'Bohemian Rhapsody' Crushes Expectations at the Box Office The Freddie Mercury biopic has taken the no.1 spot at the domestic box office. The film, starring 'Mr. Robot' actor
Rami Malek as Mercury, took in $50 million
from 4,000 theaters. It is the second-best start for a music biopic after 'Straight Outta Compton,' which took in $60.2 million. 'Rhapsody' grabbed $72 million overseas, garnering a total of $122.5 million for
its first weekend. The movie has generated mixed reviews from critics but a very positive response from audiences.