If Homosexuality Disgusts You, Don't See This...

Rating: 7/10 (14 March 2020)

I'm fine with anything that doesn't hurt others or infringe on other's rights, and to be or do whatever is right for one's self. However, I do think this movie suffered somewhat in popularity from being a little too much "in your face" with the gay sex scene and too many PDAs. Yes... we all know Elton John is gay- so it didn't need such graphic displays to offend audience members that aren't yet "all in" on the matter. I think Bohemian Rhapsody did a better job regarding Mercury's sexual preference.
That said, John's story was definitely one worth telling and the acting was REALLY good. If you liked his music (not sure how anyone couldn't!), then you will enjoy the movie. Some of the music parts were a bit overdone and more fantasy than reality, and I would have liked more backstory behind the songs like in BR. It was a solid story about overcoming adversity and how such fantastical talent and popularity isn't what necessarily what will make a person happy in real life. Good movie.