Let me just start by saying, Freddy Mercury is my favorite all time singer… Followed by David Bowie, and Steve Perry
Also, Rami Malek does deserve the Oscar for his portrayal as Freddy
That said, my Review
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Anticipation; I admit, I was looking more forward to this Film than I have about a Film in a long time.
One of the vibes I got through the whole of the Film, was that of a Tribute Film… Kind of a Film for the Fans
Which is cool, but it was a bit different than what I expected
Directing; As beautiful as this Film was, I did find myself feeling that it kind of focused on the Highlights of his career. Like I say, a Tribute Film, but I was actually more interested in some of the nuts and bolts…
I will say this though, this Film is worth seeing alone for the ending, which is basically a recreation of most of the Live Aid Concert Performance that Queen did… Which I always thought was one of the best performances of anyone, ever
Acting;
Rami Malek; Brilliant… I already like Rami from Mr. Robot
I will say, and this has more to do with the Directing, and/or Writing I think, that I didn’t find myself ‘liking’ Freddy the way that he was portrayed in this Film
In the ending scenes, and performance, I caught glimpses of it
In my experience of Freddy, he’s one of the most passionate, amazing humans that has ever walked the earth. I feel the Film focused more on, like I say, his Career Highlights, and odd persona.
And though Rami was brilliant, I really do feel that it was the Directing, and/or Writing that fell short on capturing how amazing he was, beyond the music.
Not perfect, just vibrant.
Rating; In the end, it left me wanting to see it again… In case any subconscious expectations had snuck in. I really liked this Film, but he is one of my all time favorite people, so I would have liked, ‘liking’ him more by the end, and during actually. But if nothing else, see it for the final Live Aid Concert scenes.
4.25 Stars Out of 5
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