Director:
Dexter Fletcher
Cast:
Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden
Synopsis:
ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John.
This inspirational story – set to Elton John’s most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton – tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture.
ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as Elton’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as Elton’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Elton’s mother Sheila Farebrother.
Thoughts:
I have to say I didn’t have high expectations going into this. I don’t know why, I just didn’t. But coming out of the Palais after having seen it, I was telling everyone who would listen that they must.
Signature Marv Productions fantasy flourishes, along with superb and confident direction from Dexter Fletcher, serve to perfectly enhance Taron Egerton’s sublime performance – one that will have you captivated from start to finish.
Elton will be grinning from ear to ear. An utter delight from start to finish.
Rating:
9.5/10