Dated Movie, Immortal Music.

Rating: 6/10 (9 November 2019)

The Beatles are certainly a contender for the best band ever. How many other bands in history could rival them? Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, maybe Metallica? Regardless of where they stand, nobody can deny them being a perfect contender for being the best of the best. Their music is simply flawless and magical.
The Beatles may have released their first album in 1962 but by 1964, they were on top of the world. John Lennon even had the gull to call his group "bigger than Jesus." The legendary opening scene features the titular song being played while the band members are running away from hundreds of crazy fans. This is one of the top ten opening scenes ever. Unfortunately, not every scene measures up to the legendary opening.
'A Hard Day's Night' is just a series of meaningless shenanigans over the course of two days that do not feel special at all. When they first get on the train away from those screaming fans, they meet up with Paul's grandfather. I was very surprised at how boring it was. Then when they break out into their first song, it is lively and enjoyable. Honestly, what Beatles' song ISN'T lively and enjoyable.
Nothing that happens in the movie is particularly interesting or fun. I'm sure it was funny at the time, but that was over fifty years ago. The Beatles were on top of the world. So this is a time capsule of the best band at the top of the world. Does that mean the movie itself is good? Not at all. Literally the only good parts are when they sing. Enchantment grows and amazement resonates. When there is no music, the movie turns into a bore.
2.5/4