The Romance This Summer Needed

Rating: 7/10 (9 July 2019)

When done right, rom-com-drama's (especially ones with a music backdrop) are some of my favorite films of all time. 'Yesterday' posed a creative premise, as the world has forgotten The Beatles (among many other pop culture things) and one musician decides to take advantage of that and take credit for the songs as his own. It's a premise that almost begs you not to root for the main character, played by Himesh patel. But Patel contains great charisma and shares a natural chemistry with Lily James. Admittedly some of the rom-com elements feel dated and towards the end of the movie, a little bit unearned, but there's something truly special about hearing The Beatles iconic music on screen amidst a charming love story, something we've been missing this summer.
7.7/10