Rocketman
Academy Award × 1
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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.
What critics thought
Rocketman lands mostly positive notices, with Taron Egerton's performance and the film's full-throated commitment to musical fantasy drawing the most consistent praise. Critics split, however, on whether the biographical framework rises above standard biopic conventions — admirers point to director Dexter Fletcher's showmanship and the film's emotional ambition, while detractors find it too formulaic to match its own spectacle.
“It's all grand and fun and corny; a musical fantasy that reaches for the sky and gets there often enough to make it diverting.”
Steve Pond·TheWrap
“Fletcher is the real star of this show, a director whose enthusiasm for musical storytelling shines through every frame.”
Mark Kermode·The Guardian
“Rocketman is an honest, heartfelt tribute to Elton John's music and his public image.”
Peter Bradshaw·The Guardian
Genres
Biography, Drama, Music
Cast & Crew
DirectorDexter Fletcher
StarringTaron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Gemma Jones
ComposerMatthew Margeson
Rocketman
Academy Award × 1
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.
What critics thought
Rocketman lands mostly positive notices, with Taron Egerton's performance and the film's full-throated commitment to musical fantasy drawing the most consistent praise. Critics split, however, on whether the biographical framework rises above standard biopic conventions — admirers point to director Dexter Fletcher's showmanship and the film's emotional ambition, while detractors find it too formulaic to match its own spectacle.
“It's all grand and fun and corny; a musical fantasy that reaches for the sky and gets there often enough to make it diverting.”
Steve Pond·TheWrap
“Fletcher is the real star of this show, a director whose enthusiasm for musical storytelling shines through every frame.”
Mark Kermode·The Guardian
“Rocketman is an honest, heartfelt tribute to Elton John's music and his public image.”
Peter Bradshaw·The Guardian
Genres
Biography, Drama, Music
Cast & Crew
DirectorDexter Fletcher
StarringTaron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Gemma Jones
ComposerMatthew Margeson
Rent/Purchase