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22 Apr 21
22 Apr 21
@divegeester saidRubbish👎
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.
23 Apr 21
@divegeester saidYeah, I watched it and it was alright.
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.
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.
23 Apr 21
@suzianne saidAfter a second watch I have decided what I don’t like about Rocketman :
Yeah, I watched it and it was alright.
- 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.
23 Apr 21
@divegeester saidValid points, all.
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.
Even the movie about the Doors (can't remember the title) was better.
Like you, though, none of that kept me from enjoying it.
