Rocketman - Musical Genius to Rock 'n' Roll Mega-star.

Rating: 10/10 (26 May 2019)

Musical drama, based on the incredible true story of Elton John.
Directed by Dexter Fletcher, who also directed Bohemian Rhapsody.
Follows the life of Reginald Dwight (Elton's real name), from his early life via numerous flashbacks, to music prodigy. His difficult relationship with his parents (particularly is father). How he meets Bernie Taupin and their collaborative journey through to Elton's rise to become one of the most famous mega rock-stars on the planet. His relationship with John Reid, his first manager, his first serious homosexual lover but in the end how this turns into purely a business relationship.
There are many emotional scenes many involving the difficult relationship with his parents, particularly his very distant father, who leaves to begin a new family. Elton is at the height of fame, he visits his father's new family but is rejected again - this is deeply emotional and for me is the 'Oscar' worthy moment.
Elton John is still alive, and had lots of creative input, so nothing can be disputed. Elton was a global mega rock-star and genuine musical genius.
If Rami Malik can win a best actor Oscar for miming, then Taron Egerton deserves at least the same when considering he actually sang all the songs.
This film would also make a great stage play, and will make you dust off your old LP records. Very highly recommended (twice).