These memories lose their meaning

Rating: 8/10 (16 July 2019)

It probably helps if you're a fan of The Beatles as there is a lot of music in this. I love them so it's fine. The main two leads are wonderful in a fairly predictable love story.
It's beautifully shot and a clever concept for a script. The premise is after the world forgets the music of The Beatles, one wannabe musician is the only one who remembers them and their music. So he capitalises on it and becomes a superstar.
There is even a phenomenal moment when the main character goes to a seaside home which is brilliant but I won't spoil it.
Himesh Patel is so likeable as Jack. He's a great singer and gives the character a wonderful charm. Lily James as Ellie is your Joey Potter 'girl next door in the friend zone' type and plays it well. She's gorgeous.
Ed Sheeran takes the mickey out of himself well as the movie turns to satirise the music industry, particularly in the USA.
The biggest letdown is Kate McKinnon. I usually like her but this role as the loud mouth unrelatable agent gets more screen time than she deserves - even interrupting the flow of some nice moments with unnecessary dialogue. It would have been better to show the disconnect between the two countries and their approaches to art. Instead all she talks about is taking his money. It's a weird character to have when we are used to Ari Gold-type characters who do anything for the stars they represent.
Boyle gives the movie a modern feel while maintaining some bland hometown backdrops before ramping it up to major stadium performances.
The two leads are fun to watch and if it introduces more people to The Beatles, that can only be a good thing.