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Magical Mystery Tour

Magical Mystery Tour (1967)

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After the success of the Sgt. Peppers LP, the Beatles decided to hire a psychedelic bus, take a trip into the English countryside, and film the results, no matter how bizarre or boring. With a motley cast of characters, the group basically tramps about the landscape with occasional music cues to give the film a bit of flow. Though Magical Mystery Tour is an interesting document of the Beatles psychedelic period, its cinematic function is negligible. ~ John Bush, Rovi

G, 1 hr.

Musical & Performing Arts

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George Harrison, John Lennon

Nov 14, 1997

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As 60 minutes of self-indulgent psychedelics, it's nearly impossible to watch.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | Comment
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
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A big, nasty, ugly, boring mistake. With killer musical numbers.

September 16, 2010 Full Review Source: Antagony & Ecstasy | Comment
Tim Brayton
Antagony & Ecstasy

A must-see for Beatles buffs and anyone interested in how the '60s looked as they were happening (rather than in slick, retrospective recreations); others might want to take a pass.

September 6, 2007 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | Comment
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Fun, psychedlic, and great Beatles music.

March 9, 2006 Comment
Steve Crum
Video-Reviewmaster.com

Cough.

November 6, 2005 Comments (2)
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com

Here's a clue for you all...the Walrus was Paul!

November 2, 2005 Comment
Michael A. Smith
Nolan's Pop Culture Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review

I would recommend a new generation of Beatle fans to put MMT: The Movie near the bottom of their to-do list, but never to scratch it off entirely. It remains a necessary curiosity item and slightly ahead of its time.

August 17, 2003 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | Comment
Collin Souter
eFilmCritic.com

Bizarre, plotless, mishmash that still fascinates

August 21, 2002 Comment
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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The worst Beatles movie, of the Beatles movies which star the Beatles. The story is really much too silly, and stupid. Plus, the Beatles don't play a big enough role, which is weird. It has some funny moments, but overall it's just so-so.

September 5, 2010
ajv2688
AJ Verser

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okay...maybe the only proof you'll ever need that "this is yer brain on drugs" and "just say no"...okay, i admit it. i'll still sing-along with every song in this every time i see it, so eat that slowly (on an empty stomach and wait a half an hour...).

September 8, 2007
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