een films so neglected within film studies which is the result of a number of critical biases prevalent within much of the discipline's methodical schemata"(Neaverson, 4). This could be attributed to the pop status that the Beatles formed from their early career, in which the Beatles expanded later. Another element of why the film was neglected by many in the critic circle was that the 'pop-musical' was never taken seriously by the British film circle like a comedic actor is not taken to heart when they take a dramatic role. Regardless of early neglecting the film that stepped in the forefront of their film career and might be the most single important act of the Beatles in contributing to their career was the first film, A Hard Day's Night.
Their film career began was not intended as a pipeline for the Beatles success but a desire from the newly formed group to work with an admired director. The Beatles had the unusual right to have powerful choices over the finalized script and director. They ended up working with director Richard Lester, who directed a highly successful comedic sketch show called The Goons. "It was evident that Lester incorporated his successful style and incorporated it into the Beatles comedic skills as he created a fast, innovative, entertaining film"(Davies, 12). "Everything is just right in this film- the music, the performances, the fresh sharp direction. They defined their persona during that film"(Sandahl, 59). One critic, Bosley Crowther also gave high regards to the film regardless of the group's 'bubble gum' image, saying that the film was "sophisticated" and it's "rapid-fire" innovative tactics, were as important to rock films as Citizen Kane was to the dramatic film"(Hanke, 9). The critical success helped out the Beatles as an artist and moneymaking item, because in some cases, a fan base is limited if the cri...