Uniquely Done and Impressive Performance By Taron Egerton

Rating: 9/10 (7 June 2019)

In the wake of previous music biopic Bohemian Rhapsody with Rami Malek as Freddy Mercury months prior, RocketMan is a welcoming addition in that genre and worth looking into regarding music great Sir Elton John. 'Kingsman' star Taron Egerton portrays the legend with such a unique performance that he's basically not trying to imitate or impersonate him by look or how he sang, but an embodiment of what Elton went through in his lifetime with its ups and downs.
His costars Bryce Dallas Howard, who portrays his cold-hearted mother was quite troubling to watch, including the struggles of finding his calling in life during the 70s and 80s. Whereas actor Jamie Bell as longtime friend and lyricist Bernie Taupin was pretty uncanny. Whether it was performing for small crowds, meeting people who would give him his big break (and ultimately one betraying him at one point), addiction, or a self-identity he would establish on his own altogether, he would find his way around.
I say that this is a music biopic that seems to capture the essence of how Elton John came to be. Egerton's way of singing some of his hit songs was worth listening to and that he seemed to have captured it flawlessly. I sense awards season has a place for him and this flick.
If Sir Elton was able to earn himself a Best Original Song Oscar for 'The Lion King' back in the mid-90s, I think there just might be room for Taron Egerton to earn a nod as well.
Although this movie depicted how troubling his life was in the beginning - including a few fictional moments that is likely meant to keep the story going - there's always that glimmer of hope that can only be achieved your own way.