A charming and original film!

Rating: 8/10 (30 June 2019)

I'd consider myself a huge Beatles fan (I'm 20 y/o so not exactly my generations kind of music), I was so excited for this movie. For me, the movie didn't have to be great, but hearing the music in the theater would be remarkable in and of itself. But this movie exceeded my expectations. Is it a perfect film? No, absolutely not. But in an age of superhero movies and musical biopics, to have such an original idea be brought to life about a band that is seemingly larger than life was a joy to watch. There are a few sequences and jokes that don't hit their mark, but the theme of the movie certainly does. Love. It was more of a romance than I thought it would be, but the undeniable chemistry between Jack (Himesh Patel) and Ellie (the lovely Lily James) turned this movie from solid to a very good movie. You begun to wonder halfway through the third act how they're going to tie this together and let's just say, you won't see it coming. All I have to say is: Wow. The movie also reminded me how timeless their music is, being a fan I have to say you come to re-appreciate the genius of Paul and George and Ringo and John, in a way that cut's even deeper while paired with the romance with Jack and Ellie. If you are not a Beatles fan (how can you not be?), the movie will undoubtedly lose some of it's effect and charm, but it will still carry itself through guest appearances by Ed Sheeran (who did a very good job) and funny sequences. All in all a 7.7/10, the feel good movie of the summer with great performances and original story, that is paired with some of the greatest songs ever written! If you want to hear my full review, I will be posting it on the next episode of my Podcast called Reel Sons of Cinema, check it out on iTunes and Spotify now!