One Of Cinema's Greatest Pleasures

Rating: 10/10 (22 January 2011)

Richard Lester's 'A Hard day's Night', is one of cinema's greatest pleasures and one of my favorite film's of all time. if i had a top twenty, this film would definitely be in it.
the whole film is an exercise in cinema technique and an beautiful example of B&W cinematography. The Beatles are also the best comedians cinema has ever put forth next to the likes of Charlie Chaplin and The Marx Brothers.
everybody always talks about the music genius of the Fab Four but they are seldom given credit for their superior comic ability. they are masters of sly improvisation and visual humor. and even though they can be bratty and smart aleck, they have loads of endearing charm.
this movie also co-stars the hilarious Wilfred Bramble as Paul's "other" grandfather. every time Bramble pulls one of his exasperating and annoying little shenanigans, everyone shrugs their shoulders and says, "well at least he's clean". pure hilarity ensues every time Bramble is on the screen.
Richard lester really did revolutionize cinema at the time, and this is probably the best example of it. not to mention the music is wonderful.
this is no mere rock n rolla film. this is cinema at it's finest and most enjoyable. just because it's cute and endearing doesn't mean it isn't a great work of art and filmmaking.
i really like Lydon and the Sex Pistols, but when it comes to their opinion of The Fab Four, i say screw 'em if they can't lighten up and enjoy something fun (and brilliant) like this.