1964 musical comedyRating: 17/20
Plot: Four members of a hippie band run around with the grandfather of the bassist and make mischief. The one with the big nose turns up missing right before a big show. Oh, snap!
It's a breath of fresh air. Most amazing is that it doesn't seem dated to me. It's not quite a modern music video like the kids are all watching on the MTV7 (although honestly, I've not seen a modern musical video in maybe 10 years), but the world would probably be a lot better if it was. It's an hour and a half of exhilarating cheekiness. The Beatles are all good actors most of the time, and there's a natural fun in Richard Lester's almost freeform direction. Non-sequiturs a-go-go! Is it better than Yellow Submarine though?
Yes, it's better than "Yellow Submarine", for Pete's sake!... unless you're high. I love this film, and not just because I'm a huge Beatles fan. It is just plain fun, and with fantastic music. The thing that is most amazing to me is what natural actors the four are. It reinforces what George Martin said about meeting them and being struck by their natural charm. 18.
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