A Hollywood-Polished Tribute To a Real Rock Music Heavyweight - "QUEEN" - And The Beautiful Music They Created.

Rating: 8/10 (23 February 2019)

First:
"When it comes to real rock-stars. We all know the story, right?
Tons and tons of Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll. And it is no secret that Freddie Loved To Party "
In my view the production only had two ways to go:

The darker more fact-based story behind music production, the business itself, the change that occurs in a person and the life they live that comes with success and fame on that level. This usually only ends with an over-debated "true or not" never-ending afterglow.

OR - You tone down all that and show people the sheer beauty of what they accomplished and created. (Both are equally true anyway, one side is being a fan - rocking out with thousands to amazing music. The other is the work side of it.
I am SO HAPPY that they made this film about the Music! About Queen!
and what these four incredible people gave to the rest of us! We are talking about Queen, not every individual little problem they faced as individuals, but as a freaking amazing rockband.

They made the heartbreaking diagnosis of Freddies decease into a tribute to one of the greatest performers on all time. They captured his unique movement and unbelievable stage presence beautifully. Add his connection to the audience together (of course) with an amazing vocal range. It sounds absolutely fantastic!

Did we need to go as far as having the story pushed down into a fully formed "Hero's Journey"- Narrative? Probably not.
But hey! It works! The movie came out beautifully. The Acting, The Sound, and The Scenery is an achievement in itself.
This movie is FUN to watch, it fits all ages, and is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your lips!
Now, Just sit back and Let Freddie show you how to become King and Queen at the same time!