Bohemian Imitation

Rating: 5/10 (23 December 2018)

This film was an obvious attempt to cash in on the legend of Freddie Mercury by the surviving members of the band, who have replaced the late Mr. Mercury. The screenplay was clunky, the acting stilted, because the screenplay was so bad. They didin't even play all of Bohemian Rhapsody. Rami Malek, who is a pretty good actor, witness his performance, in this year's best picture, "A Star is Born," is crippled by ridiculous dialogue and a cardboard cut out character that we don't like very much. In fact, the most likable characters in the film are, Mary and Freddie's parents.
This film is a pean to Queen by themselves. This band had some great hits, but when you look at the history of pop music in the latter part of the 20th century, Queen wouldn't make the top 10. Maybe top 20, but not sure about that either.
What people are reacting to is not the movie, but how much they love three or four or Queen's songs. Better to listen to the CD's then to suffer through this thoroughly second rate film.