Amazing performance from Taron Egerton and a great biopic story.

Rating: 8/10 (1 June 2019)

Rocketman (4 out of 5 stars).
Rocketman is one ordinary biographical musical film that delivers with an amazing performance from Taron Egerton and a fantasy musical direction that showcases the highlights of Elton John and the rise and downfall in his life. I am a fan of Elton John and his music. The movie does show from his high points in his career to his struggle with his relationship with his mother and father. And his addiction to alcohol and drugs. The film also focuses on his relationship with John Reid (Richard Madden) who is also his manager and abusing his power as a manager.
The plot is a good biopic showing Elton (Taron Egerton) always wanting to be a musician since as a kid. After his father wants nothing to do with him and his mother not really caring about him. He meets a song writer Bernie (Jamie Bell) which they become best friends. And after a few songs attracting a few managers. And one of them being John Reid (Richard Madden). Which they both fall for each other.
Taron Egerton delivered as Elton John. From his dramatic performance to his musical sequences. He sure can sing. And the outstanding flashy wardrobe. Jamie Bell is also good as well. Playing his lifelong friend. Richard Madden was good playing John Reid, a shady manager. Bryce Dallas Howard was also good playing Elton's mother.
This is no straight up biopic film. The script and direction did turn this biopic into a musical film. From the opening scene with Elton walking towards an addiction group to discuss moments from his life. Turning some events into a musical about how he was feeling. It worked. There are some great fun musical sequences and the songs were great. The cast ensemble all had a moment in a musical. Sure, the audience will be cheering for it.
The film also focused on his rough relationship with his father. Which can be emotional that brought him into his addiction. And his emotional abusive boyfriend John Reid.
I did feel like the film ran a little too long. With a few musical sequences too many which ruined the pacing of the movie. That slowed the progress of the story.
Overall, Rocketman is a good biographical musical film. Taron Egerton should be nominated for awards for his outstanding performance as the legendary Elton John. The film has some fun musical sequences and some powerful dramatic moments. Which turns a biopic story into a fantasy musical story.