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A Hard Day's Night (1964)

Rate: 5
Viewed: 3/21

3/21: So...it's all about the songs, eh?

Apart from the great opening shot of George Harrison falling down before Ringo Starr trips over him, nothing of substance happens in A Hard Day's Night. It's all about the Beatles doing and saying random things while looking cute. Then, they take a break to sing a song before going back to more madcap.

Sometimes, the formula works, but it's ultimately ruined by the ubiquitous old man who has no business being in the film. I admit the music is good which is mostly the reason to see it. Other than that, famous for their mop-top haircut, the Beatles look handsome in black and white.

Of the four, only Ringo Starr has a future in motion pictures. The other three have no personality and are thus dull. It would help if they were interviewed, just to get know them better. It's possible all had it in their contract that they must have equal screen time given how the camera kept jumping from one to another in an orderly fashion.

All in all, if the old man (who the hell is he anyway?) was eliminated, A Hard Day's Night would fare better.

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