I don't understand the critics, this was great

Rating: 8/10 (17 November 2019)

I'd heard lots of good things about 'Bohemian Rhapsody' so was surprised to see that the critical reception of it was far from flattering. From the perspective of an ordinary moviegoer like myself, there is a lot to enjoy about this film and not much at all to complain about. But then again, I'm not a film 'expert'.
Personally I thought the film did a very good job at balancing telling Freddie Mercury's personal life story with the story of 'Queen' and their rise to the top. It's engaging, fast-paced, informative, and very enjoyable, and as someone who has always loved 'Queen' and their music, I was thoroughly entertained. I also thought Rami Malek was pretty faultless as Mercury - I wasn't too familiar with him before this film but I was impressed.
A film about Freddie Mercury and Queen was long overdue and I thought 'Bohemian Rhapsody' lived up to expectations. I'm sure it has its faults, as the critics have highlighted, but to the average viewer who doesn't go looking for problems, it's great.