List of inaccuracies.
Allot of people who haven't seen the film yet keep asking about inaccuracies in the film. i thought that i could list some off the top of my head.
In case you don't know much about John Lennon's life and don't want to be SPOILED then don't read ahead.
Firstly, i'd like to say that i think it was a great film, the only thing needed was a better director who actually knows something about John Lennon and a better cast. Also, i've only seen the film once at the movies and that was a while back now, so forgive me if i say something false about the film.
1. Mimi was portrayed as quite wicked, especially in the scene after George's death where she doesn't want to hug John. She loved John and the film didn't really explore their connection at all, they just despised each other.
2. At the fete, John was playing 'Come Go With Me' when Paul McCartney arrived (in reality). In the film, he is playing Maggie May. They also play way too well, John never played well until the Hamburg days.
3. John and Paul never shook hands when they met. Paul played Twenty Flight Rock upside down on John's right hand guitar, as well as Be Bop A Lula. The film briefly shows him playing Twenty Flight Rock right side up.
4. George had already briefly met John prior to playing Raunchy on the bus. He did not want him in the band as he was only fourteen. The film shows John meeting George on the bus and he is instantly let into the band.
5. John knew his mother always. The film makes it seem as though he hadn't seen her in years.
6. In Spite of All The Danger was recorded on the 12th of May and John's mother died on the 15th of May. She dies before they record the song in the film.
7. Paul and George's characterization was all wrong.
8. John never punched Paul.
That's all i can think of right now. if you can add more, please feel free to.