Grew up on Elton John's music - Biased Review

Rating: 10/10 (25 March 2020)

I loved every hit Elton John and Bernie Taupin produced in the 70s growing up as a teenager so I really hoped I'd like this film. I loved it. The telling of the story is much like the film Bohemian Rhapsody where the story follows Reggie's life growing up, his obvious natural talent, his collaboration with songwriter Bernie Taupin and the demons he chased as an adult in a life of fame, money, drugs and lovers yet ... such terrible loneliness. I didn't know this side of his life and I feel all the more grateful he gifted us with so much, when he himself felt so alone.
The film is not all sad. It's done is such a delightful way. Elton John's songs are distributed at pivotal points in his life and the film switches momentarily to a choreographed musical filled with great dance moves and costumes. I adored this style and it was so well done, the film is reminiscent of the older well done musicals. Honesty, I can't remember a decent musical since Victor/Victoria by Blake Edwards in 1982.
I laughed, shed a tear but mostly was thoroughly entertained at watching this depiction of the eccentric and talented life of Elton John.