there's something satisfying, albeit predictable; "Yesterday" is a bright, big-hearted pop confection, serving as an amusing walk down memory lane (er, make that Penny Lane) while still conveying deep passion for its iconic subject
Danny Boyle's musical fairy tale about a world without the Beatles, in which an indie rocker brings them back, is really a fantasy of rebooting the Beatles. It's cute and watchable, but it lacks the magic of discovery
a wacky, winning comedy; although this film can be a bit hokey and uncertain on narrative development, the puppyish zest and fun summoned up by Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle carry it along
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 things wrong
"Yesterday" is just so expertly directed by Boyle, and perfectly cast that it's almost impossible not to like. Even if this modern fairy tale doesn't hold up on close inspection, Boyle does his best to make sure the ride is enjoyable
by Katie Walsh [Tribune News Service ]
