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A Hard Day's Night

A Hard Day's Night

1964
Comedy, Musical
1h 27m
A 'typical' day in the life of the Beatles, including many of their famous songs. (imdb)

Directed by:

Richard Lester

Screenwriter:

Alun Owen

Starring:

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison, Wilfrid Brambell, Norman Rossington, Victor Spinetti, John Bluthal, Margaret Nolan

Genres:

Comedy, Musical, Music

Country:

UK

Languages:

English, French, German
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A Hard Day's Night

1964
Comedy, Musical
1h 27m
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paxtonPaxton
Rated 03 Jan 2014
84
81st
syntheseizurSyntheseizur
Rated 31 Oct 2011
82
70th
Far more artful and witty than any boy band film should probably be, but of course the Beatles aren't just any boy band. The mischievous, anti-establishment antics and music videos are surprisingly timeless for being so iconic, and it's hard to imagine such a film being made today even if there were a modern analogue to the Beatles. The film has all the pep and commercial value of their early music with little hint of what they would become, but the spirit is infectious.
Rated 31 Oct 2011
frederFreder
Rated 06 Jul 2007
90
86th
Pop culture being born.
Rated 06 Jul 2007
payenspayens
Rated 23 Oct 2013
59
24th
You must really love The Beatles to watch this until the end.
Rated 23 Oct 2013
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 11 Jun 2011
50
23rd
If you love The Beatles you will probably like this. If you like them, but find them overrated like I do you'll probably notice that they are poor actors and the plot, based around their "day to day" life of making fun of Ringo and being exasperating to adults, is weak. You'll also think watching teenage girls lose their shit over pop songs about holding hands and love. It's not for me, but many people really like this film. I would have preferred to watch a documentary about actual beetles.
Rated 11 Jun 2011
farzanFarzan
Rated 16 Aug 2009
81
76th
I'm not usually a fan of this sort of movie, but it is actually really well made. All four members of the Beatles were so natural, and the fantastic direction from Lester really made this film what it is today, There are some moments where you feel lost, but you remember not to care because, well, its the Beatles. There are some extremely hilarious moments in this and of course, the great soundtrack. Good film, but maybe only for Beatles fans.
Rated 16 Aug 2009
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 03 Nov 2008
85
88th
It is a film classic. Very good. The story is fun, there are songs in the middle of the movie. It is very good, not only by the incredible participation of the beatles, but also by the fantastic direction of Richard Lester.
Rated 03 Nov 2008
antikropparAntikroppar
Rated 18 Sep 2008
87
92nd
You need to love The Beatles to like this film. Fortunately, I do.
Rated 18 Sep 2008
supergloosupergloo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
93rd
Lennon and Harrison are cool and detached. McCartney and Starr are hot and involved. A perfect balance. The world meets The Beatles at 24 frames per second and nothing will ever be the same.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
doyler29doyler29
Rated 15 Dec 2023
90
87th
This film is pure concentrated joy, especially of the "yay! let's just do whatever we want!" variety. Until this point, rock & roll musicians in film did one of two things. They showed up for just long enough to play a song and buggered off, or they were the lead in a conventional flick that let them sing a few songs along the way (in other words, Elvis). This film takes the novel approach of just letting the band be themselves on film because presumably people wanted to see it to see them.
Rated 15 Dec 2023
madmanMadMan
Rated 30 Aug 2023
95
86th
Zany, cheeky, and showcasing the band at the height of their early fame days. I'm now tempted to steal the "I'm a mocker" line for everyday use.
Rated 30 Aug 2023
overratedoverrated
Rated 12 Mar 2023
42
35th
The more you watch of them, the more you realize that Ringo was the one you would have wanted to hang out with. Lennon would have been torture.
Rated 12 Mar 2023
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 29 Dec 2022
70
42nd
Not a huge fan of this era, but the jokes are pretty funny
Rated 29 Dec 2022
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 05 Nov 2022
60
21st
More interesting as an historical document and record of the phenomenon of Beatlemania than it is an actually good movie, it's still pretty likeable, as they're obviously having fun. I'm not really the target audience here. I think the Beatles are pretty good, but have never really understood the fuss about them, but I'd imagine this would be more interesting to their many many fans. The reactions of girls freaking out seeing them can only be compared to slasher movie heroines.
Rated 05 Nov 2022
bownBown
Rated 02 Nov 2022
86
79th
The absolute cheek of those lads from Liverpool. Perfect silliness. Paul’s grandfather is based
Rated 02 Nov 2022
heliophageHeliophage
Rated 03 Jun 2022
63
81st
An exercise in image mainly aiming for charm, and succeeding well enough. Our subjects acquit themselves with decent cheek for a bunch of musicians in the middle of a meandering, pattering comedy. But if we're to be honest, the main thing that keeps this from dragging is the abundance of song sequences. If beat-music period Beatles music or New Wave camera work hold any sort of appeal for you at all, then rest assured that this delivers a grand abundance of fine examples of both.
Rated 03 Jun 2022
mspraguemsprague
Rated 12 Mar 2022
70
60th
Its fun.
Rated 12 Mar 2022
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 10 Nov 2021
50
8th
Risevenaterribleactorlmao+somefunny-mostlyhardtopayattention+Rcoatoverpuddlesshefallsinholelol
Rated 10 Nov 2021
kasperlKasperL
Rated 03 Aug 2021
55
39th
Most Beatles movies are weak, and this is no exception.
Rated 03 Aug 2021
dolphinspursDolphinSpurs
Rated 12 Apr 2021
15
1st
Only need to be watched by the most ardent of Beatles fans. Wooden acting, a non-sensical plot with irrelevant sequences thrown in make this an affront to the film it was shot on. Paul and Ringo do throw off some charm in their delivery but everything else is so forced and WINK-WINK it is laughable. A scene where George is mistaken for a dumb youth by a know-it-all advertiser is cute. The music slaps though; the mini-concert at the end is the highlight of the film.
Rated 12 Apr 2021
jpfergusonJPFerguson
Rated 26 Sep 2020
55
42nd
The best parts by far are those in which the Fab Four are let loose - their mischievousness is endearing - which does not happen enough (the filler is often a bit of a drag). The opening scene, with George and Ringo falling over, is a highlight. The music, obviously, is fabulous. Peter Watkins definitely saw this before making 'Privilege' (recognising, of course, that he was referencing the popular music movement of the 1960s more generally).
Rated 26 Sep 2020
hazelhawkshazelhawks
Rated 21 Jun 2020
71
68th
Rewatched. I like this more each time I see it. Mostly for Wilfrid Brambell's anarchic turn as Paul's grandfather - a one-of-a-kind comic performance in itself but also an ingeniously surreal element that fits seamlessly (in a teenybopper film no less) as a tip of the hat to older generations. The small stage working-class scene also appeals. And Pattie Boyd and Margaret Nolan in the same film is pretty amazing. Arguably, The Beatles are the least interesting part of the movie.
Rated 21 Jun 2020
vaudevillianVaudevillian
Rated 20 May 2020
85
54th
So much fun!
Rated 20 May 2020
mckmollymck_molly
Rated 13 Mar 2020
60
69th
☆ This is really cute actually. I got the luxury of watching it in a fancy theatre with a bunch of old ladies. It was amazing. ☆
Rated 13 Mar 2020
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 27 Dec 2019
33
27th
Lester delights in youthful energy and pretension, where Godard was cynical. Ultimately a pointless film, although definitely an interesting one.
Rated 27 Dec 2019
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 22 Aug 2019
21
60th
This is not a movie. Idk what it is but it's not a movie.
Rated 22 Aug 2019
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 27 Jul 2019
60
69th
I didn't live through the era, like my Beatle-maniac mom. So it doesn't have the impact. But it's still fun. And I appreciate the influence it had on music videos and film. I gotta say though, the recurring "clean old man" gag is annoying as hell.
Rated 27 Jul 2019
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 18 Jul 2019
60
36th
A giant music video held together by some thin strands of plot. I could see the edginess of it, but after a while, it felt like a sugar rush, watching the boys run around here and there. The music was, of course, fantastic; wish they weren't lip-syncing. Since Beatlemania was over before my time, it's neat to see this time capsule, but the older I get, the more I think they all needed haircuts.
Rated 18 Jul 2019
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 19 Nov 2018
50
10th
Reporter: "What would you call that hairstyle you're wearing?" George: "Arthur."
Rated 19 Nov 2018
kryptkrypt
Rated 01 Jul 2018
10
0th
Absolutely insufferable.
Rated 01 Jul 2018
batmantisBatmantis
Rated 22 Jan 2018
100
99th
2/26/19 - This was one of the first films I rated on Criticker. Great songs, light on plot, but the banter between the characters is amusing. 8/12/22 - Adjusted rating
Rated 22 Jan 2018
daisoujouDaisoujou
Rated 09 Jan 2018
50
22nd
I sadly found the Beatles to be closer to annoying children than the charismatic fun guys most people seemed to see in this film. It has its amusing moments and I like how it looked, but the plot didn't go anywhere and without finding it fun and playful there isn't much left. It doesn't help that for me, their music isn't too special until at least Rubber Soul. If I had my way, there would be a film based on Meet the Residents instead.
Rated 09 Jan 2018
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 06 Dec 2017
73
28th
It may have impressed teenage girls in 1964 but it didn't really impress me in 2017. Not because the movie looks dated, just because it doesn't do much but fall into an uneasy territory between documentary and fiction. The Beatles play themselves, and take part in these made up scenarios with actors. Paul tries to keep his uncle out of trouble. George gets offered a modelling job. Ringo goes AWOL. It's all so light and inconsequential... at least they played some hits for the soundtrack though.
Rated 06 Dec 2017
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 03 Nov 2017
79
77th
This is a fun musical film. The music is great and the Fab 4 seem to be having a blast during this movie. There is not much to the script but there are plenty of fun moments and lines.This is a must see for any Beatles fan.
Rated 03 Nov 2017
monisitMonisit
Rated 28 May 2016
45
9th
The script is a very flimsy one, packed with dull jokes only to be ruined by the awful comedic timing of The Beatles. The direction of this film is mishandled, making this look like an actually very ugly film - as well with some poor audio quality at times. Music is great, but poorly (!) implemented.
Rated 28 May 2016
sebbysebby
Rated 09 Aug 2015
30
7th
Charmless and nary a laugh throughout. Who knew that the Beatles had so little screen charisma? Lennon especially is an annoying bore. The music keeps it from being a 0.
Rated 09 Aug 2015
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 13 Jul 2015
75
54th
Worth it for the music and charm of the band. The grandfather stuff was more irritating than anything. It's pretty fun, though, outside of that. And while there isn't much heft to it, or any, it's so breezy that it doesn't overstay its welcome.
Rated 13 Jul 2015
judicaretjudicaret
Rated 07 Jun 2015
69
63rd
While pacing is at times a bit awkward for a music film, this is pretty fun look at some of the best times of maybe the most interesting band in all time. Help! later on will have perhaps better rhythm and groove going on, while this one features maybe more interesting dialogues and some tighter scenes.
Rated 07 Jun 2015
damildamil
Rated 23 Jan 2015
70
67th
This isn't really what you'd call a great film, but it does encapsulate the '60s and The Beatles in some way. It just says a lot about how huge the band was that a film like this got made. Even though I've heard the songs hundreds of times, I still felt swept up in it all. So, yeah, it's not some huge artistic achievement, but it is a significant historical artifact, in a way.
Rated 23 Jan 2015
prowlerprowler
Rated 18 Jan 2015
49
46th
it's the Beatles, it's A Hard Day's Night, so it's great. then there's Paul's Grandpa whom I guess we're supposed to like...
Rated 18 Jan 2015
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Jan 2015
32
23rd
Mostly involves McCartney and Co running into various entrances in order to escape screaming girls.
Rated 01 Jan 2015
talonmalontalonmalon
Rated 09 Oct 2014
75
47th
You know the Beatles, right? Of course you do, and this movie represents but one part of their journey. It's enjoyable, significant, and very well made.
Rated 09 Oct 2014
hishhismhishhism
Rated 26 Aug 2014
70
67th
Trivia: the prominent blond girl on the train is Astrid Kirchherr, girlfriend of Stuart Sutcliffe, the band's former bassist who died at 21.
Rated 26 Aug 2014
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 28 Jul 2014
83
55th
Fun, infectiously enjoyable movie that was ahead of its time. The Beatles are very natural on camera and their lines come off as off-the-cuff a lot of the time. The editing is rather unique for its time and one can see how this film has effected the music videos that would dominate American culture a few decades down the road.
Rated 28 Jul 2014
dumptruk4lifDumptruk4Lif
Rated 22 Jul 2014
80
44th
The Beatles Rock! And Paul Mccartney's grandpa Rocks!
Rated 22 Jul 2014
janusjanus
Rated 12 Jul 2014
75
65th
An engaging series of cheap thrills. It's just so much fun to see The Beatles (none are great actors but they get by on the seemingly inborn deadpan abilities of the British) put one over on all the stuffed shirts who want a piece of them, again and again and again. It's obviously artificial, yet refreshing. Lester et al.'s scrappy, spontaneous, New-Wavey approach adds a lot. The music obviously is great; I'd forgotten how pretty "And I Love Her" is.
Rated 12 Jul 2014
neonmanNeonman
Rated 02 Jul 2014
44
4th
Made when the band were making their crappiest and sappiest music, so most of the songs in this suck. Along with that is the paper-thin story that makes The Beatles out to be total inconsiderate assholes who get away with it because they're famous. A lot of the humour also falls flat on its face, with most of the laughs I got out of this being unintentional. The only thing I liked about this (apart from the cinematography) was how up-front it dealt with Ringo's slight ostracization.
Rated 02 Jul 2014
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 20 Apr 2014
33
29th
I don't really care much about The Beatles, i mostly just watched it because it's one of Hal Hartley's favorites and, he claims, biggest influences. Which i can sort of see from the surprisingly snappy and droll, ironic screwball-like dialogue and faux-Nouvelle Vague cinematography. That said, some of the humor is very silly and dumb (everything with the grandpa is pretty terrible), and cinematically there's nothing here Godard wasn't doing better at the time.
Rated 20 Apr 2014
domahdomah
Rated 14 Aug 2013
40
19th
90 minute commercial full of one unfunny gag after another.
Rated 14 Aug 2013
dougiedDougieD
Rated 26 May 2013
70
35th
A fictional look at Beatlemania starring the actual band that is really inconsequential unless you are a fan. It's beautifully shot and interesting enough, but the plot is meaningless drivel about the boys having trouble avoiding girls and nearly missing a performance. I'd like it a lot more if I liked The Beatles music.
Rated 26 May 2013
bob_thrillinbob thrillin
Rated 13 Apr 2013
80
64th
As fun and carefree as their early music, with a surprising bite to it. But I still prefer Yellow Submarine by a wide margin.
Rated 13 Apr 2013
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 18 Jan 2013
22
4th
* Casting, Acting : 2 * Script : 3 * Directing, Aura : 3 * Ease of Viewing : 1 * Naked Eye : 2
Rated 18 Jan 2013
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 28 Dec 2012
77
82nd
I was excited to realize that the opening scene of Austin Powers parodied this movie
Rated 28 Dec 2012
synthonosynthono
Rated 04 Nov 2012
79
42nd
Charming, and there's a good soundtrack, but it's so aggressively slight.
Rated 04 Nov 2012
davidthomsonDavidThomson
Rated 09 Sep 2012
60
38th
In the terrible history of the movie exploitation of young singing sensations, there is no pity and little joy. Consider, foi instance, the astonishing vitality of one Elvis Presley and the malignant spirit that insisted on his films being so bland, so enrvated, so absent of all the things that made Elvis remarkable and dangerous and sexy. Richar Lester received proper praise for finding a movie form that was wildly flattering to the Fab Four, generally smart and hip with film's possibilities.
Rated 09 Sep 2012
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 09 Sep 2012
85
73rd
Brilliant style, wonderfully funny. What would those girls do if they actually caught one?
Rated 09 Sep 2012
bleachdBleachD
Rated 16 Jul 2012
80
43rd
A classic musical that shows what made the Beatles popular and it wasn't just their music. They had a great sense of humor and each of them had a very lovable personality. Great early Beatles music and is still a funny film.
Rated 16 Jul 2012
indifferentiindifferenti
Rated 10 Jun 2012
9
81st
Absolutely hilarious, with some great cinematography to boot -- the Beatles have to be the most endearing and photogenic band to ever be conceived.
Rated 10 Jun 2012
witzelsuchtwitzelsucht
Rated 10 Jun 2012
9
91st
Maybe the most charming film ever. Wonderful songs, timelessly good-looking cinematography, and four loveable young chaps game for a laugh.
Rated 10 Jun 2012
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 31 Mar 2012
80
75th
I don't think people realize how influential this film really was...It virtually gave birth to the contemporary form of 'MTV-style' editing we've been so accustomed to, becoming not only one of the very first 'music videos', but mockmentaries, too. A tongue-in-cheek perspective of Beatlemania, it's too clever, too humourous, and just too fun not to be enjoyed and admired.
Rated 31 Mar 2012
theyshoot11theyshoot11
Rated 30 Nov 2011
78
56th
#445
Rated 30 Nov 2011
thereminjamThereminJam
Rated 17 Oct 2011
93
97th
My favorite Beatles movie. Never fails to cheer me up if I'm feeling down.
Rated 17 Oct 2011
katieevanskatieevans
Rated 02 Jul 2011
77
68th
george "turnip head" harrison.
Rated 02 Jul 2011
mrcarmadyMrCarmady
Rated 05 Jun 2011
88
70th
Love the Fab Four, and this is not their strongest period musically, but they're still great, and the film itself is hilarious and awesome.
Rated 05 Jun 2011
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 16 Apr 2011
70
50th
A lot of things with this movie. I guess Richard Lester or the editor or someone doesn't know how drums work, because sometimes they lined up and sometimes they didn't. Same with guitars sometimes, although that wasn't as bad. It's kind of tough to rip on the movie too much, because it's so experimental. But it's not that well acted, and it's not that funny, and the musical sequences were annoying for the syncing reasons. But the movie is an enjoyable trip to take, so I liked it somehow.
Rated 16 Apr 2011
redrabbitRedrabbit
Rated 04 Apr 2011
94
85th
Actually prefer this to Help!
Rated 04 Apr 2011
imarancaimaranca
Rated 23 Nov 2010
85
63rd
I loved the film. It's the Beatles, and they were really happy appearing for the first time in the big screen.
Rated 23 Nov 2010
chemical404chemical404
Rated 02 Oct 2010
67
75th
For a movie about nothing (or at least I missed its meaning) it is very fun and easy to watch. Charm of the Beatles, particularly Ringo, plays a vital role in that. Some very funny dialogs, some wandering around, but music alone makes it a worthwhile watch.
Rated 02 Oct 2010
jkathrensjkathrens
Rated 01 Sep 2010
94
99th
A document of a period in time. This movie could only have been made when it was, yet it stands the test of time. The Beatles' first film is joyful, exuberant, filled with great music, and contains groundbreaking techniques for shooting live performance that are still used to this day. A landmark film that can be enjoyed again and again.
Rated 01 Sep 2010
beejBeej
Rated 23 Aug 2010
85
76th
OK, despite its general high regard it would be pretty easy to dislike this film, probably depending upon whether you like The Beatles in the first place. But there is just such a sense of joy and fun at the centre of the movie, and some of the dialogue and jokes are killer. Ringo is definitely the star- his preparedness for self-parody is brilliant.
Rated 23 Aug 2010
ocelotOcelot
Rated 28 May 2010
80
89th
Funny, intelligent and important. Imagine if any other movie about a (real) band was this good.
Rated 28 May 2010
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 19 Feb 2010
92
75th
An exuberant and hilarious celebration of youth and the Beatles.
Rated 19 Feb 2010
theyshoot10theyshoot10
Rated 14 Jan 2010
79
58th
422
Rated 14 Jan 2010
mikemccmikemcc
Rated 13 Dec 2009
90
92nd
A better rock movie has yet to be made. Great fun, outstanding music, and Wilfred Brambell's clean old man.
Rated 13 Dec 2009
duderDuder
Rated 31 Oct 2009
55
23rd
It was fun the see them this young, and having fun..
Rated 31 Oct 2009
freqflyerfreqflyer
Rated 31 Jul 2009
75
36th
Fun. Especially if you like the beatles.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
heerHeer
Rated 03 May 2009
75
62nd
Best soundtrack in movie history.
Rated 03 May 2009
empiremagempiremag
Rated 20 Apr 2009
5
93rd
"Great band, great music, great film. Not only that, it remains a fascinating portrait of Britain on the cusp of change."
Rated 20 Apr 2009
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 09 Apr 2009
100
93rd
Comic fantasia with music; an enormous commercial success with the director trying every cinematic gag in the book, it led directly to all the kaleidoscopic swinging London spy thrillers and comedies of the later 60s, and so has a lot to answer for; but at the time it was a sweet breath of fresh air, and the Beatles even seemed willing and likable.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 04 Apr 2009
65
23rd
most people have a biased approach to this movie, just because it has the beatles in it doesnt mean it's great. it is an acceptable movie, although the beatles' acting is lacking, their wacky antics make the watch worth sitting through. it's not fantastic, and i never once even grinned at the jokes, but it's sadly entertaining nonetheless.
Rated 04 Apr 2009
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 26 Mar 2009
76
88th
Good Movie
Rated 26 Mar 2009
marc01marc01
Rated 13 Feb 2009
86
73rd
This is a good movie. Plus, The Beatles are in it! Of course it'd get a good grade.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 09 Feb 2009
86
84th
Fun, just pure fun. Even as someone with no particular attachment to The Beatles there was no way I could avoid getting sucked into the ride. Sure, it has little depth and is rather silly, but again, it's fun.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
theyshoot08theyshoot08
Rated 19 Dec 2008
80
60th
397
Rated 19 Dec 2008
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 27 Oct 2008
20
10th
Really not that good, at all. amazing music though obviously.
Rated 27 Oct 2008
paintedblackpaintedblack
Rated 03 Oct 2008
89
43rd
Reporter: Do you like playing the guitar? George: Next to kissing girls it's favourites. - original script
Rated 03 Oct 2008
darkmandarkman
Rated 25 Sep 2008
47
5th
Silly gags, stupid story, too much shrieking, but good music.
Rated 25 Sep 2008
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 19 Aug 2008
77
49th
Saw this in film class years ago. It was okay. My former hippie film teacher seemed to think it was groundbreaking. I'm sure it was. Thanks for coming up with the music video, Richard Lester, but I had already grown weary of them. The music gets an A of course.
Rated 19 Aug 2008
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 09 Jul 2008
5
42nd
Lighthearted and mindless. A lot of the film seems like filler, and a couple of scenes aren't that great, but if you love The Beatles you'll like this.
Rated 09 Jul 2008
opalienneopalienne
Rated 04 May 2008
95
55th
Endlessly charming and fun.
Rated 04 May 2008
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 06 Apr 2008
95
96th
Hilarious, endlessly quotable, great music, and surprisingly good acting considering musicians often make terrible actors. I could watch this movie over and over and never get bored with it.
Rated 06 Apr 2008
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 22 Mar 2008
94
89th
A giddy film filled that also serves as a vibrant slice of cultural history. Lester captures The Beatles' energy and ingenuity in beautiful black-and-white. The plot's thinner than a guitar string, all the better to showcase the bliss of making brilliant music, flirting with lovely birds and escaping those grumpy authority figures at every opportunity. It's happy and shrewd, coming as close as any film conceivably could to capturing just why these lads inspired people to scream with joy.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
81
69th
# 371
Rated 01 Mar 2008
shephardShephard
Rated 26 Oct 2007
49
24th
Fun.
Rated 26 Oct 2007
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 28 Sep 2007
76
49th
Ringo, the next big name in acting! ..seriously, good fun...but what the hell is going on.
Rated 28 Sep 2007
tonydaltonydal
Rated 27 Sep 2007
65
29th
Never really liked it all that much. I always thought Help! was better.
Rated 27 Sep 2007
luciferhamLuciferHam
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
81st
Almost as good as being right in the middle of Beatlemania. Theyre still the best band of all time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rdwn29905rdwn29905
Rated 14 Aug 2007
38
25th
good enough to watch at least!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
51st
Is that Paul's grandpa? Yeah.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
85th
It is far too long since I saw this, but my recollection is that I enjoyed it quite a lot. I also recollect, I think, that it is one of a handful of movies to receive four stars from each of Maltin, Scheuer, Halliwell and Shipman, and I do have the feeling that what made it seem so outstanding to those reviewers (and audiences) might have faded a little in the eyes of more recent viewers.
Rated 14 Aug 2007

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