Review of Rocketman (2019) by Ledaumas — 30 May 2019

The main difference between Rocketman and Bohemian Rhapsody is that Bohemian Rhapsody is a celebration of Queen's music with a focus on Freddie Mercury, while Rocketman is the story of Elton John where his music comes after the downbeat moments in his life.

I think we really liked seeing how Queen came up with their songs, who wrote which favorite Queen song, and how they recorded the songs. We go to the movies a lot, so we want to be entertained. I'm pretty sure that people who don't normally go to the movies offen, will also pick a movie that makes them happy.

That's why a movie about celebration will make more money than a movie about the reality of life. Somehow they make Bohemian Rhapsody upbeat even though Freddie died. Anyway, we have our own downbeat moments and we don't need to pay to see someone else's troubles.

Nonetheless, for those who want more reality, yes, Rocketman is more true to life than Bohemian Rhapsody. Rocketman is a good picture, where the focus is Elton John overcoming and surviving, and his music comes second.

Considering how many musicians have died doing the same things Elton John did, it is an accomplishment.