The Elton John biopic “Rocketman” just received a long, wild standing ovation in Cannes at its premiere.
On social media, guests and press are buzzing about star Taron Egerton as Sir Elton. “He’s the real,” reads one Tweet.
There is general approval of Dexter Fletcher’s musical fantasy about Elton, Bernie Taupin and friends. During the screening, when Taron finished singing “Your Song,” there was applause apparently.
Trying to hold back the tears … how wonderful life is for @TaronEgerton who gives a sublime portrait of @eltonofficial in @Dexfletch ‘s terrific @rocketmanmovie .Halfway thru movie audience burst into applauses . There’s gold in the darkness pic.twitter.com/Dx8FuvIrmD
— Baz Bamigboye (@BazBam) May 16, 2019
The @eltonofficial musical @rocketmanmovie starring @TaronEgerton , giving best performance of his career so far , does not hide the singer’s sexuality nor does the film hide his dark past with booze and drugs . It points the finger at his parents. pic.twitter.com/V9c5LiJ0Sf
— Baz Bamigboye (@BazBam) May 16, 2019
