Bohemian Rhapsody

So how far has the music of Queen permeated the general pop culture?

Oh,
I
would
say
they
have
sunk
in
quite
deeply.

So now in 2019 we've got a biopic of how this iconic band came to be and a glimpse into the outrageous life of their lead singer Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody."
London immigrant Farrokh Bulsara dreams of stardom and he does that by forcing himself onto a struggling band playing at pubs and colleges. His dynamic range and bombastic performances soon skyrocket the fledgling band burning through the sky. But is that enough for this fabulous man with ambitions beyond that of mortal men? Nope. More experimental in the music, more successful, and more outlandish became the now re-christened Freddie Mercury; the standard rockstar story gets a little murkier when Freddie realizes he's bisexual, and this stigmatized status leaves him even more empty despite all his fame and accomplishments.  Fans of the man, the band, or history will know what happens next, but the climax will still leave whoever is watching cheering and singing along.

Truly this film is a testament to an actor's dedication to the role, with Rami Malek seeming to be possessed by the spirit of the iconic Queen frontman.  The energy, the palpable strain between him and all the people who love him, the loneliness, the joy, and the showmanship are all portrayed excellently by this also curiously-white-ish-Middle-Eastern man. At the time of writing, I'd say he's a shoo-in for the Best Actor award, but you never know with the Academy Awards these days.

If I were to bash anything about the film, it would that the pacing seems to go by in a FLASH! The events all seem really quick and the history is a bit muddled, but since it's all in the name of getting us to the next musical scene, I am not personally too disturbed by it.

Overall, a great movie with absolute bangin' tunes and fantastic performances.
They were true to their word:
They rocked us.

For a creative overview from a fellow movie-reviewing friend, go here.
For a SPOILER-FILLED rundown of the movie's events told in a fastpaced way, go here.

Thankfully included in the movie is this fantastic man's fantastic love of felines.