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Rocketman
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- 2019
- Dexter Fletcher
- 121 mins
- 15
Summary
Biographical musical drama starring Taron Egerton and Jamie Bell. From the safety of an addiction rehab group, a flamboyantly dressed man recalls the highs and lows of his childhood and transformation from talented young pianist Reggie Dwight into global superstar Elton John.
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A star rating of 4 out of 5.
Terry Staunton
Elton John's rise to fame is played out as a fantasy extravaganza, but with grim and gritty undertones, in this compelling film starring Taron Egerton as the music icon. From the unhappy home life of Elton's youth to a solid grounding in the music biz before superstardom takes its toll in a haze of drink and drugs, the singer's story is recounted with flair and punctuated by eye-popping musical numbers that propel the narrative forward. Director Dexter Fletcher serves up a more honest and satisfying film than Bohemian Rhapsody, the Freddie Mercury biopic he was brought in to complete, given added credence by Elton's own involvement and a willingness to wash his dirty laundry in public. Egerton is superb, either brash or vulnerable whenever the script requires, acquitting himself confidently as a singer, while Jamie Bell shines in an across-the-board impressive supporting cast as John's longtime friend and lyric-writing partner Bernie Taupin.
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rolenameElton JohnTaron EgertonBernie TaupinJamie BellJohn ReidRichard MaddenSheila EileenBryce Dallas HowardDick JamesStephen GrahamRay WilliamsCharlie RoweDoug WestonTate DonovanIvyGemma JonesStanleySteven MackintoshHelen PienaHarriet WalterFredTom BennettAA counsellorSharon D ClarkeKiki DeeRachel MuldoonRenate BlauelCelinde Schoenmaker
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rolenameDirectorDexter Fletcher
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Theatrical distributor
Paramount
Released on
2019-05-22
Languages
English
Guidance
Swearing, sex scenes, drug abuse
Available on
DVD and Blu-ray
Formats
Colour
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