Disney’s The Beatles: Get Back by Peter Jackson

'The Beatles: Get Back' Runtime Revealed: Part one is 157 minutes. Part two is 173 minutes. Part three is 138 minutes.

Yes, but what about the Extended Editions?

Still several hours shorter than the Anthology...

I just finished Part 1 and immediately noticed that Part 2 is already available. But I need a moment to digest.

First Impressions:

— Paul walked in guns blazing. He was certainly in charge. George seemed overwhelmed. John gave zero fucks. And Ringo’s just there. It’s funny that the Paul & George fight began over a John song. Paul & George are arguing over how to do Don’t Let Me Down and John’s sitting there perplexed. It’s not even his song at that point. That then spilled into Two of Us and George’s infamous retort, “Paul, I won’t play at all if you don’t want me to.”

— John got into it after a couple of days. He seemed invested in the project and there was a period within that first week in which the Beatles were happily workshopping songs. It’s a 180 from the original documentary which was all doom & gloom. It’s also fun to watch how the Beatles created their songs.

— They acknowledged the passing of Brian Epstein and how that affected the band. That was a touching moment.

— Michael Lindsay Hogg was over his head. “Let’s go to the desert with burning torches.” Bruh. You have 3-weeks to put this entire project together. Get your shit together. You ain’t helping. George’s anxiety was through the roof at that point.

— The highlight, without a doubt, is the ending. George quits the band and the Beatles turn into a heavy metal band with Yoko on vocals. Holy shit!

Part 2 was a 180. Paul’s depressed. John’s a total goofball. And George is totally invested. He’s even picking the singles!

Part 2 is also where Peter Jackson over indulged. If this had remained a movie, Part 2 would have been a montage.