appauled when people compare it to BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY .. not even close

Rating: 2/10 (28 June 2019)

BR was a documentary style film that delved into the creation of one of the greatest bands in history. It all went south when Freddie left his wife and started on a path of death and destruction. ROCKETMAN is a film where Elton John plays the victim of his own insanity. A musical (that wasn't in the previews) about his addictions to sex, drugs, alcohol and food. He blames his parents and the government and bad relationships and .... but the music is the magic. He explains he is a bit of a autistic savant, able to sit down at the piano with lyrics from his writing partner and bang out a tune in under an hour. HIs music is where this movie shines. Unfortunately, it isn't loud enough to overcome the pity and self-indulgence and porn quality lifestyle that makes you wanna go home and shower after the film has ended.