Review of Yesterday (2019) by Buffmysequel — 08 Jul 2019

As a tentative fan of both Boyle and Curtis and an even Beatles fan I thought that this movie would indeed tickle my fancy in more ways but one. Did I leave the theater satisfied? Yes. Did I leave blown away? No.

Will I bother watching this film again? No. My thoughts are that this film was a missed opportunity to explore the wonderful back catalogue of the greatest band since music was first recorded. Instead, we are left with a movie devoid of character development (especially in the two main protagonists) and instead relying on silly cameos from Ed Sheeran who I felt wasn't great in this, stick to music Ed.

Perhaps a bit of history between the two main characters from their youth? Instead of the stupid cut back to the "wonderwall" scene? Another issue is the plot, how can somebody remember all of the chords and lyrics to all of the Beatles songs? Why do the two characters who visit Jack after the hotel / beach gig remember the Beatles also? This isn't explained very well.

Why did John Lennon not start his own band? Where were the other 3 Beatles during this? I left with a longing for more information, but certainly not a longing for more of this film, the idea is good, the way that the idea is put onto screen isn't.

Nothing to do with the cast, but I feel the writing and direction wasn't as good as the two names that are associated with this movie should be.