But let’s talk about the biggest problem here and that is its homophobic intentions which are obvious for anyone smart enough to get them.Bohemian Rhapsodywas literally made for all the homophobic fans of the band and this singer and it must be a dream come true for them, but to anyone ...
There’s a scene in “Bohemian Rhapsody” I keep coming back to, because it’s symbolic of the film’s problems, not just with its presentation of Queen, but of Freddie Mercury, the legendary lead singer and the greatest frontman of all time. (I’d say “arguably” but for me there’...
To my eyes, the most glaring errors in “Bohemian Rhapsody” are its moments of historical revisionism. Those with a cursory knowledge of the band probably won’t notice that in the movie Brian May writes “We Will Rock You” in 1980 when he actually wrote it in 1977. The film is eage...
Extra incisors — that’s how a youngFreddie Mercury, played with magnetism and breathtaking physicality byRami Malek, explains his four-octave vocal range to prospective bandmates. The moment arrives early inBohemian Rhapsody, a film that doesn’t share Mercury’s surfeit of incisors; it has no...
November 2, 2018David NusairB,Opening This Week0 Bohemian Rhapsodycharts the meteoric rise of iconic British rock band Queen, with a specific emphasis placed on lead singer Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek) and his ongoing struggles to embrace his sexuality. Filmmaker Bryan Singer, working from Anthony...
The Freddie Mercury story would carry on for another six, very important years, but Bohemian Rhapsody is content to leave those to a brief, written pre-credits summary.The film has a secret weapon: Rami Malek. As Mercury he is spectacular....
Bohemian Rhapsody, much like the 2015 biopicStraight Outta Comptondid for NWA, will introduce Queen to a new audience while easily elevating the band's rock god status even higher. Even under all that hype, the film is about four outsiders who made a bunch of fantastic music. ...
Rami Malek excels as Freddie Mercury in Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, but this is strictly for fans only.
Critics Consensus:Bohemian Rhapsody hits a handful of high notes, but as an in-depth look at a beloved band, it offers more of a medley than a true greatest hits collection. Reviews Source (Scotland) Calum Cooper Bohemian Rhapsody, the new biopic on Queen’s inception and fame, with a le...
Rami Malek stars as Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' a biopic tracing the British rock quartet's first 15 years.