Rocketman
Published September 14, 2019
Film info
- Title Rocketman
- Director Dexter Fletcher
- Year 2019
- Run time 2hrs 1m
- Genres Drama, Music
- Tagline Based on a true fantasy
Rocketman is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration set to Elton John's most beloved songs. Discover how a shy boy growing up in the suburbs of London becomes one of the most iconic figures in rock & roll. Featuring an all-star cast, this truly spectacular and utterly electrifying ride is filled with show-stopping musical performances unlike anything you've ever seen.
Live blog
| Time | Comment |
|---|---|
| 2:30 | Elton Hercules? |
| 6:58 | Bryce looks so different without red hair. |
| 11:34 | His father is absolutely the worst. |
| 21:26 | This is a proper musical, can’t wait to see it in the west end. |
| 24:33 | “Write some songs,” he says, as though it’s that easy. |
| 28:33 | Bernie’s arrived. Dream team! |
| 33:50 | “You never know, one day you might have enough for an album.” Elton has more albums than anyone I’ve seen! |
| 38:37 | She threw the piano out the window! |
| 43:47 | “Buy yourself some new clothes, something flashy.” He’ll regret those words. |
| 52:48 | It’s such a 70s party. So brown. |
| 56:10 | “Where there was darkness, there is now you.” |
| 1:05:50 | “Lovely guy is not a job.” |
| 1:12:18 | Worst manager ever. You don’t punch the talent. |
| 1:26:15 | I knew Elton liked the crazy outfits, but I didn’t realise he was quite so panto. |
| 1:34:25 | Orange juice for breakfast… with added vodka. |
| 1:37:54 | Jesus Christ, his parents are scum. |
| 1:47:44 | “Actually, I think I’m okay with strange.” |
Thoughts
It’s unfortunate that this came out around the same time as Bohemian Rhapsody because it’s impossible not to compare the two - but they’re different beasts really. Bohemian Rhapsody felt like the story of Freddie with some Queen songs thrown in. This was more of a crafted jukebox musical, dancing in the street, and the family doing an early group number.
I loved this movie, Taron does an absolutely stunning job and in some of the shots and outfits looks eerily like the man he’s trying to portray. It’s a hard story, and whilst it’s not 100% historically accurate, still contained things that I didn’t know. Elton got married?? Weird.
If the film manages anything, though, it’s to show what a nice guy Bernie Taupin is. I think we could all use some Bernie in our lives. Overall, great characters, an interesting story, fantastic songs obviously, so a top film. Now, as I mentioned in the notes above, just got to wait for it to transfer to the stage!
Rating: 5 / 5
