Review of Justice: A Cross The Universe
By JC
Justice: A Cross The Universe! (Not to be confused with last year’s Beatles tribute, Across the Universe) Co-directed by multi-award winning directors and intimate friends of the band, Romain Gavras (“Stress” director) and So-Me (“D.A.N.C.E.”, “DVNO”) is a 60-minute acid-trip of a documentary features French, grammy-nominated, electro-rock band, Justice, and their first US Tour.
This hoot of a piece epitomizes rock n’ roll in cinematic illustration – not simply as a genre, but as a lifestyle. From the blood-curdling screams of die-hard fans, to the ample supply of alcohol, women, and – oh yea, music – this edgy, uncensored documentary is guaranteed to make your blood rush.
The cinematography is artistic and raw, yet deft, making the mess of a story line (well, lack there of…) strangely engaging. The film is literally an arbitrary compilation of the people and events involved in the band’s tour. Various concerts, wedding’s in Vegas, sex on the tour bus, feeding aspirin to squirrels…you’re laughing, cringing, and jamming out for a solid hour. Justice fan or not, if you’ve got a taste for good music, and a great sense of humor, check this baby out.
The DVD and Live Audio CD for A Cross The Universe will be available in stores everywhere on December 9.
Trailer:
Live from the Screening:
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 10:18AM
Keep those reviews coming, Justine – they’re great!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 1:50PM
Love Justice, and love this review! Excited to see this…
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 1:35PM
I really like some of there music.
just wish they could actually play their
live sets.
This weekend I watched a brooklyn indietronica band called nite club really utilize their instruments. I was opened
to what live music should dance/electronic
setting.
http://www.myspace.com/niteclubmusic
Thursday, December 4, 2008 2:37PM
[...] film being screened randomly around LA and NY, or you can simply buy it on DVD here. ScreenCrave reviewed the film when it was screened on Halloween in LA and it was described as “a 60-minute [...]
Saturday, December 6, 2008 2:30AM
It’s crap.
What a load of boring home video. Stick to making banging tunes boys, cos this was mind numbingly lame.
Friday, March 6, 2009 12:01PM
[...] 16th, after his 2008 album Lambs Anger. Brushing shoulders with other artists at Ed Banger, like Justice, Dj Mehdi and Sebastian, the heavy electro-beats from Mr. Oizo are sure to bring chaos to [...]
Thursday, April 2, 2009 1:50PM
[...] as Bonde do Role, Brick Bandits, and DJ Blaqstarr, Mad Decent will join acts like Gnarls Barkley, Justice, Eagles of Death Metal and Santigold at Downtown, which already partners with A-Trak and Kid [...]
Monday, April 6, 2009 11:40AM
[...] has requested the services of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay, a.k.a. Justice, to remix the lead single, “Get On Your Boots”, off their recent album No Line on the [...]