Rocketman

Really, on the basis of "Rocketman," you'd think Elton John never had a moment of fun.

"Rocketman" is far from a drama of introspection-and, unfortunately, Egerton's performance, as directed by Fletcher, doesn't add to the protagonist's inner life.

Rocketman has unusual dramatic heft for a jukebox musical, but that's a big curve on which to grade - the characters are still skin-deep.

Rocketman never quite finds the wild momentum its characters seem to chase around in all those musical numbers.

If you need somebody to recount the rise of a British rock god from pallid suburbia to the baroque extremes of fame, and to create a stir without causing too much of a fuss, Fletcher is your man.

The story reshuffles reality, especially time and facts, and the film is more enjoyable for it.

While, one suspects, Bohemian Rhapsody had [Freddie] Mercury weeping in his grave, the film of [Elton] John fits his life like an expensive sequinned glove.

It is very engaging and has fantastic performances. Maybe a little bit too long and not quite as satisfying in the end.

The project serves as a terrific showcase for Egerton's clearly immense talent.

Rocketman makes it clear we are dealing with an exceptional artist... but it is not clear about who is the human being behind it. [Full Review in Spanish]