Rocketman
The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.
Critics Sentiment
Elton achieves sobriety writes I'm Still Standing and rebuilds his career
Elton overdoses on pills and attempts suicide by jumping into pool
The dramatic drop from Elton's creative peak with Bernie to his suicide attempt represents a 2.3 point decline as the film shifts from celebration to exploitation of his personal demons
Rocketman divides critics between admiration for its bold musical approach and frustration with its execution, with Egerton's performance consistently praised throughout. The film suffers from rushed character development and historical liberties that anger purists, but succeeds in its ambitious musical fantasy moments and unflinching addiction portrayal. While the ending provides uplifting resolution, many felt it came too easily after the extensive focus on Elton's darkest periods.
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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
Kit Connor
Older Reggie
Charlie Rowe
Ray Williams
Peter O'Hanlon
Bobby
Ross Farrelly
Cyril
Evan Walsh
Elton Dean
Tate Donovan
Doug Weston
Sharmina Harrower
Heather
Ophelia Lovibond
Arabella
Celinde Schoenmaker
Renate
Harriet Walter
Helen Piena
Stephen Graham
Dick James
Sharon D. Clarke
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