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Bohemian Rhapsody, a biographical film on the British rock band Queen, has failed to elicit more than a simple “meh” from critics. The film is directed by Superman Returns and X-Men filmmaker Bryan Singer. Mr. Robot star Rami Malek plays the main role of Queen’s lead vocalist Freddie Mercury.
The film currently holds a 55% rating at Rotten Tomatoes. The consensus reads, “Bohemian Rhapsody hits a handful of high notes, but as an in-depth look at a beloved band, it offers more of a medley than a true greatest hits collection.”
IndieWire’s David Ehrlich writes, “The critical failure of Bohemian Rhapsody is that, 134 minutes after the lights go down, the members of Queen just seem like four blokes who’ve been processed through the rusty machinery of a Hollywood biopic.”
The Observer’s Simran Hans was of the opinion that, “Fans of the band might enjoy watching the movie cycle through their hits (and there are many), but those, like me, hoping for a more robust appraisal of the late Freddie Mercury may find themselves disappointed.”
USA Today’s Brian Truitt said that the movie did not do justice to either the titular song or the band. He said, “Bohemian Rhapsody” the song is a sonic masterpiece and “Bohemian Rhapsody” the movie is just a conventional rock flick, one all too ordinary for a man and a band that exemplified the extraordinary.”
In India, Bohemian Rhapsody is slated for release on November 16.
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