The Film
Directed by Richard Lester,A Hard Days Nightis the first of five Beatles movies.
Of all the features they appeared in, this is undoubtedly the bands high point.
There are numerous comedy vignettes throughout and, as you would expect, lots of musical numbers.
The film would change pop music, but also had a huge impact on cinema.
Slick editing sees the comedic set pieces seamlessly intercut with numerous musical performances.
The style Lester adopted forA Hard Days Nightwould prove influential on how music videos were made after its release.
Of the four, its Ringo that comes across the best.
Ringos performance includes great comedic timing and slapstick elements that are part Chaplin, part Marx Brothers.
Another fine performance is from Wilfred Uncle Steptoe Brambell who plays Pauls grandfather.
He provides a lot of the films moments of bad behaviour.
The Music
The cultural significance of this production is incredible.
That, plus the fact that Beatles singles were guaranteed to be big sellers.
