Rocketman: Trailer, certificate and where to watch
Taron Egerton stars in a rock 'n' roll fantasy based on the life of Elton John
Year: 2019
Certificate: 15
This rock 'n' roll fantasy - as much a jukebox musical as a biopic - based on the life of Elton John was years in the making, and Tom Hardy was originally cast in the lead. But Hardy became unavailable, and Taron Egerton took the role. The story unfolds in a series of flashbacks, from Elton's childhood in post-war Pinner - where his love of music helped him to escape his unhappy family life - to global fame and the addictions that led him to rehab.
It ends on a positive note, though, and the standout cast (including Jamie Bell as Elton's lyricist, Bernie Taupin), the OTT costumes and, of course the music - sung by Taron himself - transform a fascinating life story into a cinematic extravaganza. (121 minutes)
