With their TV series about to go down the drain in real-life, the Monkees (Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz) seem to say 'the hell with it' and drive this theatrical vehicle (literally) right off a bridge. According to Dolenz, Jack Nicholson concocted the script, which no one in the group understood. It's a G-rated acid trip which attempts to turn nostalgic slapstick and black-out sketches into modern psychedelia. If not a pleasant picture, it does indeed have the Monkees, and they truly are a charming foursome. The songs (particularly "As We Go Along", co-written by Carole King) are very good, and the look and concept of "Head" is at once astonishing and perplexing. Extra points on the hipness factor for including Victor Mature, Frank Zappa, Teri Garr (years before "Young Frankenstein") and Annette Funicello. Pretty good, once you get the idea. *** from ****
Review of Head
