Its been a while since ive seen Mark so animated, I guess i know which film im going to see next :)

On the massive flappy hands scale this movie is clearly a 10.

I'm not used to a Briton being so positive about another Briton

@Tymbus

5 жыл бұрын

haha good point!

@MarcusMIDI

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂🙏

Brilliant film, and the "Saturday night" transition scene is breathtaking!

I'm convinced! I'll get a ticket. I was disappointed that we didn't get an Exorcist reference though.

'Taron Egerton is this generations Linda Blair' - Mark Kermode

@mackinjosh

5 жыл бұрын

i can't tell if that's a good thing or a bad thing

@freshedmupdatesedm5852

5 жыл бұрын

Where did he say that??

@StrikeWarlock

4 жыл бұрын

@@freshedmupdatesedm5852 linda blair at her prime was very convincing as a possessed girl, unfortunately she didnt really get past her performance in Exorcist As for why he said it, its actually high praise, since Exorcist is his favorite movie.

So great to see Mark so ablaze with enthusiasm. He really is a man having found his calling :)

5:46 Mark Kermode's massive (jazz) hands.

Saw it today, it's an absolute blast. Kermode spot on in this review.

Mark's right, a great film - Highlights = Taron Egerton's and Jamie Bell's acting: Elton composing "Your Song": The performance of Crocodile Rock at The Troubadour.

So worth the watch, Taron is incredible, the music is amazing - reminded me how much I love Elton’s music, but they altered it at points for the film which worked so well, downloaded the album straight away.

I knew Taron Egerton was gonna knock this out of the park.

Sold. Cannot wait. Seeing Mark happy just made my day.

Clearly this film has freed Kermode's inner camp.

@emile1365

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with camp, provided it's done well!

@GrandiaKnight

5 жыл бұрын

@@emile1365 Never said there was!

@emile1365

5 жыл бұрын

@@GrandiaKnight I'm agreeing, but written word doesn't carry tone very well. Especially when it's brief.

@jonnobloggs1139

3 жыл бұрын

@@emile1365 Oooooooh that woz a spikey little riposte!!! Camp enough for you chucky?

Just watched it and it is just brilliant. 2 hours long and I could have sat for another 2 happily. Wonderful

Dexter “press gang” fletcher. Who’d have thunk it. Looking forward to seeing this now !

I knew Mr John had serious problems grappling with his sexuality and fame and various substances etc but was not aware these were minor compared to the issues with his folks. Though the film dealt with this very well. The fantasy sequences were really well done, and the impersonation was top notch.

This is Mark's moment! Glad to hear praise for Rocketman, been looking forward to it all year

Agreed 100%. And good to see a critic so enthusiastic.

SO happy he loved it. I've seen it twice. I really hope BoRhap doesn't steal it's thunder and prevent it from getting the success (and awards) it deserves.

This film should not work. It’s basically R rated Mamma Mia but serious crossed with a little Billy Elliot and a big dose of addiction drama. Yet it’s the most purely enjoyable thing I’ve seen at the cinema this year (despite the alcohol and cocaine. The acting is fantastic, the serious stuff is treated with respect and the musical sequences have terrific energy without having the forced bombast of The Greatest Showmen and it’s ilk (although I can see the outright fantasy sequence alienating some people.) I loved it.

I’d love a Beatles biopic with The Rock as John Lennon and Kevin Hart as Paul Mcartney

@ahlads

5 жыл бұрын

And Scarlett Johansen as Yoko. Controversial.

I can not wait to see this film, I loved Sunshine on Leith, Dexter Fletcher is a genius - he's come a long way from Press Gang, although I loved that too!!

I just watched it tonight on a date night with the good lady Master Engineer, her indoors. Totally loved it.

Just back from seeing it and I agree wholeheartedly with Mark.

I love Mark's expressiveness....I hope he never loses it!❤

Sold! I've rarely seen Mark so animated and enthusiastic! I'm looking forward to this more than ever now 😄

It looks fantastic. I bet it will get nominated for an Oscar.

I've only just caught up with this. Watched it last night. Glad I waited, because after the disappointment of Bohemian Rhapsody, which bar the central performance and soundtrack was such a deeply ordinary-to-below-average film, I did not want to believe another of Mark's hyperbolic reviews about a British musical film. Completely delighted. This time you were, right, Doctor K.

During the whole press and award tours, seeing the relationship between Elton and Taron offscreen was really heartwarming

Loved it's almost dream-like quality

It was a damn good movie. I hope taron Edgerton gets some serious recognition. Dude is such an incredible actor.

Not a film I’m interested in, but I very much enjoyed Mark’s enthusiasm for it!

Taron deserved the Oscar win! Hands down a better film than BoRap… and I should be biased as I sing in a Queen tribute 🤩

well said Mark. I agree totally. It was wondrous and joyous. Altogether Uplifted.

Couldn't agree more... This film is fantastic. Probably the best music biopic I've ever seen. And the soundtrack... The soundtrack is GOD!

@mizofan

5 жыл бұрын

and there are countless hidden treasures in Elton's fantastic catalogue

@alisaurus4224

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent choreography too

Hourray, Elton deserves an excellent film- standing ovation at Cannes and fine reviews. Oh and yes, Captain Fantastic is a fantastic album, my own favourite too, pipping Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Tumbleweed Connection.

I first realised that Dexter Fletcher was a genius when I saw his american accent in Press Gang

@philwilliams6042

5 жыл бұрын

or as babyface in bugsy malone

Thank god! I'm a big Elton fan, and I was worried that it'll turn out similar to Bohemian Rhapsody. Now I'm really pumped to see the movie.

@lauraweiss7875

5 жыл бұрын

I am the same age as Mark, and have been an Elton fan since 1973...have been so worried that this film would be yet another music biOPic disappointment. So glad I can buy tix for me and my daughter and enjoy it to bits. (Fave EJ album: Tumbleweed Connection)

@TheMysteriousKnight

5 жыл бұрын

I disagree with the review. The film sucked.

@ihateunicorns867

5 жыл бұрын

I saw it last night. I was very impressed. It’s largely a film about mental health and it manages to do this in quite a profound way. Beautifully surreal in just the right way. I can see this film dividing people though. I think you have to be able to ‘read’ the film in the right way to enjoy it. It’s more a journey of feeling and thought rather than a traditional linear cinematic narrative. If you’re looking for a straight forward biopic, you may be disappointed (and slightly confused).

I knew that Mark would mention Bob Fosse’s “All That Jazz” when reviewing this film. LOL! He loves that film. I can see the connection.

@jennifermarriott5225

4 жыл бұрын

alphabetaxenonzzzcat if you watch Peter Traver’s Popcorn interview with Dexter and Taron, it comes up as one of their inspirations so good connection!

just seen and can confirm Mark's conclusions.

As I was watching it, I was thinking Dexter Fletcher must have absolutely loved Ken Russell’s Tommy

Feel the same. Loved everything about this film. Saw it last week and want to watch it again. It really spoke to me and the soundtrack was the icing on the cake- I’ve been listening to Elton all my life and will be forever.

We saw Rocketman, we thought it was brilliant!

So it's good then?? 😂😂 I've never heard Mark besotted with a movie like this. I've seen him be positive but this was giddy excitement. It must be a truly great movie.

@horrorstateofmind2724

5 жыл бұрын

Moonlight is also one He loved and I also loved it

@SweetMintPie555

5 жыл бұрын

He also loved eighth grade this year but less animated in the review tbf

@geofthompson3844

5 жыл бұрын

@@SweetMintPie555 tbf i can only go off the ones I've seen. I've not seen all of his reviews 😂😁

@GernickKuik

5 жыл бұрын

You (and everyone) should check out Mark's reviews of Mamma Mia & Mamma Mia 2. They are one a whole other level still. But it is always great to see & hear really love a film. And he was not wrong, Rocketman is wonderful. I was a little angry it just stopped, I wasn't close to done with this film.

I adore Mark! This review has me beyond excited to see this film!

I was skeptical about this film. But I am so glad to be proven wrong. Can't wait to see this 😃👏

I've not seen Mark like this.... Well.... Ever... I think I know what I'll be seeing next week 😊😊😊

Ok I had no intention to watch this but you convinced me.

I liked Bohemian Rapsody and Rocketman for different reasons which is sooooo cool as they had the same director but not the same (new and fresh) anglessss. They are both brillants. Both actors performances are stunning. They did so much to stick to their respective characters. Classics for me :))

@alisaurus4224

3 жыл бұрын

Bryan Singer directed Bohemian Rhapsody. Dexter Fletcher was the producer. ETA: wasn’t aware Fletcher actually took over directing as well partway through production but was credited solely for producing until i relistened to Kermode’s Bohemian Rhapsody review.

I didn’t know much about Elton John or his catalogue beyond the top radio-played hits going in, and i loved this movie. I was hoping for fun musical numbers which i definitely got, but i was not expecting the depth of emotion. I cried at the end. Excellent acting from Taron & others...i need to watch it again!

Wow! I am hyped now.

I watched it last night: sublime! Loved it!!!

This is the most glowing review Mark has ever given to any movie ever! He has never had that show of love from the first second. I wasn't gonna see rocket man before this. I will now

Film was absolutely fantastic!

I’ve listened to this review many times, because it mirrors my thoughts on this film. Such a brilliant movie!!

Right, I have to see rocketman this weekend!

Watched it last night. Loved it!

Saw it yesterday. It was fantastic

I’m even more hyped now

Does anyone like to think to think the entire elevator pitch for this movie was 'Let just stick Taran Egerton in glasses!' - ? Does anyone else worry that this could be a whole new British film category for the next two decades? 🤔

Ive always thought Dex is a genius even back in his teen days as an actor in Press Gang in the late 80s.

I absolute loved it. Great acting, great everything.

Mark was fairly breathless here! This movie just jumped to a "must see" on my list now. Love Elton, but I've always been skeptical of musicals. Will definitely see though!

Absolutely loved it, wonderful film.

Taron for an Oscar?! As good of an actor as Rami Malek and also sings the songs himself. Two things count against him....people will compare it with Bohemian Rhapsody and the fact that an actor in a music biopic won best actor last year.

@mikejohnston8275

5 жыл бұрын

Taffy Ducks some big competition this year in Tarantino and Scorsese films as well

@taffyducks544

5 жыл бұрын

@@mikejohnston8275 Yeah, Espiacially the Tarantino one, Di Caprio and Pitt (Heavy Hitters)

i honestly couldn’t agree more

Surprised how good it was as wasn’t expecting much

Really enjoyed this and I'm not a big Elton John fan.

If Mark says it's good, it's good.

What a 'happy bunny' rarely heard Mark Kermode so 'knocked out'!

Keith lemon showing up threw me off for a minute but the film is awesome

@themanwithoutaface7091

5 жыл бұрын

The heart of The tardis your right it took me out of the film to

Is this now Mark's second favourite film after The Exorcist? Because that's an amazing double bill waiting to happen

@franklingoodwin

5 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Mary Poppins

I agree 100%

Now this how you get someone to really want see a movie!

There's gonna be a lot of comparisons with Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman.

Was mark at Cannes?

Thank god. Was praying this would be good.

I guess he likes it, been a while since I've seen Mark gush so much.

same here mark the story was interesting about his upbringing 😁

It was a excellent film taron Egerton played a decent Elton however about an hour in I started to wonder what Jamie bell could of done with the role and maybe better

@Kicks-iw2xe

5 жыл бұрын

Elton reportedly wanted justin timberlake to do the role

@pipbeale

5 жыл бұрын

@@Kicks-iw2xe thank God he didn't.

Wow he seemed very existed about this one.

Everything Bohemian Rhapsody wasn't, i.e., honest. Mercury's story was ruined by Brian May and Roger Taylor soft-soaping the reality. Anyway, THIS is how to make a biopic. BRILLIANT!

Great!

They got it right all over the film it does everything bo rap didn't...

Wow. Mark loves this as much as as he hated The Entourage movie.

It was really really good!

Shame no mention of Sharon's fondness for super injuctions......

Do you think he likes it?

I have only heard the hits of Elton John. Never been a fan, only casually listened to his songs when they came up on the radio. Should I go and see the movie, or is it only for the EJ fans?

@mizofan

5 жыл бұрын

Get to know the great hidden treasures of Elton. Some hits are superb but some others are among his more mediocre songs. The film had a standing ovation at Cannes, has had positive reviews, including from non-EJ fans

@alisaurus4224

3 жыл бұрын

I also only knew the hits and i loved this movie.

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suceeded in all the things in which bohemian rhapsody had failed!!!

Such a great film

I was thinking and wanting it to be a biopic and not a musical but hey!

So... you liked it then?

Kermode with hands flailing could be excitement or exasperation but Kermode with arms folded is just disappointment.

I've thought Dexter Fletcher was a genius since Gamesmaster tbh.

Mark must be breathing through his ears

Cool movie

calm down, fella