Bohemian Rhapsody includes Rami Malek at his best and is thoroughly captivating and enjoyable

I didn’t follow Queen or Freddie Mercury. I was born after Mercury died. So, I can’t comment on the historical accuracy of Bohemian Rhapsody, but I can say that it is a pretty darn good film. 

I haven’t been so mesmerized by a leading performance before, other than Tom Hanks in Philadelphia. Rami Malek, who I’ve already seen in his previous works, expertly acted out his role. I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen whenever he was in the scene, which was most of the movie. I wouldn’t be surprised if Malek prepared intensively for his role. The way he moved; you could see the real Freddie Mercury in Malek’s acting. On a side note, the supporting cast was also good, especially Lucy Boynton as Mary. 

It goes without saying, but the soundtrack of the movie is excellent. And as a musical film, I feel that the songs were evenly spread throughout the film as the plot is also easy to follow with nice pacing. The sound mixing was also exemplary. 

Bohemian Rhapsody ended my streak of watching disappointing movies. I was fortunate enough to have time to see it earlier in the day, and it receives high praises from me. This film is worth the watch, I strongly recommend it. 

Edited on July 5, 2021. If you have watched the movie and wanted to watch the full Live Aid performance, here’s a link to a video:

If you haven’t seen the film, then may I entice you by linking its trailer from 20th Century Studio’s YouTube channel?