Do what Freddie did, ignore the critics! Go see it for yourself.

Rating: 10/10 (2 November 2018)

Don't know what film the critics went to see, but as a lifelong Queen fan, I think this movie / biopic is superb. I was really worried going in that i'd hate it, but it's hard to hate such a positive and uplifting biopic about one of the greatest bands of all time.
Is it unconventional? No? Did it focus on all the wrong things, crazy parties, drug taking, loneliness, his sexuality etc? No. Did it need to...? No! It touched on all those things, it gave you the essence, your brain can fill in the gaps!
What it really did was show the audience Queens journey from inception to the live aid concert in the mid 80s.
It lets you in on how many of the songs were conceived, the band dynamics and Freddie's two distinct different sides. You really get a sense of his quiet, shy almost gentlemanly side, then how he could be wild, eccentric, impulsive, and selfish. Ultimately how he comes full circle in the end.
Is it formulaic? yeah a little, but I think it needed to be. Films don't always have to be depressing, gratuitous, clever and over exposed. In this instance any over exposure would have detracted from the positivity and message of the film. It was cleverly and perfectly done I feel.
I highly recommend this movie.