Customer Ratings & Reviews

Simply, vintage footage of the greatest band in history, directed by one of the greatest in the business. A must for any Beatles fan.

Have been a fan of The Beatles from the beginning. Was totally engrossed in this movie

I was a little apprehensive to buy "Eight Days a Week" only because I already own the 'Beatles Anthology". I was wrong. I bought the Deluxe version, disc one is the documentary, and disc two is the extra features. The documentary goes from the very early years of pre-Beatlemania, to the rooftop concert from 'Let It Be". I'm not sure the interviews with Whoopi Goldberg or Sigourney Weaver, were necessary, and you get the feeling by the end of the film, the band was TIRED of being on the road. Disc 2 includes interviews with all for Beatles, throughout the years, and people that knew them through their 'bigger than life' career. Disc 2 only goes to 1965. This is an excellent documentary that shows 'musical history' in the making. Ron Howard outdid himself and did his homework to put this film together . Bravo !!!

Rinse Howard's documentary of The Beatles during their touring years...

Entertaining and informative documentary covering the history of the Beatles' years on stage. The surprise is that the film continues beyond 1966 when the Beatles stopped touring. It briefly explores their years in the studio and the five albums made after 1966. It culminates w/ their rooftop performance atop Abbey Road studios. Included are dozens of film clips and stills of the group rarely, if ever, seen by fans before now. Guaranteed to bring a smile to all who were there or wish they were. A second disc of of special features covers even more details of the band's early years and includes rarely seen live performances. A thick booklet filled w/ pics and commentary on how the Beatles became the personification of the 60's youth culture completes the package.

The Beatles were the greatest Rock band in history. They also possessed a charm and sense of humor unsurpassed by any of their rivals or successors. Their studio tracks are the best way to experience their music, but an understanding of the social and musical explosion of Beatlemania requires viewing live footage of their concerts. Also, footage of the chaos surrounding their tours, the logistics of getting from place to place, as well as the press conferences that helped cement their image, are all ably captured by director Ron Howard. Any Beatles fan or fan of popular music history, will appreciate owning this.

I'm a start by saying that I am a huge Beatles fan. I have purchased all sorts of Beatles merchandise for many years and have a pretty extensive video collection. I saw the film during its limited theatrical run not really expecting to see anything new. Most everything I had seen before but the quality of the film was much better than I had ever seen before. My favorite new footage was an interview clip during which George Harrison flicks his cigarette ashes upon the head an unsuspecting John Lennon. Ron Howard did an excellent job with this epic undertaking. The extras were great but my one complaint is that the complete ashes Stadium film was not included. Theatregoers were treated to that bonus after the credits rolled for the film. It's nitpicking, I know, and I know that Apple doesn't wanna give anything away for free that it can make us pay for at a later date (cough cough "Let It Be" cough cough!). In any case, this film will appeal to music lovers just discovering the Beatles as well as diehard Beatlemaniacd alike. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

No matter what your level of interest or knowledge of the Beatles might be, this Ron Howard produced double DVD will provide new insight and perspective of the band, their music and the times. Even if you streamed the "Eight Days A Week" movie on Netflix earlier in the year, the companion disc goes into even more detail that is sure to entertain and educate. Highly recommended

How can you go wrong with great music, four interesting guys, and a great story that occurred during a critical point in American history? Ron Howard takes it and does exactly what he's done in so many of his movies: he tells a beautiful story. Even die hard Beatle fans who've seen all of the bands history already will enjoy it.

I saw them here in Detroit on their final tour in 66'. Always enjoy seeing concert footage of them. This is the next best think seeing them in concert unless you were there. To have been there with the sights and sounds was unbeliveable Enjoy the dvd.

Ron Howard did a great job covering the touring years of the Beatles. Amazingly, he presented a new take on a story we all thought we already knew. I saw the Beatles when I was a kid. This brought that moment back to life.

Excellent documentary for both Beatle fenatics, the casual fan, or younger generations interested in learning what "Beatlemania" was all about. Excellent direction by Ron Howard. It would have been nice to have included the 30 minute Beatles at Shea stadium portion, which was shown in theatres following the conclusion of the documentary film. I suppose it will be released separately in the future. Hopefully the documentary film "Let It Be" will also someday be released.

What can I say? It's the Beatles in concert. Awesome! And Ron Howard picks some great clips of the Fab Four. If you are a Beatles fan (and who isn't?) then, you don't need me to tell you that you need to get this DVD.

Well purchased the DVD and had to get the CD for the Beatles music soundtrack... purchased for a Christmas gift as well as a second of the DVD. If you are a Beatles fan both CD & DVD are have to haves

First, let me say that I'm not a big fan of Ron Howard's directorial skills and when I heard he was attached to this project I grimaced, but the end result is solid, more focused than I expected.

I have been a Beatles fan since I was a kid. My husband since before then! The footage in this video is stuff neither of us had seen before. For Beatle beginners and Beatle aficionados alike.

I was 13 in 1964 when the Beatles hit the states. I even participated in a Beatles look a like concert (less the hair) with my 4-H troop. It was a lot of fun and so is this set.

Very interesting compilation of their early years and interviews. Brought back a lot of memories. The world has really changed since then and they had a lot to do with it, I think.

Never before seen pictures and film of the fab four in the early days of their careers. More behind the scenes takes and interviews. Most of all, their great music....

Ron Howard found rare footage as well as new interviews to explain the madness of Beatlemania at it's height. A must have for any Beatles fan & an interesting story.