Film Review: Yesterday Is An Ode To Beatles’ Fans
You always hear, “Fame and money are not everything,” of which most of us scoff. I would love to hail a private jet to Bali whenever I am bored or sad. It would be nice to have my work be globally acclaimed. Yet, Yesterday is a “feel good” movie because it shows there is something unbelievably beautiful about the quiet, unknown “everyday” life. Too much money and fame is not easy to handle, of which Jack Malik learns that love is better and easier than both.
Himesh Patel is phenomenal as Jack Malik. He embodies most of us young people with bigger dreams than our poorer pockets and smaller towns. Yet, you can only try so much to “open a door” for your dreams before you decide to not try anymore. We meet Jack when he is quitting his singing dreams, of which a freak accident and a global, electric shutdown make him the only guy that remembers The Beatles and their music. Hence, he does what most of us would do if we could carry a note and play a guitar; he pretends their songs are his!
Yesterday – Memories of the Beatles (HD)
It is not long until Jack goes from warehouse stock-boy to International superstar, of which Ed Sheehan, as himself, and Kate McKinnon as Debra provide so many rich laughs. They represents the good, the bad, and the weird of the music industry, and Jack does not like it. The most shocking thing about Jack’s journey is that he SALIVATED for fame and wealth. It appeared like self-validation to him; a giant, indelible approval that he was a good artist. Still, the film does deny that even The Beatles, if they started now, would struggle with streaming, imaging, and the overall creative hold of their music style. Yes, they were one-of-a-kind and innovators, but the music industry is a business and art could become second.
Yesterday Trailer #1 (2019) | Movieclips Trailers
As Jack realizes becoming a “professional” singer is emotionally rough, his love/ friendship with Lily James’ Ellie becomes the heartbeat of the film. These are two good people that are devoutly loyal to each other, despite money and fame. Yet, the question is can that loyalty lead to love and happiness, despite the money and fame? With an AMAZING soundtrack and gorgeous scenes of inspiration, like a John Lennon nod and Liverpool trip, Jack and Ellie prove “All You Need Is Love.” Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis, Yesterday will make you dance, as Patel can carry a note, but, more importantly, he carries the film’s romance. Watch Yesterday, in theaters, on June 28.
