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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | 
 enlarge | Director: Michael Schultz
Actors: Peter Frampton, Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Frankie Howerd
Studio: Mca (Universal)
Category: Video
Buy New: CDN$ 35.99
New (1) Used (3) from CDN$ 9.28
Rating:  93 reviews
Sales Rank: 1075
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6300181375
UPC: 096895501333
EAN: 9786300181373
Theatrical Release Date: July 24, 1978
Release Date: September 11, 2001
Availability: Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
Condition: Brand new in mint condition, in manufacturer's wrap.
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If it weren't for a couple of inspired performances, as well as the time-capsule weirdness of it all, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band would be definitively unwatchable. This misguided effort to dramatize the classic Beatles album (the Fab Four had nothing to do with it, thank goodness) also includes tunes from other Beatles LPs, strung together in lumbering '70s rock-opera style. Peter Frampton, then at the crest of his brief run at the top, stars as Billy Shears, with the Bee Gees wearing the glossy day-glo band jackets from the Pepper album cover. Earth, Wind & Fire turn in a spirited revamp of "Got to Get You into My Life," and Aerosmith thrash their way through "Come Together"; but most of the performances are pretty awful. Out-and-out novelties include Steve Martin doing "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" and George Burns (but of course) warbling "Fixing a Hole." This high-profile 1978 flop helped kill the hot streak (Saturday Night Fever, Grease) of record and movie producer Robert Stigwood and sink his RSO movie-music empire. --Robert Horton
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 Pepperland Alive and Well January 21, 2006
R. Kirk (Planet Earth)
I can see why this film met with mixed revies upon it's release in 1978. People still wanted The Beatles, and anything short was unacceptable.
Well, this may not be The Beatles, as Peter Framptom and the Bee Gees perform most of the vocals in this Rock Musical. But the actual music, and sound, is superb. They must have had a studio band backing them, as there are some great rock guitar solos (not Frampton). There is no index card inside the set, so we don't ever find out who all the mucians were. It's also pleasant to watch, an external Willy Wonka world - if you like.
I enjoyed it, although there are a few (limited) dreary scenes. I think Steve Martin is the only person in the film who did not take his role of singing very seriously. Thankfully he only has one song. "Come on Steve, even Jim Nabours knew when to turn-off the Ham".
 BRILLIANT December 19, 2005
Richard (Blackpool England)
A movie that takes strands of Yellow Submarine,Magical Mystery Tour and the entire Sgt Pepper album sounds like a good movie and this is just what this one is.
There's even the idea of the Pepper sleeve via the walkthrough at the end-which includes 2 uncredited Beatles among nearly 100 names who did nothing but walk in a line.
Any movie using Beatles music has to be regarded as worthwhile and this goes hand in hand with the continuation of the Beatles legend and influence.
Silly, but very enjoyable! November 21, 2005
Eric Charles (Ottawa, ON, Canada)
I was expecting the worst when I rented this movie, especially from most of the reviews I've read. I was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it actually is. If you can get past the silliness & hokeyness of it all, it's a lot of fun. Most of the songs are great covers of Beatles classics. They made excellent choices on the singers (with the exception of George Burns). The only tune from this flick that lasted is Aerosmith's "Come Together" which still regularly plays on rock stations. Steve Martin's hilarious interpretation of 'Maxwell's Silver Hammer' is one of my fave scenes. I's old-school, goofball, wild and crayzee guy-era Martin at his best! Stargard's version of "Lucy in the sky with diamonds" is good and the scene where they sing it is funny. They look like hookers with mascara that's the disco equivalent of raccoon eyes (ugh! the 70's...). My favorite unintentional hilarity is the BeeGees and Frampton singing "She's so hevaaay! Hevaaaay!". I also noticed some of the sound effects are from Star Wars a year before, and the sound of their limo is the same as the DeLorean from Back to the Future. My mom and I had fun matching the names to the faces of the "Guests of Heartland" in the finale scene. We found most of them. I'm amazed that this film flopped as badly as it did, because it's not that bad! I've seen far worse movies that became hits (ie. Dude Where's My Car?).
 25 Years Later, 'Sgt. Pepper' Is Still Painful To Watch May 17, 2004
R. Gorham
The ficticious place called "Heartland" finds all kinds of musicians coming together in orange, pink, red and purple satin. "Sgt. Pepper" unites all kinds of Beatle tunes into one large ball of cheese. How many careers were ruined by this film? Is it easy to spot that only a handful of people here actually had (any) acting experience out of the hundreds of people in this film? Outside of some brief narration by George Burns, it's ALL song and dance. There's a few good performances here (Aerosmith's "Come Together", Robin Gibb's "Oh Darling", Earth Wind & Fire's "Got To Get You Into My Life", and the Bee Gees' "Golden Slumber")... and one hilarious - Steve Martin singing "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" in the green tiled room... but most of this is tedious to get through. THE HEROES: Peter Frampton plays the starring role of Billy Shears (dig those white overalls with "Billy" printed on them). Barry, Robin and Maurice (RIP) Gibb play the roles of the Henderson brothers who help Shears find the stolen instruments. George Burns plays the role of narrator and Mister Kite. Donaled Pleasance (from "Halloween" fame) as BD Hoffler. THE VILLAINS: Alice Cooper as the mean Marvin Sunk (why was his version of "Sun King" omitted on the "Sgt. Pepper" movie soundtrack?). Aerosmith as the infamous (FVB) Future Villain Band. And a wonderful performance by Steve Martin as the evil Dr. Maxwell Edison. In the stands for the Grand Finale, you'll spot numerous "guests" from 1970's world of music... including Tina Turner, Robert Palmer, Hank Williams Jr, Seals & Croft, Sha Na Na, Nils Lofgren, Heart, Leif Garret, Jose Feliciano, Johnny Winter, Wolfman Jack, etc. Outside of the trailer and a language selection, this DVD has no extras. For those of us that grew up in the 1970's, it would have been nice to see some interviews or commentaries with some of the musicians. Thank goodness Billy Preston saved the day at the end of the movie (singing "Get Back")... bringing back to life the already deceased Strawberry Fields with a zap of his finger, and then saving Billy Shears from certain suicide and a very sad ending... Ugh.
 a notoriously rotten movie! March 10, 2004
Benjamin Wilkerson (prescott,az.)
The Beatles had nothing to do with this farce,and it shows.The performances are awful and the movie is just plain silly.
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