Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Fuck Bono.

Arguably one of the best musicals I have ever had the pleasure of seeing would be Pink Floyd's The Wall Across the Universe. This movie focuses on the music of the Beatles and it has it all; great directing, incredible acting, amazing settings and camerawork and downright phenomenal singing. It was a joy to watch and I found myself time and time again singing along and getting attached to the characters, immersing myself in their lives.

The movie takes place during the time of the Vietnam War and focuses on the adventures of a group of friends, where the plot progression is done through the songs of The Beatles, songs such as Helter Skelter, Hey Jude and Come Together.

One of the most powerful and moving moments of this film is the use of two songs, one after another, accompanying amazing acting and beautiful sets. During the New York riots, a child starts singing Let It Be in the middle of all the chaos. The scene switches to the child's funeral with a gospel choir continuing the song as the procession moves down the floor and out the door. After the song is finished the audience's attention is focused on Jo-Jo, a man with demons chasing him and only his guitar keeping them at bay, as he plays and sings While My Guitar Gently Weeps. This part, in particular, was emotionally charged with how amazing it was preformed. The way the two segments are done together, though, are what really captured me and make me take notice of the movie for what it really is; amazing. Seriously, fucking chills.

The movie was incredible, I could not get enough of it... and then it had to go and ruin the great vibe it had given me;

motherfucking Bono.

Of all the people in the world to pick to have a cameo in this movie, it had to be him. It had to be him. In my opinionFACTS; He fails as an actor. He is a terrible musician. He usually looks like he should be diagnosed as a [borderline] mentally retarded. His fashion sense, being the least of my issues, is terrible. Why purple wrap around sunglasses? And for heaven's sake, Bono has a last name, but it was apparently uncool to actually use it. That's ridiculous, use your fucking name, it is not that hard (Madonna, I am looking at you as well).

Not only do they cast BONO in this movie, but give him the dirtiest rape-worthy biker mustache. Along with purple shades and making his character in the movie a tripped out, self-important, power-tripping asshole; wow, man, not much of a stretch there. My least favorite song by the Beatles was also given to this .. this cretin, I Am The Walrus. I personally think Bono should be taken out with a boxcutter to his jugular, strung up to be watched as he bled out.

Coo coo ka-choo THAT mothafucka!

Overall Rating :) :) :) :)

Thing 1
-Groove Sucka Groove

1 comment:

  1. I have yet to have actually taken the time to watch Across the Universe because of the commercial advertissements it was given. The way that you have described this movie makes me want to jump up and go and rent it, but the way it was portrayed in the ads was just ... unworthy.
    This Bono fellow, also unheard of... and the way that you have written about him here, could cause a riot, making people chasing after him with boxcutters.
    You have a very bias opinion, and it takes charge and makes a difference in my opinion!
    So... GO THING 1 :D

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