# "Bohemian Rhapsody" Brings Freddie Mercury Back to Life

*Follow WHIP* [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/WHIPRADIO)[Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/whipradiotu/)[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/whipradio/) BY: ANDREW KENT *Bohemian Rhapsody* comes from Bryan Singer, known best for his role in directing great X-Men movies. The film follows Freddie Mercury’s rise to star power as one of the most influential singers in history alongside his iconic band Queen. If there was ever a movie genre that went by of hit or miss, biopics would lead the way. This is why audiences expectations for *Bohemian* *Rhapsody* were divided from the start. Fans feared the film wouldn’t spend enough time focusing on the story of Queen’s climb to the top. Although the movie does have its bright spots, there are certainly missed opportunities with *Bohemian Rhapsody*. Rami Malek gives the performance of a lifetime playing Freddie Mercury. From the moment he stepped on screen as this character, Malek stole the show. Many of Queen’s finest tunes are also featured throughout *Bohemian Rhapsody*. Everything from *Another One Bites The Dust* to *We* *Are The Champions* makes an appearance here. Super fans of Queen will definitely be jamming out in the theater when their favorite songs play. The story was able to balance both Queen’s narrative and Freddie Mercury’s struggles during his time with and away from the band. *Bohemian Rhapsody* uses several of its scenes showcasing Mercury discovering his inner sexuality. The film may lose fans along the way with an overdose of these scenes, but they are considered integral to Freddie’s story being fleshed out. One cool aspect of the film was how they brought some of Queen’s most memorable concerts to life. *Bohemian Rhapsody* builds up to Queen’s legendary performance at the Live Aid in 1985. It was remarkable how real the experience of the Live Aid concert felt on the screen compared to the actual event. While *Bohemian Rhapsody* has a plethora of moments to please movie goers, it doesn’t quite reach its full potential. There are a few noticeable inaccuracies to point out in the film. For instance, the release of the song *We Will Rock You* was shown in the wrong year. Certain characters and shots in particular felt out of place during *Bohemian Rhapsody* as well. One of the main subplots between Mercury and his former lover was nothing short of dragging. They tried making you care about Freddie’s love interests, but at the end you question the significance of some characters. A couple scenes even came off as mistakenly funny despite *Bohemian* *Rhapsody*’s serious tone. You can’t blame the actors for those issues, only the screenwriters. When all was said and done, *Bohemian Rhapsody* had its share of entertainment. I didn’t find myself enjoying the movie to its fullest, but fans of Queen and music in general will likely see this as a good watch at the theaters. Verdict: B-