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Rating of
3/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 09/20/2020
The film succeeds because Taron Egerton makes a fantastic Elton John - both in manner and singing - and the song choices, and the scenes around them, work wonders. Sure, it's not a traditional biopic as much of what is portrayed is pure fantasy, but I think it helps, not hinders, this particular life. Add in some find support from the likes of Jamie Bell and Richard Madden and this R-rated fairytale of a life is well worth watching.
Rating of
3/4
Rod - wrote on 12/09/2019
Taron Egerton definitely nailed it! A fantastic showcase of both beautiful music and moving story of a musical genius. The support from Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and even Bryce Dallas Howard completes the entertainment. I appreciate how the musicality and fancy production numbers envelopes the depth and seriousness of the subject, which reflects the suppressed feelings of sadness within Elton John as he tries to entertain his fans. I find the film a bit "incomplete" but I forgive it knowing that Elton John's life continues anyway. My only disappointment is that they skipped the part where he could have sung "Can't You Feel the Love Tonight".
Rating of
2/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 10/20/2019
Disappointingly familiar as far as musical biopics go these days. Taron Egerton is good enough as Elton John and the musical numbers are imaginative. To be honest, I'm not really an Elton John fan so instead of being entertained, I'm left wondering what's factual and what's artistic license. The story's pretty serious compared to similar films like Bohemian Rhapsody which covered similar territory yet still managed to be fun.
Rating of
3/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 08/28/2019
The spectacular presentation can't mask the rudimentary story's lack of ingenuity, but the dream sequence musical bits make up for it. The worthy "Rocketman" pays respect to Sir Elton's legendary career and influence and serves as a vastly superior alternative to almost all of the music biopics of the last several years.
