What a Blast!

Rating: 8/10 (3 June 2019)

From the time Taron Egerton takes the screen in "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" to the playing of "Your Song" which brought tears to my eyes, I knew this film would stick with me for many years to come. I came into this film expecting another cheap reproduction of a successful musician's career to capitalize off nostalgic middle-aged moviegoers. I was pleasantly surprised with how the film artistically retold Elton's life though. It is fresh, lively, and nearly as crazy as he is. You'll get all the greatest hits from his discography here, save maybe Candle in the Wind. The choreography for some of the numbers is magnificent. I'm so very impressed at the delivery on some of the tracks. It brought the sold out theater I was in to sing along many times. I was compelled to clap after some of the performances myself. I am so glad this movie did justice to the legend that is Elton John and I hope it continues as part of his indelible legacy.