Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Great movie

I remember, back when the film first premiered, in 1978, seeing this movie for this first time on the big screen! I was in awe of the music, the Bee Gees, Peter Frampton, and the whole film.I credit this movie for my love and appreciation of The Beatles (being 9- going on 10 at that time, I did not make the connection that these artists were in fact performing the Beatles music.)I own it on VHS, and it brings back alot of warm memories for me; for example, I remember, as soon as we left the theater, we immediatle went to the music store and bought the 2 record music soundtrack!!I want this title on DVD; It would be nice to, in addition to the film itself, to have bonus features, such as intervies with the cast; a behind-the-scenes making of the movie; cast and crew bios.Maybe a feature that shows where certain stars are today (like Paul Nicholas (the nasty Dougie Shears), Sandy Farina (Strawberry Fields) kind of a "where are they now").For those who have not had the pleasure of seeing this film, here's a brief discription:Sgt. Pepper and his Lonely Hearts Club Band are hailed as being a band that brings joy with their music. Their instruments have the power to bring joy, as make dreams come true.Sgt. Pepper dies, and leaves the legacy to Billy Shears (Frampton) and his friends Mark, Dave, and Bob Henderson (The Bee Gees) to make a new Lonely Hearts Club Band, and bring joy to the world with their music.They make it big, almost larger than life. And go to L.A. and become superstars.Steve Martin, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, are a few of the celebrity villians who want the musical instruments of the original Lonely Hearts Club Band, so they can take over the world. Their mantra being "We hate love. We hate Joy. We love money." And Mean Mr. Mustard(Frankie Howard) loves Strawberry (Sandy Farina), Billy Shears' girlfriend.Will the instruments be saved? Can the world be saved from the clutches of FVB (Future Villian Band)? Can Billy get to Strawberry in time? You will have to watch to find out ;>

I watched this movie probably minimum of once a week when I was kid and it first came out. At that time, it was purely for the music. Say what you will, I like this movie soundtrack better than the original Beatles versions.Fast forward to 40+ years later, I'm the mother of a daughter who's a huge Beatles and Bee Gees fan, and finally decided to introduce her to the wonder that is Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Watching it as an adult, I finally understand the storyline... kind of. It's not a great storyline. It's not an imaginative storyline. In fact, it's a total acid trip that makes no sense whatsoever. But it's WONDERFUL. Peter Frampton, the Bee Gees, Aerosmith, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Steve Martin, George Burns! You can't beat the cast. You certainly can't beat the music.Don't expect to understand it. Just enjoy it.

Considered a flop at the box office, but I like the music and movie

This review is for the single DVD of 1978's "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", the movie. This ambitious concept which included a very pricey, nearly never discounted 2-LP record set, started with, and will never shake the criticism of those who naturally and logically question who'd want to experience other artists performing Beatles songs? Why not the Beatles themselves? I saw the movie in 1978 when first released because I felt it would be a slice of seventies pop culture. And that's what it is. No more, and no less. Reminds me of another Universal opus, released two years after "Pepper", ELO and Olivia Newton-John's "Xanadu". Both films are enjoyable if thought of as streams of music videos, sights and sounds. Did "Pepper" hurt the lofty star-perches of Frampton and The Bee Gees? Probably. But this film has many good points. First and foremost, the chance to enjoy the music of Frampton and the Bee Gees together. Robin and Maurice are sadly no longer with us. It's a heck of a nice keepsake to have this "Pepper" screen time of Barry, Robin, and Maurice together during their peak popularity and chart splendor. Then there are the hits! Robin's "Oh! Darling", Earth, Wind and Fire's "Got To Get You Into My Life", and Aerosmith's "Come Together". George Burns, Steve Martin, Billy Preston, and other notables take part and sing. Newcomer Sandy Farina is superb as Strawberry Fields, and if her singing is indeed her own voice, she is doubly dazzling. Finally, last but not least, is the legendary final "Sgt. Pepper Reprise" singout, featuring perhaps 100 or more music/recording legends and stars, a virtual "who's who" of late 70's pop and rock. How in the world did they assemble all of these folks at one time for the cameras? Frankie Valli, Carol Channing, Gary Wright, Leif Garrett, Jose Feliciano, Wolfman Jack, Mark Lindsay, Donovan, Peter Noone, Bruce Johnston, John Stewart, Yvonne Elliman, Monte Rock III, and Seals and Crofts, just to name several. Incredible! That all-star chorus alone makes this movie highly recommended! The sound and picture are excellent. Extras include the trailer and scene selection. Really helpful to have scene selection. Fun to replay the final scene to search for favorite stars in the big group chorus. Hmmm, Etta James is in there someplace.

if you grew up in the era, you'll love seeing this. it's the best "time capsule" of that decade. but even if not...george burns, steve martin and billy preston make all-out genius contributions. aerosmith and others are cool. earth, wind and fire were extremely good, no doubt about it. but sadly missed the point. some is just campy fun, but some is even impressive. the directing, writing, etc. aren't fantastic, but really, really good - at not taking this thing so seriously. it's just a silly way to relax, not hard-selling a failed desperate attempt.surely helps if you like the 2 beatle albums (it's almost all of sgt. pepper + abbey road). the leads can't act, but don't really need to. you just sit back and enjoy.

A must see