Lily James and Phoebe Waller-Bridge lift the spirits: jameskingmovies on what to watch this week
April 17, 2020 - 11:00 BST James King This week, a trio of great British writers: Richard Curtis returns to form with a melodic comedy, Phoebe Waller-Bridge reminds us why she’s the hottest property around and Caitlin Moran sees her bestseller transfer to the big screen. If we can’t actually go out, then at least we’ve got their great words to transport us. Enjoy!
BEST NEW FILM TO WATCH AT HOME YESTERDAY National treasure Richard Curtis continues his string of charm-filled hits with another great movie premise: what if you woke up in an alternate reality where you’re the only person who knows The Beatles? For struggling singer/songwriter Jack then the answer is simple: teach yourself the chords to The Fab Four’s finest and pass them off as your own.
Perhaps YESTERDAY ultimately loses its way a little. The concept of a Beatles-free world raises more questions than the film answers and Jack’s childhood pal Ellie - played by Lily James - feels underdeveloped. But see this as a fairytale - as was Curtis’ last film, About Time - and you’ll fall for its simple, magical message: all you need is love.
Never seen Fleabag? Fear not. First conceived in 2013, the play introduces everything, from the title character’s complex emotional background to her eye-opening - and hilarious - frankness when it comes to her personal life. The way that Waller-Bridge negotiates gags one second, then something serious the next, is truly special. Who thought you could make something profound out of a joke about Zac Efron? Loading the player...
But perhaps the best thing about FLEABAG - THE AWARD-WINNING PLAY is this: it might be just Waller-Bridge on the stage but her spot-on ability to mimic other characters that weave in and out of her eventful, single girl life makes it feel like your watching a much bigger cast. Don’t be afraid that it’s ‘theatrical’ or a ‘one-woman show’. This is as electrifying as any blockbuster. You’ll be glued.
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