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The new biopic depicts Elton's early years, but his brother reckons it's not entirely accurate.
"We reject in the strongest possible terms the decision to pander to local laws."
The singer held nothing back as he lambasted the UK's plans to leave the EU.
Stars paid tribute to Elton John at the London premiere of fantasy biopic “Rocketman”, which follows the life of the singer as he rose to fame and struggled with addiction. Actors Taron Egerton, Bryce Dallas Howard and director David Fletcher spoke of their admiration for John and how his legacy has transformed pop music.
"It’s the movie I wanted to make and that’s all that counts."
It is due to hit cinemas next week.
Some fans have suggested a gay actor would have been better suited to the role.
"Our hearts go out to the good, hardworking employees of properties owned by the Sultan of Brunei, many of whom we know to be gay."
Elton John has joined George Clooney in boycotting Brunei-owned hotels in the US and Europe. The country of Brunei will implement Islamic criminal laws to punish gay sex by stoning offenders to death in early April.
It had been claimed it would be left out in order to bring down the age rating.