Rami Malek did an amazing job of imitating Freddie Mercury – we couldn’t take our eyes off his teeth. There’s nothing more colorful and fun than London in the 70’s, so the whole music and fashion scene (Biba!) is enchanting. Freddie’s life story takes precedence over the band as a whole, and that was a good idea. Granted, the debauched details of Freddie’s drug and sex drenched life are somewhat glossed over, but definitely addressed. We only wish they could have featured more of his extravagant costumes. Queen’s glorious music lifts every bit of the movie that could have been depressing. You will walk out happy and wanting MORE! We can’t help but wonder what Sacha Baron Cohen’s version of Freddie would have been like – maybe he’ll make his own film…
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Cohen would have sunk it
only if you are a true F@ggot?
Great singer and great showman. He also was quite irresponsible and that’s why he died so early. Bad behavior has consequences. Cohen wants to delve into that part but Queen didn’t for obvious reason because it would have shown a side of Freddie they didn’t want the world to know about.
The Cohen-attached script had Mercury DYING mid-film, with the balance focusing on the other band members, who somehow managed to soldier on without him.
No surprise it never got anywhere near a camera.
Freddie Mercury WAS QUEEN (though we’re sure the other blokes are pleasant and competent enough in their own way).