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The Beatles - Get Back (Disney +)
McCartney 3,2,1 (Disney +)Fascinating and at times incredible but, like running a marathon, it takes lots of effort to complete and i'm not entirely sure it was worth it.
Get Back - Witnessing the the process of writing Beatles songs was mesmerising and a privilege. The remastered film looks incredible and Peter Jackson has done his best to curate a window into the bands soul. There are some awesome, slice-of-life moments throughout, particularly the 3 Policemen towards the end and the seemingly endless amount of tea and toast.
There's a weird Peter Sellers moment and the Jon/Yoko/Heroin difficulties are there but unacknowledged. I came away thinking Harrison and Starr were consistently confined to the backseat and Paul was desperately trying to be the glue in a broken and hopeless marriage.McCartney 3,2,1 - Brilliant and insightful. However, I can't get over the Post production/After Effects work on McCartneys 'age'. Also, I don't think McCartney likes Rick Rubins lack of footwear.
Ultimately, they're worth the watch but bring snacks.
- Watching 3,2,1 I get the sense Paul is showing early signs of dementia.Brabo_Brabo
- This, and the book, are hislast round. I expect him to drop out of public view soon.Brabo_Brabo
- His last hurrah? I wouldn't be surprised.Morning_star
- I loved 3,2.1 and thought his memory was better than during Anthology 25 years ago. I loved his stories about While My Guitar Gently Weeps...CyBrainX
- ...and how John prodded Paul in to the long notes of harmony on Dear Prudence.CyBrainX
- The Let it Be marathon is a tougher thing to watch. Conflict aside, music is hard work and making an audience sit through rehearsals is a bit much to ask.CyBrainX
- I thought George came off like a hero considering that he demanded they drop the TV special deadline, and then brought in Billy Preston.CyBrainX
- I also loved how John misread the lyrics to All Things Must Pass and then suggested George keep a "mind" can blow those clouds away.CyBrainX
- @CyBrainX You've mentioned some brilliant moments and there are lots more, and I think for me that's where Get Back is redeemed.Morning_star
- I liked Get Back but thought it really was too long. I don't care what Jackson says, those 6hrs should have been cut to 3hrs.Hayzilla
- ^ I agree for a general audience but I would have gladly sat through every second they edited to make up the final 7 hours.CyBrainX