'The Beatles: Get Back' Review: Peter Jackson Serves Up A Feast For Fab Four Fans
"With material this rich, you can see why Jackson, who notoriously tacked ending after ending on to The Return Of The King, felt compelled to leave so much in. Hearing the Beatles play through songs that would eventually emerge on their solo albums, like “Gimme Some Truth” and “All Things Must Pass,” is titillating. So is watching them work out vocal harmonies and guitar parts in real time. Due to the scope of their celebrity, every little personal interaction feels weighty. Although the setting is not all that visually striking, the cinematography is gorgeous — and thanks to Jackson’s CGI restoration of the 16mm footage, the reality of it all almost feels heightened at times, like you’re watching actors playing these characters in a hyper-detailed period piece. When you snap back to your senses and realize you’re up close and personal with the real Beatles as they navigate a pivotal sequence in their real lives together, you might find yourself overcome with gratitude this Thanksgiving."
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