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For casual viewers, the whole thing has a retro charm. For Beatles fans, it's a flawed but essential film.
Mark Bourne, Film.com
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1965 · 1h 32m · G
Adventure, Comedy, Music
Directed by
Richard Lester
Overview
An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard, and a beautiful but dead-eyed assassin all have their own plans for the Fab Four.
Director and cast
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Top critics, in their words
89%
Tomatometer
Rotten
A Hard Day's Night may be more primitive, but it also seems more spontaneous.
Derek Adams, Time Out
Rotten
The boys themselves are exuberant and uninhibited in their own genial way. They just become awfully redundant and -- dare I say it? -- dull.
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
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