excellent - from a non-fan

Rating: 9/10 (31 July 2019)

I'm not fussed for Elton John. He is an incredible talent that I, quite incorrectly as it happens, don't have a view on.
Until I saw this film. It is a rollercoaster from the opening scene, and doesn't let up. It reminded of what a fool I am. This film portrays his story in a really imaginative way, almost cartoonesque, and I loved it for that.
I preferred it to Bohemian Rhapsody. i know they are different stories, but come on, similar timelines, similar lifestyles, sex drugs and rock and roll, and released at broadly the same time.
This is a far superior piece of cinema to Bohemian Rhapsody. It reminded me of those Hollywood spectactulars from the 50s, which suits the tale.
Well worth a watch. I will happily watch it again.