Yesterday
Yesterday

Movie spotlight

Yesterday

2018
Movie
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Spanish

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users83%
Director: Danny BoyleGenres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Music, Romance

Plot Summary

Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter whose dreams of stardom are fading fast. After a mysterious global blackout, he wakes up to find that he's the only person on Earth who remembers The Beatles and their iconic music. Seizing the opportunity, Jack begins performing their songs as his own, rapidly ascending to fame. However, he soon faces a dilemma: can he achieve true happiness and artistic integrity while living a lie?

Critical Reception

Yesterday was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews from critics. Many praised its charming premise, musical performances, and Patel's leading performance, though some found the plot predictable and the romantic subplot underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and inventive premise that celebrates the timeless music of The Beatles.

  • Himesh Patel delivers a winning performance as a man caught between fame and authenticity.

  • While the story offers a delightful musical journey, its narrative can feel somewhat formulaic.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's unique concept and the extensive use of Beatles music, finding it a feel-good movie with strong performances. Some viewers felt the plot became a bit predictable in its latter half.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Ed Sheeran, who plays a fictionalized version of himself in the film, was cast after director Danny Boyle was impressed by his musical talent and decided to write him a role.

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