An Amazing Biopic

Rating: 10/10 (5 November 2018)

I became a fan of Queen in my late teens. Most of my friends didn't "get" them. So when I found out they were making this film I was both excited and apprehensive. I didn't want to be disappointed by a mediocre movie about one of my favorite bands. I was astonished.
Having watched Rami Malek in Mr. Robot, I thought he was an interesting actor. When I found out he was cast as Freddie Mercury, my thought was, is he ready for such a leap from TV to this?
Five minutes into the movie, I was sold. Seeing him on various talk shows about he prepared for this, I knew it was going to be something special. As soon as I got home I pulled up the Live Aid concert. Malek captured Freddie's stage performance 100%.
Even if you are just vaguely familiar with Queen, see this movie. You will become a fan.
If Malek isn't nominated as best actor at the Oscars next year, it will be a crime. He deserves that statue..