Rocketman

Genre: Biography, Drama, Fantasy, Musical

Runtime: 121 mins

Rated: R

Release Date: 2019

Countries: USA, Canada, UK

Languages: English

DIRECTED BY:

Dexter Fletcher

WRITTEN BY:

Lee Hall

CAST INCLUDES:

Taron Egerton, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Gemma Jones

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John's breakthrough years. "Taron Egerton, in a fantastic performance, doesn't impersonate Elton John, he becomes him; he doesn't lip-sync, he sings, making the songs matter in that moment in the story" (London Evening Standard). With Director Dexter Fletcher (EDDIE THE EAGLE) at its helm, ROCKETMAN is a stirring biopic that captures the highs and lows of its hero.

SYNOPSIS

Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic figures in pop history. Set to his most beloved songs, it’s the epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years in the 1970s and his fantastical transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar.

Rocketman

Genre: Biography, Drama, Fantasy, Musical

Runtime: 121 mins

Rated: R

Release Date: 2019

Countries: USA, Canada, UK

Languages: English

DIRECTED BY

Dexter Fletcher

WRITTEN BY

Lee Hall

CAST INCLUDES

Taron Egerton, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Gemma Jones

ANGELIKA’S NOTE
SYNOPSIS

"Egerton is commanding throughout. His performance is truly a marvel."

Seattle Times

"The young, gay, conflicted and addicted Elton John is brought to life by an electrifying, Oscar-caliber Taron Egerton and Dexter Fletcher's dazzling cinematic inventiveness. Forget the cliches, this one you don't want to miss."

Rolling Stone

"Taron Egerton, in a fantastic performance, doesn't impersonate Elton John, he becomes him; he doesn't lip-sync, he sings, making the songs matter in that moment in the story."

London Evening Standard