Okay, I already posted this once, but as the film is finally getting a wide release this Friday I thought I’d give you a second look (with even more music!). 

Across the Universe is a terrific little musical filled with great performances and Beatles tunes.  Here’s a look and a listen to some of the film’s musical numbers.  To start off with here’s “Hey Jude” (larger version plus tons more in the Full Diagnosis).  You can also check out the trailer and my review for this terrific film.

Across the Universe
5 Stars

Cate Blanchett retuns as Queen Elizabeth in the sequel to the 1998’s Elizabeth.  The story centers around the Queen’s attempts to stop conspiracies aimed to kill her and put Mary Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton) on the throne, an attacking Spanish armada, and her relationship with explorer Sir Walter Scott (Clive Owen).  Abbie Cornish and Geoffrey Rush also star.  Check out the official site.  We’ve seen it and we’ll have the review for you when the film opens in theaters everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer, plus the trailer of the original, available in the Full Diagnosis.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age
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A nightclub owner (Joaquin Phoenix) decides to help his brother the cop (Mark Wahlberg) taked down the mob after a near fatal incident.  And yes, if you think it looks like The Departed you aren’t alone.  Eva Mendes, Robert Duvall, and Tony Musante also star.  Check out the official site.  The film opens in theaters everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

We Own the Night
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Back in 1972 Michael Cain starred as a young man who finds himself in a deadly game against a retiring writer (Laurence Olivier) with whose wife (Eve Channing) his is having an affair.  25 years later Caine switches roles to bring a young actor (Jude Law) into a world of deceit and a battle of wits, deception, and murder.  The original film remains a favorite of many, currenty ranked #193 on IMDB’s Top 250.  Check out the official site.  The film opens in limited release in select cities on Friday.  Larger trailer, plus the trailer for the original, available in the Full Diagnosis.

Sleuth (2007)
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