A stunning and dazzling cinematic marvel, and nothing less.

Rating: 10/10 (19 June 2019)

Let me start off by saying that if you are a fan of Elton John, this movie is an absolute must-see. I walked into the theatres to see this movie not really knowing what to expect and simply adoring John's music, but I left completely blown away. I can say with complere confidence that this movie is like nothing I have ever experienced in a movie theatre before. John's music is used to portray his struggles and joys and his life from when he was a young child in a manner that can only be described as whimsical and dazzling. It is beautifully eye-catching and tells the story and struggles of Elton John fantastically. Additionally, this movie does an incredible job at portraying the raw and brutally dark emotions that Elton went through in his life and how huge his demons he had to overcome were. This movie does not hold anything back and is really all-in when it comes to emotion and darkness. It is "R" for a reason. Be warned. In a tragically beautiful sense it spins John's woes and defeats to the tunes of his songs we are all too familiar with, putting new spins and orchestration on them to allow us to see them in new lights and show how dazzlingly defeated John became during his early and breakthrough years with drug and drink. Finally, I can't go without mentioning Taron Egerton. Give this man an Oscar. He masterfully portrayed the singer, gaining both a spot-on match in both looks, mannerisms, and personality. Going so far as to do all of the singing himself, Egerton is a shoe-in for an Oscar. In conclusion, Rocketman sparks to life and dazzles on the screen. It's like nothing you'll ever see, and if you are a fan of John and his music, it's a must-see. Be prepared for extreme emotion, and beauty and musical triumph the likes of which you've never seen.