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Rocketman

Rocketman

2019
Drama, Musical
2h 1m
A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John's breakthrough years.

Directed by:

Dexter Fletcher

Screenwriter:

Lee Hall

Starring:

Steven Mackintosh, Jamie Bell, Gemma Jones, Tate Donovan, Bryce Dallas Howard, Stephen Graham, Charlie Rowe, Richard Madden, Taron Egerton, Kit Connor, Tom Bennett, Matthew Illesley

Genres:

Drama, Musical, Biography, Music

Countries:

UK, USA

Language:

English
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Rocketman

2019
Drama, Musical
2h 1m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 05 Jul 2019
70
53rd
I hope you don’t mind I hope you don’t mind that I put down in to words, there’s a part in this movie where Elton pushes in turds. *rips this review away from Crass Al Yankovic* Today’s Elton is a husk and I can’t wait to have him scream his songs at me one last time.
Rated 05 Jul 2019
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 03 Jun 2019
62
52nd
Although honestly I'm not exactly a huge fan of musicals or biopics, I still kind of enjoyed the magical realism of the stylized musical numbers, as well as the main performances here. However, most of the "drama" still felt like it was just checking off all the "Behind the Music" cliche boxes along the way. Although with that said, as someone who genuinely prefers the farting astronaut hijinks of "Rocketman"(1997), I might look elsewhere for second opinions on this one.
Rated 03 Jun 2019
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 04 Dec 2019
70
48th
Music is fantastic; Story......Not so much
Rated 04 Dec 2019
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 01 Jun 2019
85
82nd
I really enjoyed this one. Whereas Bohemian Rhapsody came across less as a labor of love, and more as surefire Oscars hit, Rocketman takes the more experimental route. This film is the personality and persona of Elton packed into a film format. It's flashy, sassy and not afraid to let you into some more personal and troubling moments than you may have been prepared for going in. A fantastic one, through and through, and I think a model for musical biopics going forward.
Rated 01 Jun 2019
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 31 May 2019
76
46th
Rock stars are suited for biopics: rags to riches lives, hubris, a fall & comeback. The problem's they've become cliches & that's the case here. It also doesn't help that the lyrics (maybe bc they were written by Taupin) usually only kind of voice Elton's feelings. Is "Tiny Dancer" really what he should be singing when Taupin leaves to hook up with someone? The Mercury biopic stood out by showing how being gay made him lonely. But for Elton it's mostly another cliche: bad parents
Rated 31 May 2019
kasperlKasperL
Rated 25 Jan 2020
50
29th
Neither the script nor the performance were worth writing home about in my book. But wait a minute... I saw it at home, and I'm not writing a book.
Rated 25 Jan 2020
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 06 Jul 2019
75
49th
For Elton tragics (including myself!), the soundtrack alone makes the film worthy, but like the concurrent BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, it proves that a jukebox musical might not be the best format to tell its subject's life story as a dramatic rendering, as both elements exist uneasily with each other; reducing Dwight's considerably complex psyche to simplistic "daddy issues" is a disappointing reductionist view. Egerton is terrific however, delivering a convincing and sympathetic portrait of the man.
Rated 06 Jul 2019
sellissellis
Rated 01 Jun 2019
84
72nd
Everything that Bohemian Rhapsody was missing. I wonder how much of my positive attitude towards this is a reaction to the former? Sleek direction and a palpable sense of Elton’s POV achieves a more personal feeling than your average biopic. Some of it doesn’t quite payoff, but I have to commend the creativity in how the story is told.
Rated 01 Jun 2019
djrossdjross
Rated 04 Mar 2021
30
12th
It would undoubtedly be possible to make a good film about Elton John, but the filmmakers apparently preferred to forgo the effort required to do so. Characterisation is cartoonish at best, and the audience are treated as dunces throughout. Although I've admittedly only seen two films written by Lee Hall, all signs point to the likelihood that he is a complete hack. Odd watching this directly after PAIN AND GLORY (both were shown at Cannes in 2019): superficial similarities and deep contrasts.
Rated 04 Mar 2021
kavuKavu
Rated 27 Jan 2020
77
60th
I can't help but compare this to Bohemian Rhapsody. It's a better movie with worse music.
Rated 27 Jan 2020
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 15 Jun 2019
55
56th
If this movie were just the cool musical transitions and dance scenes, I'd give this a much higher score. However, the plot itself was incoherent and unfocused while having a hard time producing any semblance of emotion. Despite how stylized and experimental this film is, it still ultimately follows the same story beats any other rockstar biopic does. There are moments that could have some dramatic resonance, but the usage of these scenes was insubstantial. mostly boring tbh.
Rated 15 Jun 2019
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 02 Jun 2019
81
80th
A perfect blend of biopic and musical.
Rated 02 Jun 2019
mirelurkMirelurk
Rated 29 May 2019
69
43rd
Flashy direction and great performances put this above a lot of biopics and its use of stylised vignettes for the musical elements makes it pop. It falls into a few of the tropes of the genre but it's worth seeing. I like about half of the songs in it and they're done justice except for Benny and the Jets which is a little too modernised for me. The villain is a serious boo hiss figure, wonder if he was that awful in real life?
Rated 29 May 2019
adragon91ADragon91
Rated 23 May 2019
70
69th
A fun biopic Musical/Fantasy movie that features many of Elton's songs that are played relevant to the movie scenes and filled with stylish visuals and sounds. Played brilliantly by Taron Egerton, the movie delivers an emotional ride through the ups and downs of Elton's life. It thankfully does not sanitize Elton's issues and you see him get into drugs, alcohol, and homosexuality stuff. The movie is very nicely shot and acted too. There is clearly alot of effort put into this film and the music.
Rated 23 May 2019
scholar69420Scholar69420
Rated 23 Oct 2021
40
14th
Totally cringe. Mediocre script, and the musical number are bland. The whole movie feels like a bland corporate by the numbers people pleaser. Could have been so much more. Disappointing.
Rated 23 Oct 2021
isitsafeIsItSafe?
Rated 02 Apr 2021
92
99th
As a consummate spectacle simply bravo to Rocketman. No amount of superlatives can express the undeniable beauty portrayed in its two-hour run time, the artistic expression in both visuals and the perfectly timed score make Rocketman ludicrously emotional. Of course on top of all that- this is Elton John we're talking about,  the score cannot fail to be incredible. The fantasy elements were a element of confusion, but any excuse to embellish the visuals further can never be a terrible inclusion
Rated 02 Apr 2021
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 13 Aug 2020
70
65th
If you don't like musicals, Bohemian Rhapsody will probably be better for you. It does feel a lot like other biopics before it, but Taron Egerton is fantastic as Elton John which really carried it for me. It's really impressive that Egerton did all of the singing, though I probably gave it a bit of better score because I like the music so much.
Rated 13 Aug 2020
beautyblissBeautyBliss
Rated 06 Aug 2020
70
28th
Too many songs. Didn't really go into the dark part enough, but what do you expect?
Rated 06 Aug 2020
arossaross
Rated 13 Jun 2020
72
42nd
Feels almost generic despite having a great story and music to work with. It got stronger as it went on, but I was bored early on.
Rated 13 Jun 2020
edwardedward
Rated 11 Jun 2020
43
40th
Pretty much everything exactly as I expected it to be, with a few additional disappointments and annoyances. There's simply not much substance here, just the typical rock star cliche biopic bullshit, which all feels very amateurish. It's not terrible, the fantasy adds some depth, but overall it's just kinda blah. The poor cast doesn't help. This is no fault of John. His autobiography is quite the page turner, full of interesting anecdotes. He has material, it's just not captured very well here.
Rated 11 Jun 2020
ytadelYtadel
Rated 10 Apr 2020
5
57th
It has its qualities in energetic, often imaginatively-filmed musical sequences and Taron Egerton’s excellent performance. But man, these musical biopics are always so, so, so paint by numbers. Always with childhood, daddy issues, initial discovery, being backup/opening act to someone, rise to fame, more daddy issues, spiral into drugs/alcohol, fight with bandmates, personal realization, recovery/reunion with bandmates, happy ending. Every. Single. Time. There’s gotta be a fresh approach.
Rated 10 Apr 2020
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 13 Feb 2020
39
27th
(BOHEMIAN ATROCITY)
Rated 13 Feb 2020
sproostsproost
Rated 08 Jan 2020
40
15th
It's Bohemian Rhapsody all over again, but they've taken care of the gayness. I swear they've re-used some of the scenery. Just like in the Queen movie we get no idea what drove the artist, we just get a National Geographic-y summary of their public life, including all their cardboard "enemies". There's a George Michael-movie already in the works by the same production agency, looking just like this, mark my words.
Rated 08 Jan 2020
ribcageribcage
Rated 02 Dec 2019
71
61st
musical numbers made me ecstatic, and I'm not even an Elton fan. They were bold, and full of magical transitions, moving the story through time, space, and emotion to the fullest extent of film. Equally courageous is Egerton's performance, a high intensity unleashing of all his skill. With all this, Elton is made to be truly legendary, much, much larger than life. Unfortunately, he remains larger than life, and the film's traditional sex, drugs, rock'n'rehab story does little to humanize him
Rated 02 Dec 2019
christofchristof
Rated 20 Oct 2019
79
48th
Never has crowbarring sing-along hits from the catalogue into the narrative been done so awkwardly since Mama Mia. Settles down eventually.
Rated 20 Oct 2019
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 07 Oct 2019
80
77th
Really enjoyed it, Egerton is just great in this role. Stronger than Bohemian Rhapsody in every way.
Rated 07 Oct 2019
twincinematwincinema
Rated 01 Oct 2019
70
52nd
As someone who isn't much of a fan, I didn't realize how many Elton John songs I actually know. More music biopics should be "musical fantasies".
Rated 01 Oct 2019
thedailynathanTheDailyNathan
Rated 28 Sep 2019
83
68th
The movie popped with more style and pizzazz and a bit less on narration. I loved the musical numbers and reinterpretations of Elton's discography, but I think you have to love the music to like it - like if you'd go to a Vegas or Broadway revue of the music. Wonderful costume design and Taron Egerton absolutely rocked this.
Rated 28 Sep 2019
fuentissimoFuentissimo
Rated 23 Sep 2019
40
36th
I thought in both lights as a musical and as a biopic, the movie just didn't live up to my expectations as either. It was fun hearing many of Elton's hits.
Rated 23 Sep 2019
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 03 Sep 2019
63
42nd
I liked Egerton's performance. The experimental music scenes--somewhat reminiscent of the approach that I first saw in A Hard Day's Night--that seemed to be their own individual music videos were fun and inspired. But the rest of the story was your standard rock biopic and never truly engaged. Not bad by any means, but underwhelming compared to my expectations.
Rated 03 Sep 2019
supergloosupergloo
Rated 03 Sep 2019
5
18th
It's appropriate that Bryce Dallas Howard plays Elton John's mum in this glitzy, simplistic two hour music video. Because at various times Taron Egerton resembles Clint Howard, Bryce's uncle.
Rated 03 Sep 2019
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 10 Aug 2019
75
83rd
I don’t like musicals and slightly prefer Queen’s music, but this is easily better than last year’s Bohemian Rhapsody, which was still fairly good. The acting is great, music is done tastefully, and Dexter Fletcher does an excellent job of using the music segments as a way to tell the story and transition from scene to scene. The ending feels slightly abrupt and I would’ve liked to see more of the future, but it’s not a bad ending. Even if you aren’t a fan, it’s a worthwhile film.
Rated 10 Aug 2019
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 13 Jul 2019
70
76th
good movie
Rated 13 Jul 2019
shalevshalev
Rated 24 Jun 2019
74
24th
It's a cliche-fest with some nice Eltonish bling bling. The worst part is that they butchered every single song.
Rated 24 Jun 2019
corbadCorbad
Rated 22 Jun 2019
50
15th
Terribly structured and absent development that isn't shoehorned in by the awful script, it relies on its viewers to be desperate for new takes on Elton John classics, which are also included awkwardly and without significance. Egerton does his best and emotes well, but what he's given is hollow and meaningless. A poor film that feels much longer than its two hours.
Rated 22 Jun 2019
lethiaslethias
Rated 12 Jun 2019
86
71st
Now I'm really starting do dig musical films and biographies. Bohemian Rhapsody felt plastic, this one feels wooden and a tad bit more pristine, even honest on times (can't help myself to not compare them). I like the magical realism touch and it seems to be in-sync with Elton's inner self. There are cheesy moments and some characters could be better fitted into the narrative, but hey, then we would get a spectacular film. Great to watch in the cinema. Ticket line was empty, unlike Queen's.Shame
Rated 12 Jun 2019
beer94Beer94
Rated 10 Jun 2019
75
85th
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Although of course thematically different, I got vibes of Chicago and La La Land in how it constructs the musical portion of the offering. You can definitely see Elton's involvement - both good and bad - but the music, story and Taron are all great. I love Taron Egerton and I really hope this is his breakout performance for the awards ceremonies.
Rated 10 Jun 2019
samantha_jamSamantha Jam
Rated 07 Jun 2019
95
70th
Rocketman is quite possibly the best film I've seen this year, it made me laugh one second the next it was bringing tears to my eyes. absolutely outstanding a must watch for anyone.
Rated 07 Jun 2019
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 07 Jun 2019
58
55th
Not bad.
Rated 07 Jun 2019
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 06 Jun 2019
45
27th
Taron Egerton dressed as Elton John.
Rated 06 Jun 2019
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 02 Jun 2019
75
56th
There are very few personalities, even in an industry as eclectic (and often flamboyant) as the music industry, where this jukebox musical fantasy-style biopic would work. Elton John is one of them. It feels very honest, which sounds weird given the descriptors I used above. As with all biopics, I'm sure it omits (due in no small part to the time period it features), but that's a genre downfall that I won't hold against this movie specifically. Taron Egerton is so damn good. Impeccable casting.
Rated 02 Jun 2019
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 01 Jun 2019
60
69th
Hug your kids folks.
Rated 01 Jun 2019
luordluord
Rated 01 Jun 2019
87
95th
With one of the best performances in years, courtesy of Egerton, at its center and not afraid to be raw, punishing and even tragic, this dazzling musical is sure to impress.
Rated 01 Jun 2019
chadisdangerchadisdanger
Rated 31 May 2019
81
66th
I know it's super obvious to compare this to Bohemian Rhapsody, but it's a valid comparison and by god this movie just shits all over it. This is better made, better written and more enjoyable in every way I can think of. I never thought anything of Taron Egerton before but he's marvellous in this movie.
Rated 31 May 2019
mandymandy
Rated 29 May 2019
8
92nd
Much sadder than I expected but still highly enjoyable with a stellar performance from Taron Egerton.
Rated 29 May 2019
commanderlCommanderL
Rated 01 Nov 2024
85
65th
Taren Edgerton is a surprisingly good singer this film was a lot of fun
Rated 01 Nov 2024
zetabelzetabel
Rated 04 Oct 2024
65
13th
great songs but...
Rated 04 Oct 2024
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 31 May 2024
83
72nd
My ★★★★ review of Rocketman on Letterboxd https://boxd.it/6AchZ7
Rated 31 May 2024
mcproustMCProust
Rated 09 May 2024
50
12th
TARON EGERTON (handsome, flexing bulging muscles): i'm such a fat piece of shit. no one will ever love me
Rated 09 May 2024
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 04 Jun 2023
72
64th
A really flashy, bright, and bold movie as is only fitting for Elton John. The way they still manage to weave in the darker parts of the story in all the glitter and noise is beautiful. I've said it before, I'm not a huge fan of musicals, but the music bits in this movie are there to tell a story and it works well with the rest of the storytelling. Never knew I'd feel like Taron Egerton would be perfect for Elton John, but he really was.
Rated 04 Jun 2023
ericamblerericambler
Rated 07 Jan 2023
76
66th
Would've like more dancing, but I dig the intimate and chronologically focused approach to the musical biopic. Just imagine if BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY had a fraction of this movie's candor and razzmatazz.
Rated 07 Jan 2023
romofinRomoFin
Rated 11 Oct 2022
72
36th
Standard rockstar dramatization that's elevated by the music and the quick and energetic pacing that doesn't drag it down.
Rated 11 Oct 2022
ladywolfLadyWolf
Rated 01 Aug 2022
87
68th
Great music and wonderful work of Taron Egerton.
Rated 01 Aug 2022
calabriaCalabria
Rated 25 Aug 2021
75
33rd
It tries not to be just another run of the mill musician biopic, but it is. If I didn't know the songs...if I didnt think so many of them were great already...how much lower would my rating go?
Rated 25 Aug 2021
philamentalphilamental
Rated 16 Aug 2021
56
27th
Much much better than Bo Rhap, mainly due to an actually worthy of praise lead performance. That aside it's pretty standard biopic stuff for the most part and probably would have worked better if they went full blown musical instead of just a few 'fantasy' sections here and there. Worth a look for anyone who has an appreciation or interest in EJs music, but nothing special for everyone else.
Rated 16 Aug 2021
hssnozdagghssnozdagg
Rated 09 Jun 2021
22
8th
Bohemian Rhapsody with gay sex scenes.
Rated 09 Jun 2021
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 04 May 2021
62
76th
A fresh take on the music biopic genre is always welcome, and turning the proceedings into a musical was a swing for the fences that paid off. Egerton brings plenty of soul. Some things fell into the big music biopic cliche bin, and other things felt manufactured, but all in all this is a winner that raised goosebumps on a few occasions.
Rated 04 May 2021
scorpusScorpus
Rated 29 Mar 2021
68
36th
Apart from some jarring musical numbers, especially in the early parts of the film, Rocketman is held together well thanks to a stunning performance from Egerton
Rated 29 Mar 2021
forehead1forehead1
Rated 24 Jan 2021
60
72nd
A fun, colourful jaunt through Elton's early years and breakthrough into stardom. You expect dramatisations in these things but Rocketman fully goes for entertainment over education, a movie more for its musical set pieces and visual delights than a dedicated biopic. Which is fine, but makes for a slightly hollow film where you never really learn anything about the man himself. A perfectly enjoyable experience for its duration, it's just not something I see myself watching again in a hurry.
Rated 24 Jan 2021
mspraguemsprague
Rated 02 Jan 2021
70
60th
Good stuff.
Rated 02 Jan 2021
ocelotOcelot
Rated 30 Aug 2020
60
54th
a superior cinematic entry in the Glam Rock Cinematic Universe, establishing John Reid as a fearsome villain for our heroes to overcome in the inevitable team-up. Egerton is the stand-out, bringing an enthusiasm and openness to his performance which Malek never quite could in the first installment. the R rating helps, though the homosexuality is still too PG-13. it's obvious Elton is a bottom, but should that be left to subtext?
Rated 30 Aug 2020
the_beastThe Beast
Rated 29 Jun 2020
2
7th
How could you expect me to enjoy an Elton John doc with kids and flash mobs singing the songs and doing them half-way through? Shameful.
Rated 29 Jun 2020
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 28 May 2020
77
64th
Taron Egerton carries this film was a great lead performance. There are a lot of fun musical sequences in this story. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 28 May 2020
psimpsim
Rated 11 May 2020
70
29th
Some characters and scenes are a little on the nose, but Rocketman manages to sidestep many of the usual biopic trappings by allowing itself to turn into a full-on musical.
Rated 11 May 2020
tatarbeytatarbey
Rated 24 Apr 2020
79
58th
Elton John gibi kostümlerine kadar renkli sıradışı ve gerçek anlamda efsane bir karakteri aktarmak için müzikal bir anlatım tercihi çok isabetli. Birbirinden hareketli zamanının (aslında zamansız/her zamanın) hitleri, muazzam bir görsel destek eşliğinde keyifli bir izlence sunarken film kelimenin tam anlamı ile su gibi akıyor.
Rated 24 Apr 2020
fuzzleshnopsfuzzleshnops
Rated 30 Mar 2020
80
61st
A colorfully, messy, authentic creative ride! I felt like the story was missing some depth, but I feel like this type of movie musical (like Across the Universe) lends itself better to kaleidoscopic breadth over intense, searing depth.
Rated 30 Mar 2020
ippeiIppei
Rated 16 Mar 2020
60
32nd
Being in the shadows of Bohemian Rhapsody didn't do this film any justice. The story feels similar (yet different), though this one does take a different tack by making it more of a musical and making use of flashbacks to enhance the story. Taron Egerton is amazing in this role and is worth watching on his own. I also wasn't as familiar with Elton John's music, which may have soared my enjoyment a little. At the end of the day, it's not as crowd-pleasing but it is still a decent watch.
Rated 16 Mar 2020
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 10 Feb 2020
66
56th
So you're watching this. And it's fine. A bit formulaic, but at least the costumes get more and more outrageous, so there's something to look at. You end up feeling inclined to like this movie. Then you watch the deleted scenes and discover that they cut a minor but viable subplot about the emerging AIDS crisis, which actually showed Elton getting his head out of his ass and caring about something other than himself and suddenly you're feeling less generous and end up cutting 8 points.
Rated 10 Feb 2020
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 05 Feb 2020
75
62nd
The first scenes of Rocketman filled me with enormous joy, and in truth, that feeling never left me for the duration. The use of EJ's back catalog (despite at first confusing me by being out of time sequence) was masterfully done. My low score is not a reflection of my enjoyment of the music and overall story, but how all other characters were so poorly fleshed out. No other characters, including Bernie Taupin were anything other than ciphers, which gave the film a very "throw away" feeling.
Rated 05 Feb 2020
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 16 Jan 2020
30
10th
Not as fundamentally broken as last year's Bohemian Rhapsody (though few things are), but there's no shortage of really bizarre decisions that leave you wondering who out there is asking to see this stuff.
Rated 16 Jan 2020
nuotionuotio
Rated 14 Jan 2020
65
83rd
It's hard not to compare this with last year's Bohemian Rhapsody - especially as Fletcher stepped in to finish that film as well. If BR was cutting corners and providing a cleaned up version of the story, Rocketman presents Elton in rather unpleasant light with all his addictions and insecurities which I thought is quite admirable, especially with his approval. It also gives room for e.g. his long time lyricist and makes it clear that Elton wouldn't be where he is without their co-operation.
Rated 14 Jan 2020
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 07 Jan 2020
55
14th
Fantasyaliljarringattimes+toomuchofamusical+elvishaircutlool+johncuzbeatle:P+sonolovefromdad-momhadtocheatsoheleft+managerbf-wasjustaftermoneyetc+dadnewfamandkidsbutlovesthemandstilldoesntcare+momknewhewasgay-donttellanyone/neverbeloved+fellfor/marriedstudioladyloldidntwork+momsuchabitchlmaobutsaideverythingcameasytohim-ishouldnthavehadkids/disappointingtobeyourmom+heartattackandtheystilltrytomakehimperformlol+sober28years
Rated 07 Jan 2020
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 02 Jan 2020
68
63rd
Much more of a coherent experience than (the obvious comparison) ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. I’m not a much of an Egerton fan, but here he is undeniably in impressively good form. Uses its music very well and gets its messages across. Solid.
Rated 02 Jan 2020
chengmingchengming
Rated 12 Dec 2019
60
35th
As a kid, I was in love with Elton John, and so it's doubly painful to see him get the generic biopic treatment. For such a larger-than-life stagemen certainly you could have done more to set it apart from other rock biopics besides adding a couple of flashy costumes? (And what did you do to those songs??)
Rated 12 Dec 2019
rossRoss
Rated 07 Nov 2019
75
78th
This genre is so formulaic, which makes me appreciate all the small creative touches that is scattered throughout Rocketman. An obvious comparison is to Bohemian Rhapsody, and I would argue Rocketman is the better film in all regards, except for the underlining music catalogue.
Rated 07 Nov 2019
toddsaltertoddsalter
Rated 30 Oct 2019
90
70th
Knowing pretty much all of the songs made it better. And learning about Elton John's life was cool too.
Rated 30 Oct 2019
dawdlingpoetDawdlingPoet
Rated 23 Oct 2019
70
49th
This is more of a musical than Bo Rhap. I kept thinking I wish it would be a little bit slower at times, painting more of a picture in terms of what he was like as a child. There is a bit featured but not much. Also when he starts to become famous, there isn't much shown in terms of his success in the UK-obv. he is a big name in the US but he must have spent more time touring the UK before he became the household name he is in America. Its an entertaining watch overall but not quite great IMHO.
Rated 23 Oct 2019
nicktheoNickTheo
Rated 19 Oct 2019
70
40th
Taron Egerton's powerhouse performance,Elton John's music,the stylistic directing and the energy and production in the musical sequences do enough to make this incredibly cliche bio-pic story worth watching
Rated 19 Oct 2019
bondyBondy
Rated 01 Oct 2019
7
62nd
The guy who wrote the music in this movie killed it. Awesome stuff. Also, the movie's good too.
Rated 01 Oct 2019
prestobixPrestoBix
Rated 01 Oct 2019
69
44th
Super as a musical, mediocre as a biopic.
Rated 01 Oct 2019
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 28 Sep 2019
66
70th
Watching Rocketman after Bohemian Rhapsody, it's hard not to compare the 2 films. While I prefer the music of Queen, having no true affinity for John's, I actually preferred this film. Not only did it have a better framing device (John overcoming his addiction), but Egerton managed to capture John's spirit, while BR settled for its subjects mannerisms. There were plenty of dull moments and biopic staples (as the story has become pedestrian) but when the film leans into its campiness, it shines.
Rated 28 Sep 2019
auhasarderikauhasarderik
Rated 07 Sep 2019
5
22nd
Not a biopic pitfall this doesnt confidently fall into. Feel free to FF 'til you hit a song.
Rated 07 Sep 2019
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 01 Sep 2019
5
42nd
It's a different take at the musical genre that failed to capture me and also lacks the re-watchability of last years "Bohemian Rhapsody".
Rated 01 Sep 2019
medinavimedinavi
Rated 25 Aug 2019
70
44th
Çok problemli bir film olmasına rağmen Bohemian Rhapsody'den sonra ilaç gibi geldi. Taron Everton iyi oynamasına rağmen vokal performansı çok etkileyici değil.Bryce Dallas Howard her zamanki gibi çok kötü. Müzikal bölümleri yer yer çok iyi ama genellikle neredeyse 20 sene önceki Chicago'nun bile gerisinde.
Rated 25 Aug 2019
rihreyrihrey
Rated 16 Aug 2019
63
83rd
i loved it. it's so gay, just what i needed tbh. Taron Egerton is a fricking gem, such a great actor.
Rated 16 Aug 2019
doyler29doyler29
Rated 07 Aug 2019
30
3rd
I could sit at home and listen to Elton John albums and have a much much better experience.
Rated 07 Aug 2019
roonay3kroonay3k
Rated 07 Aug 2019
45
18th
This was a big mess! Partly musical, partly biography. Never been a fan of Elton John, and im not any closer to being that now after watching this. Same story with all the big musicians.. drugs, sex, chaos amd drama. It's gettting old.
Rated 07 Aug 2019
kenmeistersKenMeisters
Rated 31 Jul 2019
79
82nd
Instead of yet another biopic Rocketman goes full on musical with staged dance sequences. Taron Egerton plays a believable Elton John and in the end you understand him as a person and not just as a character or musician. By the end John/Egerton earned to recreate the "I'm still standing" music video and you are just happy for him.
Rated 31 Jul 2019
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 20 Jul 2019
52
55th
Elton John's The Meaning of Life, an interesting bookend with its coeval YESTERDAY.
Rated 20 Jul 2019
ashleylmashleylm
Rated 20 Jul 2019
90
97th
Exciting directing--this was unexpectedly an actual musical, not simply a biopic with songs in the expected places. Vastly preferred this inventive film to Bohemian Rhapsody (not that it's a contest).
Rated 20 Jul 2019
ddrudgesd_drudges
Rated 12 Jul 2019
50
56th
Terribly inconsistent - there were really great scenes and ones that would have me dozing off. Taron Elgerton was pretty good as Elton John (as far as I can tell, there were lots of stuff I had never heard about). Ultimately the movie is just forgettable, which is a real shame considering the interesting subject.
Rated 12 Jul 2019
jthuskyjthusky
Rated 12 Jul 2019
64
43rd
Never manages to get outside the standard trappings of a biopic, and the jukebox musical format fails as much as it succeeds. Bryce Dallas Howard WYD?
Rated 12 Jul 2019
kerrylandkerryland
Rated 01 Jul 2019
78
39th
It's fine. Not amazing, but fine.
Rated 01 Jul 2019
cesarcastagCesarCastag
Rated 30 Jun 2019
70
62nd
A film that is just as flamboyant as it should be.
Rated 30 Jun 2019
kadikoykadikoy
Rated 18 Jun 2019
95
97th
Senenin en iyi müzikal filmi. Elton John'un hayat hikayesi. Şimdiden 6 oscar adaylığı elinde. Acıların çocuğu gibi başlayan film, müziği ailesinin yardımıyla ilerletmesi, sıradışı şarkılar çıkarması, özgün bir ses ve harika konser showları ile muhteşem. Filmin sonunda içindeki kötülükleri çıkarıp doğru yolu buluyor. Hayat zorlaşınca ver kendini sanata. Tavuğun içinde çıkan bir mücevher.
Rated 18 Jun 2019
umutheatreumutheatre
Rated 16 Jun 2019
79
61st
Rocketman, bir filmin gerçekten bir film olabilmesi için yerine getirmesi gereken ne kadar kural varsa hepsini rahatlıkla başarıyor. Başta Taron Egerton'ın muhteşem Elton John performansı olmak üzere yardımcı oyuncuların da hakkını vermek gerekiyor. Baştan sona leziz bir müzikal. Dexter Fletcher'ın ise Bohemian Rhapsody gibi ortalama bir filmi tamamlamasının hemen ardından bu kadar şahane bir film çekebilmesine de şaşırmamak elde değil.
Rated 16 Jun 2019
mpythonMpython
Rated 12 Jun 2019
8
75th
8-, Perdede, Kanyon.
Rated 12 Jun 2019
braddad68braddad68
Rated 11 Jun 2019
92
65th
I was a little thrown at first since I did not expect this to be an actual movie musical. I thought it was a biographical drama with some of Elton John's music. While it still is a biographical drama (with very heavy subject matter), it is also a musical fantasy. It does manage to merge the two well. Taron Egerton was outstanding!
Rated 11 Jun 2019
damildamil
Rated 02 Jun 2019
70
67th
I quite enjoyed this. I didn't know it was going to be a jukebox musical as well as a biopic going in, so it took me by surprise at first, but I really dug that style. The musical numbers were great, of course - Elton John has so many good songs. Taron Egerton was fantastic. He embodied John really well, and sang very well too. It was fun as a fantastical musical and interesting to learn about John's life. I had a good time with it.
Rated 02 Jun 2019
filliganFilligan
Rated 02 Jun 2019
79
39th
Far superior to BOHEMIAN in just about every aspect. This film feels like a whole concept realized, and at its core is an emotional climax in favor of a grandiose eighteen-minute rock concert recreation. And if Rami Malek can win an Oscar for not singing, then Taron Egerton sure as shit better be at least nominated for one of the best performances this year. Though this falls into many obvious tropes, it's still flamboyantly, whimsically fun.
Rated 02 Jun 2019

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