I Wanna Hold Your Hand
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Movie Reviews of I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Movie Review: One of the Best "Fictional" Beatles Movies ever Made
Summary: 5 Stars
This unknown gem of a movie from director Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump; Back To The Future; Castaway; Roger Rabbit" to name some) and Executive Produced by Steven Spielberg (now I know I don't have to supply THAT resume) is one of the best films ever made, and surprisingly, many moviegoers have not heard of, nor seen this film. It truly transports you back to 1964, during the height of the Beatlemania craze, when Ed Sullivan first introduced the Beatles on TV to the USA.
I wasn't born until after that time, but I love Beatles music, and this movie creatively uses not only their actual songs, but shots from the real, initial Ed Sullivan broadcast to comprise the film. Their songs and shots wrap around one of the most clever script plotlines ever devised, of a group of teenagers trying to see the Beatles in-person themselves. You have to see it to understand it.
I laughed out loud, and although some of the humor in the movie is way over the top, it's all hysterical, and makes you wish that you could go back in time and become a Beatles fanatic in NYC during that era. The cast is dead on...and it's a shame that many of the actors in this film never became household names. They're excellent and make the material believable.
If you're not a fan of the Beatles, or too young to understand this moment in history, it won't matter. "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" is really an homage to anyone and everyone who has had a wild crush on a musical group, or rock star, and has had the ultimate fantasy of meeting that artist in person.
The zany shenanigans in this plot are ingenius. Ultimately, this movie proves why Robert Zemeckis went on to such a major career. A MUST SEE!
ABOUT THE DVD: Great commentary, although filled with some pauses - the picture quality is decent despite the fact that this does not look like an impeccable transfer. (there is some grain that is inherent from probably the original film stock - (hey, it's from the 1970's) It's enhanced for 16 x 9 TV sets, so it looked good on my widescreen HDTV. The DVD also includes some black and white production pics.
Ultimately, catch this not on cable, but on DVD, because it looks much better, and it's not cut up by commercial breaks. (this is a hard movie to rent and find through somewhere like Blockbuster)
Movie Review: A Whole Lot of Beatle-Related Fun!
Summary: 5 Stars
This terrific little film came and went without a lot of notice when it was first released in 1978, as I recall, but it is definitely a must-see for any Beatle fan. A surprisingly good cast and a solid, believeable story make this movie very entertaining and fun to watch. According to friend who was there, it really captures the flavor of what Beatlemania was in New York in 1964 - the lengths fans, both boys and girls, would go to in order to meet their idols, boys using it as an opportunity to get an "in" with a girl they like and then getting swept up in the music like most of the rest of America, and much more. Best of all, the Beatles licensed their music for this film, something that should give you an idea of the film's quality. The Beatles NEVER let anyone use their music if it is presented in a form that does not meet their (arguably) high standards. If your kids ever want to know what Beatlemania was all about from the fan's point of view, or if you want to remember the "good, old days" of your youth, watch this with them. It will not disappoint. (Aside to a previous reviewer as to who played The Beatles in the film: I don't remember his name (it's been many years, now), but one of the actors was my substitute drama teacher at a high school in suburban Los Angeles during the 1977-78 school year. He played Paul, and bore a strong resemblance to him. The "Beatles" in the film were always filmed at a distance when their faces were shown, and he said the other three actors were selected for the same reason he was - a resemblance to the Beatle they portrayed in the film.)Movie Review: Great Film to capture the feelings of the mania!
Summary: 5 Stars
I adore this film! It really shows just how wild Beatlemania really was back then... "Rosie" was a riot who would dive out of cars in order to win a pair of Ed Sulliven Tickets! I could not stand Smirko though... I thought that he was really a moron! But I guess the film had to show both sides of the story..."Pamela" was the lucky one to get into the Beatles room! I would have fainted too if I heard George unzip his pants! I wonder who in the world played the Beatles on that stage??? I hope that Warner Brothers comes out with a commentary to go with the DVD...
"Richard clout was also funny as the nerd who was just as big a beatle fan as Rosie... This is a wonderful way to see the mania first hand... I am going to go watch my VHS copy right now.. I just hope that it can hold out until September...
Movie Review: The Beatles are back!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
For those who were around when Beatlemania exploded in America, a flood of memories will come back to you when you see this movie. Anyone who was interested as to what it was like back in the early 60's when The Beatles landed, this is a perfect movie to buy. I must warn you, it has an `R' rating. When I saw it on TV, it was watered down. The movie has been totally restored, and the sound track is fantastic. The four people hired to portray The Beatles in the movie do an excellent job bringing the Fab Four to the screen. The ending performance is priceless. To see Will Jordan impersonating Ed Sullivan again makes this movie a perfect addition to your movie collection. If you love The Beatles, you will definitely love this movie.Movie Review: essential Beatles
Summary: 5 Stars
Great film for the 40th anniversary of Beatlemania. I'm a 1st generation Beatlemaniac and a collector of Beatle memorabilia. I was 11 in 1964 and remember with great fondness the initial fascination and fun of the Beatles. This film truly captures the manic beatlemania of the early days!. Magical! I have been waiting impatiently for this movie to be released on DVD because my VHS copy is beat up and not in very good shape. Another essential DVD movie to own is the Beatles 1st US visit and that film briefly shows a couple fans as they try work their way into the Plaza hotel just as these kids do! Beatles 4-Ever!