Rare are such films...

Rating: 10/10 (15 September 2019)

So here we go. I like the occasional Queen hit. And I had traced their story over the years in the 80's until the end of Mercury. And it would be the anthem song for some parties. But not a rabid fan. I walked in to see this film with limited expectations, recently.
However, this movie hits you in your gut full on. Revolving around Mercury, Bohemian Rhapsody proves that well made films can drive you to joy and tears, both at the same time.
The characters are absolutely authentic. The sound tracks used were very appropriate. The plot does not seem contrived or forced. The characters of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon etched perfectly. Rami Malek as Mercury starts powerfully but still continues to ascend towards the end of the film as the AIDs diagnosis declares him a dead man walking. It is Rami Malek that holds the film with sheer acting prowess and blows you away. Mercury... come alive. Wow! Fully deserved Oscar for his role.
And if you don't have tears welling by the time you see the end of your film, please check your pulse. You may be dead.