Rocket Man

Rocket Man Unedited Thoughts - This is part of my unedited thoughts series.

Coming into the story towards the end is handled really well here and the surreal conversation with a younger version of himself is great. He chases himself into his own past.

The film uses magical realism throughout with aplomb. It turns powerful moments on their and sprinkles them with magic. After all, there is only so much of watching someone perform songs that one can watch.

The relationship with his parents is heart-wrenching. As is his relationship with his new producer. So much pain as Elton spirals.

The creative genius is something to watch. The humanising performance of his co-writer and the realness of their relationship is touching.

The incredible filmography and visual craft used in this film could be discussed ad-nauseum. And I will when I come back to write the full article – there is just so much to say.

I really enjoyed this as a counterpart to the biopic style we have seen recently, especially like Bohemian Rhapsody. This is spine tingling good but is a completely different beast.

 

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