“Yesterday” is at times a witty, clever film. But as the story progresses, it begins to feel more like a series of scenes designed to set up John, Paul and George.

(Joel Fry is a standout as Jack’s roadie.) Even if this modern fairy tale doesn’t hold up on close inspection, Boyle does his best to make sure the ride is enjoyable. “Yesterday” — 2.5 stars ...

After a promising first hour, “Yesterday” plunks one wrong note after another, and eventually collapses under the weight of impossible expectations. “Yesterday” movie review: A fab ...

In Yesterday, a hapless but likable schlub “creates” the music of the Beatles in a world that’s never heard of Paul, George, John, or even Ringo. Meanwhile, said schlub reckons with the cost ...

Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis' "Yesterday" requires its viewers to take quite a few leaps of faith. First, you have to wholeheartedly buy into the rule that, categorically, the best ...

Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis’ “Yesterday” requires its viewers to take quite a few leaps of faith. First, you have to wholeheartedly buy into the rule that, categorically, the b… ...