By the end of Nowhere Boy, I found myself wondering why we don’t see Aaron Taylor-Johnson in more movies. His performance as John Lennon is really quite impressive.

Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, Nowhere Boy tells the story of celebrated musician, activist and The Beatles co-founder John Lennon. We get to find out about the unconventional circumstances of his adolescent years, his relationship with key relatives and of course, the events that lead to the founding of The Beatles.

The movie appealed to me – not so much for the music of the mid 1950s era, even though that is a highlight. The big draw for me was my curiosity about the beginnings of Lennon and as a fan of great acting, I was drawn to the the key cast and their portrayals.

The performances by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kristen Scott Thomas, Ann-Marie Duff, and David Threlfall (of the TV show Shameless – the original UK version) really stood out for me. I particularly loved the powerful, well-paced and perfectly choreographed confrontation scene towards the end. That moment took me back to my high school and college drama class days. A time when you know you’re witnessing something that just really works.

Watch it for all the reasons above; 1950s music, fashion, the story and performances you won’t forget any time soon.

Happy Film Loving,

G