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Rocketman

- Based on a true fantasy

The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

Release Date : 2019-05-17

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Paramount PicturesNew Republic PicturesMarvRocket PicturesLawrence Bender Productions

Production Country : United KingdomUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Taron Egerton

Character Name : Elton John

Original Name : Taron Egerton

Gender : Male

Jamie Bell

Character Name : Bernie Taupin

Original Name : Jamie Bell

Gender : Male

Richard Madden

Character Name : John Reid

Original Name : Richard Madden

Gender : Male

Bryce Dallas Howard

Character Name : Sheila

Original Name : Bryce Dallas Howard

Gender : Female

Gemma Jones

Character Name : Ivy

Original Name : Gemma Jones

Gender : Female

Steven Mackintosh

Character Name : Stanley

Original Name : Steven Mackintosh

Gender : Male

Tom Bennett

Character Name : Fred

Original Name : Tom Bennett

Gender : Male

Matthew Illesley

Character Name : Young Reggie

Original Name : Matthew Illesley

Gender : Male

Kit Connor

Character Name : Older Reggie

Original Name : Kit Connor

Gender : Male

Charlie Rowe

Character Name : Ray Williams

Original Name : Charlie Rowe

Gender : Male

Peter O'Hanlon

Character Name : Bobby

Original Name : Peter O'Hanlon

Gender : Male

Ross Farrelly

Character Name : Cyril

Original Name : Ross Farrelly

Gender : Male

Evan Walsh

Character Name : Elton Dean

Original Name : Evan Walsh

Gender : Male

Tate Donovan

Character Name : Doug Weston

Original Name : Tate Donovan

Gender : Male

Sharmina Harrower

Character Name : Heather

Original Name : Sharmina Harrower

Gender : Male

Ophelia Lovibond

Character Name : Arabella

Original Name : Ophelia Lovibond

Gender : Female

Celinde Schoenmaker

Character Name : Renate

Original Name : Celinde Schoenmaker

Gender : Female

Harriet Walter

Character Name : Helen Piena

Original Name : Harriet Walter

Gender : Female

Stephen Graham

Character Name : Dick James

Original Name : Stephen Graham

Gender : Male

Sharon D. Clarke

Character Name : AA Counsellor

Original Name : Sharon D. Clarke

Gender : Female

Aston McAuley

Character Name : Dave Godin

Original Name : Aston McAuley

Gender : Male

Jason Pennycooke

Character Name : Wilson

Original Name : Jason Pennycooke

Gender : Male

Alexia Khadime

Character Name : Diana

Original Name : Alexia Khadime

Gender : Female

Carl Spencer

Character Name : Richard

Original Name : Carl Spencer

Gender : Male

Jimmy Vee

Character Name : Arthur

Original Name : Jimmy Vee

Gender : Male

Leon Delroy Williams

Character Name : Clint

Original Name : Leon Delroy Williams

Gender : Male

David Doyle

Character Name : Pub Man 1

Original Name : David Doyle

Gender : Male

Leigh Francis

Character Name : Pete

Original Name : Leigh Francis

Gender : Male

Dickon Tolson

Character Name : Barman

Original Name : Dickon Tolson

Gender : Male

Diana Alexandra Pocol

Character Name : Mary the Receptionist

Original Name : Diana Alexandra Pocol

Gender : Female

Eddie Mann

Character Name : Band Member

Original Name : Eddie Mann

Gender : Male

Josh McClorey

Character Name : New Bluesology Band Member

Original Name : Josh McClorey

Gender : Male

Rachel Muldoon

Character Name : Kiki Dee

Original Name : Rachel Muldoon

Gender : Female

Benjamin Mason

Character Name : Bryan

Original Name : Benjamin Mason

Gender : Male

Guillermo Bedward

Character Name : Geoff

Original Name : Guillermo Bedward

Gender : Male

Max Mackintosh

Character Name : Stephen

Original Name : Max Mackintosh

Gender : Male

Micah Holmes

Character Name : LA Transgender Maid

Original Name : Micah Holmes

Gender : Male

Charles Armstrong

Character Name : Mr. Anderson

Original Name : Charles Armstrong

Gender : Male

Barbara Drennan

Character Name : Mrs. Anderson

Original Name : Barbara Drennan

Gender : Male

Jake Shears

Character Name : MC Drag Queen

Original Name : Jake Shears

Gender : Male

Graham Fletcher-Cook

Character Name : Maître D'

Original Name : Graham Fletcher-Cook

Gender : Male

Sian Crisp

Character Name : Waitress

Original Name : Sian Crisp

Gender : Female

Dale Monie

Character Name : 1st Hanger-On

Original Name : Dale Monie

Gender : Male

Alex James-Phelps

Character Name : Young Guy

Original Name : Alex James-Phelps

Gender : Male

Fabian Sgoluppi

Character Name : Kid

Original Name : Fabian Sgoluppi

Gender : Male

Alison Ball

Character Name : LA Party Girl

Original Name : Alison Ball

Gender : Male

Danielle Scott

Character Name : LA Party Girl

Original Name : Danielle Scott

Gender : Male

Leon Cooke

Character Name : Hugh / Dancer

Original Name : Leon Cooke

Gender : Male

Juozas Statkevicius

Character Name : Parkland Patient

Original Name : Juozas Statkevicius

Gender : Male

Benjamin Lok

Character Name : Parkland Patient

Original Name : Benjamin Lok

Gender : Male

Dempsey Bovell

Character Name : Parkland Patient

Original Name : Dempsey Bovell

Gender : Male

Max Croes

Character Name : Parkland Patient

Original Name : Max Croes

Gender : Male

Natalie Adams

Character Name : Parkland Patient

Original Name : Natalie Adams

Gender : Male

Pete McCabe

Character Name : Parkland Patient

Original Name : Pete McCabe

Gender : Male

Rebecca Davis

Character Name : Parkland Patient

Original Name : Rebecca Davis

Gender : Male

Titilayo Abiola

Character Name : Parkland Patient

Original Name : Titilayo Abiola

Gender : Male

Ross Dawes

Character Name : Parkland Patient

Original Name : Ross Dawes

Gender : Male

Alexa Povah

Character Name : Parkland Patient

Original Name : Alexa Povah

Gender : Female

Mark Atkin

Character Name : Pub Man 2

Original Name : Mark Atkin

Gender : Male

Stevee Davies

Character Name : Minion

Original Name : Stevee Davies

Gender : Male

Nia Towle

Character Name : Sushi Girl

Original Name : Nia Towle

Gender : Male

Lee Bridgman

Character Name : Steve

Original Name : Lee Bridgman

Gender : Male

Rob Callender

Character Name : Rory

Original Name : Rob Callender

Gender : Male

Demetri Goritsas

Character Name : Carter

Original Name : Demetri Goritsas

Gender : Male

James Bennett

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : James Bennett

Gender : Male

Stephan Lee Benson

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Stephan Lee Benson

Gender : Male

Ava Brennan

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Ava Brennan

Gender : Female

Myles Brown

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Myles Brown

Gender : Male

Sophie Carmen-Jones

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Sophie Carmen-Jones

Gender : Male

Nikkita Chadha

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Nikkita Chadha

Gender : Female

Navala Chaudhari

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Navala Chaudhari

Gender : Female

Tom Clark

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Tom Clark

Gender : Male

Zoe Reeve

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Zoe Reeve

Gender : Male

Miles Coote

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Miles Coote

Gender : Male

Jack Dargen

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Jack Dargen

Gender : Male

Michael Downing

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Michael Downing

Gender : Male

Jo Dyce

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Jo Dyce

Gender : Female

Mark Ellison

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Mark Ellison

Gender : Male

Michael J. Fellows

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Michael J. Fellows

Gender : Male

Rebecca Fennelly

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Rebecca Fennelly

Gender : Male

Ross Finnie

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Ross Finnie

Gender : Male

Ashley Franklin

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Ashley Franklin

Gender : Male

Fraser Fraser

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Fraser Fraser

Gender : Male

Lucia Marin Gonzalez

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Lucia Marin Gonzalez

Gender : Male

Martina Gumbs

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Martina Gumbs

Gender : Male

Jared Martyn-Hageman

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Jared Martyn-Hageman

Gender : Male

Pip Hersee

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Pip Hersee

Gender : Male

Connor Hill

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Connor Hill

Gender : Male

Thomas Inge

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Thomas Inge

Gender : Male

Sarah Haruko Iwaskow

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Sarah Haruko Iwaskow

Gender : Male

Luke Jackson

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Luke Jackson

Gender : Male

Christopher Jeffers

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Christopher Jeffers

Gender : Male

Hayley Jones

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Hayley Jones

Gender : Male

Jamie Karitzis

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Jamie Karitzis

Gender : Male

Emily Kuhl

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Emily Kuhl

Gender : Male

Wade Lewin

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Wade Lewin

Gender : Male

Neeve Martin

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Neeve Martin

Gender : Male

Thomas Charles Torrance Mather

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Thomas Charles Torrance Mather

Gender : Male

Fiona McDonald

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Fiona McDonald

Gender : Male

Liam Marcinello

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Liam Marcinello

Gender : Male

Alicia Mencia

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Alicia Mencia

Gender : Male

Oliver Metzler

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Oliver Metzler

Gender : Male

Ramzan Miah

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Ramzan Miah

Gender : Male

Jake Moyle

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Jake Moyle

Gender : Male

Ed Munro

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Ed Munro

Gender : Male

Sam Murphy

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Sam Murphy

Gender : Male

Myles Newland

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Myles Newland

Gender : Male

Callum Powell

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Callum Powell

Gender : Male

Aishwarya Raut

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Aishwarya Raut

Gender : Male

Lauren-Kate Seymour

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Lauren-Kate Seymour

Gender : Male

Phil Snowden

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Phil Snowden

Gender : Male

Nadia Sohawon

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Nadia Sohawon

Gender : Female

Sam Stanley

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Sam Stanley

Gender : Male

Amira Stevens

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Amira Stevens

Gender : Male

Tristan Temple

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Tristan Temple

Gender : Male

Alex Thomas

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Alex Thomas

Gender : Male

Grant Thresh

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Grant Thresh

Gender : Male

Matt Turner

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Matt Turner

Gender : Male

Megan Westpfel

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Megan Westpfel

Gender : Male

Josh Weston

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Josh Weston

Gender : Male

Layton Williams

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Layton Williams

Gender : Male

Luke Woolaston

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Luke Woolaston

Gender : Male

Tom Woolaston

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Tom Woolaston

Gender : Male

Alexandra Worrall

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Alexandra Worrall

Gender : Male

Luke Wright

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Luke Wright

Gender : Male

Zeng Yixin

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Zeng Yixin

Gender : Male

Emily Yuen

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Emily Yuen

Gender : Male

Ziad Abaza

Character Name : Hospital Nurse (uncredited)

Original Name : Ziad Abaza

Gender : Male

Christina Andrew

Character Name : Dodger Girl (uncredited)

Original Name : Christina Andrew

Gender : Male

Lasco Atkins

Character Name : Extended Family (uncredited)

Original Name : Lasco Atkins

Gender : Male

Jamie Bacon

Character Name : Cool Dude (uncredited)

Original Name : Jamie Bacon

Gender : Male

Anna Benamati

Character Name : Elton John's House Manager (uncredited)

Original Name : Anna Benamati

Gender : Female

Pierre Bergman

Character Name : Fine Restaurant Diner (uncredited)

Original Name : Pierre Bergman

Gender : Male

Carlos Borrás

Character Name : Dancer (uncredited)

Original Name : Carlos Borrás

Gender : Male

Dan Burns

Character Name : Dancer (uncredited)

Original Name : Dan Burns

Gender : Male

Peter Cerlienco

Character Name : Dee Murray (uncredited)

Original Name : Peter Cerlienco

Gender : Male

Eric Coco

Character Name : Bodybuilder (uncredited)

Original Name : Eric Coco

Gender : Male

David Cradduck

Character Name : Newspaper Seller (uncredited)

Original Name : David Cradduck

Gender : Male

Marco De Marlo

Character Name : Dancer (uncredited)

Original Name : Marco De Marlo

Gender : Male

Michele Donockley

Character Name : Gig Goer (uncredited)

Original Name : Michele Donockley

Gender : Male

Dani Dupont

Character Name : Air Stewardess (uncredited)

Original Name : Dani Dupont

Gender : Male

Healthy Emmie

Character Name : Fan (uncredited)

Original Name : Healthy Emmie

Gender : Male

Amor Evans

Character Name : Fashion Journalist (uncredited)

Original Name : Amor Evans

Gender : Male

Viktorija Faith

Character Name : Party Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Viktorija Faith

Gender : Female

Karl Farrer

Character Name : Fine Restaurant Diner (uncredited)

Original Name : Karl Farrer

Gender : Male

Delia Florea

Character Name : Dancer (uncredited)

Original Name : Delia Florea

Gender : Male

Jack French

Character Name : Drug Dealer (uncredited)

Original Name : Jack French

Gender : Male

Inna Georgia

Character Name : Bernie Taupin Girlfriend (uncredited)

Original Name : Inna Georgia

Gender : Male

Michel Alexandre Gonzalez

Character Name : Busboy (uncredited)

Original Name : Michel Alexandre Gonzalez

Gender : Male

Mark Gooden

Character Name : Fairground Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Mark Gooden

Gender : Male

Nicholle Hembra

Character Name : Teddy Girl (uncredited)

Original Name : Nicholle Hembra

Gender : Male

Theo Ip

Character Name : 80's New Yorker / Londoner (uncredited)

Original Name : Theo Ip

Gender : Male

Nick Kellington

Character Name : Elton's Stagehand (uncredited)

Original Name : Nick Kellington

Gender : Male

Adnan Kundi

Character Name : Gig Punter / Hollywood Bowl Crowd (uncredited)

Original Name : Adnan Kundi

Gender : Male

Kamil Lemieszewski

Character Name : Dr. Maverick / Paramedic (uncredited)

Original Name : Kamil Lemieszewski

Gender : Male

Xiao Xue Xu Lin

Character Name : Party Goer (uncredited)

Original Name : Xiao Xue Xu Lin

Gender : Male

Francesco Lucidi

Character Name : Nigel Olsson (uncredited)

Original Name : Francesco Lucidi

Gender : Male

Ketan Majmudar

Character Name : Dodgers Stadium Attendee (uncredited)

Original Name : Ketan Majmudar

Gender : Male

Giles Martin

Character Name : Music Producer (uncredited)

Original Name : Giles Martin

Gender : Male

Ida May

Character Name : Party Girl (uncredited)

Original Name : Ida May

Gender : Male

Elizabeth McCafferty

Character Name : Ray Williams' Girlfriend (uncredited)

Original Name : Elizabeth McCafferty

Gender : Male

Solomon Mousley

Character Name : Sonny (uncredited)

Original Name : Solomon Mousley

Gender : Male

Adrian Mozzi

Character Name : Elton John's Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Adrian Mozzi

Gender : Male

Laura Obiols

Character Name : Elton John's Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Laura Obiols

Gender : Female

Tom Ogg

Character Name : George - John Reid's Boyfriend (uncredited)

Original Name : Tom Ogg

Gender : Male

Rory Okey

Character Name : LA Drug Dealer (uncredited)

Original Name : Rory Okey

Gender : Male

Richard Price

Character Name : Pinner Resident / Concert Attendee (uncredited)

Original Name : Richard Price

Gender : Male

Jess Radomska

Character Name : Teddy Girl 1 (uncredited)

Original Name : Jess Radomska

Gender : Female

Eddie Register

Character Name : Burly Guy (uncredited)

Original Name : Eddie Register

Gender : Male

Kemal Shah

Character Name : Doorman (uncredited)

Original Name : Kemal Shah

Gender : Male

Charlotte Sharland

Character Name : Ice Cream Girl (Pinner) (uncredited)

Original Name : Charlotte Sharland

Gender : Female

Sarah Sharman

Character Name : Backing Singer (uncredited)

Original Name : Sarah Sharman

Gender : Female

Mariela Silva

Character Name : Dancer (uncredited)

Original Name : Mariela Silva

Gender : Male

Amanda Smith

Character Name : Punter's Wife (uncredited)

Original Name : Amanda Smith

Gender : Female

Robert Smith

Character Name : Fan At Concert (uncredited)

Original Name : Robert Smith

Gender : Male

Tanisha Spring

Character Name : Sylvi (uncredited)

Original Name : Tanisha Spring

Gender : Female

Alisha Tarran

Character Name : Elton Fangirl (uncredited)

Original Name : Alisha Tarran

Gender : Male

Emily Tebbutt

Character Name : Tiller Girl (uncredited)

Original Name : Emily Tebbutt

Gender : Male

Dave Thompson

Character Name : Elton's Stage Manager (uncredited)

Original Name : Dave Thompson

Gender : Male

Peter Trevor

Character Name : Singing Flash Restaurant Customer (uncredited)

Original Name : Peter Trevor

Gender : Male

Lochlan White

Character Name : Dancer - Pinner Child (uncredited)

Original Name : Lochlan White

Gender : Male

Luke White

Character Name : Bouncer (uncredited)

Original Name : Luke White

Gender : Male

Riley White

Character Name : Dancer - Pinner Child (uncredited)

Original Name : Riley White

Gender : Male

Sara Wilkins

Character Name : Passerby (uncredited)

Original Name : Sara Wilkins

Gender : Male

Samuel Williams

Character Name : Drag Queen (uncredited)

Original Name : Samuel Williams

Gender : Male

Charlie Bentley

Character Name : Parkland Patient (uncredited)

Original Name : Charlie Bentley

Gender : Male

Bethany Harrison

Character Name : Dancer

Original Name : Bethany Harrison

Gender : Male

Reviews

S

SWITCH.

@maketheSWITCH

2021-06-23

There’s so much that works about ‘Rocketman’, so the fact it never fully commits to its musical fantasy conceit is a bit of a disappointment. It ends up aligning most with Julie Taymor’s curious 2007 Beatles musical ‘Across the Universe’ - a really great idea and approach to the work of a musical artist that never finds its feet or the bravery to fully be itself. It’s still a moving and occasionally stirring portrait of Elton John, and while the lack of emotional or narrative detail in the screenplay never allows Taron Egerton to fully unleash his potential, he’s still a terrific Elton John and sings the hell out of these amazing songs. In the end, despite a refreshing honesty and some fascinating choices, ‘Rocketman’ is never as daring as it so desperately wants and needs and deserves to be, a film on the road to somewhere but never quite getting there. - Daniel Lammin Read Daniel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-rocketman-a-fascinating-musical-biopic-that-never-finds-its-feet

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garethmb

@garethmb

2021-06-23

Elton John has had a career that has spanned decades, millions of albums sold, packed venues, awards, and more than a few headlines. In the new film “Rocketman” audiences get a look behind the man thanks to the amazing and Oscar worthy portrayal by Taron Egerton. The film opens with a flamboyantly dressed John entering rehab in one of his stage costumes. As he opens up with his group, he shares the story of his childhood as a shy child who is desperate to have his father show him any signs of approval or affection. When it is discovered that he has talent with the piano; his grandmother encourages him and even takes him to apply for a position at the Royal Academy of Music. His mother (Bryce Dallas Howard) is moderately supportive but is more focused on her social life brought on by her failing marriage. As the film unfolds; we see Elton working in a backup band and in time answering an ad that puts him with an agent. Paired with the man who would eventually change his life; Bernie Taupin (Jamie Bell), Elton and Bernie combine to write a series of songs which in turn leads him to a series of gigs in Los Angeles. The film shifts into high gear at this point as we see how their music becomes a smash and leads to a series of parties, drugs, and money. Elton meets Manager John Reid (Richard Madden), who becomes his partner both socially and professionally as Elton embraces his Homosexuality which he has kept largely hidden. As the record sales and hits mount, so does the destructive behaviors which leads Elton down a destructive path that threatens everything he has worked for. The movie is a masterpiece of music and story and it cleverly uses musical montages and segments around the performances to outline various segments of his life and his rise to stardom. The performances are amazing and Egerton was simply amazing as he not only captured the complexity of his character but performed all the vocals of the hit songs himself and they were spot on. During our Press Screening I noticed many people singing along, tapping their feet, or bobbing their heads along with the music which helps to underscore just how timeless and popular his catalog of music has been as the songs have endured the test of time. The film also evokes some unexpected emotion as there were more than a few people wiping their eyes during the film which at its core is a store of a young, shy boy desperate to be accepted and loved. I truly hope the film is recognized come Awards season as it is a wonderful and memorable cinematic experience. 5 stars out of 5

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Gimly

@Ruuz

2021-06-23

_Rocketman_ tries to walk a line between the paint-by-numbers musician biopic bog standard, and epic musical fantasy. A lot of the time when a movie tries to be a blend of two things, it ends up being neither. _Rocketman_, conversely, ends up being both, just never at the same time. It's basically two movies, and that epic musical fantasy movie I was talking about that's in there, that's a **great** movie. Unfortunately, the other one, is not so much. I'm still gonna come away giving it a recommendation, because there is enough in there to mean that I enjoyed it, especially in the core casting, all of which is great, not least Egerton. But I was little disappointed, not because my expectations were too high going in or anything, but because every time Rocketman began to slip into a euphoric high, it was moments later wrenched back to, well... Reality, I guess. Albeit a reality we only see on a movie screen. And we see on **every** movie screen when it's a musician biopic. I mean, this is Elton John we're talking about, if there was ever a moment to reject the mundane and fully embrace the over-the-top flamboyant fantasy it was here. But _Rocketman_ just kind of Awkward Christian Camp Side Hugs the over-the-top flamboyant fantasy. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._

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GenerationofSwine

@GenerationofSwine

2023-01-12

I am honestly sort of split down the middle here. I mean, I THOUGHT it was going to be about Elton John... and it was... ...kind of... ... but it was also a lot more fantasy and fiction than it was a biopic, and had I known that I might not have bothered watching it. I might have braced myself for something that isn't really realistic and more dream-sequence than straight film. So it's not at all what I was hoping for and that did kill it for me. I just wanted to watch a movie about Elton John. Hopefully see a fan movie about Elton John. Especially since I think that Bohemian Rhapsody did Freddy and his story a bit of a disservice. And instead... I got something a little more... Trippy than expected. So I guess, if you like how stylistic it is, you'll enjoy the movie... I mean, it IS about Elton John, so you have a great soundtrack guaranteed. To me, it just seems a little more music video than movie. And, this was Elton John, dude is interesting enough (especially given that he has been musically relevant for about 50 consecutive years), that they could have made it more... real I guess? I don't know. I guess in the end I am giving this one star, just because I was expecting more of a movie.