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Timely but really timeless, which is maybe the whole point of its nebulous temporality, Transit doesnt just freeze its characters in place. Av Club

Yesterday is a lovely feel good summer movie with its heart on its sleeve and its head in the clouds. Den Of Geek

The movie finds a much more creative and earnest way to honor a pop star act than the myriad of empty headed musical biopics weve been inundated with .. Den Of Geek

So I appreciated the songbook quality of Yesterday, and found something profoundly disquieting in its drugless, sexless version of the Beatles. EW

Advertisement Yesterday dodges many of its most interesting ideas. Rogerebert

It feels like all the rough edges have been sanded off, which isnt an insult: Yesterday is a lot of fun. Common Sense Media

By the time the sun goes down on this peculiarly small seeming fable, not even Curtis usual tear jerking tenderness is there to cushion the blow; your .. Indie Wire

And we chuckle because its an amusing gag, if a rather coy, goofy one. Variety

Yesterdays lackluster, underwritten script both births its golden egg concept, and also restrains it from ever reaching the next level of sophisticati .. We Got This Covered

You wish that Curtis could be prised away from the karaoke machine and let someone else pick a tune. The Guardian

Although this film can be a bit hokey and uncertain on narrative development, the puppyish zest and fun summoned up by Curtis and Boyle carry it along .. The Guardian

The film curiously avoids exploring the complexities of introducing the Beatless music into a radically different milieu.

The raw energy which propelled Boyles Slumdog Millionaire has dissolved into the Suffolk cider, but there is still enough to savour here. Screen Daily

What makes Yesterday so frustrating is that it doesnt have much love for The Beatles. Collider

What makes Yesterday so frustrating is that it doesnt have much love for The Beatles. Collider

Crowd pleasing and sometimes enjoyable, but pretty damned dumb when you stop to think about it. The Hollywood Reporter

The screenplay by Richard Curtis keeps one step ahead of that unpleasant truth during the first stretch of the movie... But when career takes him acro ..

Its appealing and accessible in a way that the Beatles never really were. The New York Times

Yet we all know that even the best ideas can fizzle out if not supported by a solid story structure, credible character arcs, and an intriguing examin .. Paste Magazine

Curtis doesnt rewrite the rules of this concept, but wraps it around his trademark rom com formula that mixes old Hollywood romance with caustic Briti .. Paste Magazine

Danny Boyles latest, Yesterday, is funny, affecting & perfectly in tune with what made The Beatles such a phenomenon. IGN

It introduces a potentially interesting concept and then lacks the wit and nerve to do anything remotely interesting or challenging with it. E Film Critic

Yesterday may be built on the hits of old, but it finds its own genially infectious groove. Telegraph

Yesterday leans so heavily on our affection for the Beatles music that it never allows that music to live, breathe and seduce us anew.

The plot may be nonsensical, but the heart and comedy surely isnt. The Young Folks

Having such a stacked cast ultimately serves to be Triple 9s greatest hindrance. The Young Folks

A glowing tribute to The Beatles and their music, this is both a toe tapping pleasure to watch and a smart, occasionally scathing look at how we get t ..

Yesterday is a a total joy of a film that cements Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis as master storytellers of our time... Cinema Blend

There is much to enjoy here, and if you dont take the story that seriously, youll find a surprisingly sweet and touching celebration of the music that .. JoBlo

Yesterday is a fluffy and ultimately half baked What if fantasy that partially gets by on its zestful storytelling and endearing performances. Screen Rant

Yesterday has great fun with a great premise. But the song based rise and fall story line Sounds like something weve heard before. The Globe And Mail

Sadly, far fetched storytelling decisions begin to take you out of the films fantasy world in its third act.

If youll be satisfied with a splashy but cheesy jukebox musical fantasy featuring some the Beatles greatest hits, indifferently delivered though they .. One Guys Opinion

Its a fascinating concept worth mulling over, but a film that fails in concept, and in execution. Rogers Movie Nation

Weaknesses aside, its a feel good experience with more to recommend it than the obligatory nostalgia trip associated with half century old songs. ReelViews

Yesterday is surprisingly bland, with a lengthy run time and clich soon bringing it to a stop, almost actively looking for ways to mute the potential .. Blu Ray

Director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) and screenwriter Richard Curtis (Love Actually) have divergent cinematic sensibilities, but they meld well .. Chicago Reader

Richard Curtis screenplay simply maneuvers a nifty premise into a generic and familiar corner. Mark Reviews Movies

Your enjoyment of this one is going to depend on just how much ludicrousness and laziness you can put up with in Richard Love Actually Curtiss screenp ..

And it doesnt hurt, certainly, that the pictures been packed with expectedly enjoyable musical interludes.) Reel Film Reviews

As a Beatles fan, see this in the theaters...some cool, unexpected twists, but it never got the magic quite there... You Tube

The structure is a mess. The characters are plastic. And the lines are Seventies sitcom bad. The Times

Yesterday, a song about regret over the way things turned out, is perfect for the movie Yesterday, which should have been better. Eric Ds Nider

Beatles fans will cry blasphemy because the movie simply doesnt earn this moment. News Review

For all its flaws, this is another feel good, uplifting singalong entertainment thats very much in the style of Rocketman or Bohemian Rhapsody, but at .. Radio Times

While it might not completely live up to my lofty expectations, Im happy to report that its nonetheless enjoyable, charming and pretty much entertaini .. Screen It

Its a chocolate egg of a film: sweet and satisfying enough to distract you from the fact its completely hollow inside. Independent

The result is a pleasant but flimsy romantic comedy, ultimately undermined by its own wafer thin premise. Independent

yet its a treat when Ed Sheeran shows up as himself, marveling at Jacks songwriting chops. Rolling Stone

Fry is enjoyable as the chucklehead pal, while Syal and Bhaskar add goofy charm as Jacks clueless parents. Shadows On The Wall

Richard Curtiss twee, nudging, corny comedic voice is very much the main sensibility here, far more so than anything offered by director Danny Boyle o .. The Wrap

A whimsical work of fan fiction, if not the deepest dive into rock history. News Day

I cant imagine this blandness was intentional. Why set up a great premise only to flatten it out Cs Monitor

How soul satisfying it is for a movie to so strongly believe that if Help! was written tomorrow, it would be as popular as Havana. New York Post

The lead character didnt have to be brown. Danny Boyle simply hired the best man for the role, and not, as history has conditioned us into expecting, .. Hindustan Times

Boyles execution here is fantastic, but the excellent premise kind of writes itself into a corner late in the film, leaving only a sub par finale to m .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..

Its a fun ride that ends in a fairly predictable place with a Hollywood ending. Az Central

So richly infused with Curtiss brand of good cheer that youre more than likely to go home happy. Smh

I dont think timeless means quite what this movie seems to think it means.)

As Jacks archly demeaning manager, Saturday Night Lives Kate McKinnon delivers a sharply satirical take on music industry greed. Toronto Star

Joy of music in each scene glows. The Beatles genius through it flows. Yesterday mines this gold so well, we must fall under its sweet spell. Reel Talk Reviews

There are some very funny lines, which I dont intend to spoil, and some gently touching moments, but elsewhere there are jokes that fall flat and a wi .. Daily Mail

Curtiss quirky premise could have worked. But either it isnt a good enough idea, or this isnt a good enough film. Daily Mail

In retrospect, the film will feel flimsy but, in the moment, is a witty toe tapper. Film Inquiry

The movie brings up an interesting idea; simplicity is an anomaly. Film Inquiry

It is original and audacious, but the film never soars as I had hoped one idea is stretched to the limit. Although, whats not to like when hearing 15 ..

A brilliant premise notwithstanding, this broad to a fault musical comedy feels wasted on both its over qualified director Danny Boyle and a hugely ga .. Flickering Myth

The wacky premise never emerges as anything other than a vessel for endless massive Beatles idolization, which is going to continue for the band wheth .. Flickering Myth

You can successfully imagine a lot of what Yesterday will deliver (why meddle with the frightfully English, successful romcom formula), Flickering Myth

It has all the sappy, schmaltz youd expect from Richard Curtis. It lays hard into good feelings and hopeful endings. Flim Threet

Yesterday is ultimately a romantic comedy, but a conceptually complex one, built on a peculiarly reactionary framework of private life and a culturall .. New Yorker

Jack is less confident of musical success, protesting, Itd take a miracle. New Yorker

The Beatles were larger than life, but at least part of their greatness was built on subtlety. Thats a language Yesterday doesnt understand... Time

Academy Award winner Danny Boyle does it again with this modern day fairy tale and offbeat love story about a struggling musician with a dream and a s .. Boston Herald

Boyle, thankfully, doesnt take the Slumdog Millionaire route, neither is Yesterday about race etcetera. The New Indian Express

While not a great movie, Yesterday offers simple delights as a globe trotting comedy that is not without the occasional big laughs and gentle charm. The Film Stage

Even if this modern fairy tale doesnt hold up on close inspection, Boyle does his best to make sure the ride is enjoyable. Chicago Tribune

Patel is funny and warm and relatable; James is winsome to the point where it makes little sense shed be so ignored for so long. Boston Globe

Yesterday abandons its killer Beatles premise in favor of being a mediocre rom com. Uproxx

Its a superhero origin story set to The Beatles, Spider Man meets Paperback Writer. Uproxx

Himesh Patel has a wide eyed charisma; Lily James, although underused, is a delight, and the earnestly covered songs ensure this is a magical mystery .. The Irish Times

This is a film that could have been triumphantly weird, or soaringly corny; it tries to split the difference and ends up merely forgettable. The Atlantic

While it manages to be a bit more thoughtful and charming than one might expect from something so narrowly driven, it also cant help but remind you ju .. Birth Movies Death

Fuelled by the engaging chemistry of its leads and the unflagging wonderment of the music, it zips along. But it can never quite reach escape velocity .. Standard

...a sweet fable filled with a cornucopia of Beatles songs well performed by Himesh Patel and highlighted by a boffo performance by Kate McKinnon as h .. Tony Medley

If theres a real complaint to be had about Yesterday, its that it could have been more. It could have delved deeper into the evolution of pop music, i .. Pajiba

As enjoyable as the movie can be it oddly flatlines right at the moment it should be building to a knockout crescendo. Movie Freak

Give Yesterday credit for taking a sideways approach to honoring the Beatles. But this Boomer fantasy only pretends to dive into a true appreciation o .. Detroit News

Boyle keeps the films two hours breezy, and if one turns off ones brain, Yesterday can be enjoyed as an empty vessel divertingly loaded up with great .. Groucho Reviews

Danny Boyles throwback to The Beatles and return to rom coms is worth every penny Firstpost

Dont demand too much logic. Just enjoy the music and the fantasy element and youll have a terrific time. Aisle Seat

Yesterday never quite figures out how to make the most of the sizeable sonic headstart it has on the rest of the pack. Herald Sun

The problem with Curtis cheeky idea is that it isnt exactly a one liner; theres more to it than a quirky alternate reality dramedy. Tumblr

The Verdict: Yesterday is too trusting, too confident in its silly dream, and not fun or passionate enough. Consequence Of Sound

Yesterday is utterly joyous and smile inducing throughout. Its a glorious celebration of the intoxicating beauty of music, human connection and the be .. Hey U Guys

Yesterday might depend on your tolerance for buskers (there should be none), the guileless, painfully earnest musical street troubadours usually lacki .. The Play List

Danny Boyles film about a man whos the only person who remembers the Beatles is much more than a high concept, romantic comedy fantasy. Now Toronto

Yesterdays use of the big lie doesnt impact the romantic narrative the way we expect in rom coms, either. Film School Rejects

The premise has so much going for it, however, the end result is that we should care about the long denied love much more. Film Ink

Yesterday, for all its effort, just never really strikes the right chord, music pun intended. Ner Dist

Yesterday is a tribute to the Beatles as well as a rich comedy... its one of the best movies youre likely to see this year. Maki At The Movies

When Google no longer recognizes The Beatles, they officially dont exist.

But Yesterday is still a love story, celebrating if not exactly delving deep into the life affirming, life defining power of great music, and doing so .. La Weekly

we have every right to expect a much funnier script from the guy who gave us Four Weddings, and something more interesting from the maker of Trainspot .. Mirror

Hilarious character interactions and dialogue derived from a fun premise! You Tube

hile Yesterday starts out trying to obey the internal logic of alternate universe/time paradoxes stories, it gives up and just goes along for the whol .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann

If you must gorge yourself to this soft focus treacle, be prepared to have the White Album on constant repeat for a full week afterwards to get your i .. Star Burst Magazine

Amply breezy and amusing, but treats its novel conceit with contempt. Lw Lies

All you need is love, the movie suggests, when a dash of imagination wouldnt have gone astray. Abc

Youll leave the cinema with a full heart, tears in your eyes and singing Beatles songs all the way home. Digital Spy

Its a shame Yesterday couldnt do something truly great and modern with its unique premise. Flicks

There are almost too many problems with Yesterday to pick them all apart, so its worth saying that the movie is mostly a pretty enjoyable experience. The Stranger

Story wise, Yesterday goes scarcely anywhere that the cinemagoer cant or wont predict. The patina of sci fi is a frosting on the cake of nostalgia. Bu .. Ft

But whats more astonishing about Yesterday is that it manages to make its absurd premise work. Independent Ie

Curtis never resolves how Jack deals with calling the Beatles songs his own, and the film drags as Yesterday struggles to make Jacks guilt more entert .. Ar Kansas Online

Yesterday fulfills its modest ambitions with warmth and gentle humor. It wouldnt, however, make any impact if it were magically erased from existence. Film Racket

Ultimately, Yesterday is a victim of the amnesia it inflicts upon its characters. Vanity Fair

Its a clever and interesting premise, but one thats wasted on this film... Refinery 29

In contrast, Kate McKinnon has huge fun as Jacks monstrous new American handler, Debra Hammer. The Arts Desk

How did such a crazy premise a world in which the Beatles basically have never existed turn into such a routine romantic comedy To paraphrase John Len .. Wsj

A daffy, sappy but undeniably endearing story that succeeds despite the romcom baggage. The Filmy Ap

A flummoxed Jack doesnt believe his mates have never heard of John, Paul, George and Ringo. Patriot Ledger

Yesterday feels like a soundtrack desperately searching for a movie. Big Picture Big Sound

Yesterday sits uncomfortably between sentimental comedy and satire, as if unsure whether it wants to be a straightforward rom com with a unique gimmic .. Film

The likeable Patel sings Lennon/McCartneys songs with real soul, though the character is a little too morose to warm to. Scmp

This complicated morality gives the plot its drive, but theres rarely a moment where Boyles joyous tone isnt cranked up to 11, and thats for the bette .. Ign

While Im sure it will appeal to Beatles fans, Curtis has erred in structuring the story as a formulaic rom com. The Film Pie

Advertisement Its a ludicrous, preposterous premise with unimaginable possibilities. Io9 Gizmodo

Alas, after a promising first hour, Yesterday plunks one wrong note after another , and eventually collapses under the weight of impossible expectatio .. Chicago Sun Times

A modern day fable set to the Beatles sound,is every bit a Richard Curtis screenplay. Punch Drunk Critics

With such a promising premise, a brilliant director like Boyle, and two charming leads, I went into Yesterday thinking it was destined to be one of th .. We Live Entertainment

Smothered in schmaltz, Yesterday is far more a Curtis movie than a Boyle one, with none of the directors signature frenetic, bold visual style in evid .. We Live Entertainment

While Yesterday is quite enjoyable, I couldnt help but shake the feeling that much more could have been done with such a rich idea to help it come tog .. We Live Entertainment

A profound meditation on morality and individualism needlessly morphs into a generic rom com... Film Companion

An intriguing story about honest mediocrity versus plagiarised stardom is sabotaged by a need to please Beatles nostalgists. Straits Times

All you need is love and some great Beatles tunes to create a summer musical delight, and that is what Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis have done with Y .. Dead Line

This finally feels like a rather small, forlorn movie... Yesterday, for all its sly, often smart irony, is closer to cinematic Coldplay than it realiz .. Film Comment

Curtis script is warm and fun, spiced up by a great scene stealing performance from Kate McKinnon, but it often feels like a first draft. One Room With A View

Danny Boyles Yesterday may be inspired by a world without The Beatles but unfortunately, the film loses its focus somewhere on the long and winding ro .. Solzy At The Movies

Yesterday is billing itself as a feel good movie, buoyed by its Beatles fuelled soundtrack and quirky premise. But will it make you feel good Only if .. Bitly

Yesterday squanders a promising premise by using it in service of a reactionary romcom about a bumbling guy learning to appreciate the beautiful best .. Scots Man

Yesterday is proof positive that you actually do need a little more than good songs to make a movie watchable. Polygon

Jack never attempts to impose his own personality on his endless and pleasant covers. Neither does Boyle. Film Avclub

Yesterday is a story about the pure and timeless nature of music but it often comes off as more rote than heartfelt. The Verge

I cant help thinking it mightve been better and more fun had it eschewed the alternate time space continuum and just chronicled the real life electrom .. Post Gazette

Beyond the unique premise, the music, the laughs and the problematic love story, Yesterday still has so much heart. Cbr

Its perfectly charming...until Jack gets an easy out featuring a seismically reductive and wrongheaded surprise appearance that will polarize viewers. .. Scene Stealers

In the end, the film is a bit like going to see a very good Beatles cover band, and maybe thats the point. It pales in comparison from the magic of th .. The Daily Beast

Curtis isnt interested in teasing out the possibilities of his fantasy premise; genuinely interesting questions like what would a world without the Be .. The Ooh Tray

Fry is a mostly welcome addition, but McKinnons character is poorly conceived, badly written and abysmally acted. Or Lando Weekly

taken at punk rock velocity, is a worthy footnote to the original track). reason

But once youve survived that 30 minutes, the film gets to go back to being an aimless little British comic lark with delightful people playing silly c .. Alternate Ending

Its part filler, part killer, occasionally surprising and enjoyably silly. Scifi Now

And just NOTHING on the delivery, and the Jack and Ellie romance isnt compelling enough to fill the void of all that unrealized potential. Lainey Gossip

As a cautionary tale of a ruthless corporate music world, the film is toothless and bland except when Kate McKinnon shows up. Seattle Times

If you like the Beatles, youll like Yesterdays end credits where you get to hear the actual Hey Jude... But I wish I had come away with more from Yest .. The Mary Sue

Im trying to think of another film hinging on a phenomenon of towering cultural significance that fritters its running time on as many dumb gimmicks a .. Seven Day Svt

Not only is this Boyles gentlest film since the under seen and underrated Millions , its also his most improbable, imperfect, and delightful work. Original Cin

On the whole, Yesterday succeeds partly because it is such a great idea and partly because those Beatles songs never fail to work their magic. The Australian

He often squanders (for two movies now) his science fiction concept in order to service a generic romance plotline. Rendy Reviews

Even then, you dont care about his conundrums because they dont make sense. Rendy Reviews

Though there are more than a few fun touches to the world created within the film, each step forward seems thwarted by an inexplicable misstep. Third Coast Review

I expected more, much more, from Yesterday, considering the talents of its writer, Richard Curtis, and director, Danny Boyle. The answer to the questi .. National Review

In this tragic new world, taste and feeling are ignored for fame and group think correctness... Yesterday entertains this possibility as if it were fu .. National Review

The spectacle of a non white performer as the custodian of the Beatles back catalogue feels faintly and pleasantly radical, even if the picture spoils .. New States Man

Besides excessively long musical numbers and mediocre humour, the romantic scenes between Jack and Ellie are boring. The actors appear wooden, and the .. The New Paper

Yesterday is certainly one of the better ones, but the film isnt without problems. Cultured Vultures

Voiced by Mark Hamill from Star Wars (who on Earth doesnt know that by now), Chucky is a delightfully satirical symbol of 21st century technology gone .. Tiny Url

Yesterday would have made a cute seven minute sketch on Saturday Night Live but it does not work as a movie. Movie Mom

The film also packs an emotion punch with a scene that had many in the audience, myself including, tearing up. Boyles direction is brisk and screenwri .. Media Mikes

Ed bows down, ceding defeat by quipping hilariously something like, Yup, youre Mozart and Im Salieri. Theepoch Times

Yesterday captures the best elements from Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis, but cant manage to bring them together effectively.

For all the movies that have been made about rocks greatest band, there isnt a lovelier tribute to them than this. Fw Weekly

The movie feels breezy and fun, even as it touches on serious issues. And then there are the songs, every one of them a gem, all of them well performe .. Datebook Sfchronicle

Boyle takes the simple, clever premise and molds something thats like a blend between a sweet and light rom com and a more cheerful Black Mirror episo .. Columbus Alive

In a summer season starved for originality , Yesterday gives viewers plenty of reasons to twist and shout. Film Frenzy

Director Danny Boyles eye for composition remains reliable, ensuring that Yesterday is handsome and well made. Assignment X

In Jacks case, ethnicity doesnt come up because it genuinely doesnt have to. Mash Able

Yesterday is a light, fluffy, fun trip down memory lane in the form of a love story disguised with music from The Beatles. Himesh Patel and Lily James .. Wp Me

Yesterday is one of the more disappointing movies in a year thats actually been pretty decent for music based features. Culture

Its just the sort of carelessness many will mistake for feel good entertainment. Vulture

No one will mistake Yesterday for a classic like the song, but as a one joke movie, it does induce some laughs from this gimmick, and it does create s .. Tulsa World

Yesterday is a fun thought experiment minus the thought. Or much fun. Washington City Paper

Yesterday has a few issues, but theyre minor ones in the grand scheme of things...In terms of a pure good time, youll be hard pressed to find a better ..

This is an easy going, enjoyable watch, with great music that will have you dancing in your seat. Film Ireland

Boyle does have two fun leads in Patel and James, though, and a wonderful musical accompaniment, even if those songs are performed by Jack and not the .. Toledo Blade

But instead it simply opts for some fancy, convoluted footwork to keep Jack likeable and on the side of right. Spectator

Yesterday is a flawed and hokey mess thats colorful, somewhat endearing, and the sort of crowd pleasing delight audiences will be craving. If you dont .. The Only Critic

The result is an energetic often frenetic hugely entertaining, crowd pleasing cinematic experience you wont soon forget. Kaplan Vs Kaplan

A big part of why the film stays enjoyable is that instead of watching a movie star play an unknown, youre watching an unknown play an unknown. Heral

With Jack, theres no sense of him being interested in finding love whatsoever. Syfy Wire

Yesterday is a superior jukebox musical and it hits all the right notes as a crowd pleasing rom com. News

Patel, in his first starring role, is strong as the conflicted Jack . Adelaide Review

It may be a little early to trot out the old feel good movie of the year designation, but its going to be tough to beat director Danny Boyles Yesterda .. World Wng

I never really believed that Jack could have become such a figure. Hes got the tunes: The Beatles were more. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..

The fantasy elements are intriguing, but the high concept premise is left with the majority of its greatness buried underneath the surface. Screen Zealots

Otherwise, its drop dead boring English rom com filmmaking, which presumably matches the tepid tenor of Curtis overly sentimental script. The Spool

If youve seen a Richard Curtis rom com before, you should have a pretty good idea. Hollywood News

If you dont think about it too much, theres much to be enjoyed here... Aarp

Perhaps the most persuasive argument one can make for seeing Yesterday aside from it being charmingly nostalgic, family friendly and full of great mus .. Saportare Port

Despite that, anyone one with basic knowledge of The Beatles will likely be swept up in this charming fantasy. Geeks Of Color

An adorable Brit centric rom com fantasy set in a rock n roll alt reality where Beatles music lives anew, life goes on, ob la di, ob la da, and all yo .. Parade

The film, sustained by the genres of romantic comedy and music, builds a uchronia that, I admit, is original, and the concept infects me in certain sc ..

The fact that questions speaks to the allure of the premise, which as executed is still an enchanting rom com with a killer soundtrack. L.A. Biz

With its sweet sentimentality and interest only in using the music of The Beatles as a means to honor The Beatles, Yesterday is a film ill equipped to .. FanboyNation.com

Insert your own clever Beatles musical reference for a conclusion here. If Boyle didnt feel the need to try all that hard, Im not going to either. Flixist

Danny Boyles apparently simple style actually relies on a complicated balance of sweetness, naturalness, and big, bright settings. Bbc

Patels musicality and vocals are excellent which makes it a joy listening to him interpret these classic Beatles songs. FlickDirect

Largely coasting by on earnestness and more obviously on the songs of The Beatles, Yesterday is a bunch of empty calories wrapped in a thin layer of a .. The Gate

Such a lovely, warm viewing experience that its impossible to go too tough on it Entertainment Ie

The usual Curtis bourgeois fantasia, but perhaps its bigger crime is that it doesnt do justice to The Beatles legacy. Largely opportunistic and an exe .. Patrick Nabarro

Or maybe one that examines Jack plagiarizing The Beatles, who themselves plagiarized often. Pgh City Paper

Himesh Patel may never be a rock star and this movie may not rock your world, but its a pleasant trip down Abbey Road. Movies and Shakers

This seemingly sure fire movie misses the mark. I felt like I was watching a balloon as the air inside it leaked out. I can only rate it as a disappoi .. Leonard Mal

Even Ed Sheeran is more appealing than this guy, and hes a Hobbit. Movie Cricket

There is much to love about Yesterday, from the acting to the cinematography to the music of The Beatles, but one gaping plot hole intrudes on the fun .. The Mercury

It never gets old, and keeps eliciting laughter right up to the sweet end. At Home In Hollywood

The dramatic material is heavier than might be expected, but it works because Patel and James are such a winning pair. Stardem

Patel is a winning lead but theres little to get his teeth into Yesterday doesnt do enough with the questions its disruptive, clever premise raises. T .. Caution Spoilers

...Whilst there are individual elements of Yesterday that shine, the final product is a cinematic trifle with conflicting flavours. Alternative Lens

If only Danny Boyle had taken an amusing movie and had made it better. Enfil Me

The possibility of a Beatles less reality opens up a new world of storytelling, but not in Yesterday, which uses it to tell a disappointingly familiar .. Chesapeake Family

If you love a simple, delightful, and gently funny love story in the vein of Notting Hill or even the cursed Love Actually, then you will genuinely en .. Junkee

A little bit of fantasy. A little more on romance. While the film was generally pleasing, I feel it only touches on the surface of this new world it c .. Bangkok Post

Instead its Patel who carries the movie most, with his slack jaw swagger and self deprecating humor. Film Monthly

The twist in the story turns out to be more convoluted than it needs to be, but when returning director Jon Watts keeps the focus on Peter and his cla .. Sa Current

Warm, celebratory and unashamedly obvious, its the cinematic equivalent of Hey Judes na na na coda. Gq Magazine

Yesterday offers a fabulously original concept that ultimately gets left in the trash in favour of offering nothing more than a jukebox musical, devoi .. The Jam Report

Its improbable narrative construct demands a willing suspension of disbelief. Ndtv

Its hard not to otherwise enjoy a film that basically plays you The Beatles songs for two hours. Student Edge

In the absence of a conscious criticism of the industry, and preferring to betray its playful spirit, the film ends up becoming a basic and out of tim ..

Instead of expanding on the ingenious premise, Curtis decides to inject his movie with off puttingly mawkish sentiment. Worldo Free L

The films themesthat celebrity is not all its cracked up to be, that money doesnt buy happiness and that you cant run away from your responsibilitiesa .. World Socialist Web Site

While Yesterday features some incredibly funny bits, and the music of the Beatles still feels timeless, the time spent on this gamey concept is truly .. 812 Film Reviews

Its Patel that saves the entire movie with a spirited performance but theres an unshakable feeling that Yesterday could have delivered more on its cen .. What I Watched Tonight

The premise, while outlandish, doesnt seem that challenging to conceptualize but Yesterday proves that it is difficult to realize. If only it were mor .. The Muse Jezebel

Yesterday therefore becomes an embattled war between its two halves. Jaredmobarak

Yesterday succeeds because the movie cowritten by Richard Curtis ... and directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle defies expectations. The movie does not .. Reel Bob

Yesterday is a celebration of The Beatles legacy by way of a cute romantic comedy.

A film to make you cry, laugh and leave with a song in your heart, its an uneven watch but by the time the credits rolled all my troubles seemed so fa .. Metro News

Curtis script doesnt add anything new to the Sudden Stardom subgenre, but it never promises to do so. KCCI (Des Moines, IA)

his high concept musical fairytale might be one of cinemas greatest representations of imposter syndrome. Hot Press

Yesterday, in addition to its delicate screenplay about the four of Liverpool, it connects with the most bitter parables of tragicomedies.

Despite the inconsistent story, the songs by the Beatles and their re interpretation make the movie entertaining and enjoyable. KonexiÃ³n

But what keeps this from being the instant hit it aspires to is not its disinterest in sustaining an insurmountable premise, but its insistence to tel .. Fotogramas

The stiff, perfunctory structure doesnt rob the movie of its magic. K Gun 9

Theres so much potential for a lovely romantic comedy here, and theres also so much potential for a great work of arts criticism and fiction as well, .. Vanyaland

In fact, it uses the idea of an un Beatled world as a MacGuffin, a disposable plot point to frame one of screenwriter Richard Curtis standard cutsey b .. Daily Public

A full half of YESTERDAY turns out to be the longest, most underwhelming method of saying All You Need Is Love you will ever be forced to sit through. idobi.com

an interesting question ... It is not, however, a premise resembling a full movie plot. And so Yesterday very quickly runs out of anything to say. Pitts Burgh Magazine

Thankfully, Yesterday sidesteps the maladroit missteps of cinematic backfires like the dress up box fiasco Sgt. Book & Film Globe

Like A Day in the Life played on the kazoo, Yesterday takes an idea rich with possibilities and creates something flat and one note. Madison

Yesterday may carry The Beatles sentiment that all you need is love, but its flaccid central romance does not justify the ticket to ride. That Shelf

Throughout this pleasing romp theres an often hilarious running gag that reveals other non existing entities. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips

Conventional, noble and in some moments genuine, Yesterday is a rom com that celebrates love itself as much as it obviously does love for the Beatles.

Unfortunately, for Patel, the film doesnt see him as the star of the show. The Digital Fix

You cant get more overwrought than the films of Britains Danny Boyle from Trainspotting to Slumdog Millionaire to Yesterday, his newest and perhaps ch .. Arts Fuse

LANDMARK THEATRES NUART (LA): This Fridays midnight movie is Hayao Miyazakis Princess Mononoke (1997) subtitled! Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..

The vibe of Danny Boyles Yesterday is so delightful and infectious that, for most of the film, all the troubles with the plot seem so far away. Lagniappe Mobile

Everyone and everything from Boyle to Patel to James to McKinnon, and even the music is so darn perfect, theres nothing here to dislike. You just have .. Reel Reviews

Carlyle, whose name doesnt appear in the title credits, is fashioned convincingly as Lennon if he had lived this long. Haaretz

A great movie could be made about a Beatle free world. Yesterday, unfortunately, is not that movie. About Boulder

Beneath the fantasy elements, the movie is at its heart a romantic comedy, delightfully fueled by the chemistry of its two young leads. Wtop

When Ellie doesnt recognise a Beatles lyric he quotes, Jack wonders if something weird has happened. VultureHound

Given the need to totally suspend disbelief, Yesterday will face plenty of detractors. Given the smile that generally stayed plastered on my face, it .. Ohio

Yesterday is a terrifically good time at the movies, with Boyle deftly handling the fantasy, comedy and romantic elements with total grace. Pasadena Weekly

Although the premise sounds quite attractive ..., Danny Boyle delivered a boring project that never speed up. Excelsior

Some marvellous and clever moments ... but it also feels surprisingly by the numbers. Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..

A conventional love story that manages to work thanks to the magic of The Beatles repertoire.

The twist people are talking about with this film doesnt disappoint. KSDK

effortlessly carries the film with his easy charm and hits both the heartfelt and the humorous notes with consummate ease. Times of Malta

British fantasy is perfectly diverting, but barely scratches the surface of its intriguing premise. Baltimore Magazine

Yesterday proves that you need much more than a high concept to make a successful movie. CultureMap

Its easy to be superficially snarky about Yesterdays sugary ness and plot discrepancies. Dogandwolf

Yesterday is a sly, persuasive morality play about the wages and nature of success dressed up as a pop cultural comedy. Its also entertaining as hell, .. Good Times

The script is exactly what you would expect from Curtis, it never leaves much to the imagination, its doused with emotional warmth and gut punching hu .. Flavourmag

Brush off the eye rolling salt and you will find beaming smiles of sugar. Every Movie Hasalesson

The cherry on the top of summers most charming movie becomes a graceful appearance toward the end. Expect it to remind every Fab Four fan of one certa .. Jmuvies Blog Spot

Chuck says: An unexpected delight, the old fashioned sensibility of the movie (think Frank Capra) plays surprisingly well under Danny Boyles deft dire .. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..

The giddy musical reflections and celebrations are enough to largely overlook Jacks poorly established yet crucial relationship with his manager/best .. Asheville Movies

Danny Boyle clumsily stumbles on something even clumsier: the useless script from Richard Curtis. La NaciÃ³n (Costa Rica)

Whilst Yesterday doesnt commit fully to its premise and prefers to safe play it rather than detour from the generic romcom route it appears comfortabl .. Brisbanista

Its a cute concept that will allow audiences to hear these familiar tunes with fresh ears particularly since Patel is a strong singer who delivers the .. Exclaim!

Himesh Patel does fine in the role of Jack, who literally falls into this predicament...and can sing, also. Phantom Tollbooth

With respect to the Beatles legacy, the film really has nothing to contribute.

Writer Richard Curtiss movies often embody hopeful romanticism with a cynical twist. In his new film, Yesterday , the formula has been reversed.

The scriptwriter sustains Yesterdays love story upon profound values, witty jokes and supporting characters.

Despite a problematic script, the music and charming performances of Yesterday will strike a chord with general audiences and serve as an homage to on .. Pop Culture Leftovers

So thats going for it There are some cute moments, and Himesh Patel is quite talented. MovieJawn

Yesterday is full of dry British wit and one liners. Its not a headlong tribute, but fantasy fiction that celebrates the spirit of John, Paul, George .. Live Mint

Other than the soundtrack of Beatles jewels, the thing I liked best about Yesterday is that though things may get wrapped up in the rom com fashion, t .. Nuvo

A pleasant trifle of a rom com that may feel more like an elevator pitch than a fully formed film but its just diverting enough to keep from sinking u .. Houston Chronicle

Good thing the movie has Patel, whose bumbling likability factor is off the charts. And then, of course ,there are the songs.

WHATS COOL ABOUT ANNABELLE COMES HOME, AND THIS IS THE THIRD ONE, ITS PROBABLY MY FAVORITE. DC Film Girl

Instead theres lots of laboured breathing, wide eyed disbelief, low fi drive in thrills and characters you want to survive. Richard Crouse

Feelgood has become a dirty word, but when its pulled off with this much energy and actual feeling, it really is fab. Big Issue

Yesterday strikes all the right fantastical Beatles chords and cannot help but bring a smile to your face. Showbiz 411

While the film is not perfect, it is a true joy to watch and sure to be a huge crowd pleaser once audiences start falling in love with it. Crunch On This

Whats wrong with a little fantasy Yesterday is charming, pure in heart, and probably made for families like mine where my child cites One Direction in .. Lola Lambchops

The performances are solid, with Patel engaging enough as the lead and James providing a genuine, sweet charm to the piece. Film Bunker

Yesterday would have you believe that the songs of the Beatles are such powerful entities apart from their creators that theyd rock the world even if .. Mulling Movies

Because it doesnt do a bad job at addressing them, it just ignores them. KMUW - Wichita Public Radi ..

Jack doesnt drink, mainly so the film can work a running joke that Coca Cola doesnt exist in the worlds weirdest product placement for Pepsi. The New Daily (Australia)

Imagine wanting to see Yesterday, its easy to do, so many great ideas, comments on celebrity, little gems so true. Imagine, then, this movie, frustrat .. Cineuropa

At its heart, Yesterday is a standard issue romantic comedy with Ellie as the perfect girl Jack just cant see.

Theres a bit of overcompensating here, and theres too much attention given to the human characters...but it gets us emotionally involved, and the anim .. France 24

The title number, in particular, asserts itself as a masterpiece of flawless, timeless lyric and stirring melody. Phoenix Magazine

As though this life lesson was only there to serve as a resolution and to tie up the story, because truthfully, it doesnt hold that much weight. Jordy Reviews It

Considering it ends up being a conventional and predictable rom com, I wish Yesterday had taken more advantage of its premise.

The latter approach doesnt suck the fun out of the experience; it enhances it. The Gospel Coalition

Its... the kind of romantic fable wherein in love can alter the known universe its by the writer of Love, Actually, and directed by Danny Boyle, leani .. Philadelphia Inquirer

The result is a very entertaining film, capable of connecting with audiences from very different generations. La Jornada

Yesterday will send you home singing and smiling, thinking and imagining, and to me, thats the kind of movie we need today. The Oklahoman

Her ability to deliver hilarity with a straight face makes McKinnon a comedic gem in Yesterday. The Black Cape

Yesterday (Universal Pictures) Boyle and scripter Richard Curtis toys with an extremely intriguing premise. Korea Herald

Yesterday is a charming and heartfelt love letter to The Beatles, and gently guides the magical wish fulfillment genre of films into some slightly new ..

Billions and, most notably, Slumdog Millionaire, celebrate youths ingenuity and resilience. Prairie Dog Magazine

Not all remakes are successful, but this version of The Lion King shines. Blog Franciscan Media

There is no tension here. No drama. And unforgivably for a rock n roll film, no soul. The Wee Review

The chemistry between Patel and James keeps the love story going when the success story loses steam.

Yesterday knows exactly how charming it is, and toes the line of being too much so deftly its basically dancing on it. The NitPic

What makes Yesterday so special is how fresh the story feels: its part rom com, part musical, part fantasy. MTR Network

Patels Jack is both an engaging character and a good musician and that the film is an amusing way to spend a summer evening. Sdgln

Yesterday skips over the cliche and campy to be one of the best films of the summer. Sweet, charming, and hilarious, this secret rom com, is one of th ..

Yesterdaylooks to have the privilege of a dynamic duo of movie magic , and it seems theyd planned it as a summer joy ride.

Unabashedly soppy. Youll find yourself quietly sobbing out of sheer happiness. The London Economic

The best that the writer of Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Love, Actually could come up with was a take on the Friend Zone Ellie says ..

Yesterday is an impossibly charming essay that reminds us why few artists live forever.

So, silly this was, but mostly well executed. I enjoyed Patel very much, and found the many minor ways in which the world is different fun to watch.

This is not a movie that digs deep into complex or fascinating art versus commerce messages.) Billboard

The rom half of this rom com is unconvincing. In the end, we can hear love is all you need, all you need is love (or some variation thereof) throughou .. One Room With A View

Enjoyable, if you can get past its unbelievably silly conceit, some flaws in the execution, and the nearly infinite amount of questions its premise op ..

Imagine theres no Beatles. Its not so easy if you try. But Boyle is deft at pulling it off with this romantic comedy that ventures into The Twilight Z ..

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