MOVIE REACTION: A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles | First Time Watching 

HE IS NOT THAT CLEAN!! GREAT MOVIE, PAPA & RINGO WE'RE DEFINITELY THE STARS 😂 FULL MOVIE Reaction: www.patreon.com/dariusdevon Like, Comment & Subscribe ✅

Just a note, the blonde girl at 9:28 is Pattie Boyd, a famous model, she and George Harrison met on this movie and were soon married.

The Beatles never took themselves too seriously. That made them even more adorable.

The George bit where he calls B S on fake trends is way ahead of its time

The "very clean" line was an running joke regarding the actor playing Paul's grandfather, Wilfrid Brambell. He had played Albert in the BBC sitcom Steptoe and Son (the original program that 'Sanford and Son' was later based upon), and the running joke on the show was that he was a "dirty old man". Just one of those "Ah-ha" jokes that has been mostly lost to time.

My favourite moment of the whole film is George during that interview bit: "Has success changed your life?" "Yes."

it's so cool that you actually reacted to the movie

The sgt pepper's movie is not canon and it was made by the bee gees. They were one of the most popular group in the 70s and some people thought they were bigger than the beatles and the movie was meant to be the crowning of their success.(spoiler: it bombed) No comments needed. The canon movies are AHDN, Help!, Magical Mistery Tour, Yellow Submarine (my personal favorite bc it's a psychedelic cartoon) and the Get Back series if you take it as the official let it be film. The anthology series are very interesting too bc it's the Band's story told by the beatles themselves.

One of the best decisions the Beatles made was hiring Richard Lester to direct this film. He was an American working in London famous for his campy, surrealistic comedy style. He worked with Peter Sellers before the Beatles and John Lennon was a big fan of his. Many of the techniques in this film inspired early music videos. In fact, MTV gave him an award as “Father of the Music Video”. The combination of Lester’s cinematic style and the Beatles’ natural sense of humor was magic.

"Are you a mod or a rocker?" "Neither, I'm a Mocker." 😉 Ringo's always been my fave.

the girl that speaks on the train is Pattie Boyd, she married George and they met on set ❤

I can’t wait until you react to help, rubber soul and revolver. Keep going man!

I want to give you my personal thanks for reacting to this timeless classic. I believe you are the first on RU-vid to react to it. No other reactor, most of whom are your age, even those who love the Beatles, has known enough to react to it. Hopefully, others will follow you. Again, you have my thanks for doing something I've been wishing for for years.

You must also see The Rutles (a Beatles spoof from 1978 featuring Eric Idle of Monty Python, Mick Jagger, Paul Simon, George Harrison all cameo. Early SNL cast, too!) called ALL YOU NEED IS CASH. "The Rutles are living legend. A living legend that will live on long after other living legends have died!"

The blonde girl first seen @ 7:29 is Pattie Boyd - who met George on the set of this movie and they would eventually marry. George wrote SOMETHING for her, among other songs. Eric Clapton fell in love with Pattie and by 1970 had written LAYLA (with himself as Derek) and BELL BOTTOM BLUES (an underrated song) for her, but it didn't work... at least not right away. Eric would spiral out of control, selling his prize guitars to get heroin, before turning himself around with the album "461 Ocean Blvd' (his bungalow in Miami). Eric and Pattie would marry a couple of years later, and Eric would write WONDERFUL TONIGHT for her. One day, Eric was walking in NYC to see his young son, only to find ambulances outside the building, he had died after falling many stories out an open window. So he wrote TEARS IN HEAVEN. A whole lot of beautiful songs have been born from heartbreak and tragedy, probably the only silver lining there is to that particular cloud.

lol..”he’s decently dapper.” That was hilarious. 😂

I love seeing your reaction to this movie. I love seeing young people love The Beatles. It brings back wonderful memories for me. The Beatles and the music of their era was always the best!

It's been a real treat discovering your channel and reactions over these past few weeks. I've loved the Beatles since I was a little kid back in the 1980s, and it's great to see other's discovery journey of their music and that portion of history. Bravo, sir!

This movie was huge. It was written when the writer spent a few days with them and he depicted what it was like to be them. The grandfather was a big start on tv in England. In that show, he plays a dirty old man. So, it was funny that they kept saying he was a clean old man. Most theaters had to stop the film because the screaming was so loud, no one could hear it.

Hey who's that little old man?

He just getting his groove and living his life. Life hasn't beat him down.

A hard Day’s night that is one of the best movies ever I love it.The whole movie is great it’s the Beatles having fun and the music is great too.

I have to tell you I had a awful night. Then came upon this video. Your joy in watching this reminded me how much positive The Beatles have given me all my life. Thanks for the uplift.

Victor Spinetti, who plays the director of the tv show where the Beatles are to perform, also appeared in "Help!" and "Magical Mystery Tour".

That’s where George met his first wife, pattie.

FAB. Fab film, music and reaction. Basically they filmed their living experience. I love them so much and I always will.

Yayyyyyyyyy!!! I'm super excited to watch this with you

The NYC newspaper "The Village Voice" called this "the Citizen Kane of jukebox musicals."

The Beatles were just naturally funny, man. If you haven't seen it already the 'Get Back' documentary shows just how important clowning around was for them. They gave themselves only 3 weeks to write, rehearse, record & perform the album that ended up being called Let It Be. You would think there would be a sense of panic or at least some urgency given the deadline but the big take away from that movie was just how much joking and silliness there was throughout (and this during their so-called "break-up" period too). Goofing off was clearly important to them and was the best environment for their creativity. So even though others view them with serious reverence I don't think The Beatles ever took themselves too seriously, and this casualness was part of their charm.

We had to get special tickets to see this when it was releasedin San Antonio. I was 10 and my sister was 11. Mom couldn't even get us tickets in the same theater. Anyhow I was in the balcony and everybody in the theater was probably 16 years old or less and almost all girls. As soon as that first cord hit everybody started screaming😮Didn't get to hear much of the movie that day and it was like Nothing I had ever experienced before. The vibe was insane.

Please watch the rest of the Beatles movies, especially Yellow Submarine

The way the script was written was a writer went on tour with them for a few weeks and just saw how they interacted. That's why it really feels like them. Obviously the grandfather was just a thing they wrote in and cast, but even the manager and his assistant are loosely based on their real manager Brian Epstein and The Beatles one & only roadie Mal Evans who really was tall and stuck with them all the way through Let It Be. Also keep in mind that the sarcasm and "cheekiness" and fighting with cops and authority was really unheard of in a pop movie in 1964. Obviously as the civil rights movement and the hippie movement and the woman's liberation movement advanced through the decade those things changed very quickly. But the Beatles playful disrespect of authority both in their style and in this little movie specifically was one of the main sparks that got the revolutionary vibe of the 60's going.

Keep up the good work

I've been a Beatles fan since 1964 when they first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. One thing that I learned about them early on is that they are the least pretentious superstars ever. They were able to laugh at themselves and occasionally sing silly songs (see Rocky Racoon, Yellow Submarine, etc) without worrying about what anyone thought. I'm enjoying your reactions very much. But, don't assume that they're always taking themselves or their music seriously. Also, even though I'm happy that the Beatles are being appreciated by younger generations, unless you lived through that time, you'll never fully appreciate the impact that they had on western culture. We all waited impatiently for their next record and to see what to emulate next. They guided western culture through the 1960s, and will continue to be musically influential for centuries, literally.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS I LOVE THIS MOVIE , THE HELP MOVIE TOO

You must do THIS IS SPINAL TAP. "You see here... this amp, the numbers go to... 11!" - "But what does that mean?" - "Well, it's one LOUDER, innit?"

What a blast! I love this film! I'm glad you liked it, Darius! It's worth many re-watches because there are many great quotes and subtle inside-jokes. Fun stuff! Also, Darius, after you listen to Beatles For Sale, Past Masters (at least disc 1), and Help!, be sure to watch the film called "Help!" It's the lads follow up to AHDN and it is a total 60's British Comedy and a spoof on the James Bond franchise (which was only 2-years old at this point)! You will love it! Keep going!

Love that you even have popcorn 😂😂

The pub where Ringo is playing darts is The Turk's Head, where i go to a pub quiz every week! It's in St Margaret's, near Richmond and, also, Twickenham Stadium, the home of English rugby, in the suburbs of London. It doesn't look like that inside now, though I do remember when it had a darts board! And loving your reactions. You're clearly someone who is totally invested in this, and your enthusiasm and love comes across. More power to you!

Finally a young guy willing to take on this movie...it's a giant piece of rock history and a lot of fun. Have "Very Clean" day lol

I love that you are discovering the Beatles & appreciate them for what they are: remarkable!!! Thank you!! And there's more to look forward to. Revolver will blow your mind! Yay on you Darius!

I am very impressed with your knowledge of the Beatles and their songs. Warms my heart to know a young man like you with all the current music of today that you are interested in the music I grew up with. Thank you.

I never noticed that before until you said "He's smelling the Coke". Wow. lol. I can't believe they got that past the censors. It looks like John was "Snorting" the coke. That's crazy! lol

Glad to see you do this. Gotta check out the next movie HELP! After you do the HELP album.

Super!!!!!!

It’s so cool to see you get into the Beatles! Reminds me a lot of how I first stated getting into them, getting more into the albums, then the movies.. you’ll be obsessed soon lol

Beatles movies worth checking out include A Hard Days Night, HELP!, Eight Days A Week, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine, Get Back.

Yess!! If you didn't like any of their albums, I think I would be able to handle that but if you don't like this movie, I don't I will be able to handle it.. 😅 Can't wait to watch! :)

This was fun to watch. I really liked this movie and the Beatles.

They made two movies. I forget the title of the other one. Both are hilarious. BTW, in the 60s their fans really did chase them and tried to take souvenirs, like handfuls of hair and bits of there clothing, if they got their hands on them. They had an elaborate escape plan set up for getting out of Dodger’s Stadium after their performance there.

Own the the DVD, watched it also when it came out, never get tired of it, great reaction.

Saying he’s clean is a running gag; meaning it’s a continuous thread throughout the film. It’s a play on the term “dirty old man” because he’s constantly referred to as the old man then “what a clean old man…” I love when younger people get into the Beatles and I really enjoy your videos. You are very astute. I really like your take on the White Album and you are correct for saying it sounds like the individuals instead of the group and that it was the beginning of the deterioration. You say you know Sgt. Pepper, Revolver and Rubber Soul but no videos for those (at least here). You’ll notice that She Loves You is in the film but not on the album. It was released as a single because the Beatles didn’t want to charge fans for songs on albums so they could get their money’s worth. All non album singles make up two albums called Past Masters volumes 1 and 2. 1 is 1963-66 and 2 is 1967-70.

Darius I hope you read this. The “idea” of Beatlemania was created by the Beatles in this movie. Its theatre release was timed to follow their Ed Sullivan TV debut performance. Once their tv show blew up the music universe American fans HAD to see this movie. After those two things were rolling, the crowds and mania ruled the entire world. There really isn’t a way to describe it, but think of this. These for guys were revered all over the world. All at once. I encourage you to keep going down this rabbit hole. A diff content provider took the approach of reacting to every song to hit the charts, in order. Another did every album in order. How are you goings about it?

I think this fellow's intro to watching the film has more words in it than the entire movie!

man i cannot wait until the day that you hear gimme some truth. george harrison solo in that song and groovey feel is so nice

Also, be sure to watch the movie Help! after listening to the album. Like with AHDN, the first 7 songs on the album are from the soundtrack of the film.

The movie was nominated for an academy awards

He's very clean.

Maybe someone else commented this, but I couldn’t find it. The Clean joke was a reference to the actor who played Paul’s grandfather who was famous at the time for the character he played on a sitcom called Steptoe and Son (the British inspiration for Sanford and Son) who was called a “dirty old man” throughout the show. That reference doesn’t really play as well to a modern audience who aren’t familiar with that show.

When I saw this movie the first time in a movie theater in 1964 all the other characters were a waste of space. I only wanted to see the Beatles!!!! I saw it once with family and the next time with my friend and we sat in the back and screamed the entire time!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Paul's grandfather being clean. The actor was a trash man and junk dealer in a british TV series. He was notoriously dirty. ( in the US it was Sanford and son with Red Foxx in the old guy role)

Thannks!!...I love Your reactions..

Just now noticed someone else talk about the director Richard Lester. Not sure if it's the algorithm or maybe you really like the original 70's / 80's Superman movies that are popping up on your RU-vid feed, but Richard Lester also directed those old Superman movies. Including Superman 3 right there. Ha!

The way you word stuff reminds me of JB Smoove and I'm living for it lol

love that you watched this!

So this film has been added to the Criterion Collection of films….only the very best films are chosen for this special collection of films. The board of film critics and scholars chooses certain films that qualify. This film was chosen because it is very historical. And the storyline was really what the Beatles lives were like at that time when they were touring… they were fairly new celebrities at the time, but they were considered a phenomenon, even then. To get a film contract in their first year….pretty crazy! Anyway, the crowds chased them everywhere and surrounded their hotels and they had to have security to keep them safe from the crowds, and decoy cars, etc. Every city required them to do a press conference where the newspaper journalists would ask them silly questions. And the cities elites would throw a party for them which they had to attend. They had rehearsals and sometimes they had to try to sneak out to go anywhere besides their hotel. So this wasn’t a documentary. But they played themselves. The second film they made was HELP!

Darius ❤ Because of you I have been listening to the Beatles with fresh ears and drawing the same conclusions so Thanks 🙏

Have you seen “THE BEATLES: GET BACK” documentary by Peter Jackson. It’s long… but it helped me understand their personalities/recording process/break-up.

The Ringo walkabout Ringo was under the weather ( mildly drunk)… from the night before…. And most of that scene was Add libbed.

Love this film. Although I love "Help!" even more.

🍿 Ready to binge watch your channel!😅

The day they filmed the scene in the field (with "Can't Buy Me Love" playing), Lennon had to leave for an event promoting the release of his book "In His Own Write". That's why some of the shots are from a distance, from overhead, or you only see McCartney, Harrison, and Starr. Richard Lester filled in so there would be four people in the shots from overhead.

Great movie. Eventually you’ll have to watch “Help!” And “Yellow Submarine.”

Wilfrid Bramwell who played Paul's grandfather, played Albert Steptoe in the British Show Steptoe and Son. In the show, he was known as a dirty old man. Steptoe and Son was the inspiration for Sanford and Son, starring Redd Foxx in the US.

The man holding the tape measure (that John cuts) was their actual tailor. They gave him the bit part in the film as a thank you.

You need to see their next movie Help!. More funny stuff and great songs!

One of the girls on the train is Pattie Boyd who became Pattyie Harrison

Old ears young listening que bonito ❤

Gotta react to the Help movie after you've done the album, It has more of a storyline and it's in colour. This film was just a comedic take on their life at that time in Beatlemania :)

At the time, highly innovative and influential. Music holds up as well as some scenes, especially George at the Influencer’s office. N John n that woman in the hallway. The shades of the mania are there, but small compared to reality

The Beatles were all natural actors and comedians. The next film up Help! Another good one. A James Bond spoof and in color.🦱🦱🦱🦰

One of the young women in the beginning played by Pattie Boyd, George ended marrying. In fact they met on the set of this film.

The film Help! Is the one that they call the pot movie.

I personally like the Beatles “Help!” movie more. It’s in color, has a bit more of a plot (despite still being very silly) And I personally enjoy the music from the “Help!” album more than “A Hard Days Night”

i aint gonna like ive never heard of the sgt pepper movie but im 90 percent sure the three main bee gees are on that video tile

DARIUS WE MISS YOU

27:10 - they definitley hadn't tried weed yet when this was made. we know the exact date they first tried it. this movie was filmed march/april 1964 and they first smoked weed with Bob Dylan on August 28th 1964. they were def stoned for the entirety of the Help! movie though. get baked for that one lol edit: typo

The offbeat humor is similar to Marx Brothers movies like A Night at the Opera, with John channeling Groucho and Ringo as Harpo. Ringo got critical acclaim for his performance, which critics compared to Charlie Chaplin in the "parading" sequence. Bob Dylan turned them onto pot around 1965, and then turned Dylan onto LSD around 1966. The "clean old man" joke was just riffing on the cliche about a " dirty old man."

I can’t wait for you to watch Magical Mystery Tour 😂

"he's smelling that coke"...lol!!!!!.. .he's pretending to snort it... of course we didn't get that joke when we were 10 years old... when we saw the movie, the girls were screaming so loud everytime there was a close up of one of the Beatles it was hard to hear the movie.... the movie was so popular, you had to buy your ticket and then wait in a line up that went right around a city block, , and stand in the line through a complete showing of the film before it was your turn to get in! At this point in 1964 the Beatles ruled the world!! It was Beatlemania. The scene of them running around that open field during Can't Buy Me Love is pretty much the template for every music video ever since. Everything the Beatles did seemed to be groundbreaking. A Hard Day's Night is so great that some people speak critically of their next movie, Help!, but don't let that deter you... it's also great!

The plot was a day in the life of Beatlemania.

You should check out the hippie counterculture antiwar film Hair. Great music too. One of the most iconic 60s/70s films, originally a off-Broadway musical.

The man in the cupboard with the magazine with Elvis on the cover.

if you thought they were on the devil's lettuce for this just wait till you watch "help" and "yellow submarine" 🙃 another super fun reaction!!

Norm is supposed to be Beatles road manager Neil Aspinall, and Shake is supposed to be Beatles roadie Mal Evans.

OK !!! First the clean joke about the Papa, in England at the time there was a tv show this man starred in where he played a junk yard owner .The character he plays was always dirty. This show would come to the US later and be the basis for a show known as Sanford and Son. The actor was a very dapper guy ALWAYS well dressed to the point that fans would wait for him after the show for autographs and he would walk right by them because out of character no one knew what he looked like. Clean...Very Clean ! I wanted you to see this movie because you started your Beatles Quest at the end and worked backwards . the early stuff was written for the Tweens at the time ( All the little screamin' memes you see at the show.) After 1966 the Beatles stopped touring and just went to writing and recording due to the lack of tech . the live stuff got to be TOOO big and the sound systems etc. were not up to the job ( tech would not come around till 1969 and Woodstock ). Once again ,Good job I hope you found the film enjoyable. Oh yeah Bob Dylan turned the Beatles on to pot the first time and music Changed ! Their dentist dosed them with LSD the first time without them knowing ( he thought they wouldn't mind ) I don't think they did.

now you must watch help! magical mystery tour & the get back movie

Imagine if us all beatling out together in this imaginary future could accomplish something previously unimaginable

avoid SGT Pepper movie at all costs! :)

Classic film btw some mixes of the songs played here were the correct speeds the Beatles had recorded at, the studio album version “A Hard Days Night” some songs George Martin sped up the tempo a bit for example “I should’ve known better & Tell Me Why” the album version is nice & fast, in the film the correct pitch is played in that live bit ending. also for fun if you have a copy on vinyl you can hear the fast temp songs at their correct pitch on your turntable if there is a control