Rocketman
I cannot stress enough how much everyone should see this film. I also want you to go in knowing that it is not a ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ rip-off whatsoever. Elton John had a difficult life, believe it or not. I have to say, I did not grow up knowing this about him. I grew up with 90’s Elton. Lion King, Princess Diana, Elton John. So for me, this film was a learning experience the first time around. The second time, I really got to just have fun and soak it in. I knew a lot of his songs before I saw the film, however, I did not know as many as I should. I listened to the soundtrack for this film for about 2 weeks straight & I am still listening. Taron Egerton (Kingsman:The Secret Service) plays the role of Elton John. I have to say, I’ve really only seen him in Kingsman, and he was fantastic then, but he was on another level with this role. He really stripped down and learned about Elton’s life. He looked, sounded and acted the part. It was uncanny how m...