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Rocketman...will I like it?

69 replies

GloomyWaters · 08/05/2021 19:58

Elton had alot to do with film so wondering if its any good

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AppleSouffle · 08/05/2021 20:00

I quite enjoyed it but it veers into song and dance routines at times, which I found a bit cringey.

Antiqueanniesmagiclanternshow · 08/05/2021 20:01

it is a GREAT film

magicstar1 · 08/05/2021 20:01

I loved it....I enjoyed it more than Bohemian Rhapsody, and was surprised at how many of his songs I knew.

SkankingMopoke · 08/05/2021 20:04

I really enjoyed it 🙂

LyndaMcLynda · 08/05/2021 20:05

It's AMAZING

Titsywoo · 08/05/2021 20:06

I watched it last night and really liked it but now I can't stop singing Elton songs!

readwritelove · 08/05/2021 20:06

It’s BRILLIANT!

PegasusReturns · 08/05/2021 20:07

I really enjoyed.

I’m not an Elton fan and didn’t expect to enjoy it but I thought it was brilliant.

Abraxan · 08/05/2021 20:08

19y Dd was never an Elton fan but adores this film.

Strongswans · 08/05/2021 20:13

I'm in the minority then! I love eltons music, but think the film is awful!

inmyslippers · 08/05/2021 20:14

Loved it!

GloomyWaters · 08/05/2021 20:19

Ok Im watching now

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longwayoff · 08/05/2021 20:19

I'm not an Elton fan, neither his music nor what I've seen of his personality are appealing to me but I found the film quite enjoyable. His version of life, obviously, but his parents are portrayed as parents nobody would wish for. Certainly felt a lot more compassion for him when I'd seen it. I'd recommend it. Free on Netflix, why not?

StopGo · 08/05/2021 20:23

DC loved it, I thought it was rubbish.

billybagpuss · 08/05/2021 20:25

The first time I watched it, it was ok, second time without DH, much better really enjoyed it. Bohemian rhapsody and yesterday though.

billybagpuss · 08/05/2021 20:26

That should read bohemian rhapsody and yesterday much better though.

Mumdiva99 · 08/05/2021 20:28

I didn't like it as much as Bohemian Rhapsody or Yesterday. But it's a film about Elton, full of his music and for that reason alone it's still fabulous.

MamaWeasel · 08/05/2021 20:30

I'm not a fan of Elton John, but I really enjoyed the film and it changed the way I think about him.

TagsMum · 08/05/2021 20:30

Hmm it's ok. I much preferred Bohemian Rapsody though!

ALevelhelp · 08/05/2021 20:31

One of my favourite films... ever!!

Mumteedum · 08/05/2021 20:32

I watched it and thought Taron Egerton was fantastic but it felt rather too contrived for me and didn't like the ending at all. Though I am not a fan to be fair.

RaininSummer · 08/05/2021 20:33

Tried to watch it last weekend and oh and I looked at each other in horror as some freakish song n dance routine started. We turned it off. Can't stand that sort of thing. Disappointed as thought it would just be Elton music.

Peachylovesherpoochy · 08/05/2021 20:34

I thought it was self indulgent crap - you can tell that Elton John and David furnish produced it. Such a shame, as I really like his music

lollipoprainbow · 08/05/2021 20:35

I loved it so much I watched in twice jn a week !

minou123 · 08/05/2021 20:36

What do you think so far OP?

I enjoyed it, but like others the dance and musical numbers threw me a bit. Confused.

But I just accepted them and I thought the story behind it was quite moving.