Yesterday reviewed by Mark Kermode
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2019
- Mark Kermode reviews Yesterday. A struggling musician wakes up one day and realises that he is in an alternative timeline where The Beatles never existed and he’s the only person who can remember their songs.
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The very idea of John Lennon making it to 78 brought tears to my eyes. It was my favorite scene in the movie. It would be a lessor movie without it.
Kinda fell that part was distasteful
@@alvinkey3468 It wasn't. It was touching.
I agree. The moment the door opened it took my breath away and it was a lovely, touching scene but still had humour.
Ed Sheeran having his own song as his ring tone was pretty hilarious.
That was my favourite gag in the movie - so funny
myfingershavetheflu Jack Barth had written his first draft before the Australian ebook came out. However the film is definitely a Richard Curtis rip off of Jack Barth. Barely credited or rewarded. And the Curtis train rolls on 🙄
Yeah 🤣🤣 what a narcissit
i realize I'm pretty randomly asking but does anybody know a good place to stream new series online?
@Finley Jabari i watch on FlixZone. Just google for it =)
Were you referring to the Robert Carlyle scene? If so, I must, most strenuously disagree. For me that scene was brilliant. Very emotional!
Totally with you Cliff Lewis. I've seen this film twice now and whilst I do agree that it is in total about 20 - 30 minutes too long, the scene that most people seem to surmise is being referred to, is absolutely essential to the whole concept of "A World without The Beatles." To me that was the scene that made the film a thoroughly delightful respite form 28°C in London. Twice!
I thought it was the only good scene of the third act, frankly.
@@garymitchell5899 What about the third act?
This was the best sequence in the movie. Watched it on a plane and found it so moving the flight attendant asked me if I was okay!!
@@michaelmuldowney8 I loved that scene.
The scene that isn’t mentioned is the most powerful in the entire film. It gives us a wonderful closure and a moment of real peace. I gasped as it started. It puts the entire film into context for me.
which scene is he referring to? the bit in the distant beach hut with youknowwho?
Totally agree with this.
And Robert Carlyle was stunningly alike the man in question. Thought it was beautifully done.
Joseph that’s the one!
Rachel I couldn’t believe it was RC! Brilliantly done. Very graceful and gentle and I so understood why he wanted to hug him.
One of those films you and your mates come up with in the pub and then say nah it’s cheesy no one would ever make that. No one except Richard Curtis.
Quirky premise + a bunch of funny gags + charming actors + great soundtrack = Yesterday. It’s got enough going for it that you enjoy it despite its shortcomings. Criticizing this film would be like dissecting your best friend’s sweet old grandmother’s home cooking. So what if it doesn’t deserve a Michelin Star? Just shut up and eat your comfort food.
Richard Curtis isn't my grandma so, no, I won't be served his politically correct, middle-class, latterly yoof-obsessed, formulas without complaint
The "play summer song" sign at the big album gig was hilarious
Hasn`t every musician had a variation on this story as a daydream?
Yes. I guess the difference is they didn't write a script of it.
@@chrisofnottingham There is a subplot about this very idea in - and I shudder that I know this fact - Hot Tub Time Machine 2.
Yup.
Every author too.
I don’t know every musician so I couldn’t possibly say.
That 'one scene' you spoke about, for me, sums up the Beatles emotion in a way. Yes, it was cheesy and potentially made no difference to the overall arc but I had a lump in my throat while watching. It's risky to put something like that in but in the universe of The Beatles fandom, it's a glory moment.
Are you talking about the John Lennon scene? If so, you're right, I thought it was really weird and unnecessary and not a particularly good scene in general... still enjoyed the movie though
"The best directed Richard Curtis movie I've ever seen" ouuuuuch, I felt that
I didn't like the use of the 'girl offers guy an arbitrary ultimatum' trope, or the 'girl leaves backup guy, backup guy is fine with it because he's so nice' trope. There was also a weird, clunky piece of very unnatural dialogue at one point (might have been the cafe scene). Aside from that, I thought the whole film was thoroughly enjoyable. I'm not a massive fan of Richard Curtis, because I find his depiction of relationships and friendships to be a little bit wet, and they always seem to be based in some kind of weird middle-class happy place, but this genuinely made me laugh and I actually liked the characters.
I thought there was some serious potential for another half hour or so of story when the other two Beatles fans showed up, where they could have gotten together and worked together to brainstorm and get all the lyrics for some of the harder to remember Beatles songs, like "I am the Walrus", "Glass Onion", and so on.
Beautifully summed up! The only thing missing was seeing what a great productive life Yoko might have had if there wasn't a Beatles for her to split up.
my thoughts exactly. it's not realistic that someone who loved jack that much would wish him to give up the successful career he'd always dreamed of. to do as much is simply toxic. you'd just go with him right? or agree to be apart for a while...
it's like the ending of friends where ross guilt trips rachel into giving up her dream career in paris... or in the devil wears prada where the boring boyfriend makes andy quit her highflying publishing job.
but yeah aside forom that it was great
I'm not sure she gave him ultimatum. I think she wanted him to express his feelings towards her. Then going with him would have been taken into account. he had invited her to go with him as 'roadie'. And he was seating in front of her in that cafe like he didn't really care.
RedwoodTheElf Yes you read my mind there. They were interesting characters that deserved more screen time.
I love these what if type of films. Wish more were made. Very simple but very gripping premise.
I have to admit that the gag he's referring to at 1:10 had me cackling with laughter - it's a throwaway gag but brilliantly set up.
It was a "New Day Yesterday," but it's an old day now... ;)
Gotta say though, Lily James was so adorable in this. She's so cute! Loved the little twist that I'm guessing what Mark alluded to... something to do with Robert Carlyle?!
‘Hey dude’ 😑
That scene he's talking about was my favorite in the whole film.
tg72201 completely agree.
Is he talking about the scene with JL?
Michael Morello I believe so, yes.
Basically the scene is lennon on the island to resemble Mull of Kintrye with the Land Rover that Macca had at the time, alternate universe. It gave me shivers to picture what lennon may or could of looked like.
tg72201 Quite possibly my favourite scene ever.
I've seen the movie twice and I feel like I want to go see it again. It's such a feel-good movie and each time I get more out of it. I end up laughing crying and then walking out singing
This film is the cinematic equivalent of a warm blanket on a cold winters night.
I really have to disagree with your view. To use your analogy the film was the equivalent of a blanket full of holes and being slightly damp...
With regard to "the scene", the other side of the "world without the Beatles" coin is definitely "what did the band do instead?", so I think there's an argument to be made for it.
I didn't think it interrupted the film all that much, and it was a nice way to remind Jack of his "normal bloke" origins. In fact, that John Lennon was probably what Jack would have been but for the "event".
I grew up during the British (band) Invasion and wasn't a fan of The Beatles. However, this movie made me remember what Beatlemania was all about: Songs that were/are a perfect fit for the times. Yes, the scene with an elderly John Lennon made me wish it was possible in real life. It's not a fave of critics or the public, but "Yesterday" (2019) works for me.;)
listen, how about "hey dude" :D brilliant. I confess I don't like Sheeran's songs, but he really is a funny mate and with a brilliant sense of humor - I think most music stars take themselves too seriously. Good for you Ed - you were a blast to watch.
I remember this from a Future Shock in 2000AD when I was a kid - it was Shakespeare in that, though.
anyone kno what scene mark thought could have been removed? struggling to think of what it would be!
Who he meets I'm guessing.....
Does anyone know what scene he is talking about at 06:24???
I actually loved that scene. I gasped.
...me too
I did too, as did a majority of people I viewed it with.
I was just waiting for the Exorcist comparisons... 🙂
Wonderful review!
Saw the film last night - not sure what bit Mark is referring to that could have been left out. Anyone?
I guess he means the scene where Jack goes to an address he has been given and is surprised to meet someone he didn't expect - whose life has also been inversely changed by what happened! I liked that twist. While it does rather spell out the message, for those who haven't got it already (he's fine with his alternate life in which he found true love), I liked the idea.
I loved it, I think in years to come it will be a classic
Well Mark, for my money that scene was beautiful.
It sounds great thanks 👌
Looking forward to seeing this.
The scene he is talking about . I’ve seen it twice ,and the first time I thought this part was a bit odd, but the on second viewing I loved it . I felt it was in Jack Malik s head he wanted to believe JL. Had not died , and he did ask J.L. How old he was ,answer 78 ,which would have been correct this year 2019. Great film .
What’s the scene he’s talking about that he feels would have been better left out?
Probably where he meets John Lennon.
Loved the film. If it's the scene I'm thinking of, it made me gasp and I found it incredibly moving.
Rowan Crump Not really.
Did they Peter Cushing John Lennon?
Its the guy from dancing through the dark playing an older said member of the beatles.
This guy's good! He really kept his childhood spirit.
Anyone know what scene he's talking about?
I'm thinking the John Lennon scene.
@@davidbroughall3782 I think the reason that scene WAS in the movie was to show that John could have lived a happy, full life had he not been the huge celebrity that he was...
@@mikesmith1579 Yes except that this movie was about Jack Malik, not John Lennon. I think we'd already figured by that point that Jack would have a fulfilled life without the fame. I think by that point Jack had already figured it out as well. Showing an aged John Lennon was really just a sop to the fans.
I thought it was the 'cigarettes don't exist' scene which was quite funny, but really not sure.
@@ruaidhri777 That totally belonged as part of a running gag. It wasn't just the Beatles that never existed. It was Coke, cigarettes, and Harry Potter. All those things changed the world in some fundamental way, but now it's as if they never existed. Also, they are alternative money makers for Jack to fall back on if the Beatles thing didn't work out. Personally, I would choose Harry Potter.
He's right, that Special Scene didn't really belong in the movie, but it was perfectly done and I loved every second. I'm not crying, you're crying. I have zero difficulty recalling the day I heard the terrible news, and it was 4 decades ago.
to which scene does he refer?
I'm thinking it's when he follows up on the slip of paper he gets from The Only 3 People. (Though I think the 3 People idea could also have been cut.)
WoW a glowing review and I'm sold. Probably tonight.
I utterly agree with every word. Found it on Netflix tonight and it has enhanced my day. The one scene could have been cut! However looking on UA-cam there were deleted scenes that should have been in there.
I LOVE that since Beatles didnt exist, it means Oasis didnt exist either because they stole a lot of their chord progressions from the Beatles.
creative source “makes sense”
@BobbyFett i think Richard Curtis was behind that. :-)
I wouldn’t say they stole chord progressions from the Beatles, they were just heavily influenced in their vibe. Sorry to be pedantic
@@costanzauk I agree. But they never reminded me of the Beatles in the slightest. An infinitely less talented group than the fab four.
Hey! You gave away the gag!
saw this Yesterday - whats the scene that should have been cut...?
Dirk Markham I know it was a nice scene and every thing but maybe the John scene? Was it really necessary to the story?
@@GarethE94 right...i realised thats the one he meant. gotta say, i really think it makes the film in some way. it lifts it from being a standard romantic comedy by reflecting on the underlying meta-physical premise of the story which is otherwise not at all adressed. as a huge Beatles fan i did find it quite a shocking scene, but also well played and quite brilliant. made me think too how the closing credits disclaimer "all characters are fictional...any resemblance to real life is coincidental" can apply... :)
That "beach house scene" (no spoiler) actually made me eyes wet.
Loved it. Very entertaining.
6:28 what was the scene?
Also interested to know this
@@Christianlee14 i quite liked that scene
I fully agree with Mark..... it was an awesome feelgood film👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Are you going to review Misommer Mark??? Plesse
can't wait.
I like the idea of this and tempted to see it. What I don’t get is how Ed Sheeran is a big pop artist in this world without the Beatles, they invented modern pop structure as we know it and Ed’s been know to riff of old pop songs. Surely half his back catalogue would vanish too?
Kahless you might have to elaborate. I don’t think there’s any argument that The Beatles established the modern pop template and inspired generations to pick up the guitar and write their own songs! The foundation that lies behind that is another matter!
Which scene is he talking about?
Really wanted to see this.
So saw it today before seeing the review. Lily James acts everyone else off the screen, the lead actor has one expression all the way through the film and I do not believe this is a star making turn at all.
James Corden plays himself brilliantly, Ed Sheeran is ok, not bad.
The film has some interesting moments but I feel more could have been done with the story.
-B.
Enjoyed this review. Have seen the film and loved it. Wish I knew which scene it was that you thought didn't work? I came home puzzled by one thing..... There's a trailer online of the scene invloving the Chat Show. In the trailer, Jack is challenged to 'write something on the spot'. He picks up the guitar and bursts into 'Something' (George Harrison) to the delight of a beautiful fellow guest...... I'd mentioned this scene to several people before the film's release..... but...... It wasn't in the film!!!!!! Why? I can't be the only one who remembers it?
Yes, it's in a trailer but not the film, I realized this aswell. probably cut out for time, I think Kemonde is talking about John lennon turning up, if that scene was taken out it wouldn't matter but I thought it was a good touch
It was in the movie and Ed Sherren was the other guest. Ed challenged Jack to each write a song on the spot and then come back and see who comes up with the best song. Watch it again. I never saw any of the trailers before I saw the whole movie so I know I’m not “misremembering”. Check it out.
@@davidjames579 Thanks for that.... just checked the Wicki entry for her. Yesterday is listed in her filmography, which notes all her scenes were cut as it would have changed the plot. I do hope she got paid!
It's a very flawed movie, but the light and fluffy well-meaning Curtis-happy sweep of it compels you to run with it in a matinee way. The music is Paul-heavy and karaoke Beatles, with an admirable 00's cartoon punk Help. But it needed more Lennon songs and the standard set can be seen in Rocketman. The scene Mark mentions is in fact perhaps the reason Boyle was convinced to do it? For Beatles fans we were expecting something else, so it was a shock, but it did bring up many what if? philosophical questions.
the plot = goodnight sweetheart......look it up
If he’s talking about the John Lennon scene that was my favourite!
No Beatles, no Life of Brian either!
Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd would have stepped in.
elvis was the spark....everyone else followed
No Rutles, no "NoWaySis" (see if anybody remembers that band)... ;)
no Time Bandits
No elo maybe
i had this idea years ago, my names danny as well...
Some fine comical moments, romantic interest and a great reminder of The Beatles music catalogue.The panoramic cinematography of the crowds watching the star's performance on Gorleston Beach was excellent. I was nevertheless least comfortable accepting how so many people from various generations from both sides of the Atlantic could have believed our hero was the author of those great Beatles songs. The tendency for him to keep up with this pretence for so long was an unfortunate and frustrating distraction from what could have been a more memorable movie experience.
Maybe just me, but Lily James as a maths teacher gave me Meg Ryan helicopter pilot feelings.
The film left me baffled. No resolution or explanation.
I really wasn’t sure what point it was trying to make or what the audience was supposed to take away.
FWIW if I’m right about which Scene Mark refers to it was probably my favourite scene because it highlighted a possible positive about a world without The Beatles.
Good God, was that Robert Carlisle? Didn't mind that scene.
The one I thought was superfluous was the yellow submarine one with Sarah Lancashire and the Russian.
I have no idea what that was all about.
I've had the Elvis Costello dream...
I was waiting for a conclusion like the life on Mars series but it never came. To me it just didn't make sense & I didn't think it was something to recommend but it had some nice scenes!
One more point - as the names of the Beatles were announced as the original songwriters - wouldn't the press not try to track them down.
And if they were found would they have the same musical ability as those on the alternative reality?
If not might they not believe Jack's announcement
Just watched it today for the first time - really enjoyed
I can sing and play the piano quite well - so I'm just waiting for all the lights to suddenly go out....
.....but as the Beatles have already been done - perhaps Elton John. Oh well I can dream.
I quite enjoyed it - there was a moment near the end where I did ponder the premise of the story (what the world would have been like if John and Paul had never met). Loved the Yellow Submarine references.
I regret going to see that movie in a movie theater with my dad. There was drama because he wasn’t happy with the seat I chose for him. They should get rid of reserved seating in all movie theaters. I’m done watching movies in the theaters.
First film I have enjoyed in a long time. Brilliant, quirky, very funny, and quite British. Loved it!
Which scene is Mark talking about?...the one that should've been lifted out...personally i thought it was perfect!
Watched the trailer and thought, isn't this "the invention of lying" but switch in the Beatles for lying?
Hardly even similar
“One guy knows something no one else knows” is pretty much the only thing they have in common. At that level “What Women Want” and “Groundhogs Day” are the same movie too. How they get the knowledge, how they use it, how it effects them and the world, and what the knowledge is all effects the story much more than the premise. Someone independently inventing lying is a vastly different story from someone pretending to write the Beatles’ songs.
Never really knew where the movie was going to end up even till 5 minutes before the end of the film. The sudden realisation from lilly james that he didn’t write the songs even know he had been saying that throughout the film didn’t make sense. None of the characters were particularly likeable and the ignorance of things like cigarettes and Coca Cola wasn’t used enough. Good film, but nothing special by any means.
I enjoyed it 👍👍
Richard Curtis?
Does anyone else dream they could have been on stage rockin' these songs ?
Due to the sunny climate, did Mark have a McDonald’s strawberry milkshake before the show and dribble a bit down his tie? 🧐
Oh paleeze, McKenzie. Viiiiiiiiile!
Saw it today it's hilarious I was surprised to learn Jack was played by Anwar from eastenders
How about if this movie had a rival musician doing exactly the same thing as the protagonist? Or even Jack thinking there was another guy who was doing the same thing. That would've added more conflict than the movie we got.
This felt like a TV movie
Is there a film that doesn’t make Mark cry?
If you love great music, then you are going to love the Beatles. This film is about the power of that music. If you love British Rom Com movies by Richard Curtis, such as 'Love Actually' and 'Four Weddings and A Funeral', then you are going to love this film. IT is a trip out of reality. However, imagine a world without the Beatles. The magic of their music charms us as much today as it did over half a century ago. There is one scene in the film that made me very emotional. I will not spoil this for you. This film is worth your money.
Why did I cry too? Still don’t know!
So it's Goodnight Sweetheart the movie?
The scene you are talking about and said could have been removed and film wouldn’t change, is very important for filmmaker I think. His decision at the end was inspired by that scene and what the person told him about what success means for that person.
But I can understand why you would think that film would have been fine without that scene. It had very subtle impact on Jake and it wasn’t shown in the movie visually, like flashback or repetition of his words or anything.
Spoiler.
It felt out of place for me as it introduced new rule in that universe which, dead people can be alive for the first and only time. Which was not needed but it felt like it was kept to get reaction out of audience.
Yeah, that "scene" didn't work for me, either. Patel was fine. But a "star-making" turn? I just did not see that at all. Now, Lily James - that's another story! I love her. It's a "B"....
Well, it helps that she's fit. Sorry, but it does.
@@mansnotbot4160 What I can say is that it does't hurt. There are A LOT of "fit" women in Hollywood, the movies, etc., but they don't have her talent and charisma...
The intention was to have all four appear, so maybe that's why the scene in question felt clunky
Saw it 'yesterday' ironically haha it was OK. OK is the most I can say about it. Very charming and the leads were well written and acted. I'd agree it was much more of a Richard Curtis project with Danny sort of just making it all happen. Some of the jokes hit, ALOT of them didn't. all in all sweet, sentimental but not gonna blow your mind.
Presumably it is an alternate reality, not just memory loss ? What about all the physical artifacts, books, documentaries etc.
@@davidjames579 Or John would still be alive as never famous or they still existed as obscure musicians who broke up after Hamburg (cue a Ringo cameo). Paul was a songwriter for Cilla and Dusty etc and made a comfortable living but only well known by industry insiders. John had a solo one hit wonder with Imagine but then dropped out and never heard of again.
They could of done so much more but it all sounds like a naff Fantastic4 type superpower with solar storms etc.
@@keirbourne4589 Thanks - did you manage to suspend your disbelief to enjoy it?
@@keirbourne4589 Shame. They could of done a Sliding Doors style version instead.
I'll see it on Sunday.
And yet in another review Marc Kermode said 'Green Book' had "alot of problems"
Green book sucks
@@brianfranco1143 with so many superhero movies about, it was nice to see an intelligent film. I do not understand anything about it that sucks. Elaborate.
@@brianfranco1143 sorry Brian, weren't there any superhero films on that night ?
Saw it and it was dissapointing. The film could have been more than just a casual romance that isnt consistent.
It had so much to work with, like how the music would appeal to older audiences, have sequences of the characters from the songs, how the main character connects with the beatles and the songs, how their merch and influence vanished.
It touches on some concepts but seems to be interested on being a love story rather than celebrate the music that's timeless. And almost nothing is memorable or teaches the audience something new about the music and its importance.
I was looking forward to this movie because of the amazong concept, but the movie plays it safe and doesnt do anything interesting. Plus the characters are bland or unlikable and its like nothing change.
But the third act is worth a watch even though it is a bit confusing.
Loved the film but I disliked the fact that they didn't explain/explore the actual disappearance of the Beatles amongst other things. The main character very much goes with the flow of what happens without questioning his sanity or what the hell has happened and to enjoy the film you have to do the same. Would have loved for the film to delve deeper into the reason this happened and what the original Beatles members felt. The scene where Paul and Ringo were going to go on the James Corden show because they claimed they wrote the songs never even happened and it was just ignored. Great idea, funny film, likeable cast and very enjoyable plot but there is this elephant in the room throughout the whole film of "is he in a coma?" and if not, why on earth did this happen. Also the film ended very abruptly for my liking.
The James Corden scene was in the film; it was a nightmare Jack had. I wasn't bothered by the lack of explanation about the disappearance of The Beatles, etc. because that wasn't really the point of the film. This was a whimsical romantic comedy, not a science fiction movie.
@@drawingconclusions3489 oh right that makes sense then.
As far as it being a whimsical romantic comedy I agree it's just it was always in the back of my head throughout the film as to where did the memorabilia go, the albums, the statues etc
I know that it doesn't/shouldn't matter but I just wish there was even a tiny explanation. Not even one that makes a lot of sense. It's probably just me though. Really enjoyed the film non the less
@@Henryguitar95 To me the idea is that the memorabilia, the music, the whole thing didn't disappear -- it never happened in the first place. This is echoed by the discussion about how if he hadn't recorded the music the world wouldn't have it at all, and the way that the scene that must not be named plays out. And that's why it was important to include that scene -- it lets you know that the alternate reality you're in is really one where none of this happened, for some unexplained reason, at the time of the, for want of a better word, "reboot" that occurred during the black out, things were altered at some earlier point in time.
I have mixed feelings about the film-- it could have done more with the premise, but I enjoyed it, felt the acting was engaging and it held my interest.
Finally saw this film. Decided to wait because it didn't sound great. And it wasn't. Kermode's enthusiasm for this film is hard to fathom. His description of himself (twice!) as a sucker for Richard Curtis films is obviously accurate. This movie exploits interest in the music of The Beatles--and our curiosity about a world where they don't exist--but doesn't pay it off in any kind of satisfactory way. It's a rom-com and not a very good one.
I do find a lot of Curtis’ work a bit too saccharine sweet and twee. I wonder if this film has that?
As Boyle directed this, is there a scene about the NHS? 😉😂
This film is so sweet it's had to pay the sugar tax, and it does have a scene about the NHS.
Really? The NHS reference is of course referring to Boyle’s bizarre Olympic film set, with the music from Mike Oldfield and “The Exorcist”(no Kermode pun intended). Makes me even more intrigued to see it now.
I knew he'd love it because I found it sort of meh,and I never seem to be on the same page as Mark in terms of taste in films,although I respect him as a film critic...
I'm surprised Mark loved this film. I love Danny Boyle films and I'm a Beatlemaniac and thought this idea sounded great. But I did not like this film at all aside from the one scene which I think Mark is referring to being the one that should be removed. I just can't see a song like I Want to Hold Your Hand being a hit in the age of songs like WAP. Also how come Oasis don't exist because they're heavily influenced by The Beatles and yet Cokdplay exist. Patels character also has a Radiohead poster on his wall so they still exist and they took clear inspiration on Karma Police from The Beatles Sexy Sadie. I found the comic relief guy just irritating. But there was so much potential with this story line that just wasn't fulfilled. And in a film about how great it is to have The Beatles music, one key scene is soundtracked by a bland Ed Sheeran song.
I've been looking forward to watching this film for ages. I must say it was a huge disappointment for me. I absolutely hated the ending. To me the scene Mark is talking about as being a misstep is one of if not my favourite scenes in the movie and is the set up for the ending, although I did hate the ending I love the scene to which Mark refers, see what I did there? The premise for the film is a great one. However, there are 2 massive leaps of faith you have to take 1: The Beatles songs , if released for the first time today, would be received as they were in the 50s and 60s, I doubt they would to be honest and 2: Hemash Patel (sorry for my spelling) is really a pretty poor singer and wouldn't have got the cut through or acclaim he did. I went along with the songs being worshipped, I love The Beatles, but I couldn't go along with Patel's singing being worshipped... For me this film was a wasted opportunity...
I’m going to this. Cheers Mark
I guess the scene you were talking about was the Lennon scene but Jack needed that to feel ok about what he had done. However......The naming the album meeting scene. Absolute nonsense! Not needed at all. Also.....Corden could have been cut without any lost sleep!
that corden scene was definitely just there to build suspense in the trailer. i went into the cinema after seeing the corden scene in the trailer, fully expecting jack to be in trouble for stealing at some point
@@katyjohnston979 Defo. Just trailer hype. Naughty really because it was a great film.......can't believe it took me this long to get to see it when my wife is a HUGE Beatles fan
Despite all the criticism i loved this movie and it certainly had me laughing in places. MK is talking about the scene towards the end and not wanting to be a SPOILER ALERT, it is the John Lennon scene that does not need to be there, the film would be better without it! Love the Pier Hotel scene where Rocky shows Jack the door only for it to be the wrong door into nowhere, then shows the correct door to the waiting crowd, loved it!
The music of The Beatles was great and i agree with MK i thought Ed Sheeran was superb in his first acting role. This is a typical Danny Boyle film and i love his modernist style, probably one of the UK's finest film directors right now.
'The scene' was superb ! Made the film even better !! Literally made me gasp out loud !