Metro Cinemas Boronia’s Tom Schouten reviews Rocketman starring Elton John Taron Egerton

Rocketman is an honest and sometimes confronting portrayal of Elton John’s traumatic childhood, his introduction to the music scene and his inevitable stardom, writes Tom Schouten.

Elton John and Taron Egerton perform during the Rocketman Gala Party.

Following the successes of A Star is Born and Bohemian Rhapsody comes the highly anticipated Rocketman, starring Taron Egerton in an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years.

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Elton John with Taron Egerton.

Rocketman is an honest and sometimes confronting portrayal of Elton John’s traumatic childhood, his introduction to the music scene and his inevitable stardom.

Unlike Bohemian Rhapsody, this is a warts-and-all depiction of a flawed but talented individual.

This film was originally rated MA15+ but then reclassified as an M after review.

We journey with Elton as he struggles the highs and lows throughout the years and celebrate the triumphs of success, when he eventually overcomes his demons.

Elton’s music is used throughout the movie and touches on most of his extensive body of work.

Audience reaction from late teens, through to seniors, has been unanimously positive.

Rocketman is a movie of originality, of respectful homage and unrepentant nostalgia and is currently in cinemas.

Rocketman. Rated M. (121 minutes)