Help! (Deluxe Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Help! (Deluxe Edition)
Movie Review: Cheap People
Summary: 5 Stars
Beatle23 wrote he would only pay the deluxe edition's price if it was "at least signed by one Beatle". A signed copy would put it's worth up in the $1,000 range. Would you pay that or moan its not worth it? C'mon people, the company has to make some profit here. Do you know how many people have to get their cut BEFORE The Beatles themselves get paid? Geez, you'd think it was $400. It's $95. I think that's pretty reasonable considering only 25,000 copies of this are being made, it has a deluxe hardcover slipcase, photo book, poster, lobby cards, script etc. What do you want it priced - at $30? Companies are in business to make money, not go poor because you're too cheap to pay a fair price.
I do have to agree with one comment - I do wish Paul and/or Ringo could have done commentary on this. It would have made it much more of a personal experience. We all know how we feel watching it, I just wonder what they would feel watching it themselves. When they don't bother to do commentary or have any direct connection to projects like this, it just looks like they let Apple & EMI grind out anything in their name as long as they get their royalty checks. The recent debacle with the EMI/Capitol CD reissues is a prime example. It's like they don't care. It seems the "Love" CD was the first and only project since "Anthology" that any of The Beatles oversaw the process before giving their final approval.
As for other video releases, we will NEVER see "Let It Be" I can guarantee that, but "Magical Mystery Tour" will eventually get a remastered release I'm sure. The Beatles don't have a say in releasing "The Beatles at Shea Stadium" as SOFA Entertainment (who bought up the entire Ed Sullivan catalog) has the rights to the concert special.
People have been moaning about a "Help!" remastered DVD release for years (since the AHDN DVD), they finally get one and they still complain. I don't get it. At the rate that Apple/EMI puts out Beatles material (and correctly) be thankful we got this at all. No matter what the price.
Movie Review: Way Cool, Even For the $$$
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, so this is a pricey set, and those who more or less would just like to watch the film and the extras on it shouldn't necessarily spring for this deluxe set. On the other hand, I not only grew up following The Beatles as they released their albums, eagerly anticipating each release, but I am also a fan of film in general. I love reading film scripts. I also like looking at memorabilia. This set contains a whole lot of stuff that greatly appeals to me in addition to the film itself.
For one, there is a beautiful reproduction of an original large advertising poster for the film. This is no cheap quality repro, either. Secondly, there is a series of original lobby card reproductions - these would be small posters done on cardboard stock to advertise films within the theater lobby. I think there are a half-dozen here. If you add up the cost of a quality poster reproduction plus the cost of high quality lobby cards, the cost of this deluxe edition doesn't seem so stratospheric. Add to that a beautifully bound hard cover book of photographs of the filming of the movie, plus a bound copy of the original screenplay/script -- all of this in a slipcase -- well, this is a high quality release.
Again, if you don't want all of this and just want to watch the film, just go for simple DVD -- the price is right. But for big fans of The Beatles, this film and filmmaking in general, I don't think you'll regret springing for the deluxe edition.
Movie Review: 5 stars isn't enough!
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, a big congratulations goes out to everyone involved in the restoration on this film. It looks fantastic. Also, the 5.1 mixes of the Beatles' songs are wonderful! Everyone involved deserves a big pat on the back for doing such an amazing job! Onto the many complaints posted here by others: Don't let the many wankers out there that have nothing more to do than to whine about the price of the limited edition keep you buying this DVD. If you'll notice, the price is about the only thing they can complain about! They didn't even mention the beautiful quality, both audio and video, of this DVD. I'm not wealthy, but I coughed up the 95.00 to buy the it and I'm GLAD I did. In a couple of years, maybe sooner, you will see the price of this much higher on the online auctions. ( Don't believe it? Check out the new Wilbury's limited edition.) Maybe the limited edition is out of reach for some people, but the regular package of Help! includes the very same restored, remixed version of this film. It is a must have. If you don't have a 5.1 system, search out a friend that does. You won't believe your ears when you hear the remixes of the songs. Now, this brings up another point - the songs on Help! have obviously been remastered, it's no secret now! Where, then, is the remastered CD of this title? Beatles Fans, buy this DVD! Don't let the crybabies ruin it for you. I'd love to be able to give this more than 5 stars. It deserves it.Movie Review: This is a Beautiful Limited Edition Collectable
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't be fooled into thinking this is a DVD movie with extras. If you want just the movie, then go buy the 2 DVD set. But if you want a beautifully packaged set of books with the movie then this is for you.
I'm also a book collector so something like this is great for me. I'm willing to spend this type of money for a handsome slipcase containing the script book that mimics the real deal, and a photograph book which contains the dvd's, poster, and postcards. It's really a beautiful production, and as mentioned it's large at 8.5" x 11", and weighs a lot. This is something to read once, view once and put away on your book shelf to keep in mint condition. It's too nice for repeated viewing. In fact I'll probably buy the 2DVD set and keep this one horded away.
Buy this if you want a collector's set of Beatles memorabilia, you'll be happy you did as they really give you a lot for your money. But if you just want the movie then pass it by, as this is not for you. It's strictly for collector's and they did deliver a quality product for collectors, in my opinion.
btw, in reference to the below poster both of my discs are correct. the first dvd is the movies and the second is the extras. No problem here.
Movie Review: HELP! I CAN'T AVOID BUYING THIS
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're a Beatles collector, you should buy the deluxe version no question. It's been designed with so much class and attention to detail rarely seen in "Special Editions". It is a bit pricey but so was "Anthology" and we all ran out and paid for the book and the Video's and then the DVD's a couple of years later. The Help! book and Dick Lester's script come wrapped in special Beatles logo paper sealed with a Help! sticker. It was like unwrapping a present. There is also a poster and "mini" lobby cards also included. The 2 disc set includes the movie Letterboxed for the first time. The new sountrack mix is phenominal. If you have 5:1 surround you will be stunned at the beauty of the mixes. It's a sampling of the entire Beatles catalog that will be released in 5:1 hopefully next year. The second disc has some never before seen material as well. The only problem is it's not to convienient to get to the DVD's. The deluxe package is "big" and not easily manupulated. I guess I'll buy the regular set to solve that problem.