The Astronaut of Rock
If suffering is the source of creative talent, then it’s no wonder why Elton John is such a great musician. In the new biopic, Rocketman, just released, we get a front row seat to his troubled childhood and the path that led him to super stardom.
Young Reginald Dwight (Elton John) has talent. That can be seen in him from an early age, but his parents are a cruel duo who never appreciate their son’s particular spark of genius. Indeed, his full potential might never have been realized had it not been for his grandmother. She was, perhaps, the only adult in his early life that loved and cared for him. It is she that suggests he take piano lessons and prods him to go into prestigious, classical training. Once his talent is fed the nourishment it needs, the die is cast. There is no stopping Reggie from the trajectory he is on to becoming Elton John.
The film is part drama, part musical fantasy. This is because Elton lived in his head from an early age, and the movie’s style reflects that inner world he goes to for sanctuary. The role is played wonderfully by Taron Egerton who embodies Elton in song and character. His performance leads to an emotional climax that is heart-wrenching and powerful.
Few films like this one get it right, but Rocketman hits all the notes perfectly. It is a great film that will leave you yearning for the 70s again, just so you can go to an Elton John concert and wear bedazzled spandex.
Young Reginald Dwight (Elton John) has talent. That can be seen in him from an early age, but his parents are a cruel duo who never appreciate their son’s particular spark of genius. Indeed, his full potential might never have been realized had it not been for his grandmother. She was, perhaps, the only adult in his early life that loved and cared for him. It is she that suggests he take piano lessons and prods him to go into prestigious, classical training. Once his talent is fed the nourishment it needs, the die is cast. There is no stopping Reggie from the trajectory he is on to becoming Elton John.
The film is part drama, part musical fantasy. This is because Elton lived in his head from an early age, and the movie’s style reflects that inner world he goes to for sanctuary. The role is played wonderfully by Taron Egerton who embodies Elton in song and character. His performance leads to an emotional climax that is heart-wrenching and powerful.
Few films like this one get it right, but Rocketman hits all the notes perfectly. It is a great film that will leave you yearning for the 70s again, just so you can go to an Elton John concert and wear bedazzled spandex.
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