...as he can just get a medical card, which apparently Calif. hands out like bus transfer slips.I just watched LET IT BE for the 1st time, even though it's been out for only 47 years. Much like MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR (which is way below this IMO), it's pretty much for fans only. But this is a band with a lot of fans, so jump in if you're so inclined. The 80 minutes breeze right by.We get to see embryonic versions of almost all the cuts on their last two albums, and it's engrossing to watch them crank out snippets of the songs that have held up for eternity. I especially enjoyed Ringo banging on the piano as George and the boys get a read on his song, "Octopus's Garden". Of course, the big finish includes the famed Apple rooftop concert on Jan. 30, 1969. Our heroes run through 5 cuts, the highlight for me being "Get Back", which closed the festivities as the cops busted up the show.

Being a lifelong Beatles fan, this review is difficult to compose. I was in grammar school when they were making gold records and I, like many of my contemporaries, felt the beauty of their music. So when it comes to films, they were nowhere near as successful. Let It Be is without question their worst movie. But is, however, a film that should be salvaged... one fine day.Ringo temporarily quit during the White Album sessions and a few months later, George temporarily quit during the Let It Be sessions. That speaks volumes about the toxic problems they were experiencing and it shows in this reality-style film.Obviously their impromptu rooftop concert that ended with John's witty repartee, should not be missed.

I first saw this film in my early teens, and later saw bits and pieces as parts of other Beatles documentaries such as Anthology. I own all the other legitimate Beatles films "Hard Days Night, Help, Yellow Submarine, Anthology" and have the blu ray of "Magical Mystery Tour" on order, but really wanted "Let it Be" as part of my Beatles collection and also to watch it for the first time in years. I found a DVD online and purchased it. Although the film quality may not be the best, it is one of the best documentaries I've seen and a very good Beatles film. It almost seems like a home movie.Watching the Beatles create "Let it Be" and "Abbey Road" songs is really something and the concert on the roof .... Wow.If you haven't seen this film and get a chance, don't pass it up.

I had heard of this movie for quite some time, and had always been curious about it. The idea of watching the rock and roll legends in the studio, recording wonderful tunes, sounded intriguing. I finally got my hands on it, and I can totally understand why they only release the Let it Be, Hey Jude and Rooftop concert footage. From what I understand, this film was produced due to a contract deal that forced the Beatles into making five films, whether they wanted to or not. Following the disaster of the 'Magical Mystery Tour' film, it's no wonder the Beatles didn't take part in Yellow Submarine (which turned out to be a great film, second to A Hard Day's Night) I've read in various Beatle Biographies that Paul McCartney came up with the idea of having camera's installed in the studio. This turned out to be a bad idea.The Beatles are aware of the cameras, which puts them in a VERY awkward mood. Ringo Starr is silent for most of the time, John Lennon is also quiet and George Harrison seems to fuss with Paul when he speaks. Oh, I almost missed Paul. He speaks endlessly, and makes big broad gestures, pretending to be the genius that we know he is, but coming across as rather full of himself. Camera's are set up for him when he stages Let it Be and Hey Jude, where he is seen staring obsessively at the camera. The camera work is smooth, and very professional. However, when the other Beatles sing a song, the camera is less focused, and more candid. There is also constant, subtle bickering between Paul and George, and at times John. It is wonderful to watch, but very sad to see them act this way together, because I had such a nice picture of them in my mind before i saw this. NOW I KNOW WHY THEY BROKE UP!You'll enjoy the rooftop concert. That is the ONLY scene where all of them seem comfortable together. Well, there was a brief moment where Billy Preston showed up in the studio to play keyboards. They all behaved nicely at that point. I think it is mentioned in the Anthology video.Still, if you did music, you'll have a good time watching, even if Paul gets a little too full of himself.