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Although this film is considered to be the worst the Beatles film, and the biggest and first flop of their career, I enjoy this
film whenever I see it. Yes, I realize it is not the greatest film ever, but it's not as bad as they have all made it out to be...and who
listens to a bunch of old fools anyhow? They've got a stick up their crack or something...
Yeah, that was a little rude, but I don't like people to criticize this film so rudely and cruelly when there is no excuse for it. I
mean, there are some really funny and great moments in the film. For example, when John dishes the spaghetti onto Aunt Jesse's
plate; Ringo and his aunt fighting all the time; Ringo getting told by his aunt to "SHUT UP!"; "I Am the Walrus"; and the wizard
bits, just to name a few off the top of my head. I've read a few reviews on this film before, and many Beatles fans view it as a
disgrace, but there was a fan who said that if you just edit out all the parts except all the songs and see it as a collection of
Beatles videos from this period. I couldn't agree more....even though there are bits in the film I enjoy.
I mean there are always the good songs, and some funny parts, but really I wouldn't want a young Beatles fan to risk buying
this without seeing it--because everyone has different taste. I would rent it and then decide if you wanted in your own collection
(I have it in mine on VHS, but it is currently out of print on DVD like so many other Beatley things...=( ). Anyhow, all the songs
are great and they make awesome videos, but I really could live without the ending part in that club. I always press stop and
fast forward and wait for "Your Mother Should Know". That part always makes me disgusted with the Beatles...ew. Anyway,
I find this movie interesting and think it's a humorus trip!
More about Magical Mystery Tour
Lyrics to the Album
Quotes
Quiz
Links
Good Bits about Magical Mystery Tour
Oddities about Magical Mystery Tour
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Pictures and other goodies coming soon!
Yes, I just sat through the film AGAIN! I got some of my favorite quotes, but if you've got a quote that you like and you don't see it 'round send it to me! Be sure to give me the full quote, who said it, and you may include your name (you don't have to, but I'll credit you as of submitting the quote if you do). All quotes are welcome!
Narrator: Richard B. Starkey and his Aunt Jessica are always arguing about one thing or another. And what, with
today being Sunday and the weathing looking up, you'd think they'd have given it a rest.
Ringo: For goodness sake! Would you stop that sitting down!
Narrator: But no! On and on they go.
Ringo: Yes, I'll have the window seat.
Aunt Jesse: So you'll have the window seat!
Aunt Jess: Anyway, let me tell you something--you ain't comin' away with me any more.
Ringo: Who bought the tickets for this trip? I did!
Aunt Jesse: With my money!
Ringo: I bought them.
Aunt Jesse: Yeah, I gave you the money.
Ringo:I'm taking you out, you're not taking me anywhere.
Aunt Jesse: I gave you the money, darling.
Ringo: Since Uncle Jack died you've never been the same.
Aunt Jesse: Well, of course I ain't! 'Cause I ain't got Uncle Jack, have I?
Ringo: Well, I remember him!
Ringo: You should do a bit of knitting--it'd do you good.
Aunt Jesse: Who for--you? Should I knit for you?
Ringo: No, don't knit for me.
Narrator: As the bus leaves the town behind and heads for the country, everything begins to change...(They cut to show Ringo being nudged by his Aunt Jesse.)....well, almost everything.
Narrator: Beyond the horizon, far above the clouds, in a land where no one knows, lives four or five magicians who spend their days casting wonderful spells. Come with me now into that secret place wehre the eyes of man have never set foot!
Wizard Ringo: Where's the bus? (Wizard Paul does not respond.) Hmph! Where's the bus?
Wizard Paul: Sh!
Wizard Ringo: (To Wizard George.)Where's the bus?
Wizard George: It's coming!
Wizard Ringo: (Getting angry, slamming his wand on the desk.)WHERE'S THE BUS?
Wizard Paul: The bus. The bus is ten miles north on the Dusberry Road.
Narrator: Meanwhile, back on the bus things are happening...
Mr. Bloodvessel: (Inquiring if he may sit next to Ringo's Aunt Jesse.)Mister, if I could have the liberty...
Ringo: Be my guest!
John: Five little dicky birds sitting on yer head. One laying....Jolly, jolly, jolly, jolly oops jolly! Oops jolly! Jolly,
jolly, jolly! Can you do that one?
Little Girl: Ttt no!
John: Ttt yes!
Little Girl: No!
John: Yes!
Little Girl: No!
John: Yes!
Little Girl: No.
John: Hey, I've got a present for you--do you know what it is?
Little Girl: No.
John: Have a guess.
Little Girl: No.
John: Go on, have a guess.
Little Girl: No.
John: Have a guess.
Little Girl: No!
John: Have a guess!
Little Girl: No! Ha ha ha!
John: Well, you're going to get it anyway. What's that? Wait a moment? Do you want to blow it?
Little Girl: No.
John: Ttthehee. Right. Should we give it to George?
Little Girl: Yeah.
John: There you are, George.
George: Thank you.
John: George, George, George, George oops George! Oops George, George, George, George...
Aunt Jesse: Now shut up!
Ringo: Shut up to me! I've had enough of it! I can't stand it any more! I'm getting off! *They both end up
laughing at Ringo's outrageous behavior.*
Narrator: Aunt Jesse's hungry. And she's dreaming about food. Food! Beautiful food! Food! Food! Food! Lots and lots of spaghetti....
Aunt Jesse: Waiter! Help me up the stairs!
Waiter (John): (In a very sinister-like voice.)Yes, me lady!
Wizard John: Ready!
Wizard Ringo: Ooh goody!
Wizard John: Talk about your magical mystery tour! I spent half an hour looking for that sugar! Tell ya...There you
are, love. I was half an hour looking for the sugar tee hee...
Wizard Ringo: None for me?
Wizard Ringo: Oh, there's one over there Ritchie! There. Oh, how are you, Bonzo? Arright. Any news of the bus?
Wizard Paul: The bus. It's ten miles north on the Dusberry Road.
Wizard John: Eh!
Wizard Paul: And they're having a lovely time!
All Wizards: They're having a lovely time, they're having a lovely time....
Ringo: (Singing, drunk...)I've got a lov-e-ly bunch of coconuts there they are a-standing in a row! (Stops singing, and turns to every one else on the bus.) Aw, come on what's the matter with ya! Join in!
Links that are all about this odd film...know a good link that I've missed? Email it to me! Thanks!
The Magical Mystery Tour Page--Pictures, cast information, "Paul is Dead" clues, and much more! Worth the visit!
The Reel Beatles--A nice site with quotes, film summaries, and soundtrack information.
The Beatles Feature Film Page--Photos, trivia, and more.
Beatles Feature Film Page:Magical Mystery Tour--Very cool!
Even though many people say that Magical Mystery Tour is full of disaster, I am here to prove that there ARE good bits in this film! Here are some of my favorite parts, and parts that I consider "good." (If you have a good bit to add email me!)
1. All the fightes with Ringo and Aunt Jesse are hilarious, but Ringo's Aunt Jesse telling Ringo to "NOW SHUT UP!" and Ringo's reaction cracks me up the most.
2. "Turban time" during "I Am the Walrus." Allow me to explain, please if I may. During the song, John wears a turban, but all the others do, too, and they jump around like crazy.
3. John falling asleep on George's shoulder, and George repeatedly shrugging him off.
4. The "Your Mother Should Know" sequence.
5. Aunt Jesse's dream where John is a waiter shovelling spaghetti onto the plate.
6. "The Fool on the Hill" part. Good things about this include:
A. Paul conducting an imaginary band.
B. Paul jumping and running around like he's high.
C. Paul looking like Dopey of the seven dwarfs.
D. Paul wearing a "pilgrim" belt. (Molly's words, not mine.)
E. Paul's eyes!
7. The music they play when Jolly Jimmy Johnson welcomes everyone onto the trip.
8. The fact that you can't understand a word Victor Spinetti's character utters, but Paul still laughs and says "Jolly good!" even though I don't think he understood what he was saying either!
9. The wizard scenes are all great, especially with John serving tea, and the tip of Paul's nose being painted red.
10. Ringo (along with everyone else on the bus) getting drunk!
Even though this film is full of odd and strange things, I've compiled a few things that puzzle me, make me wonder, think, or even push the rewind button! If I've missed an oddity please email me! Anyhow, here are some of the strange things about Magical Mystery Tour.
1. Neil Aspinall just watching the bus pass...did you see that?
2. How all those people from the bus can fit into that tiny tent and watch "Blue Jay Way."
3. Why does Paul, during the scene with Victor Spinetti, feel obliged to take his desk out onto the lawn where there is also a cow?
4. What is George (the wizard) looking at through that telescope all the time?
5. Did you notice "Bonzo", the fifth wizard, over in the corner the whole time?
6. Does Paul need to go to the bathroom during the "I Am the Walrus" scene? (Did you notice how he keeps bopping up and down? I just wondered...geesh!)
7. Why is Paul so serious during the "I Am the Walrus" sequence?
8. Did you all notice how the Beatles all wear those turbans and jump around like lunatics during "I Am the Walrus"?
9. That little girl only says one word other than "no" once, and that's a very quiet "yeah."
10. Why are there half-naked people during the spaghetti part?
11. Why does John have a large sunflower attached to his clothing during "Blue Jay Way"?
12. Is the cello burning at the end of "Blue Jay Way"?
13. Why is John's wizard outfit black while all the others have red outfits? Does this connect to the fact that Paul has a black carnation while everyone else is wearing red carnations?
14. What is up with Paul and the midget photographer bicycling and all that?
15. How does Ringo get out of step during "Your Mother Should Know"?
16. And finally, are the wizards the same people who are the singers during "Your Mother Should Know"?