In His Life: The John Lennon Story

I caught this years ago on a now defunct tv channel then found it on YouTube later. I have since managed to get a rare DVD of it. I have personal memories of Liverpool and the art college which I was a student at in early 80s. I love that this film was actually shot on all the genuine Liverpool locations and is a lovely Liverpool showcase. A particular scene in front of the art college stands out. I was there for three years as a student. Also the scenes in Aunt Mimi's actual house give the film an added frisson of reality for me. I love the actors chosen to embody The Beatles. The Paul McCartney is delightful. Aunt Mimi is deliciously dreadfull although you do wonder how John could have lived with such an awful woman. His mother Julia is so full of carefree joidevivre it really hurts when she is killed in an accident and makes you really feel the great loss she must have been to John. So many great moments in this film that make me love it I can't see why it is not rated much higher. I know the lack of Lennon/McCartney songs is a negative aspect. But most people watching will know all the great songs that came from them anyway. This little film made for tv is a personal favourite and I thank all responsible for making it.