Across My Universe

It has been exactly 2 months since I last posted in my blog, why? probably becuase I was busy, maybe I ran out of words (hmmm yeah right!) sometimes we just need a break to accumulate lots of life events to plaster over the net.

First I have to comment on the movie I saw, Across The Universe, I don't want to call it a musical because that wouldn't exactly describe what I saw. To me it would be more of a musical reinterpretation of The Beatles' songbook. As you may have guessed by my eloquent and poetic definition, I LOVED this movie. To begin, you have the most adorable and sweet man playing the main character: Jude (Jim Sturgess). Some of you may know that I have a soft spot for deep and expressive eyes... add eyelashes for days and a sensual voice and you had me at "Close your eyes and I'll kiss you...."

Because the last few musical movie experiences had not been up to par with my expectations, I was anxious but cautious. This was one of those movies that captured me right from the first note coming out from his mouth. Musical magical experiences in movies are hard to come by, Moulin Rouge comes to mind. Each song was a mini video in itself, to point out my favorite on or ones is a task. T.V. Carpio did an exceptional job retooling and interpreting I want to hold your hand this set the tone for what would become a succession of amazing visuals and music. Two songs/visual combinations have to be mentioned in this blog.The ensemble's performance of Because, an incredible acapella arrangement that just makes your skin crawl, and the choreographed I want you (she is so heavy).

I've always liked Beatles' songs but this rendition of their art was true to the times they lived and the transition from romantic early-mid 60s to the revolutionary Vietnam era America was smooth and real. This is going to be a sure DVD purchase, I will second anyone who proposes a Broadway adaptation of this magical work.