Netflix: 'Rocketman' and five other musicals that you cannot miss

The musical format has left us true works of art in the world of celluloid and now, from Netflix, we can revisit some of the best valued ones. The premiere of ‘Rocketman’ has been one of the great launches of the platform this January; However, she is not the only one who deserves our time on the streaming service. ‘Rocketman’ The Elton John biopic is not simply an odyssey of sex, drugs and rock and roll; just like ‘Bohemian Rapsody’ was. The film is presented as a drama that revolves around the singer’s introspection, delving into his inner demons to offer us a harsh and heartbreaking story. A film of rise and fall that does not hesitate to show the worst of the star on the big screen. Beyond the great script, the staging boasts a remarkable technique on celluloid. The musical pieces are flawlessly shot and Taron Edgerton’s performance is most impressive. A musical that Netflix has rescued and that we cannot overlook within the platform. ‘School of Rock’Jack Black rose to world fame after his role as Dewey Fin, being his most emblematic character to date. A mythical musical comedy that never goes out of style and that, from Netflix, we can see once again; yes, better in original version. We must not forget that the direction is in charge of Richard Linklater, the same filmmaker who gave us ‘Boyhood’ in 2014. It is a perfect film for audiences of all ages that has forged childhood of several generations; which is why it is presented as ideal to share a movie evening with our little ones.’The so-called’ Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, better known as “Los Javis”, have become the most prominent trend in the film industry in our country. After his triumph in the theater, the directors decided to adapt his work to the big screen; demonstrating why the success that surrounds them is completely justified. Netflix added this 2014 film to its catalog, as well as the series ‘Paquita Salas’, denoting the clear devotion to streaming by the couple of filmmakers. ‘The call’ is a lighthearted musical of the most entertaining that, in addition, has the participation of the singer Leiva, one of the most relevant artists on the national scene. ‘Les Miserables’ The adaptation of the novel signed by Víctor Hugo is a phenomenon mass in theaters around the world, considered one of the best musicals in recent history. It is not surprising that, faced with the overwhelming success of the work, the cinema chose to formulate its own version of ‘Les Miserables’ and, for this, practically traced the theatrical source. Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne or Russel Crowe are just some of the stars that make up the cast of the film, born as one of the great bets of English cinema in 2012. However, the fact of emulating what was done in the theater prevented it from reaching its full potential; leaving, yes, great musical numbers for posterity. ‘The Prince of Egypt’ There are not few occasions in which an attempt has been made to capture on the big screen the story of Moses and the liberation of the Jews in Egypt; however, none of them could match the overwhelming quality that Dreamworks tape offered.An unforgettable animated film that stood up to Disney in a few years in which they had the absolute hegemony of the format. The film features some of the most beautiful songs ever heard in a children’s film, added to the imposing composition of the soundtrack by Hans Zimmer. Far from being simply a musical, the film has the toughest scenes in the animated industry; becoming a classic that Netflix has not wanted to put aside.’This is it’Michael Jackson is, indisputably, the “king of pop”. His career is full of overwhelming successes that marked a before and after in the music industry, such as ‘Thriller’, ‘Black or White’ or, among a huge variety of titles, ‘Billy Jean’. His unexpected death shocked the whole world and ‘This is it’ became the posthumous work that paid tribute to the singer; Arriving in the form of a documentary in theaters, the film collects his last tour, showing the moments before his death during the preparation of each concert. A farewell that is not alien to the controversy that has surrounded the figure of the artist over the past years. However, if you are a lover of the documentary format, and whether you consider yourself a Michael Jackson fan or not, you will find a most exciting piece on Netflix.