Egerton gives a performance with such thrills and vulnerability, such charisma and pathos, that it’s hard not to be wowed.

...Egerton becomes Elton John before your very eyes, without working too hard to achieve the transformation.

Egerton is every bit as lively and flamboyant as you want from Elton John...

Taron Egerton does a good impression of the flamboyant musician in this sucrose treatment, a by-the-numbers approach authorised by Elton himself.

Taron Egerton is brilliant, an electrifying presence.