From Bohemian Rhapsody to Rocketman, can a film about an artist ever tell the truth when family and friends are involved?If the new Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody doesn’t include at least one party scene featuring dwarves with platters of cocaine on their heads, I am asking for my money back.
While that might look tasteless today (even if the party in question is well documented), there is an impression that the film will seek to put a slant on Mercury’s life, since it is co-produced by his Queen bandmates Brian May and Roger Taylor.Related: Sign up to our Film Today email
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