Review of Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984) by Steve D — 19 Mar 2009

Harry has run off with Paul's latest studio master tapes...or has he?!?

Everyone, from Scotland Yard to Paul's manager thinks so... This 1984 movie offering from Mr. McCartney was considered a major flop in the theaters at the time of its release...by fans and critics alike! The plot and storyline are a bit weak...and yet, I feel it is a very respectable movie in its own right...and well worth watching. It is in essence a crime-mystery drama. But it also takes a peek at the behind-the-scenes goings-on of the recording (or at least Paul's) world. Many of Paul's greatest hits are highlighted from his "solo" years...plus a few Beatles favorites thrown in. Remember...this movie was made back in the days when MTV actually still showed "music videos"...and there are a few scenes that were used (gee...ya' think?!?) as such at the time. My favorite part of the movie is what I refer to as the "Elenore Rigby" montage during the last quarter of the film...almost a mini-movie all on its own.