“Bohemian Rhapsody” (PG-13)
After 10 years in development “Bohemian Rhapsody” is finally here … the biopic about Queen which mostly concentrates on the late, great Freddie Mercury and chronicles the band’s rise from 1970 through their landmark Live Aid performance in 1985.
While we get a fair amount of Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon, the film is really a warts-and-all look at Freddie’s personal life and what made him tick all the while seeing how songs like Bohemian Rhapsody and We Will Rock You were created.
AUDIO: Tim reviews “Bohemian Rhapsody” with Tom Barnard on “The KQ Morning Show” (segment begins 2 minutes 30 seconds in)
The movie messes with the band’s true-life timeline, but it’s really a nitpick when you consider the raw emotional power of the film thanks to Rami Malek’s stellar performance as Freddie. If you’re a Queen fan you will love this movie, and if you’re not a Queen fan, you just may become one. Get ready to be inspired, because “Bohemian Rhapsody” is easily one of the best films of the year.
8.5 (out of 10) on the Lammometer
Tim Lammers reviews movies weekly for The KQ92 Morning Show,” “KARE 11 News at 11” (NBC), WCCO Radio, WJON-AM, KLZZ-FM, “The Tom Barnard Podcast” and “The BS Show” with Bob Sansevere.
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