John Belushi, Neil Innes, Bill Murray
THE RUTLES is a hilarious send-up of the myth and reality--mostly the myth--of the Beatles. Created by Monty Python's Eric Idle and produced by SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE creator Lorne Michaels, this mockume...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 13, 2001
Stats: 296 reviews
Funny movie! It makes a joke of the Beatles perfectly. "Rutles" is a dumb name for a band. I like their cheap songs which throw fun at the originals.
Funny TV-movie that spoofs the Beatles relentlessly. However, since it has cameos by George Harrison and Mick Jagger (amongst others), it must have had a blessing of sorts put on Eric Idle (a friend of George Harrison's, and the guy who directed his "Crackerbox Palace" and "This ...( read more)
A hilarious send-up -- or homage, depending on your loyalties -- of the Fab Four, written by Eric Idle of Monty Python fame. Following closely the style of A Hard Day's Night, the "Pre-Fab Four "-- Dirk, Nasty, Stig and Barry -- scamper and play jokes and make wisecracks and run ...( read more)
Not Nearly as Good as This Is Spinal Tap...but the songs are funny and catchy.
Occasionally uneven, but if you are very familiar with the Beatles music, films, documentaries, etc then the subtle re-creations and inside jokes are a lot more potent, making up for the misfires.
I found this on sale for a $1. I forgot how funny it was. You have to have seen one or two of the Beatle documentaries to enjoy it though.
Now THIS is where it's at! Chances are though, unless you're a huge Beatles fan, quite a few of the jokes WILL go over your head. (Good thing I'm a huge fan then. ;)) Still enjoyable nevertheless!
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