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Criterion marks the golden anniversary of the Beatles' first, and arguably best, feature film with a Blu-ray and DVD dual-format reissue of A Hard Day's Night that boasts visual and audio enhancements and is packed with bonus features. Directed by Lester, who also helmed the band's follow-up film, Help!, and written by Oscar nominee Alun Owen, A Hard Day's Night blends slapstick, social satire, and surrealism in its fictionalized account of the Beatles, who proved to be capable actors with charm and comedic chops to spare, dodging obstacles on their way to a television performance. Intended as a quick cash-in to capitalize on what many assumed would be the band's short-lived success, this groundbreaking musical comedy became an instant, influential classic. The outstanding digital transfer provides bright and crisp...Log In or Sign Up to Read More