Meh movie, watch it only for Rami

Rating: 7/10 (22 February 2019)

The movie was okay, just okay. The raw, edginess that you hear in Queen's songs was really missing in this narrative. The karaoke style subtitles annoyed me no end. Something about the movie felt forced and weird, as if it lacked nuance and authenticity, and I think I know why Sacha Cohen opted out of it (I really would have loved to see him play Mercury.)
However, Rami Malek as Freddie really held his own. His flamboyance, attitude, body language and every tiny acting detail was a true tribute to the artist. Go watch it just for him.