Yesterday

I was intrigued by Yesterday and mostly enjoyed it. It has the kind of high concept you just have to go with, though aspects of the ending didn't make sense to me, even within the context of the plot.

Ed Sheeran as himself was a stroke of genius and he evidently has a good sense of humour about his fame. It's always great to see Sanjeev Bhaskar (even better with a Lowestoft accent). And I loved the two people who come to confront the protagonist towards the end.

The increasing pressure of dishonest fame and the growing expectations of others takes its toll on Jack in a very credible and painful way. But I'm not convinced Beatles songs released now as new would garner such acclaim.

Still, all the music is fantastic and I particularly like the scenes where Jack was trying to remember some of the more complex lyrics.

But the central relationship didn't work for me at all. Ellie blames Jack for wasting ten years without figuring out she loves him, but she's wasted all that time without telling him. She also gives him a ridiculous and very unreasonable ultimatum, then proceeds to lead on someone else who definitely deserves better.

So bad relationship politics all round.

But overall a fun movie.