The Queendom, the power, and the glory was his--at least for a while. The case this movie seems to make is that Freddie Mercury was so incandescent that he simple had to burn out quickly, and maybe would have done so even if his illness hadn't limited his life. And while one can argue that certain aspects of this movie are a little too formulaic and filmic, what's unarguable is that the presentation also captures its many moments of brilliance with great sense and feeling. Those too young to remember Queen in their heyday get a highly accurate recreation of that vibe here. The result is a picture that entertains greatly and elevates highly, for both the band's legacy and those who partake of it here. Very strong work and just shy of must-see quality.
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