BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (2018) Movie Review
What does music mean to you?
1 Peter 4:8 - "Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. (NLT)
Out of every true story about famous bands that have premiered over the years, Bohemian Rhapsody is the most powerful by far. The story follows lead singer Freddy Mercury's fifteen-year journey from joining Queen in 1970 to his phenomenal performance at LIVE AID IN 1985. It clearly portrays the potential of music's influence. Music unites. Music is God's most valuable gift. Music is love. Most importantly, Bohemian Rhapsody is a story about self-acceptance.
Freddy Mercury understood that, and he used it to inspire millions of people. However, he is a tortured artist, much like many geniuses. where he understands music, there is little he understands in his personal life. He not only struggles with his sexuality, his life's most devastating pursuit is acceptance.
His family, his band, his ex-fiance, his boyfriend, his fans, drugs and alcohol all fail him. And for years he fails them. Until the lowest point in his life during his AIDS diagnosis and his out of control behavior alienates everyone who loves him. That is when he finally learns where to find acceptance. He must accept himself.
Psalm 139:14 - "Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous — how well I know it." (NLT)
His personal acceptance is completely reflected in his LIVE AID performance. His state of dress is simple and comfortable. His performance is raw and free. There is a complete connection between the band and the audience. Freddy Mercury gives the most passionate performance of the entire show, and the audience responds to Queen more than any other band. He inspires billions of people that day. That is the power of music. That is the importance of self acceptance.
QUEEN'S LIVE AID PERFORMANCE IN 1985
