Unseen Beatles (DVD)

I like the beautiful music in this beautiful movie called Unseen Beatles. I watched the movie with my family and friends.

Although there isn't anything really bad about THE UNSEEN BEATLES DVD, I have to give a three-star (it's OK) rating.I was under the impression that this DVD was going to show the amateur footage from the last Beatles concert at San Francisco's Candle Stick Park that was filmed by a kid who was there all day long. It does show some of that footage, but the BBC documentary really explains the entire 1966 Beatles tour and how it was full of disasters.There are present day (2007) interviews with people who were actually there including journalist Maureen Cleave who wrote the article that kicked off the whole Lennon "Beatles are bigger than Jesus" controversy back then.It does show ample amateur footage, including interviews with the Beatles themselves from back then, and really explains why the Beatles finally decided to stop touring and playing concerts. They went through Hell in Japan and the Philippines, which is really the straw that broke the camel's back. It makes you wonder why so many corners were cut because they really had inadequate security, transportation, and the whole Tokyo debacle could've been avoided had Brian Epstein booked them at a different location. Anyway, once you watch this documentary you'll understand why Candle Stick Park was the last Beatle concert (until the very last one on top of the Apple building but that wasn't really a concert per se). The footage isn't the best quality, which is to be expected, but it's OK and won't interfere with viewing pleasure.Again, the DVD is really interesting but I think if you're really looking for more quality stuff go with the  The Beatles Anthology  instead. That also shows footage from the last concert, but it's really cleaned up, and the set goes through the entire Beatles career. It costs more money but you get 5-DVDs, plus over 600-minutes of viewing time.I also thought that some of the footage would show the opening acts, too, because I would've loved to see the Ronettes, without Ronnie, with Nedra singing lead, but it didn't.Get it if you're a big Beatles fan and you like watching documentaries and news shows, but don't expect it to be earth shattering.***** BONUS STUFF *****Beatles In Jersey - 02:50Color footage of the group, no sound, just some classical type music playing in the background. This is pretty cool because it shows them by the pool, relaxing and going to the airport and stuff.Extended Interviews - 53:00-minutes with "Play All" feature"Interviews with Larry Kane (Journalist who flew around with the Beatles), Maureen Cleave, Andi Lothian, Allan Williams, Tony Barrow, and Tony Bramwell. These are just the extended clips of the interviews that are featured in the documentary.

a just have for any beatle fan

it is part of my collection of beatles' info on who they really were/are. very informative. sometimes a little shocking.

This is a good DVD for all Beatle fans. It really gave a closer look of what they were going through back then.

If you simply must buy anything with the words "The Beatles" on it because you're an obsessive Beatle fan, then buy The Unseen Beatles. Otherwise, don't waste your time and money.There is indeed some "rare and previously unseen footage" in this DVD, but it struck me that it was "previously unseen" because whoever took it or considered it for air time realized it didn't inform or entertain very much. It didn't add anything new to our knowledge of The Beatles, their history or artistic significance.As one of the aforementioned obsessive Beatle fans, I didn't learn anything new or gain any further insights into them. "The Beatles Anthology" video would tell this story (plus the story of the rest of their career) just as well or better, and from The Beatles' perspective.For a more objective, outsider's perspective, I recommend two excellent books: the very enjoyable "Shout" by Philip Norman, and "The Beatles: The Biography" by Bob Spitz, which is well-researched, unflaggingly honest, and thoroughly detailed.

I have so many beatles stuff. it was the magical time of my life. brings me back to such happy days.

Excellent review on the Fab Four. Love the history behind the greatest band ever.

Highlight : no-sound _color_ clips from a sunbathing session in 1963.Interviews with Alan Williams, Maureen Cleave, Tony Barrow and others; if these names don't ring a bell, this is probably not for you. Covers the Beatles up to 1966, this documentary is focused on the live side of the band. Don't expect revelations; nevertheless, to hear the Story once again from the mouth of people close to the Fab Four is always great.

I must admit I was disappointed. I mean really, the only footage shown of the ACTUAL Beatles was muted clips of them getting off the plane, or else a few short snippets from press conferences. The rest of the DVD were people who knew them, talking about the whole journey from 63 to 66. Nothing hugely new or impressive, just basically describing the whole Jesus backlash and the enormity of the crowds and potential threat the beatles were in.There is some interesting inside details though, such as John's dramatic reaction to the plane engine setting on fire, and George's insecurities towards the end of 1966. Oh, and there are some sweet clips of them on holiday in 63.

Great

good

Interesting!