Bohemian Rhapsody Rocks!

Rating: 9/10 (30 October 2018)

The first time I went to see Bohemian Rhapsody I did so as a critical Queen fan knowing that some things weren't 100% as things actually happened (chronologically, and factual elements that were stretched). Then I went again to see the film without being bothered about these inaccuracies, because at the end of the day, what matters is revelling in the eclectic music and live performances (especially Live Aid), and the 4 members of Queen that make up one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Some people (in particular critics) are bemoaning the fact that it doesn't show the dark and seedy side of Queen. True, but that wasn't the makers' intention. If you want to know about this then there are plenty of sources to find out those details. This is a celebration of Queen's music interwoven with the highs and lows of the band. Again, complaints have been made about it being the 'run-of-the-mill' biopic. But, in all honesty, 90% of all rock bands go through the same thing. It's inevitable in this kind of business: struggling for success, finding success, keeping on to that success, and being tempted and falling into sex, drugs, alcoholism, loneliness, and struggling to maintain some sort of privacy in a very public world. If you watch the film with these things in mind then you will succumb to the wonder and incredible talent of these four individuals (of which Freddie was very much the driving force). So, was it all worth it? Yes, it was a worthwhile experience. It was worth it. Go, see this film and just know: it's guaranteed to blow your mind.