The Beatles 'Get Back' Blu-ray Full Review + Breaking News
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- After a long and tense wait The Beatles 'Get Back' Blu-ray and DVD is finally on the shelves (in most countries). Is it as good as the Disney Plus stream which wowed Beatles fans back in November 2021 and what, if any, extra does it give to the collector? In this video we take a close look at both the packaging, video and audio quality of this release, with not a single second of unboxing in sight!
0:00 - Opener.
0:34 - Introduction.
2:02 - Packaging.
2:28 - It all goes a bit 'Rutles'/Monty Python.
3:00 - What extras are included?
4:16 - Where is the original 'Let It Be' film?
4:32 - Quality of the box - matt vs gloss.
5:12 - Inserts & backing card.
5:41 - Discs content & quality.
6:27 - Differences between streaming & Blu-ray versions.
7:11 - Sound quality and available options.
8:50 - Price & distribution inequalities.
9:26 - The search for the DVD.
11:12 - Did we deserve more?
11:33 - The 'Director's Cut' coming for Christmas?
11:57 - Breaking news: Peter Jackson's new project.
12:33 - Outro.
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As far as the original Let it Be film, I think that a 4K restoration of it would be right at home with The Criterion Collection. Their release of A Hard Day’s Night is superb, and back in the LaserDisc days they had a release of HELP! as well (which my dad owns). CC releasing new 4Ks of HELP!, Yellow Submarine, Let it Be (and ok fine Magical Mystery Tour) would be perfect for those of us who prefer nice restorations and an abundance of Special Features.
I saw "Let It Be" in a theater in May 1970. It was, without a doubt, the MOST BORING movie that I had ever seen! It was merely the Beatles sitting around, rehearsing. B-O-R-I-N-G!!! There was no action. Nothing except the rooftop mini-concert at the end. For me, it was a wasted Sunday afternoon.
Love the reference to Monty Python's Holy Grail LP! Priceless introduction!
Yes, I'm glad you picked up on the matt inner packaging, rather than glossy version that US reviewers have been raving over and rightly so, it does seem that they have received a better product.
As for physical releases, there's a belief in some areas, that only older fans want physical copies, with younger people just wanting to stream. This is, of course, rubbish, when you come to collectors of any age, who want to own an actual item. The steel book editions of some movies and TV series are a good example of this. Beatles fans young and old often invest heavily in physical product. Disney need to do their homework.
As someone who didn't have the Disney+ channel and therefore had to wait until the public release I am absolutely delighted to own a copy of this amazing documentary. I've been waiting for 40+ years for something like this.
Just be thankful that this even exists at all.
What a great experience it is watching the Beatles for almost 8 hour's.
The Beatles had so many songs during this period, like most of Abbey Road and Another Day, Back Seat of My Car, Gimme Some Truth, All Things Must Pass. If only they had spent more time getting their songs completed and into shape,they could have made probably their finest album ever.
I am so happy with this release.
Hi Andrew - thank you for your comprehensive review! Not sure if this means much to anyone, but I've been quite shocked by how many people feel cheated because of the lack of any extra audio/visual features! No doubt that the more, the better - but I'm still shocked that we even got *eight* full, jam-packed hours to begin with...! I've been Beatles-obsessed since I was four and grew up with just the 1987 CDs and some of the extras like Past Masters, BBC, YS Songtrack, etc; - and anything new such as Love, the second BBC set, the restored MMT and YS films was a superb treat for me, no matter how much or how little. This continued unabated through 2016 with the great Ron Howard documentary, and even then I never could have expected something as extensive as the Sgt Pepper super deluxe, nor that it would continue for another three albums! Having eight hours of these sessions adds a whole new context to what people have thought, assumed or merely bought into for years, and it's such a joy watching our lads in their element in an unexpectedly immersive fashion. If a further expanded edition comes out, that is superb, but in our modern consumer culture of 'more, more and more,' we ought to just be grateful for this much! Many have said they're boycotting this edition because they have no doubt a future edition will come - but how will a further version come out if not enough people show support for this one? As you rightly pointed out, Disney needed convincing to even release this one - we need to show our interest if anything further comes along! I'm sure if Disney wasn't the distributor that Apple would gladly have included extra material (and stuck the Rooftop audio in the LIB super deluxe, as was planned). $34.99 (or its equivalent elsewhere) for eight hours of filmed Beatles sessions is a unbelievable deal to me, and I can't fathom how any serious fan who can afford it would deliberately choose not to. I received the accidental 'recalled' February verison of the DVD in April and also got the new Blu-Ray and cherish them both. Thank you for another fun and well-done video, Andrew!
I couldn’t disagree more. We the consumers have been keeping Apple rich for over 50 years since the Beatles split up, the least we deserve is to have the historically important artefact fully available to those that are willing to pay for it
Thanks for the great review Andrew. This set does look and sound great. I would still love to see the original Let It Be come to Blu-ray as it’s the only official Beatles film not yet released. I would also love the audio of the rooftop in some physical form aside from streaming . I am hoping Peter Jackson will convince Apple to invest in cleaning up the Star Club tapes . He mentioned doing this in an interview sometime ago. Take care.
Glad you enjoyed it, Bill.
Let It Be is also essential because many performances are only there. PJ didn't include the same performances in full, on partials.
We must remember that this version of "Get Back" IS the director's cut...Disney had originally planned on only putting out a 2 hour theatrical film before Jackson (and the pandemic) convinced them otherwise. Yeah, of course I'd watch 18 or 40 hours or whatever, but I'm more than satisfied with this version.
That's a good point, and I did not watch the stream, so even if it could be (even) better, I'm looking forward to getting these Blu-rays.
Great video Andrew. If the original Let It Be film ever gets released I hope Disney is not involved whatsoever. They seem to be a very narrow-minded company.
I hope too what comes out of this is Peter Jackson joining the Beatles/ Apple team but leaving Disney behind.
Thats why they are losing money at the moment.
welllll about that....
An updated version of Anthology is badly needed. Restore the footage, present it in 16:9, update the titles and release it with a deluxe box set of the Anthology albums. Given the reception of Get Back I’d think Disney would be on board.
Agreed!
A deluxe edition of the soundtrack would give a home to some in demand outtakes that didn't make the box sets of the last few years.
pretty sure it was recorder mostly on video at standard definition - dont think an upgrade would be possible
in order to present it in 16:9, the video would have to be cropped the same way it was done on the McCartney Years DVD. A lot of visual information was discarded on that. In some scenes you can no longer see Paul's bass or the top of his head. Another option would be to stretch the picture, which distorts everything. But your TV can already to that to 4:3 content so even if someone prefers, there's no point.
So no, I wouldn't want it in 16:9.
Not all of that footage was shot in 16:9. I’d prefer to see the footage, restored and in its correct aspect ratio.
Thanks for the review! I bought the Blu-Ray version a few weeks ago, and have made it only through disc 1 so far. I’m looking forward to watching the rooftop concert finale (my favourite part of the “Let it Be” original film). I agree, it’s too bad the original film couldn’t be included. It would be great to compare. In the future, I would love to see a complete restored official release of the Shea Stadium concert, and even better, an official release of the old Beatles cartoon TV series.
YES!!! The Shea Stadium concert video! Nobody ever mentions that! I grew up on an old VHS copy of that. Watched it so many times. Haven't watched it since the DVD age since I no longer own a VCR, but restoring that would be amazingness!!!
Who would have thought that the US version of a Beatles product has the edge over the UK version? Great video once again!
I have collected a few bootlegs over the past 2 years and have found an interesting copy of the “Then there were two” conversation between Paul, Linda, Ringo, Aspinal and Hogg. Its pretty clear Peter Jackson edited out where there were talks about yoko just so she would sign off on it. I also noticed the hidden microphone conversation between john and paul heavily edited yoko and ringo out of it. I would love to watch the directors cut to see more unedited material.
6:25 If you look at the Get Back music video on 1+, it looks fantastic and should have been what this new series looked like. In some promo material they had about the restoration of 1+, they mentioned they rescanned the film negative, so presumably they'd also have all the film from the Get Back sessions like that too. Hopefully for Let It Be since it won't be as general an audience, they'll restore it better than they did here.
I personally don’t think it has much to do with the broad target audience. Jackson comes across as a bit obsessed with removing any trace of the film medium and creating the feeling of “being there in the room” - with John’s eyesight, I guess.
I’m not too familiar with his early films, but I’ve heard they have similar degraining issues in recent remasters.
It just looks like its unfinished...thank you
Thanks for the review Andrew. I think the problem is as Beatles fans we've been spoilt. After years of buying grainy Let it Be/Get Back sessions on DVD & VHS. We've now been presented with almost 8hrs of awesome Beatles footage in pristine condition for £30. If it hadn't been shown on Disney+ first we'd be jumping off the Apple rooftops! Cheers
I feel like the Let It Be Super Deluxe set was a missed opportunity to include the original Let It Be film, as well as the book that came with the original LP. Apple has always gone out of their way to replicate the packaging with Sgt. Pepper and the White album with the cutouts, poster, etc., so that would’ve been nice to have.
With this, I don’t know how much of a booklet we need after the Get Back book and book in the Let It Be Super deluxe, but I had hoped we could at least get the straight rooftop concert as well as a CD with the concert album that is streaming only. At this point I’d settle for an option to purchase that on iTunes; I prefer to own a copy of my music than pay $10/month to rent it, so I’ve not been able to listen to it since my Apple Music trial ended.
I would like to see a physical release of the Washington Colosseum concert. It was available to view on iTunes about ten years ago and looked and sounded great.
Thanks Andrew for the heads up on the picture quality compared to the disney+ streaming version. I definitely will not be buying this. Why didn't they release a 4k version? Disney has no clue on what Beatles fans want. If fans are willing to sit through an 8 hour version how would 18 hours worth be any different? In regards to the 8 hour version, I was disappointed Peter Jackson glossed over footage of the final day following the rooftop.
The DVD has only been released in the NTSC countries, and in opposite to the region-free BluRay, it's Region 1-coded. Other than that:
- The BluRay does differ from the Disney+ version by fixing some factual mistakes in the intro;
- The recalled February BluRay didn't have the burnt-in subtitles that sometimes came up on Disney+ (when anyone was speaking from the off or wasn't too clear to understand) and transcribed those dialogs in regular English subs instead. The final BluRay has the burnt-in subs like on Disney+.
I thought that the stereo audio was falsely downmixed from 5.1
What do the letters mean before the suggested countries that the DVDs have been released
Hi Andrew thanks for the review. I got this from Amazon pre-order in mid July. I have not seen the Disney streaming version so it was all new to me and I really enjoyed it. The visual and sound quality didn't bother me as I thought they were fine - as you say I had nothing to compare it to. The real reason I loved this is that at 20 years old in 1969 I picked up the Daily Mirror and found they were splitting up - it was a really sad day. After that all I heard over the years was how bitter and acrimonious the sessions were before the split and that upset me as since the early 60's the Beatles made us all happy with their music. I know there were arguments over Klein and who left first etc but it was great to see the four of them in Apple working on songs, having a laugh etc. etc. The joy on their faces performing on the roof was magic. This boxset is my ending of the Beatles - a more happy one. I even played the Let It Be Naked LP after watching it and felt a little tear in my eye :o)
Peter Jackson bound to be working on live at star club … he’s already said he can make the audio sound fantastic …. Can you imagine watching the boys “Mach shau”
Love the way you were also distracted by the vinyl section😂
It's always the same with me while being in one of these Media Markets
Your channel / material is fascinating, educative and really entertaining. Thank you for your work. :)
Thanks Martin. Glad you enjoy it :)
I've seen five reviews for this release. Yours was by far the most clear eyed and real. I appreciate your candor. The reason it costs more here in the U.S.A. is obvious. We Americans overpay every chance we get. And it's no secret!
Great, Andrew! I've heard about a remaster of the star club, or other live performances of the fab4 like, The Shea Stadium Gig or The Budokan appearence of the beatles. I think that's a way to enhance the audios of the live performances and then, the stereo versions of She Loves You and I'll Get You, for instance. That's only my best wishes for us, beatles fans. Great vídeo, Andrew!
I'm not too fussed there are no extras tbh, I think people just automatically think 'Blu-Ray' = extra content. I'm just grateful it is available on physical media so I can watch when and where I like.
Great job again Andrew!! I still haven’t opened mine. I am looking forward to hearing it and seeing it.
It does seem the older we get, the less thought goes into really what’s important to what we grew up with.
I do blame the powers that be.
But Peter Jackson has said he’s doing something with Paul and Ringo, so let’s hope!!
Thanks for interesting info! Til next time my friend…!
Oh and this : my copy from Amazon was $34.99…maybe because I left it as a pre-order and forgot to change it. I’d canceled the Beatles US order because of financial issues
I am thoroughly enjoying the DVD set; even though it is poorly packaged. That set you saw on Amazon for $90 is from a 3rd party seller. I am really wanting the 18 hour cut Jackson has mentioned! I won’t hold my breath, though. Thank you for another entertaining episode.
I work in a shop similar to the 1 you visited (only in Australia). We only got it on BluRay too which was a huge mistake as a lot of the people who wanted to see it but didn't have access to Disney Plus also don't own BluRay players. With that said though, we received 14 copies (not counting pre orders) with no fanfare. It was listed as a pre order on our website but there was no hype, no posters or other instore decorations, we didn't even know when it was being released until it arrived. Within a week, all 14 copies were sold. When you consider other major releases received plenty of promotion, were available on multiple formats as well as in deluxe box sets and limited edition steel books, shipped in far higher quantities and were hyped to the moon, that would suggest that there's more interest in The Beatles than they thought. It did take a few days before it was flying off the shelf, but that was purely down to the lack of a DVD release. If it were available on both formats, it would have still sold out within a week with the DVDs probably not even lasting that long. Had there also been a 4k release, then that would also have gone pretty quickly. Had it been given the same treatment as other major releases, it'd probably be topping the charts, or at least giving the likes of Doctor Strange 2, Downton Abbey 2 and Morbius a run for their money (and could have easily outsold Fantastic Beasts 3 which only topped the chart for a week because the producers paid for that position).
Knowing how Disney are, and Apple, I kind of guessed it would be bare bones, so I didn't expect anything. As far as I'm concerned this'll do for me, as I truly love what Peter Jackson did with this. In fact that one scene where Paul there and then starts creating "Get Back" is something I will treasure forever.
Another great review Andrew. I’ve yet to open my US Blu-ray box since I’ve seen the streaming version multiple times during a short tenure with Disney+.
Thanks for the Blu-ray review Andrew.How strange as to the lack of extras and the poor DVD availability in Europe,Ian
Great review Andrew. I'm old school and like the physical media, particularly albums. perhaps I'm not picky enough but all the new technology, picture wise, improves on the old stuff. It would have been great to have some extras but what we've got will have to suffice. I remember Blackpool illuminations and Magical Mystery Tour when they were in black and white so watching this was brilliant.
Hi Andrew, great review as always, personally I think Peter Jackson’s next project should be to gather up all of the home movie footage of the Beatles in India, of glimpses we saw in the Get Back movie. This is a period which hasn’t been tapped in to, and get Paul & Ringo to narrate.
I heard there are 100 or so hours of the Maysles Brothers' footage, used for The Beatles First US Visit.....
Imagine an 8 hour cut of that!!!
Just ordered the Blu-Ray from Beatles US site £51.51 inc 10% discount, shipping and taxes, it's arrived, all shiny and glossy, thank you Andrew for the pointer - result
Andrew, great job again. Just had to say that.
There’s been a bootleg dvd of Let It Be + rooftop performance in a (near) corrected ratio for years. It’s darn good! Audio too.
But if Peter, Paul & Ringo are privy of it (and I’m sure they are) they would do a killer legitimate version, no doubt!
Thanks again for your insights!
I own the UK set. Yes the box is matt, which I actually prefer. And yes those damn glue dots also took away some of my cover. And yes apparently the DVD version is extremely hard to find.
I'm so glad you mentioned the picture ratio and the over production on the clean-up. Least I'm not the only one. And yes, why couldn't they have included an original version in 4:3?
Thanks from me too Andrew, another excellent unbiased review. Like a lot of other people here I think the exclusion of a remastered Let It Be is very disappointing but totally expected non-inclusion. Looks like accountants rather than people who actually care about the Beatles Legacy run what goes on at Apple these days and the fans are simply treated as a cash cow.
I've received this set a week ago and haven't played it yet. I think I own the US version. I'm actually very pleased with it regardless that it didn't included any extras. Thanks for the effort you put in your videos. As always, great content!
I ADORE The Beatles and have collected a disgusting amount of bootlegs and I’ve even learned how to play guitar and piano thanks to them, and I know I’m in the minority, but I feel the 8 hour Peter Jackson cut is probably the best bits of all those 18 hours. Releasing an 18 hour cut might just ruin the flow and pacing of the 8 hour masterpiece that feels like a 3 Act structure. Sure, I’d still watch an 18 hour version, but as a whole, I think most people might find it overly long and boring. What’s the difference between the 20th take of Get Back and the 30th take of Get Back? As Beatles fans who have been starved of this Let It Be footage, 8 hours is an embarrassment of riches. Especially when it was originally supposed to be only a 2 hour movie. What we NEED is the 4K release of Shea Stadium, or a Peter Jackson treatment of “The Beatles First US Visit”.
agreed!
I agree - I'm not even sure the most hardcore of hardcore Beatles fans REALLY, honestly and truly, wants to sit through an 18 hour cut, I think they just want the satisfaction of it being out there and being able to reference it, which I think is noble, but it's an attitude that can quickly deolve into what can sound like childish whining. The fact Apple even gave them a physical release in the first place that isn't just a straight dub of the streaming version is already remarkable in this day and age, and like Andrew mentioned, good enough for the normal people in the world.
Sort of agree, it would be great to be able to see all the footage but you know most of it is being cameras being set up and people going round asking if they want tea or coffee. As for 'takes' of songs.. I would listen to them all.
Have you met OTHER Beatles fans? Lol
Yes a Shea Stadium would be nice but you’d have to get the other Maisles brothers footage cuz the concert was about 32 minutes…
we didn’t even get to see the full takes from the last day
Congratulations! A very clear and precise review, as always. In this case, I think that APPLE, unlike other 50th anniversary releases, has capitalized on the situation, selling audio box sets, a book and now video discs. All incomplete in some way! Regards from Lima, Peru.
Hey Andrew - greetings from Australia. I liked the Get Back Blu-Ray very much. As you said, the idea of getting to watch hours of the Beatles just being themselves while working towards creating the songs we like so much is very interesting. As for the future, I would pay very good money for a Blu-ray Anthology set. Like many people, I can't play my VHS version anymore and it would be great to have an updated version.
Great review . I bought the blue ray and watched it all. Enjoyed every minute. I thought the quality was great. I have a large good sound system which made the sound like you were there. Overall loved the film and thought is was good value
I was hoping it would at least include a "clean" version of the entire rooftop gig (i.e without cutting away to the street interviews etc.) and the full run-through of the following day's recording in the studio downstairs - Let It Be, Two Of Us and Long And Winding Road etc - which for some reason Jackson didn't include.
Thanks for your honest review!
I did the same thing when I picked up my bluray version today. There was a sale on some of the vinyl records so I immediately had to check them out. Didn't find any vinyl but am really looking forward to binging on the bluray. Thanks for this review.
With a disc, it's mine, for a one-off payment, for life. And you'd actually own it.
I have the Get Back book and I've watched various clips of the Get Back series on UA-cam as I don't have Disney Plus nor a BluRay machine! However, your review, Andrew, was as concise, thorough and analytical as your other videos so many thanks for that! I also think that Peter Jackson might be keen to remix the Star Club tapes for his next Beatles project since his proposed live action film isn't going to happen soon!
I wish we had a movie cut based on this series. I mean it's too long i've only watched it once, but a movie would be wonderful.
I bought the blue ray because I don't have Disney+ and I'm satiesfied with it. I didn't bought for the sound, I bought it for the history of my favourite group and I love it.
Great stuff, as usual. Brutal truth and honesty. Thank you!
What happened to the concept of "just turn it on and watch?" By the time I'd adjust the audio and picture, on the Blu-ray DVD, I'd probably only watch it twice! I didn't see the LET IT BE film until 1981 and it looked dark and drab, no "color" to make anything jump out. To me, this documentary would be best served in "highlight" form, with narration from Paul McCartney or Peter Jackson. Even then, I'd still probably pass.
I'm kind of on board with John Lennon's comments that the album came out only half way decent, seeing that the others that worked on it afterwards (Glynn Johns, George Martin, Phil Spector) didn't really have much ("good") to work with. That was John's opinion, and ever since the days of first hearing the SWEET APPLE TRACKS bootleg over 45 years ago, I'm inclined to agree.
Excellent and fair review! Damn fine points. I'm glad being in the U.S. that I got the shiny version!
I think it will be Beatles performing live in my living room via hologram. I can’t wait. 💙
Great video as always! If they'd released a 4K blu-ray set then I'd have been on board straight away but this sounds like it's leaving more to be desired as far as picture quality goes. Granted it can only look so good with the grain, but it's a nightmare once there's added digital compression too. We've gotten streams to look pretty good these days, but they shouldn't be the best version available 😕
Great review, Andrew!! Thanks a lot!! About Peter Jackson’s new project, could it be something related to live performances, especially the most famous ones like Shea Stadium and the Budokan shows?
That would be cool, Flavio!
Thanks for the review, Andrew. I haven’t bought it yet. I will buy the blu ray. I’m surprised that Apple went with Disney in the first place if they’re so against the physical product. A directors cut would’ve been amazing. Another company would’ve marketed this better and there was a potential for spin off products eg a complete rooftop performance on vinyl.
You're not wrong there.... anyone but bloody Disney! ;-)
Completely agree with jameseybhoy1974.
G*d knows why they (Apple) went with D+, presumably knowing their outlook on promoting physical product.
Right from the start I had a bad feeling about the marriage of convenience $$$ and still wish it had gone a different route. Surely Apple could have had their pick of companies with whom to jump into bed?
Given that they (Apple) have all these footage I'd imagine they hold / held all the cards(?)
So why bend over to Di$ney?
They only went to Disney because of the pandemic. They had a popular streaming service, so they aired the film there. It was originally only supposed to be a theatrical film. Probably two and a half hours. I'm glad they went to Disney. It was even then, only supposed to be six hours. But, Disney being so set against an extended cut, made Peter Jackson add another one hour and 48 minutes. The fact that they chose Disney, is the only reason why we now have this 7 hour, 48 min. Blu-Ray/ DVD set. It would have been much shorter, otherwise.
I really enjoyed your review. Very informative, with nice wit and humour. I agree that it's a shame there are no extras, and it doesn't look as if we will get a special edition. The lack of extras and the disappointing packaging suggest some penny-pinching. I also agree that there would be big market for a director's cut - shame on you Disney! By the way, my extra cardboard piece came off without ruining the Blu-ray case! 😊
Thanks for watching!
Totally agree I was disappointed with the lack of extras-non existence
Great video! I have one question: Do you live in Austria? The MediaMarkt stores are very popular amongst Austrians like me🤓
Yes, I live in Austria.
My Blu-ray arrived in the post a couple weeks ago, it has a matte outer box with the glossy inner.
Also, the back of the slip card and the discs has English text.
Peter Jackson could do wonders with all the1964 Maysles footage. An 8 hour cut of The First US Visit? Hell yea!!!
I agree. That is the only possible future project that has got me excited. Appzrently 40 hours of footage available. The hologram idea, well no thanks.
The section when you were distracted by the Vinyl record's was like James Bond was shopping for Earmuffs.🎶
I'd heard years ago that the entire Shea Stadium concert was recorded on film, including all of the opening acts. I would be interested in seeing that. Have you ever heard of that being released in any format?
Nice review. 👏🏼
The Blu-ray list price on Amazon U.S. was $34.99 both times I pre-ordered it, and came to $37.44 after tax.
Get Back is incredible, so many mind blowing scenes. I will getting the physical copy because I don’t want a Disney+ account. But when it comes to the Beatles I could always use more. Deluxe remix box sets of Help, Rubber Soul, Revolver etc, first trip, Washington DC, Shea & Japan concerts, 18 hours of Get Back….there is no amount of Beatles material I will say no to….even if I think it’s just OK, Like Eight Days A Week.
Hi Andrew great Video as usual.
I received my sealed Blue-Ray Executive Errr collector’s edition (originally ordered in February)last week cost in Australian dollars 83.98. The good thing about the outer card on the box was that it was not glued and was easily removed. The inner box photos are all Matt and the Get Back font is flat no embossing here.
The main gripe I had was when I played DVD one I started getting some flashing and dropouts.
On closer inspection I saw fingerprints on the DVD surface interesting 🤔 a careful clean seemed to correct this issue but I will check all the discs to make sure. The quality of the picture and sound seem very good but I agree with you that the original Disney version was probably better. Also my TV and Blue -Ray surround sound system are not the newest so I’m sure it would look and sound better on a newer system. Re the sound I was surprised there was no 5.1 option (probably too old hat these days).
Still I’m glad to have it and look forward to anything else Mr Jackson decides to put out🙂.
By the way I’ve finally been able to locate and buy an apparently “near mint” Vol. 1 and 2 of the 2004 Capitol CD’s ($129.30 AU) fingers crossed 🤞
I guess the "extras" you get in the blueray release are the different audio options which aren't available on streaming. It's not much but I think the days of "making of featurette", "directors commentary", and "deleted scenes" as bonus material in physical releases are long gone.
I am in the USA. Checking on line I saw one copy of the BluRay available at a nearby Target for $34.99, but when I got to the store it wasn’t there (maybe they could have used one of those big security devices). I later saw one copy available at a local Best Buy for the same price. My Target experience made me skeptical that it would be there, but it was (with no security device).
Another cool clip there Andrew. There is obviously enough people buying the Beatles box sets to make it profitable, so those same people would buy any extended Get Back versions as well, so if they don't put one out sometime then Apple have chosen the wrong partner in Disney.
Excellent review (as always) Andrew👍 Regarding the next Peter Jackson Beatles project, do you think they might be planning on doing something similar to the current ABBA Voyage concert using some sort of avatars?🤔
I haven't watched the Get Back documentary until now, because I had to wait for the Blu-ray to come out since I didn't want to pay for that Mickey Mouse channel. The only disappointment for me is the total lack of bonus features. I would have loved to have an extended interview with Peter Jackson and a behind the scenes documentary about his work on the documentary. I would also have liked fresh interviews with those people involved in the project back in 1969 who are still with us; Paul, Ringo, Glyn Johns and Michael Lindsey Hogg.
Hi Andrew 👋 Thanks as always, for your video, very enjoyable 😉
You may not want to hear this, but I think us Aussies actually have the best packaging of all! We have a cardboard slipcase around our version! The box slips out of the card showing the top and bottom sections. No glueing here, but if people aren't careful I could see this being damaged quite easily. We also have the glossy interior. All 3 backs, EU, USA, & Australia are different also.
My thoughts on the new Beatles project. Immediately I thought of what Peter Jackson did for Paul in his recent concerts ie. playing with John again. Could they possibly be thinking of having Paul & Ringo interacting with John AND George in different scenes or even songs!? It's possible I guess! Do they need more technology to perfect it?
Can't wait to see what eventuates!
Cheers,
Jase
In the USA, Columbus Ohio, I was pretty sure I'd have to order this BD from Amazon, as our local stores carry very little physical media. But, Amazon had it for $100, which prevented my order. To my shock, a local Wal-Mart had just ONE unit, on a shelf. Just one...priced at $34.99. I felt very lucky.
I hadn't seen any of this project, I didn't even look at previews. I didn't want to spoil the excitement. And so, the past weekend has been passed by watching discs 1 and 2, in increments ranging from 30m to an hour. I was spellbound, each moment. For the price, I am pleased with the content and physical presentation.
If I were to suggest differences, I'd rather have had a booklet instead of cards. And I really am never going to like discs sliding against paper, in package design.
I can understand why the original film was not included. I am ready to buy it, but in a separate project. This project was the Peter Jackson one. But, next, let's have the original version, and related material.
I'm sure The Beatles continue to win new fans. But I am keenly aware that the core audience is getting older. The time to release more product is right now. It's already too late for so many. In a few more years, our concerns may be very different than spending money on Beatles media. So please get it on the market now, before the moment is gone.
I'm watching disc three today, and it will conclude a great 3-day Beatles weekend in my little household.
Also, by coincidence this weekend, a local elderly man was selling his CD collection for $30 on FaceBook Marketplace to downsize. I bought them, and now I have a duplicate set of all the original 1987 CDs, plus all the 3 Anthology sets, the first BBC, and assorted McCartney titles, there were over 30 Beatles related CDs in with several hundred by other classic artists. It was strange to remember buying those 1987 discs as they were released and now buying duplicates for almost nothing. How long til someone younger than me is buying my collection...?
Another fab video Andrew.
I wasn’t going to buy the Blu-ray set as my daughter subscribes to Disney plus.. then I thought,why not,then I found my local hmv were only ordering the set to demand.. a quick online purchase.. I’ve got one in the way but what’s going on?
Personally, I absolutely love how it was modernised and digitised and sharp. It really went a long way towards immersion. Watching it on a big 4K TV was just like sitting inside studio with them. It never felt like a film.
I wish there was extra footage or extended cut on 4k.
Ah, my popular Media Markt shop in Vienna. I used to buy new vinyls there 10 years ago. Also the price for that Blu-ray set is okay, because in my country (Slovakia), it costs around 52 to 55 euros.
hey Andrew, would you happen to know if the Shea Stadium Concert that was shown after the Eight Days a Week film in cinemas will ever be released as BluRay/DVD? THANX
I know this is off subject but I have a question for you. I recently picked up a cd copy of Revolver made in W. Germany and the sound was fantastic. Can you tell me what master they used, thanks.
I got this at Wal Mart a couple of days after the release. When I read of the release date I looked around to see what store would have it. I also went to Amazon. Target and Wal Mart had just a few copies left, but the big surprise was Amazon's price of 95.98 when the other stores had it for 35.00. I luckily got the last copy my Wal Mart store had.
Seriously????? Disney had the nerve to tell Peter Jackson there was no market for "Director's Cuts" He is the KING of Director's Cuts!!!!
9:22 Another oddity, US retailers like Target and BestBuy also have it for $35, beating the official store price.
Any idea where the video of two of us, let it be and the long and winding road are? Or have I missed them?
Thanks for this review, Andrew. Much appreciated. The U.S. DVD version didn't even come with the 4 cards or the box. The U.S. is just the 3 discs on one spindle in a standard plastic DVD case. Blah. Also, I would love to finally see the original Let It Be movie redone. That should have been done long ago.
Thanks for watching, Scott.
I totally agree about the softness of the image in this production which was otherwise fabulous. I much preferred the 4:3 Anthology excerpts compared with the over processed widescreen cropped mush we ended up with here.
Hi Andrew- i’m very happy to own a physical copy of this, but like you I’m very disappointed that there are no extras. It does sound great though!
The reason the cost of the set is so high on Amazon is that they have been pretty much at war with Disney for years and so any sales of this item are from secondary sellers. This usually plagues Marvel and Star Wars releases as well.
I know I am not the only one but I was really hoping for any possible extras on the disc to include the full January 31st basement performances of Two Of Us, The Long And Winding Road, and Let It Be - instead of the watered down clips during the credits. It was an incredible documentary but that is my only major complaint.
The 3 disc dvd version is available on the US Beatles website for 34.99 usd.
Full concert: Shea Stadium
Perhaps Peter Jackson could remake Magical Mystery Tour!!
I’ve seen advertised on EBay, the Roof Top gig ‘without interruptions’ etc. It’s not cheap but are these editions authorised?
I absolutely loved watching the streaming of this and was anxious for the blu-ray release. But I became ambivalent after seeing all that you just described, mainly cheap packaging and nothing extra at all.
So, with nothing new to see here, I'm passing. If the price drops maybe I'll get it, but man, this sure is a letdown when they could have given us something special.
Watched on Disney+. Such a treat. HEY ANDREW... WHAT'S UP WITH -THE COMPLEAT BEATLES- narrated Malcolm McDowell? I'd like to see DVD release. A good concise Beatles documentary.
Paul bought it up to kill it
Thanks for the honest review. Everyone else is making it look like all that and a bag of chips. They must be getting a kick back or something.
Great video, Andrew. By the way, and this is just a wild stab in the dark, do you live in Germany ? I watched quite a few of the Pete Jackson interviews and he said he originally did an 18 hour version as a starting place for the final edit. He also stated that, once he had finished a 6 hour cut, he spoke to Disney about an extended cut as, if they were to release one, he would need to start work on that shortly; that’s when Disney told him that they didn’t do “extended” cuts as they said there was no money in them !! Jackson then made a plea to all Beatle fans to write/email Disney to ask them for an extended cut and, if there was enough interest, it might change Disney’s mind. (Another UA-camr did provide an email address so we fans could email Disney and which I duly did !!) However, Jackson then did his own extended cut by including more footage in the docuseries and that’s why it increased to nearly 9 hours ! Interestingly, in one of the Jackson interviews which appeared on UA-cam, he showed his ipad to the screen and explained he had all the visual and audio footage on it, which was pretty amazing to see. And that’s the version I would like to see !!
Thanks for watching. I live in Austria.
@@Parlogram Ah, I see.
A+ review! I agree, the film had a more vivid picture on the Disney+ stream -- thank you for mentioning that it was streamed in 4K. I watched it on my 2021 HP Laptop on full screen. I do not have 4K but it was certainly sharper than the Blu-Ray, in 1080p. -- I was considering returning this Box Set but being this is the only one available, and the fact I found it at a great price of $34.99 from Walmart, I believe it is worth keeping. -- There are a few spots that made my jaw drop, as the image is so poor. The photo used for the hidden mike chat in the early part of Chapter Two looked sharp on the Disney+ stream -- yet, on the Blu-ray, for some reason, this photo has a "white-powder" look over it -- and it looks like it's snowing! It's simply a photograph of the table John and Paul sat at -- it isn't any old, damaged 16mm negative (that's been restored). -- This sequence, to me, should look sharp. Even in 1080. -- Yes, the audio quality is indeed superb. I do not think there's a plan to release a 4K version, Therefore... it's a keeper. -- Neil K
Although I would have preferred 4K discs be released, my aging eyes are ok with the 1080p.
I thought I was going to have to make an online order, as the Beatles store's price was 45 USD while another dealer had it discounted at 40 USD. I wasn't keeping track of the release date, and I hadn't pre-ordered it, but I happened to be in a store on the release day and luckily walked past their entertainment section and saw they had their last copy, which of course I bought, priced at 35 USD.
If you buy from a store that uses those security devices like in that German store, inspect the product carefully. Sometimes they put them on tightly so that those cables leave indentations in the box.
I am just satisfied that the DVDs and BluRays have come out. Honestly, I'm at the age were rumors, overspeculating, and conspiracy therories have lost their value. Watching the streaming version and as much of the BluRay as I have so far, I think that William Campbell was much more comfortable in his roll of Paul McCartney than he was in the film Help. It looked to me that even Billy Preston was convinced too.
Vince, Vince, Vince, if you're going to comment on Billy fake Paul, get the dates right. Real Paul died in 1966, every nut job should know that.
I'm sure you know when Help was released...
@@kypdur4746 There is a line in Help from George, something to the effect of "Paul, You've got the part". This is to give us a clue about Paul being replaced. It was in 1966 that the news broke, but Paul had died somewhat before then.
I'm a massive Beatles fan, and would've bought this just for the rooftop concert. Sadly, it's not included.
Did someone ripoff your disc #3🤫😏🙃
Fab review. The Disney plus screenings of GET BACK (Dec. 2021) perhaps were just too hard an act to follow ?