Good musical biopic

Rating: 8/10 (12 June 2019)

Musician biopics are in at the moment so no surprise there is one of extravagant Elton John. As somebody who once had the pleasure to meet him in person I was especially curious about a look at his often troubled life. I liked that they made a musical version than rather telling the life story. The casting of Taron Egerton was absolutely inspired and totally paid off. He totally pulled the role off and not concentrated on too much interpreting the music icon but rather interpreted his own version of him or rather on the character itself. Also a fantastic singing voice. I loved that all of Elton John's songs actually fitted his life situations perfectly.
Jamie Bell was also good, having some really strong moments. Not the biggest fan of Bryce Dallas Howard, she rather made a cartoonish parody of her role and I found she was rather miscast. John Madden was also rather a stereotype more than a real character. I really liked Gemma Jones though.
The soundtrack was obviously great, the choreography natural and well organized, The costumes are probably a shoe in for an Oscar nomination.