It hurt watching. At parts I wanted to look away, but even though it was painful to watch at times (which this is just a film and just a small percentage of the pain Elton must’ve felt) it really did keep your eyes glued to the screen with that. There’s also some very happy positive parts. If something that’s keeping you from going is the fact it’s a musical then I would say, it’s not like some West Side Story type musical less of breaking into song more of transitioning into it. Plus the singing in it is also great along with costumes, set, acting and it doesn’t feel rushed it goes over a lot with out it feeling like too much information. I know there’s a lot negative reviews here, but just give it a shot.