BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: Rumor has it that Johnny Depp was the first choice for the role of Freddie Mercury in this biopic of the iconic rock band, Queen, but there, were scheduling problems and so the role went for a brief time to Sacha Baron Cohan who ultimately had artistic "differences" with the director and was let go. Finally Rami Malek took the role and, believe me, it was well worth the wait. He is nothing short of brilliant in this bravura performance. This "stand up and cheer/foot stomping" film will have you in awe. There is not a wrong note in the entire movie (except perhaps for the shortness of some of the musical numbers). While maybe some of it is fictionalized, it all holds up and is quite believable. If you are anything like me, makes sure you have plenty of Kleenex with you. I was literally crying my eyes out for the last half hour. I don't remember any movie in the last decade or so that has moved me like this one.. Is there an Oscar nomination in the future (for Mr. Malek)? I wouldn't be at all surprised. It is one helluva picture!
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