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MPAA Rating: G Content Advisory: Excellent For Children Movie Release: 1965 DVD Release: 11/12/1997 Format: DVD - Black and White Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Studio: MPI Home Video Members Wishing: 50 Genres: Comedy, Adventure Comedy, Satire, Absurd Comedy, Rock Musical See Also: Help! [Deluxe Box Set], Help!

In their second feature with director Richard Lester, who oversaw the massive hit A Hard Day's Night, the Beatles again aim for a mix of goofy comedy and sterling pop music. There is slightly more of a plot this time, though it is a patently ridiculous one: a sacred ruby ring comes into Ringo's possession, attracting the unwelcome attention of an exotic religious cult and forcing the boys to go on the run. This chase narrative is thankfully never taken too seriously, serving mainly as an excuse for colorful excursions to international locations from Europe to the Bahamas. The musical numbers include such classic tunes as "Ticket to Ride," "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," and, of course, "Help!". ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide

The Beatles - Themselves
Leo McKern - Clang

After an exhaustive search for a suitable negative to transfer the film to DVD, Fab Four fans will delight in MPI Home Video's release of their frolicking 1965 fiasco Help! Presented in standard 1.33:1 full-screen and featuring the choice of English Dolby Digital Stereo or Spanish or French Dolby Digital Mono with optional English, Spanish, or French subtitles, Beatles fans will delight in the opportunity to see John, Paul, George, and Ringo in sharp, vibrant color and crystal-clear sound as only a DVD can provide. Though lacking in any comprehensive extra features, the disc does include the standard interactive menus, chapter selection, and biographies. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide