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The first Beatles' film (released in the year Beatlemania hit) is a story basically covering a typical day in the life of the Fab Four. Paul's grandfather takes part in some of the wild antics of the group. He claims to be a "clean old man", but is really a mischievous old coot. At one point, grandad convinces Ringo that he is unappreciated by the other band members. Despondent, Ringo disappears and wanders around London on the day of the band's big TV appearance.A wonderful script, excellent black-and-white camera-work and spirited performances by John, Paul, George and Ringo, simply playing themselves. Director Richard Lester let his imagination run wild on this one. The songs in the film include "Can't Buy Me Love", and "I Should Have Known Better" and the title song. A Hard Day's Nightis one of the funniest comedies ever.
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A relatively crazier film than A Hard Day's Night, Help has some very funny scenes. The plot: Ringo is being sought after by a religious cult, who try to recover a sacrificial ring worn by Ringo. The film is loaded with gags. Some work! Some don't! The ones that work are hysterical. The Beatles' songs aren't as good as the ones in Hard Day's Nightthe first one, save the title tune and "Ticket to Ride". You can forget such minor things and simply watch the Fab Four have fun.
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A fantastic, animated film and one of the greatest films of the Sixties. The plot revolves around the Fab Four, who are sent in a Yellow Submarine to save the people of Pepperland from the oppression of the evil Blue Meanies. They journey in a flying submarine. Along the way, they come across some truly strange characters, travel to weird worlds and meet Jeremy, the Nowhere Man.Excellent visuals and great Beatles jokes and songs, keep this entertaining all the way through. The movie's message also reflects the anti-war and peace movements of that era. The songs are a real treat for old and new Beatles fans. The film is also entertaining enough for any age. There is a great collection of songs. Included are "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds", "All You Need is Love", Nowhere Man", "Eleanor Rigby", "Sgt. Pepper's Lonley Hearts Club Band", When I'm Sixty-Four" and the title song. A masterpiece of animated filmaking.
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One of the many documentaries on the Beatles' career and lives. It follows from the band's beginnings in the Fifties to it's break-up in 1970. An absorbing documentary on the life and times of the Fab Four. With excellent Beatles songs on the soundtrack and great concert footage, it has a bittersweet nostalgia for people who lived during that time. The flaw of the film is in the narration of Malcolm McDowell. He sounded rather bored and uninterested in a subject that is quite interesting. Despite this minor flaw, the film is still very good and I most especially recommend it to the Beatles fans.
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