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The Magical Mystery Tour was the first Beatles film project following the death of Manager Brian Epstein in August 1967. The film was unscripted as various ordinary people travelled on a charabanc bus, having magical adventures en route. The movie soundtrack was released in the UK in December 1967 and in 1968 received a Grammy Award for the best album reaching the coveted #1 slot in the US for eight weeks. The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour Memories is an upbeat rockumentary film featuring the vivid memories of those who witnessed the making of the cult Beatle movie, The Magical Mystery Tour, in 1967 and features a celebrity cast along with anecdotal stories and unseen 8mm home movie footage, as well as eye-witness accounts from fans, on-lookers and the cast of the movie. Featuring Tony Barrow (Beatles press officer), Mike McCartney (Paul McCartney s brother), Miranda Ward (journalist and friend of the Fab Four), Spencer Davis (Spencer Davis Group), Tony Bramwell (Beatles road manager and close friend of Sir Paul McCartney), Neil Innes (Bonzo Dog Do Da Band), Freda Kelly (principal secretary to the Beatles Fan Club), Dame Peggy Spencer (choreographer), and Victor Spinetti (actor and close friend of John Lennon), sharing their memories with Victor supplying a fascinating commentary to the film. This is a happy, upbeat film comments David Lambert, producer and director of Arthouse Pictures, who produced the movie. Probably the last time the Fab Four were all still getting along. Keith Badman (author and Beatles expert) said I have seen the rough cut screener and can t wait to see the finished programme. It is fantastic. This film is a must have for all Beatles fans worldwide and an opportunity to look back fondly at the heady days of the swinging 60s. Bonus Features: Beatles related stories from Mike McCartney, Freda Kelly, Spencer Davis, Victor Spinetti, Tony Bramwell and Miranda Ward.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By R. JAMES
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Enjoyable, but the lack of actual Beatles music, or footage from the film (doubtless for legal reasons) is disappointing. Would have preferred to see Spinetti speaking to camera at the actual locations rather than in a studio. The residents memories were really good, especially the Policeman who appeared in the film. Worth watching once, maybe twice, but that's about it.
Why couldn't they have tracked down Little Nicola ?
Why couldn't they have tracked down Little Nicola ?
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Well I did not expect this! its the first excellent DVD release about the Beatles in years, most others are quite bland where this is a breath of fresh air. Victor Spinetti sets the pace and from then on its a ride into the background that surrounded the group during there attempt to make an Art Movie, this tells stories from all sets of people involved the fans through to the members of the cast. I recommend this for any true Beatle fan!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Andrew Banks
This is an interesting documentary about the making of the Beatles' 'Magical Mystery Tour' film. It is narrated by Victor Spinetti, and it comprises of a series of interviews with various participants and eyewitnesses along with some behind the scenes film footage and photographs of the shoot. A lot of the film footage is rather grainy, but the interviews are frequently very good value, especially Neil Innes on the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band's involvement, Victor Spinetti on his role in the film, and Frieda Kelly on how her job as the Beatles' fan club secretary resulted in her getting a place on the coach close to Ringo. There is also a very interesting radio interview with George Harrison, and a somewhat less interesting interview with Ringo, both of which were recorded in Newquay in September 1967 whilst the filming of the mystery tour was still underway. There is no actual footage of the film itself, and the music is mostly instrumental versions of Beatles songs performed by other musicians. This may put some people off, but this documentary is worth checking out if you are a Beatles fanatic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Magical Mystery Tour
Excellent value for money.Bought this item for my lad for Christmas,He is a Beatles fanatic and was over the moon with it.A must buy for any Beatles fan.
Published 4 months ago by Big E
2.0 out of 5 stars
a huge disappointment
i watched this piece of film and quite frankly was not im pressed no beatles music on it nothing more to say
Published 6 months ago by peter mac
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very interesting
Interesting, funny, with a lot of curiosity, a pleasure for eyes and ears: a must have documentary for a Beatles fan!
Published 15 months ago by max
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Essential for serious collectors
Ok, we know all the stuff about copyright, but that is not relevant here. This DVD is superb! i am a very serious collector and often feel I have seen everything, but this really... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Eddie Singleton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fab!
this dvd is a worthy addition to the Beatles canon and very interesting viewing indeed. Lots of footage not seen elsewhere and many intimate stories and anecdotes from people who... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2011 by yerblues
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely dvd
This is a lovely dvd to watch if your into the beatles bought it for my dad who loved it!!
Published on 17 Dec 2010 by Sally
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good casual look back
This is a good casual look back at some of the 'memories' from the time, especially for those who did not witness Beatle mania first hand. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2010 by Andrew
4.0 out of 5 stars
good memories but rare UNSEEN shots of the film :it MUST be more of it
good memories of people who were there during the magical mystery tour in Kent and on sea side in september 1967 BUT RARE UNSEEN SHOTS ... too rare ! Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2010 by M. Dominique
1.0 out of 5 stars
What a farce this tour was
Alright I know this DVD used the word "memories" in it's title but it was nothing other than a nostalgia exercise for those involved in the making of The Magical Mystery Tour. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Norman Johanssen
2.0 out of 5 stars
Who?
" . . . including Keith McCartney (Paul McCartney's brother)". Ha ha ha! What nonsense!!
Published on 14 Oct 2008 by Dudley Trishell
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