Bohemian Rhapsody

Synopsis:

Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon take the music world by storm when they form the rock ‘n’ roll band Queen in 1970. Hit songs become instant classics. When Mercury’s increasingly wild lifestyle starts to spiral out of control, Queen soon faces its greatest challenge yet – finding a way to keep the band together amid the success and excess.

Quick Thoughts:

What is there to say about Freddie Mercury and the rock ‘n’ roll band Queen that hasn’t already been said – or sung? They captured the world by storm with their music, and now this queer music film recounts the band’s roots – through the lens of Freddie Mercury’s life. Most biopics can feel dry and boring; not “Bohemian Rhapsody”! This film is a colorful explosion of energy and drama, with their music directly in the forefront. Building up to the Live AID performance, shortly after Freedie’s diagnosis of having AIDS and before his early death, the flow of the film truly works to draw us in, captivate us, and yet still create an ending that is fitting to Freddie’s legacy. If you have not yet seen “Bohemian Rhapsody” yet, what are you waiting for?!