Dexter Fletcher does it again

Rating: 8/10 (8 June 2019)

I wasn't a fan of The Proclaimers. I LOVED Sunshine on Leith. I wasn't a fan of Abba. I HATED Mamma Mia (I've not bothered with here we go again). I wasn't a fan of Elton John. I LOVED Rocket Man. Lowest Common Denominator? Dexter Fletcher, take a bow sir. He knows how to blend the feel good with the grit. Rocket Man never once felt either over-saccharine nor overly bleak. DF has created a film that will appeal to both the masses and the more discerning indie film lovers (like me to be fair - pretentious, moi?). Taron Edgerton is absolutely wonderful has Elton John - and what a voice he has. Ably supported by Jamie Bell and a host of other great British actors. Look out for a brilliant turn by Stephen Graham as a record company boss..... "I'm going for a massage......" A wonderfully enjoyable 8 out of ten