Rocketman

A bright and colorful telling of a rock icon's life that shows off the ups and downs in splendorific fashion.

There's a sense of craftsmanship that gives Rocketman a step above other biopics that have the same story beats.

With Rocketman, the young star Taron Egerton showcases incredible talent. Shockingly, Rocketman might live up to the promise of an Elton John biopic.

This is a very sentimental film - but then isn't that the pleasure of musicals? I'm here for Rocketman's exuberant mythologising.

Elton John puts it all out there, and Taron Egerton is "Captain Fantastic" as Elton John.

Rocketman forgoes the biopic element for entertainment as Fletcher includes lots of unnecessary visual elements, hiding the man behind the performer.

The movie not only does a fine job in finding the emotionally and narratively meaningful moments for the songs, but also reminds you what power lies in the magical combination of music and lyrics itself.

Dexter Fletcher has reinvigorated the musical biopic.

Rocketman ramps the camp up to 11, throws on some sequinned spectacles, and sparks fireworks of pure joy in glitzy song-and-dance routines.

Sometimes it feels just a little contrived, but it has a freeness and a lightness and a sort of Bollywood-ness to it that is a lot of fun to watch.