Complicated to review

Rating: 7/10 (27 October 2018)

In an age where political correctness (hypersensitivity, prejudice and divisiveness) is the norm, it's difficult to capture a time like the 70 which was liberated and open minded. This movie didn't do the 70s much justice. However, the live aid concert was superbly recreated with the electrical atmosphere.
Despite the high praise for Malek, he wasn't quite the Freddie I saw and remembered. Freddie was full of passion and sometimes described as hyperactive. This Freddie was subdued all the time, there was no spark, no fire in Malek's performance.
I also struggled to feel a deep connection with any of the characters. It was like watching them through a window rather than engaging them.
Despite that, the story was very enjoyable and helped us appreciate the balance and bonds within the band.
There are also several obvious errors (eg. His family called him Freddie from a young age).
If you like Queen, this is surely worth watching. It made me miss the data where people were liberated and open minded. Damn mainstream media has messed so much up in recent years.