Last night I took the evening to recenter myself. Which in normal language means that I just hung out by myself. I call it divine intervention because when I got home, the movie “Across the Universe” was waiting in my mailbox. I had a nice detoxing dinner and popped the movie in my dvd player. I heard the movie was based on the Beatles music. I like the Beatles, but I’m not an avid fan. However, this movie gave me so more appreciation for the influence their music made on so many people.
The movie was wonderful. At times a little dark–but many times making great social commentary about a time in US history that was painful, tragic, and misunderstood. Now after 40 years have passed, people can point out the flaws without stinging so much. We are objectively looking at what happened now that we understand everything that was going on during this era.
The music was performed with beauty and grace. This was a true tribute to the Beatles not to replicate their style, but their influence. The acting was good. But the sets and music is what made this movie what it was. I just a nice break from the hate that our country has now and return to when people were trying to make a difference instead of trying to destroy each other.
All you really do need is love…
