Rating: 
Summary: An underrated comedy
Review: Some people won't believe it, but Help! set the boundaries for Monty Python. (There's a fact behind it, but we'll not go into it). Anyways, the Beatles obviously play themselves. Ringo gets this huge ring about the size of his nose in a fan letter and, being Ringo, decides to put it on. The only problem is it won't come off. Little does he know the ring is from an evil cult lead by some creepy dude named Klang who has to sacrifice anybody who wears the ring. Well guess who still has it on??
The evil cult people try taking the ring by chopping off his finger in the resteraunt scene. Oh, and that's where George Harrison was first inspired by the sitar. Anyways,after a few attempts (such as nearly destroying a bathroom), the ring still won't come off. Eventually, they decide to leave for a few stops around the world, such as the Alps (where they go skiing and all heck breaks lose) and the Royal Palace in London. Ringo says some funny lines about how they won't get out of the Palace alive. Never-the-less, Klang finds him, along with the scientest dudes, but they don't play too much of a big part. Klang gets his chance to kill Ringo. But I won't tell you too much. Some songs include Help!, Hide your love away, Lose that Girl, I Need You (Harrison), and Ticket to Ride. It's an underrated comedy in my aspect.
Rating: 
Summary: Great movie but...
Review: Obviously this is a fantastic movie, but what about the DVD? Well, honestly, the quality is pretty bad. The film transfer isn't very pretty, it's in FULL SCREEN as opposed to its original widescreen ratio, and the sound quality is an insult for any music-based film, let alone The Beatles. [...] Also, this version has zippo extras. A Hard Days' Night has some nice bonus features, so surely the next Help! DVD will, as well. Hold off 'till we get the good version! Just dust off your old copy of Help! on VHS, 'cos this version literally is no better.
Rating: 
Summary: Don't Take Yourselves So Seriously - Help is GREAT!
Review: I've seen a lot of complaints on here that the storyline is stupid and incoherant and the acting is bad. I have just one thing to say in reply. Don't take things so seriously! This film is GREAT if you're looking to relax. We all know the music is the greatest and the storyline, although a bit silly, is packed with great jokes. Forget good film making and just let yourselves be carried on this crazy, worldwide adventure with the world's greatest band. You can't help but laugh along with the film!
Rating:
Summary: This movie needs no "Help!" to be great
Review: As much as I love "A 'Hard Day's Night", I still prefer "Help!"
I have the video and the DVD and I have practically worn out both
copies. I was fortunate to see the movie when it first came out in August 1965 (I was 9 years old) and that was the second time I witnessed "Beatlemania" in the movie theatre. Screaming girls throughout the film.
Those memories stuck with me throughout the years and whenever I watch "Help!" I still feel "young at heart". Granted many critics dismissed this film when it first was released. I suppose they were expecting another "Hard Day's Night". This film is pure fantasy. The comedy is great but the music is even better. The Help! CD is one of my favorite Bealtes' CDs.
Richard Lester is a brilliant director. He knew The Beatles' limitations as actors and used them accordingly.
In this film you can see how The Beatles practically invented the music video. Eg. The Ticket to Ride sequence.
To me this film was everything I could ever hope for in a Beatles' movie. Humour, great music and a steady pace...never boring.
In fact, I think I will watch it again this afternoon.
Thank you.
Rating:
Summary: Supierior to "Hard Day's Night"
Review: Film snobbery would seem to dictate that "Help" is somehow inferior to its predecessor film, "A Hard Day's Night." But as usual, this is hardly the case. "Help" succeeds where "Night" fails for one very important reason; it has a plot. A send up the James Bond movies, it provides a stunning variety of locations and exquisite production design. The set for the boys' home in London was a stroke of pure comic and cinematic genius; four doors leading into one spacious room with no walls, just areas defined by each of the fictional Fab Four's eccentric tastes. Hopefully the reason that the DVD is currently out of production is because a new issue, comparable to the extras-stuffed, "Night" will soon be issued.
Rating:
Summary: A GREAT Classis!
Review: The FIRST time I saw the "Help" movie with the Beatles was on top of my parent's station-wagon at a drive-in theatre with my 3 brothers on the top of the car with me.We were all of
"youngins", but the Beatles, and all their movies still are with me, and my bro's! The main theme of "The Ring" is the best memory,with the music being second. The Beatles are the only lead performers that could do this movie the way it was so great, and humuorosly performed; not to mention musically memorable!
That's why I have to have a copy!
If not for my kids...FOR ME! :)
Rating:
Summary: yes right they were bad actors
Review: ...they were not trying to do a good act in the film, but they were trying to be a bad actor because they were not prefering the oscar prize.
only for beatles fans, if u like them! the songs are okay but the acting is terrible and dumb!...
Rating:
Summary: so what if they arent actors!
Review: this movie is great, it is fun, and witty, it completely exemplifies the beatles and thier sense of humour!! people complain because the acting is bad but it isnt supposed to be good, they are trying to be bad actors, they werent striving for an oscar people! its a great time for people who like the beatles or can appreciate the farcical type of humour within this film!
Rating:
Summary: sophmore jinx!
Review: They were musicians not film star! the music is ok but the acting is terrible.
Rating:
Summary: pop music is a major musical taste for all reviewers!
Review: Some people claimed that Beatles were not good actors, it is really true! but some die hard beatle fans have their own rights
& said this is excellent!
but I love to say that the pop music is a major of musical taste!
Honestl y I'm not a huge Beatle fan. I am giving this film 2 stars because it is the beatles. Additionally, Beatles gave the strong
cultural POP influence in the 60's with their musical styles. That's all & PLEASE END OF DISCUSSIONS! In fact, I take a look the other better Hard Rock bands than this HELP,......check out the DVD's like Led Zeppelin "THE SONGS
REMAINS THE SAME 1976 or DEEP PURPLE London Symphony orchestra 1999 or Deep purple at the CALIFORNIA JAM 1974 are excellent DVD's. These legendary bands are also not the good actors in their concert films but musically they
are also the best one.
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