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Bohemian Rhapsody

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By *wingin Cat OP   Man
over a year ago

London

Anyone seen it yet? Saw it yesterday, and absolutely loved it. You don't have to be a fan of Queen or Freddie Mercury to enjoy it. My only criticism is that the chronology of some of the events was out of sync. I couldn't believe that Freddie and his girlfriend Mary lived in a humble bedsit at the time they were churning out all their first Top 20 hits (1974-75).

Highly recommended viewing.

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place

I agree. I saw it and really enjoyed it.

A remarkable man! And much missed.

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

Haven't seen it, but I have heard that are songs massively out of sequence to fit the narrative.

It's obviously highly fictionalised -understandably, but as a result is of no interest to me. I'm interested in how Queen developed, but this isn't that, judging by everything I've read on the subject.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It was funny seeing the character played by Mike Myers,saying "you wont see teenagers headbanging to that in their cars", after hearing Bohemian Rhapsody.

There are plenty of documentaries for anyone who really wants to know about Queen but, they wont feature a Brian May who is more Brian May than Brian May is or a Roger Taylor who is even dreamier than the real Roger Taylor. (poor John Deacon was portrayed as 'worlds most boring man'...a bit unfait,that).

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet


"It was funny seeing the character played by Mike Myers,saying "you wont see teenagers headbanging to that in their cars", after hearing Bohemian Rhapsody.

There are plenty of documentaries for anyone who really wants to know about Queen but, they wont feature a Brian May who is more Brian May than Brian May is or a Roger Taylor who is even dreamier than the real Roger Taylor. (poor John Deacon was portrayed as 'worlds most boring man'...a bit unfait,that)."

Yeah the Mike Myers joke made me smile.

Thought the film was great.

Wouldn't worry too much about John Deacon, he's got his millions to keep him warm.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It was funny seeing the character played by Mike Myers,saying "you wont see teenagers headbanging to that in their cars", after hearing Bohemian Rhapsody.

There are plenty of documentaries for anyone who really wants to know about Queen but, they wont feature a Brian May who is more Brian May than Brian May is or a Roger Taylor who is even dreamier than the real Roger Taylor. (poor John Deacon was portrayed as 'worlds most boring man'...a bit unfait,that).

Yeah the Mike Myers joke made me smile.

Thought the film was great.

Wouldn't worry too much about John Deacon, he's got his millions to keep him warm."

But you do agree about the guy playing Roger Taylor?

I had to pretend I'd spilt my drink on the seat.

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By *edRidingWolfCouple
over a year ago

Lydney

We saw it last night!

Wolf has to say it was the best film he’s seen all year!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Saw this on Saturday

Mrs loved it I thoght it was ok

The continuity errors irritated me but then I moan about the wrong mark of spitfire used in films so maybe just me

Very much a canonisation piece for Brian and Rodger

Rami Malik did well as Freddie but maybe a size smaller on the teeth

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By *northernsoulMan
over a year ago

Manchester

About to go see it! Looking forward to it, they've cast it brilliantly.

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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago

so near and yet so far....

Going next Tuesday to see it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wanna see it this weekend

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By *sfleurWoman
over a year ago

wednesfield

Saw it Wednesday - really enjoyed it & difficult not to sing along lol - saw them live couple of times -Freddie was sublime & majestic

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By *ightyandLeftyCouple
over a year ago

Funtown

We went to see it the other night.

Great film and a must watch.

I've heard that some of the songs in the film are out of sequence, I've also heard that some of the outfits don't match the timeline either but I wouldn't have known.

The bickering between the band members was portrayed well, the casting was good. Freddies confused life came across well. The drugs and sex were only insinuated but then it is only a 12a certification.

I didn't once look at my watch and think how much longer will it go on for so that's a really good review in my book.

Righty

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By *eedsortingMan
over a year ago

Radley

Personally I thought it was a great film. Yes, it does take liberties but then the film isn't really a biopic about Queen per se - more about the relationships in the band and the tragic nature of Freddie. Enjoyed it a lot more than A Star is Born which was a little diappointing. I was expecting a bit more from it than it delivered although I do really rate Gaga's role and delivery in it. Thought she was terrific.

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By *agermeisterMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"We went to see it the other night.

Great film and a must watch.

I've heard that some of the songs in the film are out of sequence, I've also heard that some of the outfits don't match the timeline either but I wouldn't have known.

The bickering between the band members was portrayed well, the casting was good. Freddies confused life came across well. The drugs and sex were only insinuated but then it is only a 12a certification.

I didn't once look at my watch and think how much longer will it go on for so that's a really good review in my book.

Righty"

I thought the period detail was exceptional. And as for the recreation of the Live Aid set. MY GOD it was perfect. The only downside was the cgi of the crowd. They didnt quite get the wave through the crowd during 'Radio Ga-Ga' and I couldn't see my face there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I enjoyed it, no idea about the sequence/finer detail as I don't know a great deal about the band other than their tunes.

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By *orticiaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Seen it twice, totally amazing!! And no, it’s not a documentary, it’s meant to show an emotional side of Queen, the relationships, personalities etc.

Brian & Roger were executive producers, so it can’t be that fictional - and it’s well documented that Paul Prenter was a cunt of the highest order!

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Looking forward to seeing it. Amazing band that crossed into a lot of music genres.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not seen it but would like to

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Saw it yesterday, and loved it! Came straight home and watched the original live aid performance on YouTube, fair to say they nailed it!

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

Just got back from seeing it.

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By *northernsoulMan
over a year ago

Manchester

That was great! Bit of a tear-jerker in parts, and there's only so much of a story you can tell with a 12 certificate, but I enjoyed it.

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

I'm guessing it doesn't include the notorious party with dwarves carrying trays of Charles around on their heads or the part when Freddie caused a rectal prolapse in a rent boy and just shouted "this one's broken, get me another!" then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It was amazing...the casting was spot on for everyone.

Recreating Live Aid was unreal...Freddie’s mannerisms were immaculate.

A truly great biopic.

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By *northernsoulMan
over a year ago

Manchester


"I'm guessing it doesn't include the notorious party with dwarves carrying trays of Charles around on their heads or the part when Freddie caused a rectal prolapse in a rent boy and just shouted "this one's broken, get me another!" then "

And I'm kinda glad of that. It would put me right off my tea, that.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Saw it last weekend and loved it - yes there are some continuity and timing errors but for the most part they don't detract, although using the AIDS diagnosis (which didn't happen in reality until two years after Live Aid) to add a poignancy to the film did seem a little unnecessary - would have thought that Roger and Brian's involvement would have meant they got things right though.

Agree the casting was spot on and who'd have thought Ian Beale's son would make such a good Roger?!

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By *imply_SensualMan
over a year ago

Widnes

Loved it, was glued to the screen from start to end and as someone else said, didnt need to check my watch - great casting and the Mike Myers nod to Wayne's World did draw a smile.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

I saw it Wednesday, really enjoyed it, but have to agree it was a bit out of sync. Didn't detract too much from my enjoyment of it though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Saw it yesterday, and loved it! Came straight home and watched the original live aid performance on YouTube, fair to say they nailed it!"

Same here!

Actually we went to the cinema twice, together with my Mrs.

We absolutely loved it!

What I like about it - Freddie wasn't shown as a demigod, he was pictured as a normal human being. No one tried to show him as a winner, nor a loser. He didn't want to be remembered as a victim. Because of that I think the ending is just spot on, it doesn't show any struggle he's been through later.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Saw it yesterday, and loved it! Came straight home and watched the original live aid performance on YouTube, fair to say they nailed it!

Same here!

Actually we went to the cinema twice, together with my Mrs.

We absolutely loved it!

What I like about it - Freddie wasn't shown as a demigod, he was pictured as a normal human being. No one tried to show him as a winner, nor a loser. He didn't want to be remembered as a victim. Because of that I think the ending is just spot on, it doesn't show any struggle he's been through later."

I've been to see it twice too. Loved it.

I think they got the balance just right. There's no need to show all the details of his sex life and make it sordid and seedy. I thought it was well balanced.

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