Rocketman

Rate it or not?

I’ve watched it a couple of times and found it enjoyable both times, but it’s not a scratch on the “Bohemian Rhapsody” biopic.

@divegeester said
Rate it or not?

I’ve watched it a couple of times and found it enjoyable both times, but it’s not a scratch on the “Bohemian Rhapsody” biopic.

Rubbish👎

@chris-guffogg said
Rubbish👎

Care to expand on your rating Chris?

Haven't seen it, probably not going to, queen were one of the greatness bands ever and the movie about Freddy was done brilliantly, Elton however... well, wasn't a fan.

@divegeester said
Rate it or not?

I’ve watched it a couple of times and found it enjoyable both times, but it’s not a scratch on the “Bohemian Rhapsody” biopic.

Yeah, I watched it and it was alright.

I still think Your Song was maybe his greatest.

The Queen biopic was so much more epic, though, I agree. Freddie Mercury's passing made it much more tragic.

@suzianne said
Yeah, I watched it and it was alright.

After a second watch I have decided what I don’t like about Rocketman :

- Poor acting, hammy, even pantomime in places . Taron Egerton is great in singing sessions but doesn’t have the acting skills to pull off the drama and vicious cruelty of an egotistical young Elton.
- Lack of connection between many scenes and chronology errors, e.g. the recording of Don’t Go Breaking My Heart was set too early in the movie’s timeline
- The mix of cabaret and drama doesn’t sit well together and the whole thing would probably work better on Broadway.

However I did enjoy it, twice.

Best scene? Undoubtedly the creation from scratch of Your Song as Taupin, Elton’s Nan and his Mum look on in awe.

@divegeester said
After a second watch I have decided what I don’t like about Rocketman :

- Poor acting, hammy, even pantomime in places . Taron Egerton is great in singing sessions but doesn’t have the acting skills to pull off the drama and vicious cruelty of an egotistical young Elton.
- Lack of connection between many scenes and chronology errors, e.g. the recording of Don’t Go Bre ...[text shortened]... ndoubtedly the creation from scratch of Your Song as Taupin, Elton’s Nan and his Mum look on in awe.

Valid points, all.

Even the movie about the Doors (can't remember the title) was better.

Like you, though, none of that kept me from enjoying it.

I plan on watching it, I think it's coming to Netflix soon.

@trev33 said
Haven't seen it, probably not going to, queen were one of the greatness bands ever and the movie about Freddy was done brilliantly, Elton however... well, wasn't a fan.

both crap