This is a musical biopic on the life and career of Elton John. The film offers a captivating tale of the singer-songwriter's journey from a shy child prodigy to the flamboyant superstar that we all know.
Taron Egerton delivers a powerhouse performance. His portrayal is nuanced and vulnerable. We witness the artist's struggles with his childhood experiences, addiction, fame, and identity. The entire supportibg cast is also excellent.
The film is a true musical, regularly shifting into surreal numbers integrated into the narrative, showcasing John's iconic songs. The film's style is a good fit to the material; John's almost fantasy life. As far as I know, none of the music used was an Elton John recording. And my only real complaint is that the vocals, while close, don't sound like Elton John to me. This was often distracting during the film. This is a minor issue though for an overall enjoyable movie.
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