Movie Review - Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen Will Rock You

Tears -- check.  Racing heart -- check. Goose pimples -- check. Foot stomping good fun -- check. A deeper appreciation for a beloved musician and band -- double check.

I love Queen's music; always have, but I'll be honest: I knew nothing about the band members and their story, and I'm glad I didn't, because it made this movie so much more enjoyable not knowing. (And I won't ruin that for you in this review.)

7:42●●● 95%

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Any discussion of this film must begin with Rami Malek's outstanding performance as Freddie Mercury. For a role that relied so deeply on voice, it was his expressions -- especially his eyes -- that told the story. I could go on with platitudes and adjectives, but let's just say, "He rocked it," and move on.

The pacing was spot on. There was just enough of each dramatic scene to get the impact without dragging.

The director Bryan Singer (the guy who did the good X-Men movies) showed he can direct a movie to an emotional crescendo just as well -- perhaps even better -- than he can end with climactic action.

This is a movie with no room for improvement. I see a lot of movies and that's not something I can often say.

Grade: A+

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