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Yesterday
2019 116 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.6
Comedy, Fantasy, Music, Romance
Director: Danny Boyle
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Description
A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where the group was forgotten.
Budget:
$26M
US Gross:
$73.29M
Worldwide:
$154.61M
Starring
Himesh Patel
Actor
Lily James
Actor
Sophia Di Martino
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Fantasy Film
Goya Awards 2020
— Best European Film
Key opinion
Yesterday is a lighthearted, pleasant film that succeeds as a nostalgic tribute to The Beatles despite being hampered by a generic romantic plot. While critics often find the screenplay uninspired and the satire underdeveloped, audiences generally appreciate its charming performances and the enduring appeal of the music.
| Acting | Himesh Patel delivers an engaging and sincere performance that grounds the film's fantastical premise. | |
| Theme | The film acts as a heartwarming love letter to The Beatles, offering immense nostalgic joy for fans of the band's music. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay fails to fully capitalize on its clever premise, often defaulting to a generic and predictable romantic comedy structure. | |
| Theme | The satirical critique of the music industry and the consequences of the protagonist's actions remain underdeveloped and surface-level. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on pacing are split; some find the movie a pleasant, breezy watch, while others feel the second half drags and suffers from inconsistent momentum. |