I would recommend this to those who only have the video tape. Unlike what MIRAMAX (I call them MIRALAX) did to '(A)Hard Day's Night' DVD, these people did a wonderful job of restoring this classic - especially the video portion - bringing out things never before seen (as clearly, anyway), such as the card-playing scene where Paul is bouncing the ball against the wall - his image is very clear in the newly-restored video. As far as the sound...they offer PCM stereo and 5.1 DTS - I wish they would have offered 5.1 surround (as they did on the 'LOVE' dvd/cd) for people like me who don't have DTS, but I consider this a minor flaw. This is definitely a 'must have'.
June 23, 2008Marvelous package, brings back memories of my younger days. Fantastic how they provided additional insight into the making of the film, along with the reproduction script. Great item for Beatles collectors. The seller was fast in delivery, and reasonably priced compared to retail outlets.
March 25, 2008I've just receveid my box. The film is what is expected (are you a fan or not). What counts, however, are the gifts that accompany the film: the poster, cards, the extras on DVD, the script, the book of photos ... An item of collector.
March 21, 2008I have had the special dvd set for two months and just now watched it. I put in disc two, which is labeled disc two and got the movie all over again with the chapter selection menu not working properly. Has anyone else had similar problems?
February 17, 2008 |  | Beatles - 'Help!' (MPI Home Video) Running Time: 91 minutes |  |
Review no. 288. What was this, their second feature film? Classic 1965 Beatles flick, with actually a decent plot to it. Personally, I liked this movie better than 'A Hard Day's Night'. Don't ask me why. Don't believe I've watched this film since I was a kid. Movie centers around some weirdo religious cult and their 'great Swami' leader attempting at ALL costs to snatch a sacrificial ring from Ringo. They try by hiding in a mailbox, a sandwich machine, etc. Several semi-side splitting scenes through the picture. Songs that were bringing back some precious memories were "You're Going To Lose That Girl", "Ticket To Ride", "The Night Before" (one of my personal favorites), "I Need You" and "She's A Woman". Heard from a friend of mine and I totally agree that one cool factor about this movie was the way the Fab Four's house appeared to be of average size on the outside but when you step inside, the place is huge. Sort of cartoon-like. Liked the way John (was it?) had his bed in a lowered portion of the guy's pad. A forty year-plus film that hasn't lost much at all through the years. Fun to watch.
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