When I first saw
Rocketman upon its release on May 31, 2019, I instantly fell in love with it. I found it to be brilliantly conceived, and led by an extraordinary performance from
Taron Egerton. I loved it so much that it ended up being my second favorite film of the year, behind
Joker. It’s a truly astonishing film, and one that I am excited to revisit as it becomes available to stream today on
Amazon Prime and
Hulu.
What makes
Rocketman so utterly unique is how it incorporates the music into the film. Instead of being a straightforward biopic,
Rocketman becomes a musical fantasy. It strays from reality, allowing for elaborate dance numbers and for characters to burst out into song — all renditions of Elton John’s music. Director