Killer Queen

Rating: 10/10 (27 October 2018)

I've used IMDB for years but I've never written a review. This film inspired me to write my first.
After years of false dawns the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody finally arrived and I've got to say I was blown away.
Starting from their very beginnings with Brian May and Roger Taylor in Smile and culminating in their jaw dropping appearance at Wembley as part of Live Aid in 1985 it was a triumph from start to finish.
The cast is so well chosen - May and Deacon look and sound like the actual band members to the point it's unerring - but the performance of Malek as Freddie stands out head and shoulders above them all.
Punches are not pulled as Freddie is portrayed as a man conflicted about his sexuality, his love of Mary and his descent into alcohol, drugs and multiple hook ups. Plus of course the devastating news that he's HIV positive.
Mixed into this perfectly are the live performances and great music (I am a huge fan).
The Live Aid performance at the end is fantastic. Absolutely jaw dropping as old Wembley is recreated using a huge stage and CGI.
Go and see this film!