Yesterday
- 2019
- Tous publics
- 1h 56m
A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where they never existed.A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where they never existed.A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where they never existed.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 19 nominations total
Featured reviews
After being subjected to a number of films documenting the lives of musicians - most notably "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Rocketman" and "Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story" - it is truly a pleasure to be presented with a film that sheds light on the work and life of an artist while not adhering to the strict (though desirable) biographical approach. That is exactly what makes the piece so marvellous; I came out of the cinema with a greater appreciation of The Beatles, and their music, through a fictional story that did not feature the four men we are familiar with at all. Quite often the film achieved my admiration for the band without me consciously noticing.
On another level, the film made a satire of the modern music industry. It revealed how the apparent "solo" artists are far from their titles; with huge teams of people pushing them in a preferred, and more commercial, creative direction, taking the musicians' creative power. This was done in a humorous light (as most themes are presented in the film). The romantic aspect of the film is evident from the beginning and is a dominant aspect of the story, possibly shifting the focus of the piece a little too much. However, it still helps provides a satisfying ending.
The film pays a great amount of respect in a fresh way while cleverly interweaving other conflicts.
On another level, the film made a satire of the modern music industry. It revealed how the apparent "solo" artists are far from their titles; with huge teams of people pushing them in a preferred, and more commercial, creative direction, taking the musicians' creative power. This was done in a humorous light (as most themes are presented in the film). The romantic aspect of the film is evident from the beginning and is a dominant aspect of the story, possibly shifting the focus of the piece a little too much. However, it still helps provides a satisfying ending.
The film pays a great amount of respect in a fresh way while cleverly interweaving other conflicts.
Beatles fans will enjoy this more than those who are not familiar with the music and history of The Beatles. Including a love story to add extra 'feel-good' moments in between bouts of great singing from both real world artists and actors alike.
There are a few standout characters that bring alot of flair to the dry English humour and a great Beatles song during the credits that make me want a theatre just to listen to music in!
There are a few standout characters that bring alot of flair to the dry English humour and a great Beatles song during the credits that make me want a theatre just to listen to music in!
Saw it at my cinema in Lovran, Croatia just a few hours ago, so it's still pretty "fresh" while I'm writing this.
The whole idea is great, haven't seen those yet in mainstream cinema. The plot is pretty much straight-forward, with likeable characters, great music (of course) and when the movie was over, it left me with good feeling and a smile on my face still singing Hey Jude.
All actors are really good, but Lily James is so adorable in this movie! She shines in her character and steals every scene she is in. Liked her the most (obviously).
Take your girlfriend/boyfriend/friends/family to see this rom-com fantasy music comedy in cinema on a big screen, and even if you won't like the movie, you will sing Beatles songs after and feel good about it (guaranteed)!
All actors are really good, but Lily James is so adorable in this movie! She shines in her character and steals every scene she is in. Liked her the most (obviously).
Take your girlfriend/boyfriend/friends/family to see this rom-com fantasy music comedy in cinema on a big screen, and even if you won't like the movie, you will sing Beatles songs after and feel good about it (guaranteed)!
Movies like Yesterday aren't meant to challenge our intellect or keep us on the edge of our seats. They're mean to entertain without strain, and tap into our sense of feelgood and nostalgia.
That's exactly what Yesterday does, and it does it very well. The acting is spot on, the characters relatable, and the humorous moments well placed and paced.
The fabulous songs of the Beatles don't hurt either. Watch through the credits for the full version of "Hey Jude"
Don't judge Yesterday by the same yardstick as Endgame or Get Out and you might thoroughly enjoy it as I did
That's exactly what Yesterday does, and it does it very well. The acting is spot on, the characters relatable, and the humorous moments well placed and paced.
The fabulous songs of the Beatles don't hurt either. Watch through the credits for the full version of "Hey Jude"
Don't judge Yesterday by the same yardstick as Endgame or Get Out and you might thoroughly enjoy it as I did
What would you do, if something happened and seemingly everyone has no recollection of one of the best known groups ever? That would be the Beatles in that case, if you were wondering. And add to that that you would be a struggling musician - which would only add to the already quite high confusion.
Now this movie flows along as one may expect (if you have accepted the concept and suspended your disbelief, because not only is no one aware of the Beatles but they have been erased from everywhere except our main characters brain) ... which is either great or confusing to watch.
Danny Boyle does a really good job with a one punch movie tag line. The main actor is really good and while the love story is so obvious it hurts, everyone can enjoy this ... I'll call it fairy tale ...
Now this movie flows along as one may expect (if you have accepted the concept and suspended your disbelief, because not only is no one aware of the Beatles but they have been erased from everywhere except our main characters brain) ... which is either great or confusing to watch.
Danny Boyle does a really good job with a one punch movie tag line. The main actor is really good and while the love story is so obvious it hurts, everyone can enjoy this ... I'll call it fairy tale ...
What Are the Cast and Creators of 'Yesterday' Watching?
What Are the Cast and Creators of 'Yesterday' Watching?
Yesterday director Danny Boyle, screenwriter Richard Curtis, and stars Lily James and Himesh Patel reveal their TV and movie obsessions. And yes, a classic Beatles movie is on the list.
Did you know
- TriviaHimesh Patel did all his own singing and playing in the movie.
- GoofsWhen the blackout occurs, there are shots of various places across the globe simultaneously descending into darkness, yet half of the globe would have been in daylight - except the daylight half is mostly Pacific Ocean with the USA after sunset in the west, night-time Eurasia in the middle, and Japan before dawn in the east.
- Quotes
John Lennon: You want a good life? It's not complicated. Tell the girl you love that you love her. And tell the truth to everyone whenever you can.
- Crazy creditsAs well as the credits being shown in a The Beatles-style font, whenever a name contains the letter B during the non-scrolling section of the closing credits, the B is larger than the rest of the text.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 19 June 2019 (2019)
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- Also known as
- Ngày Hôm Qua
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Box office
- Budget
- $26,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $73,286,650
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $17,010,050
- Jun 30, 2019
- Gross worldwide
- $154,608,856
- Runtime1 hour 56 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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