Director/Writer: Danny Boyle, 62 years old. Didn't realize he made so many notable movies.
Not as old as the Beatles (all seniors or dead). People over 50 will be familiar with the Beatles' popularity and songs, but those under 40 will not. Not many people over 50 go to the movies.
Might be an interesting story about society forgetting the past. Hope it's not just old folks nostalgia for their teen years.
In what universe are you living where people under 40 are unfamiliar with the music and popularity of the Beatles?! Even if you’ve never actively seeked out their music, it’s impossible to not be familiar with a least a few of their songs.
shareYes, those of us under 40 have been wondering-- who are these Beatles of which the old-timers speak?
Come on, get a clue. Ask anyone of any age who they think the best band of all time is, and you're going to hear the Beatles more often than not no matter how old the person is. And just as a relevant aside, I work as a DJ, and I get asked for the Beatles by 10 year-olds, college kids, Millennials, and basically everyone.
But not by the under 10s.
shareNo, they mostly want to hear Baby Shark.
I just returned from seeing it, and the theater was fairly full. Saw a number of older couples, looked to be 50-70 range, as well as a few groups of 13-16 looking girls, and a few early teen guys. Definitely a mix of ages. The movie itself is great, not entirely what I expected in some ways, but overall entertaining and hilariously funny throughout.
I am under 40 and am fully aware of the popularity and impact of The Beatles back in the day and even now. They are one of my own favourite bands.
However I wouldn't bother watching this on account of it just looking like another twee Richard Curtis romantic comedy, which I'm not a fan of.
I just returned home from watching it. As I've seen only one of Richard Curtis' previous films, Love Actually, I don't know if this fits the mold of his other films, but this is nothing like Love Actually. I don't know offhand what film I'd compare this one to, but it doesn't fit into the romantic comedy mold. It's hilarious throughout, so it's certainly comedy, and I suppose there are moments of romance, but really it's more of a film about success and integrity, with great music throughout.
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