Screen Rant

  • So far, the recently released Elton John biopic has been collecting rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. 1 / 7

  • Arriving in the wake of Oscar winning musical biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman might also be a major Oscar contender. 2 / 7

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  • Unfortunately, not everyone is loving the film or Taron Egerton's portrayal of Elton John. 3 / 7

  • The tiny South Pacific island nation of Samoa, for example, has officially banned Rocketman for its homosexual content. 4 / 7

  • Earlier this year, Bohemian Rhapsody had just over 2 minutes of homosexual content cut for its Chinese release. 5 / 7

  • Elton John has yet to comment about the Samoan ban, but John had previously reacted to Russia's censorship of Rocketman. 6 / 7

  • As upsetting as it is to see a film lose viewers due to its content, all signs point to Rocketman continuing its steady rise. 7 / 7

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