It’s worth it for the throwbacks, even though it tends to overuse Tiny Little Dancer (understandable).
What it's about
The documentary follows Elton John as he finishes his final tour, all while flashing back to integral moments of his life and career.
The take
Elton John’s latest concert film follows the same structure as most current music documentaries: it splices present-day footage of the musician doing his latest (and final tour) with flashbacks of his past. In either rare archival footage or lovely animation, we see snippets of his troubled childhood, his serendipitous meet-up with writing partner Bernie Taupin, his rise to fame as an unlikely rock star, and his rocky relationships with different men. If you’re an avid fan of the singer, you likely won’t see anything new here, save for excerpts from his final tour. But whether you’re familiar with John’s music or not, this documentary is sure to be a pleaser, especially aurally.
What stands out
The musicality! I don’t think anyone today sounds remotely close to Elton John.