Slightly disappointed

Rating: 6/10 (18 June 2019)

I had high hopes for Rocketman to be my film of the year so far. Unfortunately it failed to live up to those expectations.
The film focuses on Elton John's formative years via way of flashbacks in a rehab meeting. Never been a big fan of his music, but there's certainly some classic tunes in his back catalogue. Taron Egerton plays Elton with Jamie Bell playing his sidekick Bernie Taupin. There's no doubt that both leads and Egerton in particular put a lot of energy and enthusiasm into their roles. Although it didn't quite live up to expectations it's still a pretty entertaining watch. Have seen a few press clips saying that some of the content isn't 100% accurate. There is no doubt that this is the way that Elton John feels about his early years, so it's therefore reflecting those feelings.
I wasn't aware that this was a musical production, so if you are not a fan of actors bursting into song you are probably best advised to give this one a miss.