The success of Bohemian Rhapsody must have taken even its makers by surprise. The success of Bohemian Rhapsody must have taken even its makers by surprise. It succeeded, I think, because people love Freddie, and watching Bohemian Rhapsody felt a bit like having him back again. They might, because Rocketman happens to be extraordinarily good, and gives us John in his magnificent prime. Bad stuff happens to Elton in Rocketman, but somehow the coke binges and suicide bids fail to dampen the film’s joyous, life-affirming mood.

Source: Irish Independent May 22, 2019 20:12 UTC