Midas Man depicts the life of Brian Epstein, the man who managed the Beatles and the active force behind their worldwide fame. The biopic tells more about Epstein’s perspective, his internal battles and his drive to revolutionize the music business. It shows how he would have a lasting impact on the most famous band’s early years and how he helped redefine rock and pop culture in America and the world.
Cast:
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as Brian Epstein
Emily Watson as his friend and ally
Jay Leno as Ed Sullivan
Jonah Lees as John Lennon
Positive Aspects:
Offers interesting views on how The Beatles were like before their popularity.
Interesting perspective of Epstein on the music business.
Interesting journeys with good video performances, in particular of Jacob in various characters.
Negative Aspects:
Appears biased to the history of the industry and less of Epstein.
There lacking details of The Beatles but rather about The Beatles.
