Review of Yellow Submarine (1968) by Kelsey H — 02 Feb 2010
Ignoring a story plagued with plot holes, this is a thoroughly entertaining movie, foremost for its experimental visuals and great music score. Journey into Pepperland, 20,000 leagues beneath the sea, and maybe more.
Join Ringo, Paul, John, and George in their Yellow Submarine and meet Jeremy Hillary Boob PhD, Young/Old Fred, and the Sgt Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band. Beware the Blue Meanies! The film alternates in visual formats, ranging from paper cutouts to live action to hand drawn fare.
Much of the artwork was done by Peter Max (think Woodstock style art or psychedelic Beardsley), so throughout the travels in Pepperland you're treated to a plethora of sureal creatures, like the Snapping Turks, a host of dinosauric/everyday object species, and University of Wales fish.
Definitely unique even by the oddity of 60's standards, but utilizes the trippy subject matter into a worthwhile flick.
This review of Yellow Submarine (1968) was written by Kelsey H on 02 Feb 2010.
Yellow Submarine has generally received very positive reviews.
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