Guitarist Brian May thinks critics were too quick to judge the film.
Guitarist Brian May responded to criticism of the film Bohemian Rhapsody , the biopic of Queen .
Last year, Bohemian Rhapsody became the highest-grossing musical biopic in history . Reviews were mixed, but many criticisms stemmed from the very first trailer. Writer and producer Bryan Fuller , for example, raised concerns about how the video concealed Freddie Mercury .
This week, Rami Malek received the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his portrayal of the singer. Regarding the win, May said that the film's success showed that the criticism against it may have been premature.
“The mistake the critics made was criticizing the trailer instead of criticizing the film,” May said. “They jumped the gun. Once people make statements, it’s hard to take them back later.”
Actress Lucy Boynton spoke about the opinion that the film tried to hide Mercury's bisexuality. She considers the criticism "frustrating".
“People want something to criticize. One thing we’re very proud of about the film is that it doesn’t cross any lines. It’s not intrusive or expository,” he said. “I don’t know what people wanted to see… they always ask about the character’s dark side. But it’s a celebration, an ode to him.”
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