‘Rocketman’ Director Breaks Down a Scene with Taron Egerton | Vanity Fair

‘Rocketman’ director Dexter Fletcher and Taron Egerton break down the swimming pool scene where Elton John meets a younger version of himself during a near-death experience. They take us through the poetic transition of a young Elton John, played by Taron Egerton, coming out of the experience having journeyed to a peak in his career.


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‘Rocketman’ Director Breaks Down a Scene with Taron Egerton | Vanity Fair

[brittanygomez]

Taron: speaks so eloquently

Also Taron: doodling and wobbling

[mixi]

I don't think Rocketman got the appreciation it deserved at all. I can't imagine a movie about Elton John without a fantastic musical element on it. The entire movie is a masterpiece, to the point that no matter how many times you watch it, you will always find something new if you look closely. Everything is astonishing, from the acting to the costume design. I would've loved to see notes on Bennie and The Jets (and every single musical number in this movie for that matter, but I can understand why they chose this scene), I still don't understand how it wasn't an instant success compared to other less-impressive biographical movies that overpassed it in box office.

[Claire-zdvg]

Taron is a triple threat: he can Sing, he can Act, and can do his own Wobble

[bobjones]

Can't believe Dexter wont get any awards for his direction on this masterpiece, it is going to be so underated during the award season because it was released in May not December

[annalinemeier]

The heartbreaking change of expression was definitely the highlight of the film; shows how everyday some people actually do that, carry both that much pain and sorrow, yet so much courage. Taron did such a great job of showing that.

[natbatrat-de]

I love how taron just seems to be having the time of his life fanboying about elton john

[mapsofstars]

“They sprayed smoke in me bald patch” — Taron Egerton, 2019

[krunclice]

I love this film. I hope Taron gets an Oscar nomination, he fully deserves it.

[scsutton]

This will unfortunately get steamrollered by Joker at awards season, but Rocketman was genuinely an amazing film.

[pinesy]

"they sprayed smoke in me bald patch"

- best quote said by an actor to date.

[jeanz]

You can put the wig on but you can’t take it off
- Taron Egerton 2019

[kauffee]

im so glad they broke down this scene. its my favorite one, a great transition to show the zero amount of rest elton had gotten in between the hospital and the dodgers i love it so much

[daisywilliams]

10:36 is such a heartbreaking photo. You can clearly see how much pain Elton is in, however he pushes through regardless. The scene in rocketman captures that perfectly. It’s just such a shame when you think about the fact it’s all actually true :(

[faithhudson]

I wish they could break down the whole movie!! These 2 are so great together!!!!

[jailcante]

My Favorite movie of 2019. In fact, is more than this. Rocketman is one of my Top 5 of all time. It is really special for me.

[tjagopeet]

It really suprises me he said: "they used it in the trailer", the fact that the director isn't appart of that decision making is weird to me

[noahatlas]

This movie introduced me to the incredible story of Elton’s life, and I was surprised to find out that we had a lot in common. At least, I could find a lot of myself in him, which I wasn’t expecting, with us being generations apart and stuff. I hated Elton’s music before the movie, but I found out I liked it with Taron as a buffer in the movie, and then grew a taste for Elton’s music. I will never stop raving about this movie. It’s insanely great. His story is so moving. Despite everything he went through and what he put his body through, Elton survived, and now has everything he’s ever wanted: a husband, children, a family, and people who truly love him. So so inspiring.

[auro]

The fact that Taron was completely snubbed at the Oscars still makes me mad, his performance was incredibly brilliant and yet so underrated!

[finny]

My man completely messed up his hair for this movie it better win an Oscar

[maddiedrew]

taron's wearing the bracelet bernie gave him🥺