The musical biopic of Elton John and his rise as a performance powerhouse. From a small town boy to musical superstar and everything between.
Taron Egerton (Elton), Jamie Bell (Bernie Taupin), Richard Madden (John Reid), Bryce Howard (Sheila), Gemma Jones (Ivy), Steven Mackintosh (Stan), Tom Bennett (Fred), Peter O'Hanlon (Bobby), Evan Walsh (Elton Dean).
Rocketman wastes no time getting straight to the music while spilling a few beans about upcoming scenes. Before long we are well into his life and the accompanying problems. The surprising part of the film was that Elton does not seem to have had a happy life. That said, the film is a well done story with nice depth and plot movement.
Acting from Egerton was exceptionally well done with solid emotion in an incredible variety of situations which he handled very well. Bell worked well with Egerton and also delivered solidly. Madden, Howard, Jones and the remainder of the supporting cast delivered well throughout.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are good with a real-life big-screen feel which fit well with such a strong storyline. Effects are minimal and good. Dialogue was a big piece here and handled very well. Sound and soundtrack are two more stars here with excellent choice of songs for the film and wonderful performances of the same.
The music and drama are blended so well here that biopic and musical fans alike should enjoy this one. While I have no idea of accuracy, those with an interest in learning more about Elton should enjoy it as well.
With a fair amount of sexuality, a bit of mild violence, prolific foul language and adult situations, I would try and save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 6.24.20
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Biography, Music, Drama, Musical Biographies, Films based on Real Life
copyright ©2020 Dave Riedel
Taron Egerton (Elton), Jamie Bell (Bernie Taupin), Richard Madden (John Reid), Bryce Howard (Sheila), Gemma Jones (Ivy), Steven Mackintosh (Stan), Tom Bennett (Fred), Peter O'Hanlon (Bobby), Evan Walsh (Elton Dean).
Rocketman wastes no time getting straight to the music while spilling a few beans about upcoming scenes. Before long we are well into his life and the accompanying problems. The surprising part of the film was that Elton does not seem to have had a happy life. That said, the film is a well done story with nice depth and plot movement.
Acting from Egerton was exceptionally well done with solid emotion in an incredible variety of situations which he handled very well. Bell worked well with Egerton and also delivered solidly. Madden, Howard, Jones and the remainder of the supporting cast delivered well throughout.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are good with a real-life big-screen feel which fit well with such a strong storyline. Effects are minimal and good. Dialogue was a big piece here and handled very well. Sound and soundtrack are two more stars here with excellent choice of songs for the film and wonderful performances of the same.
The music and drama are blended so well here that biopic and musical fans alike should enjoy this one. While I have no idea of accuracy, those with an interest in learning more about Elton should enjoy it as well.
With a fair amount of sexuality, a bit of mild violence, prolific foul language and adult situations, I would try and save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 6.24.20
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Biography, Music, Drama, Musical Biographies, Films based on Real Life
copyright ©2020 Dave Riedel
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