Great music, good humour, cute romance

Rating: 8/10 (1 July 2019)

During a world-wide blackout Jack Malik, a competent but unsuccessful musician is knocked off his bicycle. He wakes in hospital in a world where some things never happened; including the Beatles. Can he remember the songs? Can he launch his own career with them?
An interesting idea wrapped around a good set of characters. A what-if scenario that reminded me a little of Sliding Doors. I'd heard elsewhere that the concept breaks down in the latter part of the film but I felt it did make sense throughout.
The music is excellent. The stage versions especially "Help!" are done with real impact. The comedy is good, Jack's Dad; Jed and best friend; Nick deliver the best lines. The romance is cute and well developed.
I enjoyed the, 'what else is missing,' sessions on the computer.