Better than Bohemian Rhapsody

Rating: 9/10 (30 July 2019)

As the second big name biopic following Bohemian Rhapsody concerning another famous gay artist, I was expected something similar to the latter and was just ready to learn a bit about Elton John, the famous rocker who's music was a bit before my generation. This film was so much more than I was anticipating. Interchanging between huge musical numbers and emotional story beats, I have a newfound appreciation for Elton John, his music, and Taron Egerton as a leading actor. I will admit that I teared up multiple times throughout the film and I might have cried if I was watching it on my own.
This certainly isn't a film for everyone and I would not recommend it be viewed casually. This film is a lot but all of it is interesting and worthwhile for people who appreciate music or music history. Taron Egerton's portrayal of Elton John was equal if not better than Rami Malek's version of Freddie Mercury, so I hope he wins an Oscar for it.