Elton John: Never Too Late

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Elton John: Never Too Late

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Released Nov 15, 2024

1h 42m

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"Elton John: Never Too Late" follows Elton John as he looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, intimate and uplifting full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time to recount the extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows of his early years and how he overcame adversity, abuse and addiction to become the icon he is today.

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Critics Consensus

Celebrating Elton John's life while glossing over crucial passages of his career, Never Too Late gets the spirits high without ever going truly deep.

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Scott Bryan

BBC.com

I was really hoping for something that was completely comprehensive that went from the start of his life to where he is now. It sort of felt that they kind of cut and showed certain bits.

Rated: Must Watch

Jan 8, 2025

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

It is not the same as the 1997 touring documentary, Tantrums and Tiaras, directed by Furnish, which gave a sharper view of Elton John’s temper and the nervous energy of his creativity. But there is, as ever, pleasure and awe in hearing his great songs.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 13, 2024

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

Less a complete statement than an assortment of loosely grouped notions and materials, held together by the subject's incandescent music and the quiet forcefulness of his personality.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 16, 2024

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

…even with its obvious limitations and clichés- Never Too Late is a well-deserved and at times emotional…tribute to a grand and brilliant artist. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Jan 14, 2025

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

It’s kind of crazy to get a documentary on the man on Disney Plus that doesn’t mention The Lion King even once.

Jan 5, 2025

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

Career-spanning documentary about Elton John, which landed on Disney+ in December, but is not particularly necessary considering there’s already been a biopic

Jan 3, 2025

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Tom B

Fascinating bio pic of Sir Elton John. As a child of the late 60s & 70s, I enjoyed this immensely.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Janet

Love anything Elton John - It met all my expectations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Rory N

What an amazing look at the legacy and impact of a global icon - long may Elton's legacy live on!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/25

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Tracy J

Loved the concept of comparing Elton’s life now as a happy, content family man compared to the dark times of the first Dodger Stadium concert.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/25

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Cindt A

A solid look at the top 70s rock performer. Explores Elton from the early concerts to the 2022 Dodger Stadium concert. In between is a look at the sometimes unhappy life of the superstar. There is a tidy emotional ending. Fans will enjoy some never before seen vintage video.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Merri N

Absolutely love this compilation of key events in Elton's career in the early 70's. As a lifelong fan, there is no way you can include every decade of his life and music into one documentary. I love the soundtrack and especially the rare video footage that many of us hadn't seen before. For those who don't know Elton's early career story, this documentary will help them get to know how incredibly talented he is, and the heartache underneath some of the best music ever written.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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R.J. Cutler

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David Furnish

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Trevor Smith

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"Elton John: Never Too Late" follows Elton John as he looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, intimate and uplifting full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time to recount the extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows of his early years and how he overcame adversity, abuse and addiction to become the icon he is today.

Director: R.J. Cutler, David Furnish
Producer: R.J. Cutler, David Furnish, Trevor Smith
Distributor: Disney+
Production Co: Rocket Entertainment, This Machine Filmworks
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 15, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2024
Runtime: 1h 42m

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