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If it weren't for a couple of inspired performances, as well as the time-capsule weirdness of it all, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band would be definitively unwatchable. This misguided effort to dramatize the classic Beatles album (the Fab Four had nothing to do with it, thank goodness) also includes tunes from other Beatles LPs, strung together in lumbering '70s rock-opera style. Peter Frampton, then at the crest of his brief run at the top, stars as Billy Shears, with the Bee Gees wearing the glossy day-glo band jackets from the Pepper album cover. Earth, Wind & Fire turn in a spirited revamp of "Got to Get You into My Life," and Aerosmith thrash their way through "Come Together"; but most of the performances are pretty awful. Out-and-out novelties include Steve Martin doing "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" and George Burns (but of course) warbling "Fixing a Hole." This high-profile 1978 flop helped kill the hot streak (Saturday Night Fever, Grease) of record and movie producer Robert Stigwood and sink his RSO movie-music empire. --Robert Horton
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5.0 out of 5 stars
BRILLIANT,
By Richard "Alice Collector" (Blackpool England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (DVD)
A movie that takes strands of Yellow Submarine,Magical Mystery Tour and the entire Sgt Pepper album sounds like a good movie and this is just what this one is.There's even the idea of the Pepper sleeve via the walkthrough at the end-which includes 2 uncredited Beatles among nearly 100 names who did nothing but walk in a line. Any movie using Beatles music has to be regarded as worthwhile and this goes hand in hand with the continuation of the Beatles legend and influence.
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HAD TO HAVE IT!!!,
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This review is from: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (DVD)
WOW...I can't believe I found it. I got Beatles rock band for xmas, and it reminded me of this movie. When it was released in 1978, I went to see it every weekend....probably about 20 times...back in the days before you could get a movie right after it was released...I loved this movie...it is quirkey, funny and the kind of movie humor that would do very well these days...I am surprised it doesn't have more of a cult following...or maybe it does...Peter Frampton and the Bee Gees are hilarious, as is Steve Martin and the many characters in the film. It was fun to see the song characters come to life. THE BEST MUSIC EVER...be sure to watch at the end of the movie for all of the cameo shots of stars singing the last song...in 1978, Leif Garrett was my idol and I always looked forward to seeing him in the end...Beatle Lover Debbie
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pepperland Alive and Well,
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This review is from: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (DVD)
I can see why this film met with mixed revies upon it's release in 1978. People still wanted The Beatles, and anything short was unacceptable.Well, this may not be The Beatles, as Peter Framptom and the Bee Gees perform most of the vocals in this Rock Musical. But the actual music, and sound, is superb. They must have had a studio band backing them, as there are some great rock guitar solos (not Frampton). There is no index card inside the set, so we don't ever find out who all the mucians were. It's also pleasant to watch, an external Willy Wonka world - if you like. I enjoyed it, although there are a few (limited) dreary scenes. I think Steve Martin is the only person in the film who did not take his role of singing very seriously. Thankfully he only has one song. "Come on Steve, even Jim Nabours knew when to turn-off the Ham".
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