Now this is What I Call a Work of Art

Rating: 10/10 (13 November 2018)

I was not sure if I wanted to see this movie or not. I read the 'professional critic reviews' on this, and was expecting something kind of meh. Even after watching the trailers, I had a couple of second thoughts about watching this story. I mean professional movie-reviewers...they know everything...right? I mean, I am so tired of paying a lot of money to end up sitting through two hours of shear crap. Now-a-days, I have to be cautious. Not only do moviegoers get fleeced, but we have to sit through so many stupid commercials. For me, hemorrhaging cash is cruel and unusual punishment to my wallet. So before I go to a flick I feel I must read the reviews. Once I am done I usually have a couple of questions. This time around, my first, and most important, was, 'am I wasting money?' According to the entertainment sections of most papers, I was. Red lights went on, but the trailers were all very enticing. Still, the question lingers, 'will I really enjoy this movie? Of course, the written word, for the most part, said, 'No, I would hate it.' As much data as I had, I had no idea I would struggle so much with the instinct that told me, 'keep an open mind - Luke.' Ah yes, The Force from some other movie kept me focused. But then again, hmmm? Let's face it so many times I have seen great trailers ending up being the best part of the movie, which segues me into to my next question, 'was the director any good?' Well I don't know Bryan Singer from Reginald Singer. Judging by his resume, he has done some stuff I don't dislike - which is kind of a plus for me. Oh, and the cast-members, what about the cast? Well - let's see - there's this guy playing Freddie, and that guy playing Brian May, and this that bloke (my attempt at British-English) playing Roger Taylor and, of course, some dude playing John Deacon. I almost forgot please don't forget all the other people playing - well - other people? I really thought my decision to go would take forever, but my wife ordered me to warm up the car, we're going to the movies. Being the jerk I am, I told my wife, 'well at least there will be some great music if the movie stinks.' I am so glad I went. My biggest mistake regarding my viewing decision was to listen to the pros, and not to the real people of IMDB. IMDB contributors have to pay to see these movies, and for the most part, are looking to be entertained. The cast is outstanding. Freddie - I mean Rani Malek was great and so were all the rest of the cast. Their performances were so enthralling, at one point I felt like I traveled back in time and became some nosey fly-on-the-wall hanging out with my pals, the real "Queen." I understand some people are upset since this movie ended up being more about Freddie than the group. From what I read, I guess it wasn't supposed to go the way it did. With all the greatest respect to the rest of Queen, I am one who is glad it did go the way it did. More than enough time has passed. Let's see, Freddie has been gone since 1991. That is over twenty years ago. Now putting this in context, about a month after Steve Jobs passes away, a pretty good rendition starring Ashton Kutcher is produced, followed shortly-after by some overly expensive, nasty hit-piece. Neither of these flicks really shows how Steve changed for the better as he neared the end of life's road. For this story, the viewer watches as Freddie becomes more famous while his flaws become more evident. It takes a while, but Mr. Mercury recognizes what he did to his family (Queen) and attempts to make a mends. For me, when a person tries to make things right, I feel they have found a missing part of their character. This is a very important aspect of the story - Freddie Mercury admits error and reconnects with those who truly love him. Oh, if only Mr. Singer had directed the story of Jobs - ahhh well - too late. Outstanding movie, I loved it. I miss Queen more now than the day it all ended. Thank you team - Bohemian Rhapsody.