Like a dream.

Rating: 5/10 (30 June 2019)

This TRUE-LIFE FANTASY by Dexter Fletcher tells the tale of a young Reggie Dwight and his journey into becoming the shining star that is Elton John.
Taron Egerton plays the musician in his adult years and perfectly shows off his talent not only as as an actor but also manages to show he is a fantastic singer, showing off by performing a variety of music sung by Elton in the past. He is easily the best part of the film, demonstrating he is capable of pulling off comedy and drama while still keeping things grounded (as grounded as a man like Elton can be).
The editing and cinematography fits with the way the film was intended, as a fantasy brought to life. With sweeping shots and many, many montages that show off Elton's life in intense music-driven scenes.
The film is a musical, it is presented as such by having crowds of people suddenly burst into songs that don't really fit the time or the place, the film is told through the eyes and thoughs of Elton himself as he recalls events so it can often be compared to a dream (or a nightmare, which things can becoms very easily). So if you're looking for an accurate and realistic biopic on the life of Elton John then I'm afraid this isn't for you as it is far beyond that.
I'll reccomend it to anyone who just wants a fun, musical style film on the dream-like life of Elton John. If you like his music then you will probably like this.