Help!

The 1965 movie Help! is a musical-comedy starring The Beatles, and was released just a year after their first big-screen film A Hard Day's Night.

In the film, a cult is about to sacrifice a woman but soon discovers that she isn't wearing the necessary 'sacrificial ring'. The ring, as it turns out, is currently in the possession of Beatles' drummer Ringo. Upon learning this, several members of the cult (including their leader) try to retrieve the ring while constantly being foiled at every turn. After discovering that the ring is stuck and won't come off, The Beatles seek the help of a mad scientist and his assistant. Of course, the scientist realizes the value of the ring as well, meaning there are now two more people in pursuit of the group. The whole plot as you'd probably expect only serves as an excuse to have a fun, globetrotting adventure with The Beatles. Likewise, every new locale merely exists in the film as a spot for the four to perform one of their songs.

While the film may be light on plot, it's still a fun watch. Obviously it has a solid soundtrack, and there are also quite a few really funny jokes and sight gags. With that being said, there are a few scenes that feel like filler to help the film reach its 92 minute runtime. Overall, Help! is no masterpiece but, as an entertaining, madcap-comedy, it gets the job done.  

I give it a 3 out of 5.