Simply Perfect

Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Directed by Richard Lester (Robin and Marian, Superman II), in their second feature film together, following A Hard Day's Night, The Beatles continue to be known to the world as one of the greatest and most influential pop bands of the 60s and 70s. Basically sacrificial ring has gone missing from an Eastern cult, Ringo Starr (as Ringo), drummer of The Beatles, is wearing it after it was sent to him, he assumed it was from a fan. Several cult members, including Clang (Leo McKern), Ahme (Eleanor Bron) and Bhuta (John Bluthal) leave for London, England to find the ring, and eventually find Ringo, and the other band members George Harrison (as George), John Lennon (as John) and Paul McCartney (as Paul). They make several failed attempts to steal the ring, but they eventually confront Ringo in an Indian restaurant, he is freaked to find out that if he does not return the ring, he will become the next sacrifice, but is is stuck on his finger. John, Paul and George try to protect their friend, not just from the cult members, but also from mad scientist Foot (Harry and the Wrinklies' Victor Spinetti) and his assistant Algernon (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory's Roy Kinnear), and a Scotland Yard Inspector (Patrick Cargill), eventually all The Beatles end up going on the run. In the end The Beatles and all pursuing characters end up on a beach together, Ringo unintentionally throws the ring off his finger, he, George, John and Paul run around for fun while the police rush about arresting some of the characters, Bhuta with the ring on becomes the new target for sacrifice. This film does have a bit more of a storyline than the previous film the band appeared in, compared it is not as exhilarating or fun as it, but there are some relatively amusing moments, and it does have some of their greatest songs, including the title song, "Ticket to Ride" and "I Need You", and an a cappella version of Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125", this is a fun enough musical comedy. It was nominated the BAFTAs for Best British Cinematography and Best British Costume. The Beatles were number 4 on The 100 Greatest Pop Culture Icons. Worth watching!

"Help !' released in 1965 and directed by Richard Lester, is the second movie of the Beatles. This movie was so fun ! I laughed from A to Z, The Beatles are good actors and they are very funny. There are many jokes in this film and I think The Beatles loved acting in this film. The soundtrack of this movie is excellent, The Beatles are the best rock band ever. But, the soundtrack doesn't correspond to the movie, some songs are about love but the film is funny, not romantic. Ringo Starr is the main character, all the movie focuses on him. Don't miss it ! This is unforgettable ! The script is simple but effective. 2 March 2015 , Nîmes

Hard Days Night (HDN) was quite good, Help was awful. If I had watched the directors comment I would have been even more disappointed. He was right on in analysis but execution failed. It was not that funny, had stupid instead of rye humor, really dumb story line. I cant understand why HDN was so good and this so bad. It was bad in 1966 when I saw it and bad in 2015 when I watched it again. I knew it was bad but just watched HDN again and gave it a chance. Mistake.It is the story line and dialog that was bad, not the cast (support actors were fair, Beatles were Beatles). Directing was OK given the poor script but I just don't understand why it was approved by Beatles and director, who normally have better taste.It was silly rather than clever. I thought there was more plausible plot in HDN. And more cohesive and connected continuity too. Help was just a collection of silly scenes not much connected together except for returning to the the stupid plot-line occasionally.

I love this film. Maybe because I'm a Beatles fiend. Maybe because I was a kid in the 60s and this brings so many memories back. Maybe because I actually "get" the humor. Whatever. And I suppose these days it would be panned by the Political Corrgestapo for reasons I needn't mention. I don't care. I still love it.By the way, I took a look at some of the films praised to high heaven by the haters of this one. Good grief. And they think themselves superior to us, Help! lovers. They are the ones who need help.Oops. My review contains insufficient lines. All right then. I appreciate difference of opinions. Having said that, I find that some reviewers here are overbearing, pompous and insufferably pedantic.There. Better?