A stunning film, about a stunning man

Rating: 7/10 (12 June 2019)

Rocketman was an instant launch for success! It contained amazing visuals and really captured the heart and soul behind every song. Rather than being a film which only focused on Elton's music, it was a film about an individual, an individual who struggled with addiction, mental health and being accepted. Through out the film, Taron's portrayal of Elton was captivating and kept you drawn to the screen, with his ability to normalise this extravagant figure.
The music written by Bernie Taupin assisted the narrative, and gave depth to each scene. Rather than watching a biopic, it felt more like you were witnessing a piece of theatrical magic where with each song the audience were drawn closer to Elton and his story.
However, on the other hand I chose to rate it 7, because personally I believe some scenes could have been developed and furthered, to create a sense of fluency through out the narrative, rather than the constant flashbacks which were not placed in effective parts of the narrative.
Overall, personally, I would recommend everyone to watch Rocketman; it effectively tackles some serious issues which should be discussed more frequently. Furthermore, I would recommend that everyone should watch this film even if one might not be a fan of Elton John. This film will definitely make you sing along to every tune, and make you want to rock with some crocodiles!