Rocketman..

[Minnie18]

Aww this thread has me watching you tube...

Still standing

Kiss the bride

Nikita

Guess that's why they call it the blues

Benny and the jets

[YorkshireT]

Apparently this is meant to be a bit of an odd film, not a straight biopic but with dream like fantasy sequences, so I read anyway. I hear though despite this it has had good feedback at screenings so will be interesting to see how it pans out. Has Dexter Fletcher directing who finished off Bohemian Rhapsody.

[StorybookCircus]

Does anyone else think it’s a bit strange that they’ve made this film while Elton’s still alive? I’m not sure how much he had to do with it- not much, I expect, based on the usual reactions from friends and family when a biopic is released. Green Book and Tolkien are two recent examples.
Still, it seems a bit aggrandising to me.

[littlelish0544]

I love Elton Johns music, but I'm not sure about this film at all, not sure why!?... maybe because I saw the preview when I was at cinema to see bo rap, I remember thinking I hope this doesn't mean we are going to get a sudden influx of churned out bio pics, isnt there a bowie one coming too? ,I'm sure I read it doesn't have any of his music featured? That would be a crying shame, I love Bowie more than Elton... dont think I'll be going to the cinema for either, wait till I can watch at home.

[Smilesonfaces]

Originally Posted by StorybookCircus

Does anyone else think it’s a bit strange that they’ve made this film while Elton’s still alive? I’m not sure how much he had to do with it- not much, I expect, based on the usual reactions from friends and family when a biopic is released. Green Book and Tolkien are two recent examples.
Still, it seems a bit aggrandising to me.

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From what I have read the filmmakers are making it clear it is not a biopic. Both Elton John and Bernie Taupin have had a lot of involvement in the films making.
I would say it is perfectly timed for his tour !
We will be going to see it as soon as it is released as husband is a big fan. Saw him at Ewood Park and felt a bit sorry for him as he was shuffling around the stage like an old man. I do wish we had seen him when he was in his prime. Hope he manages this tour.

[PoohBears#1fan]

I grew up with his music being forced down my throat as my older brother was a bit of a saddo super fan, new single on repeat on the record player every release.

He was in the front row of every concert, appearance & every Watford game, Elton actually started recognizing him.

Now that I’ve had 30+ years to recover from that, I’ve discovered that I quite like his music & am excited to see this film!

[Segdude]

I was thinking about going but as we fly out next month and back in July I figured there's an outside chance it'll be on the plane. Not sure how the new movie - airline timing works.

[Nicksgirl]

Nope, not for me... I personally think Elton is vile.

[Hollyhobbit]

I have not seen Elton live but in 2009 he played at Gloucestershire county cricket ground which is in Bristol. Its a very hilly city and we live about a mile away up hill. On the night sound carried really well and we sat on our doorstep as did most neighbours with a glass of wine listening to Rocket man it was great.

[disney332]

Originally Posted by Nicksgirl

Nope, not for me... I personally think Elton is vile.

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