Review of Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) by Axet — 06 Nov 2018

While technically very well made by a veteran director with a standout performance by the lead (not a fan of him in "Mr. Robot" but have to give credit here) and compelling most of the way, it drags in the third act by concentrating on particular events at the overall expense of the band's trajectory and impact.

There are curious chronological flaws which must be intended but are not ultimately acceptable, and like other rock band biopics such as "Straight Outta Compton" this liberally rips off Oliver Stone's "The Doors" in formative origin plotting, style and even directly steals an entire scene! All said it's still worth it if you're a fan of the music.