This movie may not be nearly as good as "A Hard Day's Night" or "Help!," but it certainly doesn't deserve all the bad press it gets. Reeling from the death of their manager, the Beatles had to rely on Paul to lead the way, and MMT's unexpected flop seemed to bring them to their senses. One can definitely see the effects of acid and pot in this movie, and it's quite interesting, even if only as a sign of the times. The lack of a discernible plot and the random cast members detract slightly, but it's certainly worth watching at least once.
Perhaps one of its best moments is the only existing live performance of "I Am the Walrus," which is pretty cool to see, and the rest of the song performances (Fool on the Hill, Blue Jay Way, Your Mother Should Know) aren't bad, either. The aerial scene is beautiful to watch, though, and makes good use of the song "Flying."
But don't buy it unless you're a serious fan; you'd do better to use your money on the other Beatles movies.
Perhaps one of its best moments is the only existing live performance of "I Am the Walrus," which is pretty cool to see, and the rest of the song performances (Fool on the Hill, Blue Jay Way, Your Mother Should Know) aren't bad, either. The aerial scene is beautiful to watch, though, and makes good use of the song "Flying."
But don't buy it unless you're a serious fan; you'd do better to use your money on the other Beatles movies.