Rocketman

ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John's breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story -- set to Elton John's most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton -- tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as Elton's longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as Elton's first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Elton's mother Sheila Farebrother.Directed By:Dexter FletcherWritten By:Lee HallTaron Egerton...Elton JohnJamie Bell...Bernie TaupinRichard Madden...John ReidBryce Dallas Howard...SheilaGemma Jones...IvySteven Mackintosh...StanleyTom Bennett...FredMatthew Illesley...Young ReggieWe discuss the Elton John “biopic,” Rocketman.Did it meet expectations? How does it compare to Bohemian Rhapsody? Does the film soar or crash land?Spoiler free for 22 minutes!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.