I’m really on the fence about this film. Initially, I went into it assuming it would be centered around Elton John... and yes, it does involve him… sort of… but it turned out to be significantly more fantastical and fictional than a straightforward biographical account. If I had realized that upfront, I possibly wouldn't have even given it a viewing; perhaps I would’ve prepared myself for something less ground…

_Rocketman_ seems to be attempting an unusual balance, aiming for both a conventional musician biopic and something akin to a grand musical spectacle. Often, films that attempt such combinations fall short of either goal. _Rocketman_, however, manages to achieve both, though not simultaneously. It feels like experiencing two separate movies; the epic musical fantasy component is genuinely excellent, while the other f…

Elton John’s career includes decades of music, countless albums sold, full concert halls, numerous awards, and plenty of media attention. The new film “Rocketman” offers viewers a glimpse into the person behind the icon thanks to Taron Egerton's remarkable, Academy Award-worthy performance. The movie begins with John arriving at rehab wearing one of his extravagant stage outfits. As he talks with the group, he rec…

‘Rocketman’ has a lot going for it, which makes the fact that it doesn't wholeheartedly embrace its musical fantasy concept somewhat frustrating. It ultimately feels similar to Julie Taymor’s unusual 2007 Beatles musical ‘Across the Universe’ - an interesting method of portraying a musician's work that never quite manages to stand on its own or be truly authentic. Even so, it remains a poignant and sometimes powerful…