend and I laughed with delight throughout. I understand many young people are really enjoying these songs, having been introduced to them for the first time. They may eventually move into the Beatles albums and enjoy the source, but even if they don't, it's lovely to see these wonderful songs given a new lease on life and reaching a modern audience. I say to the makers of this movie, hurrah!