Bohemian Rhapsody FIRST REACTIONS: Will the Freddie Mercury biopic rock you?

Later this month the Queen biopic finally hits cinemas and some critics have already shared their first reactions before official reviews are released.

By the sounds of it the general consensus is the film will get a mixed response from audiences with some loving it and others not so much.

However all seem to agree that Malek’s performance as Mercury is outstanding.

Check out some of the first reactions for Bohemian Rhapsody below.

IndieWire
Bohemian Rhapsody is a straight-on biopic with plenty of Queen music and a strong performance by Rami Malek.

It will get mixed reviews. It might play with audiences.

Uproxx
My biggest takeaway from Bohemian Rhapsody is how much the rest of Queen resents Freddie Mercury.

But Rami Malek is outstanding. Also, the fact Mike Myers is in this movie is genius and insane.

New York Times
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a glorified Wikipedia entry but Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury (and wears his wonderful costumes) with incredible gusto.

Legion
Absolutely beyond blown away by Bohemian Rhapsody! Rami Malek is phenomenal.

Gorgeous story, amazing concert movie…I don’t have enough words!

Awards Daily
Bloody Hell! Absolutely did not expect Bohemian Rhapsody to be a thousand degrees of fantastic.

Rami Malek has a kind of magic and one vision of a champion performance. Prepare to be rocked!!!

Movie Mantz

HOLY HELL!! Bohemian Rhapsody is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!

A rousing emotional cinematic champion that will rock you!

Rami Malek is magnificent! It’s great FUN & it will ROCK YOU!! A Star Is Born, you’ve been served!!