π΅ Musicπ₯ Toplijstπ³ 16 votes
Which British music biopic actually did its subject justice on the big screen?
From Freddie Mercury to Elton John, British music legends have had their lives turned into cinematic spectacles. Some hit every right note, others felt more like a tribute act.
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A
Bohemian Rhapsody
Rami Malek's Oscar-winning turn as Freddie Mercury divided critics but won audiences over, culminating in that recreated Live Aid set. A box office juggernaut that put Queen back at the centre of pop culture.
B
Rocketman
Taron Egerton sang every note himself in this fantastical, R-rated take on Sir Elton's troubled rise to superstardom. More musical than biopic, and all the better for it.
C
Control
Anton Corbijn's stark black-and-white portrait of the Joy Division frontman remains one of the most haunting music films ever made. Sam Riley's performance is quietly devastating.
D
Nowhere Boy
Sam Taylor-Johnson's intimate portrait of a young Lennon in Liverpool focuses on family rather than fame. A reminder that even legends start as confused teenagers.
E
Sid and Nancy
Alex Cox's 1986 cult classic captures the chaos of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen with brutal honesty. Gary Oldman's transformation set the standard for music biopic acting.
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