Fletcher took over the reins onBohemian Rhapsodyafterinitial director Bryan Singer was dismissed from the project.

Though more surrealist in approach,Rocketmanpossesses an honestyBohemian Rhapsodyoften lacks.

By many accounts, commitment to a more uncompromising narrative waslargely at Johns behest.

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Rocketmantakes an entirely different approach, turning to Elton Johns discography for inspiration for musicalized storytelling.

One destined to rock you a lot more than playing it safe ever could.