As one of the best animated films based around one of the best bands in the world,
Yellow Submarine is a beautiful psychedelic ode to the music of the Fab Four...
As one of the best animated films based around one of the best bands in the world,
Yellow Submarine is a beautiful psychedelic ode to the music of the Fab Four. What was supposed to be a contract-fulfilling cash-in, so piddling that the band didn't bother providing the voiceovers for their own characters, turned into something remarkable. When the Blue Meanies begin to attack the world inhabited by Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, a lone survivor is sent to our universe in a yellow submarine to track down the only four chaps who could help. Striking imagery is backed by a soundtrack including "When I'm 64," "Nowhere Man," "Eleanor Rigby," and of course, the memorable title track.
The DVD release, which introduced a restored picture and newly-created 5.1 surround sound for the tunes, has since gone out-of-print, but there are numerous copies available used through Amazon. Or you could just wait patiently for the eventual re-release...
Released: 1968
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