If you’re even a little into the Beatles—or you’re someone who’s had” Imagine” on repeat more times than you can count—then you need to check out ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO. It’s not just another music doc. It’s an inside look at the love, the music, and the chaos that surrounded one of rock’s most legendary couples.
With the recent trend of music concert and documentaries being released in theaters—Brett Morgen’s MOONAGE DAYDREAM and BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN both on IMAX especially—ONE TO ONE tops them all, and is akin to the Aretha Franklin concert film AMAZING GRACE from 2018, with amazing and little seen footage from Lennon’s lone post-Beatles concert.
Here’s some other reasons on why to see this film:
The Sound Alone Is Worth It: Hearing John’s voice, the stripped-down takes, and those rich studio vibes in full theater sound? Unreal. You’ll feel like you’re sitting right there in the room with him and Yoko as they create. It’s loud (in the best way), emotional, and honestly, kind of magical.
Big Screen = Bigger Emotions: The footage in this doc is so personal—like, stuff most of us have never seen before. Watching those intimate moments blown up on a theater screen just makes it all feel way more real. You’re not just watching history—you’re feeling it.
Yoko Gets Her Spotlight: Let’s be real—Yoko’s gotten a lot of flak over the years, mostly unfair. This doc lets her speak for herself, and it really shows how much of an artistic force she was (and still is). It’s cool to see John not just as a Beatle, but as a partner, a fan, and someone totally inspired by her.
It’s Not Just a Movie—It’s a Tribute: Watching this in a theater feels like a real celebration of John’s life, his love story with Yoko, and all the music that came out of that. It’s a reminder of who he was beyond the headlines and the myths—and why we still care so much.
So yeah, if you’re thinking about seeing ONE TO ONE—do it. Grab a ticket, sit back, and get ready to be pulled into one of the most iconic creative partnerships ever. It’s emotional, it’s inspiring, and for any Beatles or Lennon fan, it’s seriously a must-see.
ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO
April 9, 7:00pm, Consolidated Kahala Theaters (One screening only)
