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$26.99 - Help!
Product DescriptionDisc 1 (96 minutes) -HELP! Theatrical Movie -Digitally restored and newly created 5.1 soundtrack. Disc 2 (57 minutes) The Beatles in Help! 30 minute documentary about the making of the film with Richard Lester, the cast and crew. Includes exclusive behind the scenes footage of The Beatles on set. - A Missing Scene Featuring Wendy Richard - The Restoration of Help! An in depth look at the restoration process - Memories of Help! The cast and crew reminisce - Theatrical Trailers 2 US trailers and 1 Spanish trailer - 1965 US Radio Spots - Hidden in disc menus
After the worldwide success of A Hard Day's Night, the Beatles and director Richard Lester reunited for a follow-up film, Eight Arms to Hold You. Well, that wasn't the final title; a pleading Lennon-McCartney tune provided the catchier handle: Help! A loose semispoof of the globe-trotting James Bond pictures, Help! has always been considered a somewhat disorganized comedown from its predecessor; but it presents "the famous Beatles" even more clearly as the English cousins of the Marx Brothers. The plot has an Eastern religious cult declaring that the new ring on Ringo's finger is the key element in a human sacrifice; they will stop at nothing to obtain it. Meanwhile, a mad scientist (crazed Victor Spinetti, who also appeared in A Hard Day's Night and Magical Mystery Tour) believes that if he has the ring, he could--dare we say it?--rule the world. The songs, including "Ticket to Ride" and "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," are filmed with gleeful ingenuity, in locations such as the Bahamas, an Austrian ski resort, and the Salisbury Plain. The relentless nonsense becomes nearly the equivalent of a swinging-'60s Alice in Wonderland: for instance, Paul shrinks to the size of a gum wrapper, John fishes a season ticket out of his soup, George wears a top hat on the ski slopes, the lads sing the "Ode to Joy" to a lion. Oh, and the film is dedicated to Elias Howe, "who in 1846 invented the sewing machine." Brilliant. --Robert Horton
Most Recent Customer ReviewsDate : 2010-02-11
Summary : First Time - Ordering
I ordered the DVD Beatles "Help" -Used from Amazon.com. The package came in a timely manner. And the product was in great condition when I received it. Will use Amazon again in the future. This was my first time using Amazon.com for purchasing DVD's. If you love The Beatles, you'll love the movie.
Date : 2010-02-06
Summary : Let's do it again!
When I watch this movie (again), I remember how I loved the Beatles in the 60's. The plot is inane, the music is classic Beatles, and the Beatles play themselves. Leo McKern (later Rumpole of the Bailey) was hilarious in this film. When my grandchildren, who are ages 6 and 9 come for an overnight stay, they love to watch this movie with me. The 9 year old is now a true Beatles fan - the 3rd generation!
Watch this movie again just for fun and remember the good times in the 60's.
Date : 2010-02-04
Summary : Great fun!
Great fun! I was amazed at how good the quality was on such an old film.
Date : 2010-01-30
Summary : Just as remembered!
Do you remember the thrill of going to see the Beatles in Help? If you want to revisit your youth, or share the Beatlemania with the younger generation, this movie is for you. It is obvious the "fab four" had a fun time making this movie. Instead of complaining about the lack of Oscar winning drama they perform around some of the best music history or today has to offer. My granddaughter is a Beatles fan and has now watched this movie several times. It is a quality reproduction that is a nice break from the day to day stress. Light and breezy, full of some favorite tunes. Highly recommend.
Date : 2010-01-07
Summary : Love this movie!
I had completely forgotten how much I loved this movie - it is so incredibly quirky!! My 11 year old son is now into the Beatles thanks to Beatles Rock Band so I got it for him....& he has watched it a dozen or so times cracking up each time. Seriously a true classic!
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