A great documentary of “The Beatles”. It ended with the rooftop concert. This was parodied in “The Simpsons”. I enjoy the Let it Be album. I enjoy the “Hard Day’s Night” movie more.

Being a musician and worked with my fellow band mates since high school, I can appreciate the laughs, the tension and the drifting off to play something not related to what your working.on.there is a lot of great moments,the warmth of George and Ringo creating Octopus’s Garden. Or the connection of John and Paul during The Two Of Us rehearsal, or the jams. Ya we all know about the go round with George and Paul. But there is no band that has been together that long with its drama. Then the music starts and they fall into one totally connected. 50 years later with out the drama of the break up over shadowing, the movie is a pleasure to watch the greatest band ever let us in on their creative process then the roof top concert raw and powerful.

Let It Be had not been officially available on home video since the 1980s, . i give it the new version a 6 of 10 on Disney+ my dad saw it in the cinemas in the 1980s before it went out of print on VHS Betamax LaserDisc the movie runtime is 1 hour and 20 minutes i have a dvd its a bootleg dvd from a VHS copy from the 1980s

The beauty and creative process of one of the greatest bands ever is captured in Let it Be, a documentary filmed 50 years ago that gives the audience an intimate look at the interactions of the band members. It also includes the rehearsals behind what was the very last live performance ever from the four geniuses of Liverpool: The Beatles. This is an essential testimony for music lovers that I enjoyed in every aspect. Not only is it a piece of history, but it is also a delightful music video in a longer format. Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison and Paul McCartney stopped touring in 1966. They focused on solo careers, but after a three-year hiatus, they got back together to record some new songs and a final album. Let it Be was produced by filmmaker Peter Jackson, who produced The Beatles: Get Back, the docuseries of almost eight hours that previously aired on Disney+ in 2022. The Beatles: Get Back: The Rooftop Concert is a film that had a theatrical release in January 2022 and then on BluRay and DVD in July of the same year. Let it Be is a condensed experience that combines rare footage of the musicians recording studio with the famous rooftop concert in around 80 minutes, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg who also directed music videos for The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. It premiered in 1970 and won an Oscar for Best Music and Original Song Score, and a Grammy for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special. This is the first time in years that the documentary is available for audiences after Jackson recovered and restored damaged 16mm footage. The documentary portrays the creative process and shows how, despite the disagreements the band members had, they speak in a common language when they play their instruments. We see the tension, the laughs, the joy, and the balance they kept as a band. It is interesting to watch the musicians in their mid-to-late 20s, coming together and working in the studio together, sometimes accompanied by their wives and children. My favorite part is when The Beatles sing “Besame Mucho,” an iconic bolero written in 1932 by Mexican songwriter Consuelo Velasquez which is the song the band recorded as an audition at EMI in 1962. The film’s message is that music is a universal language and makes people come together, from the joy of a group of musicians playing to the profound effect in audiences that gather together and form an instant bond. I give Let it Be 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages12 to 18, plus adults. Let it Be is now streaming on Disney+. By Zoe C., KIDS FIRST!

I'm a huge Beatle fan, and I've been one since December 1963, so as much as I hate to say this, but this is "reality tv" of the heavily edited kind. Plus, it's boring. The trailers are far more entertaining than this "documentary". Again, I love the Beatles. Don't love this film.

I meant this for the 2021 documentary. This documentary is a fascinating look into the group's last phase. It corrects the historical record as to the relationship within the band and dispels the previous version that showed this period as totally acrimonious. It also showcased the creative genius behind this band, showing Paul creating "Get Back" from a relentless jam. It also showed that George discussing his solo ambitions with John (and Yoko, who we learn was not the instigator of the breakup). George still held out the belief he could release this album separately and still be a part of the Beatles. This documentary's brilliance is that not only is it a look back but a guide to aspiring artists as to how to deal with competing pressures, deadlines, and internal strife, and still overcome these and create great work.

It's fascinating if you are interested in the musical creative process, or the most famous band in the world or one of the seminal moments in music history. Mostly the film has a miserable undercurrent with the famous Paul and George row and generally no-one looking too happy. But there are bright spots which shine even brighter because of the context, in particular the jamming of Octopuses Garden. The rooftop concert is absolutely fantastic, all these people in 70s fashion and E-type jags driving around. I had no idea the police came and stopped it although the Beatles were on their 2nd rendition of Get back. Sounded fantastic and looked like they were enjoying it, so another bright spot.

As tremendously sad as it is to watch these friendships and this band break up, to see Paul flail desperately as he tries to keep them together and going, his efforts in effect pushing them further away and apart, to feel George's barely contained frustration and John's obvious boredom along with them, to admire Ringo's warmth and forbearance through it all, the little insights that the fly-on-the-wall documentary gives into their creative process, how it captures gods at their most vulnerable, and the undeniable joy of that final rooftop concert make for a bittersweet final bow.

Should have been titled, "Let it Be Paul". Historically important, but hard to keep awake with all the bickering, poor production values and audio. Perhaps a new HD release of this almost-forgotten film will improve the experience....

An interesting look at the Beatles in the studio, could've and should've been way better though, for fans it is worth a watch.

Only worth watching for the rooftop concert. And even then, you'll need to be a Beatles fan. Otherwise, forget it.

Fine for beatles fans.But not a very good documentary. Pix quality is poor, looking more like a film school project rather than a pro made film.No insight to the creative process at all ,its just john and paul goofing around like two school kids in their parent basement, poor george is on the background and ringo looks like he doesnt even want to be there.And then there is johns 5oclock shadow-yoko.The only thing that saves it is the roof top performance.

Finally watched this last night after all these years. My interest in the Beatles has had a huge resurgency over the last 6-8 months and I been gobbling up books (George Harrison: Behind the Lock Door"....awesome book. Currently reading "Fab- Intimate life of Paul McCartney", watching you tube vids, etc. So when I found this on my pirate movie source, i had to see it. First, as a documentary, that everyone categorizes as the "breakup of The Beatles", I really didn't see too much dissension. The only really big scene was the Paul/George argument, where you could tell George was pretty annoyed at Paul. But, honestly, it wasn't anything that big. The filming was a little annoying. I guess a product of it's times...it was cool then to do close up shots up their noses? It a little messy, but it's cool. As for the band, as most know, it really was the Paul and John show, which you see why pretty quick when you watch them just break out into jams. The musical talent, the musical ear, the creativity that flowed through Paul's veins is so apparent while he sits at the piano and just breaks out in jams with the rest of the group. It was hard to take your eyes off him. So interesting. John wasn't far behind. He was hard to take your eyes off him as well. But, I got the sense, Paul was the driver of the band. John may have been just as talented, but I'm guessing a bit lazy and was fine letting Paul provide the inertia.......most of the time. Watching them rehearse songs from Let it Be was super. George's contributions as well are superb. Also get some rehearsing of songs from the soon to come Abbey Road, which was cool. The doc changes focus once they hit the rooftop and begins their concert. Even if these were unhappy lads at the time, when playing together, you wouldn't know it. They looked like they were having a ball. An amazing group. After all these years, there is still so much interest in them. You want a peek of the group at their apex, check Let it Be out.

This film does a great job at showing the tension and struggle of the band at the time. Great music and the Rooftop ending makes this a enjoyable but not as memorable film.

You don't see much fighting between band mates like you would think. Especially because every other video I've seen makes mention of it. I only really recall to small moments. Moments you would expect to see with artists coming together to create something. I love this album and it was nice to see the creating of it, i only wish there was more

I am not sure I'd call it a 'documentary' as it doesn't document very much. It does do two things. Films Let It Be outtakes with some studio chit-chat and then has the rooftop concert. The scenes with Paul/Ringo playing piano together or George/Ringo/John working on Octopuses Garden, give the fan a unique look in to their studio. Most of the studio footage is outtakes of songs being rehearsed. The concert really being a memorable moment in rock, is the highlight of the production.

We get to watch the greatest band in the world fall apart.

Lovely footage of the Beatles recording their final album. "Let It Be" also, happens to be my favorite Beatles album so getting to see them work together on this one was fabulous. The brilliance of the Beatles in literally every scene shows. Still as far as being a movie is concerned there's not much concerning editing and direction. It's just a good video of the Beatles at work.

Oscar winning, a truely insightful look at the Beatles during their last years recording. See Yoko Ono in the background of most every band session. Its truely sickening to see this much maligned woman sitting where no other woman sat in the history of the band. She was such as presumptuous tumor to not to know she was a real cancer. [img]http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/letitbe3.jpg[/img] SEE the film here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONPNB3fvR5A Let It Be: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr collectively won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for the film. [img]http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ONPNB3fvR5A/mqdefault.jpg[/img] REVIEWS by those like us: 100% Let It Be, not only shows the making of a new album, but the build up to the break-up of the biggest band in history. [img]https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRyWcQk9JaEPNU0C06h568jMnTt7KVY65_8OZyZzRW-KewRTtFFDg[/img] The famous Rooftop session Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg Produced by Neil Aspinall Mal Evans (uncredited) Starring The Beatles Billy Preston Mal Evans Yoko Ono George Martin Music by John Lennon Paul McCartney George Harrison Ringo Starr Cinematography Anthony B. Richmond Editing by Tony Lenny Studio Apple Films Distributed by United Artists Release dates May 13, 1970 (United States) May 20, 1970 (United Kingdom) Running time 80 minutes Country United Kingdom Language English Let It Be is a 1970 documentary film about the Beatles rehearsing and recording songs for the album Let It Be in January 1969. The film features an unannounced rooftop concert by the group, their last performance in public. Released just after the album, it was the final original Beatles release. Many maintain Ono arrived way before the group was destined to break up, but one thing is clear from this video... she certainly accelerated the break up with her constant, insufferable presence in everything Lennon did. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONPNB3fvR5A The visionary in this film is Lennon, but the Beatles at the time was no doubt Paul McCartney. It was not quiet George Harrison or really quiet Ringo Starr. McCartney was the spokesperson, THE Beatle. He wrote many if not all of the songs of the group, went on to write more songs after the break up and by luck or circumstance has become the sole survivor and only real Beatle to do anything constructive after the group's demise. See it and admire this film unless you could care less about the rock band that changed rock forever. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/dc/Film4.jpg/220px-Film4.jpg[/img]

Shows the realistic side of the BEST band ever in history.