Bohemian Rhapsody

[maggiebee]

Went to the cinema today to see this film. Fabulous - even better than I expected. Great cast. Wish I'd taken some tissues as the tears were flowing at the end. If you love Queen, don't miss it.

[Arksided]

I'm so looking forward to seeing it, such a long time in the making.

[gingejbee]

Strangely, it's had wildly-differing reviews from the critics....

[Arksided]

I'd rather take the opinion of Queen fans rather than any movie reviewer.

[andy-hughes]

As a Queen fan of long standing (I saw them as a support band in 1974) I can agree entirely with maggiebees view, it is a wonderful film and I really enjoyed it.

Jon Moir in the Mail is scathing on a number of levels, pointing out that Rami Malek had false teeth to play the role. No kidding! In fact, the make-up department were surprisingly understated with their version of the Mercury dentistry - in real life Freddie's teeth were more promiant than in the film, but where Malek really nailed his persona was the way in which he constantly pulled his top lip over his teeth, something Mercury also did, being conscious of his overbite.

Her other complaint is that Messrs. May and Taylor influenced the view of them personally in the film as being more influential on the band and the music than they were. That is arrant rubbish - Queen were what they were because of the combination of four huge unique talents making one whole - the band would not have been successful without the input of each of them on the others.

The recreation of Live Aid is spectacular, and it is the highlight of an excellent film which serves Queen and Mercury fans very well indeed - which no more than the band deserve.

[kvalidir]

Jan Moir is an absolute harridan I can't wait to see it x

[retrocop]

There spake the words of a real Music journalist. No doubt my wife will try to drag me to see the film( TIC) .Where did you train in journalism AH ?

[Arksided]

Mr Rami Malek is a great actor... I can't think of anyone better to play the part of Lord Mercur.y

[Buenchico]

While I enjoy much of Queen's music (and certainly recognise the considerable talents of the band members), I'm not sure if I'd actually enjoy a movie about Queen. So I'll probably wait until it inevitably turns up on in Christmas TV viewing schedules in a few years time before watching it.

Some people here might enjoys this though. (13yo Jesse Pardon in the Dutch version of The Voice Kids):

[andy-hughes]

retrocop - // Where did you train in journalism AH ? //

I have no formal training, which is why I only ever refer to myself as either a music journalist, or a music writer, never a journalist.

[LadyCG]

This is the first film in ages which has captured my attention and I am definitely going to see it.

[-Talbot-]

How much reel-time did Sun City get?

[retrocop]

AH
Thank you. Please forgive my ignorance here but does a music writer compose concertos, sonatas rondeaus etc or write in NME about other peoples musical works?

[Samuraisan]

We are going to see it next week, can´t wait.

[andy-hughes]

retrocop - // AH
Thank you. Please forgive my ignorance here but does a music writer compose concertos, sonatas rondeaus etc or write in NME about other peoples musical works? //

I think a music writer writes about music - a person who writes music is a composer.

[andy-hughes]

Talbot - // How much reel-time did Sun City get? //

That would be none - it's a film drama not a political statement.

The universe of music fans is amazingly forgiving of the utter crass stupidity and appalling behaviour of some of its idols - which can be just as well.

[canasta]

Went to see it last. Ugh this and we both thought it was excellent. Shame the critics were underwhelmed at the previews.

[retrocop]

OK. Once again I am obliged.

[Patsy33]

Last year I bought two lovely mugs from Waitrose, that were half price. Perhaps just a pair of cheap bed socks & bar of chocolate will suffice! :-)

[Patsy33]

Lol..Sorry. Wrong section!

[canasta]

Couldn’t edit my post. ‘Night ‘ somehow got changed to ‘ugh’. :(.