Across the Universe

If you love the Beatles, you'll like this movie. And if you love the Beatles, you'll hate this movie. "Across the Universe" uses Beatles' songs in this modern-day musical, set in the 1960s. If the idea of "Rent"-type productions numbers to "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" has you shuddering, don't watch! I'm a Beatles fan and was wary, but it was actually pretty enjoyable. I won't be rushing to watch it again, but it was actually pretty interesting how the lyrics were interwoven with the storyline so well. It made me appreciate even more the timeless lyrics and melodies those fab four dudes produced. If you liked the movie version of "Rent" or even maybe "Dreamgirls," you'll probably like this. *****