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 Fletcher
Written By:Lee Hall


Taron Egerton...Elton John
Jamie Bell...Bernie Taupin
Richard Madden...John Reid
Bryce Dallas Howard...Sheila
Gemma Jones...Ivy
Steven Mackintosh...Stanley
Tom Bennett...Fred
Matthew Illesley...Young Reggie


We discuss the Elton John “biopic,” Rocketman.

Did it meet expectations? How does it compare to Bohemian Rhapsody? Does the film soar or crash land?



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