Bohemian Rhapsody

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 4:40 pm

I watched the film last night and thought it was excellent
And the young lady next to me was quietly singing along to the classic Queen songs

Great band
Great singer
Greatest showman ,- Freddie Mercury

8/10

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 4:43 pm

mkmel wrote:8/10

makes a change from Hart being man of the match!

claretfern · Post by **claretfern** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:05 pm

Also saw it last night. Agree with OP...much better than I expected.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:10 pm

This is next on our list, but having been thrice in the last two weeks, we’re having a weekend off. So next weekend it is!

mill hill claret · Post by **mill hill claret** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:28 pm

going to see it next Thursday...looking forward to it ..in my opinion the best ever singer in the best ever band

Better Call Saul · Post by **Better Call Saul** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:29 pm

Went to see the film yesterday and really enjoyed it.
Rami Malek takes a brilliant part as Freddie Mercury and just to think that Sacha Baron Cohen was the original choice for the part of Freddie until he pulled out due to disagreements with the original Queen band members.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:30 pm

Never floated my boat......Bohemian rhapsody Freddy mercury or queen.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:57 pm

You could always Tie Your Mother Down?

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 10:38 pm

A brilliant film...

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 11:20 pm

Not seen it...liked Queen in their early days, particularly the Queen II and Sheer Heart Attack albums, thought they were terrible in the later "It's a Kinda Magic" phase. From the reviews it sounds like a bit of a whitewash job aimed at the dreaded "family audience" with emphasis on Freddie Mercury's heterosexual relationship with Mary Austin. Apparently Sacha Baron Cohen was originally slated to play Mercury but baled because of this.

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 11:30 pm

Blackburnclaret wrote:going to see it next Thursday...looking forward to it ..in my opinion the best ever singer in the best ever band

Will definitely see this at some point. Agree with him being up there as the beat singer in a band as there isn't really anyone that can compete with his strength, range and variety. Beat band ever though? Personally think Freddie made them as good as they were.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 11:46 pm

initially a great band, inovative and way ahead of the rest, credit due to them for being radically different.
By about second album they were dross, and they went for the big scummy wrestling anthems that plebs adore, mercury happily sold his soul and they became even more popular.
Fashionable death, and should have faded from memory, cue big business and a marketing idea, milk it for all its worth , and cash in whilst a high number of sheep are about to praise it.Same as ben elton and his lardy infestation of their success.

basil6345789 · Post by **basil6345789** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 11:54 pm

Joe14 · Post by **Joe14** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:03 am

Wile E Coyote wrote:initially a great band, inovative and way ahead of the rest, credit due to them for being radically different.
By about second album they were dross, and they went for the big scummy wrestling anthems that plebs adore, mercury happily sold his soul and they became even more popular.
Fashionable death, and should have faded from memory, cue big business and a marketing idea, milk it for all its worth , and cash in whilst a high number of sheep are about to praise it.Same as ben elton and his lardy infestation of their success.

What a load of crap

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:17 am

Joe14 wrote:What a load of crap

I agree with you Joe

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:35 am

Joe14 wrote:What a load of crap

BAH !!! your flock has run away .

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:38 am

just while away your humdrum lives listening to we are the champions you chumps.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:52 am

mkmel wrote:I agree with you Joe

of course you do, as expected. Moooooooooooo !

CJW · Post by **CJW** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:52 am

Blackburnclaret wrote:going to see it next Thursday...looking forward to it ..in my opinion the best ever singer in the best ever band

LOL

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:40 am

Wile E Coyote wrote:initially a great band, inovative and way ahead of the rest, credit due to them for being radically different.
By about second album they were dross, and they went for the big scummy wrestling anthems that plebs adore, mercury happily sold his soul and they became even more popular.
Fashionable death, and should have faded from memory, cue big business and a marketing idea, milk it for all its worth , and cash in whilst a high number of sheep are about to praise it.Same as ben elton and his lardy infestation of their success.

WTF is a fashionable death?:)

Millertime v1.7 · Post by **Millertime v1.7** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 11:38 am

Listen guys, this a sugar coated version of events. Everything had to be pg rated so that producer BRIAN May came out of smelling of roses. That's why sascha was replaced. He didn't want to pander to Mays carefully controlled public image. One day when Queen are dead a proper 18 rated film will be made to tell the REAL story of debauchery

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 1:23 pm

Millertime v1.7 wrote:Listen guys, this a sugar coated version of events. Everything had to be pg rated so that producer BRIAN May came out of smelling of roses. That's why sascha was replaced. He didn't want to pander to Mays carefully controlled public image. One day when Queen are dead a proper 18 rated film will be made to tell the REAL story of debauchery

Correct

CaptainKirk · Post by **CaptainKirk** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 1:39 pm

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that Wile Coyote comes across as a bit of a prat whose only aim is to be seen as controversial and provocative?
Look it just worked again!

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 1:56 pm

Watching it again tonight

Yes it is that good!

SmudgetheClaret · Post by **SmudgetheClaret** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 4:45 pm

Watched it last night and the trailer does not do it justice excellent film it concentrates on Freddies talent and briefly shows his weak side which we are all aware off ...watch it

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 5:12 pm

Looks like its Queen night on BBC 4 tonight, with the documentary Queen: Rock The World on at 9pm followed by The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Fill yer boots, Freddie fans.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 5:50 pm

Millertime v1.7 wrote:Listen guys, this a sugar coated version of events. Everything had to be pg rated so that producer BRIAN May came out of smelling of roses. That's why sascha was replaced. He didn't want to pander to Mays carefully controlled public image. One day when Queen are dead a proper 18 rated film will be made to tell the REAL story of debauchery

The real story?
Sex, drugs and rock n roll....

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:02 pm

There are two songs I hate that most people love. Bohemian Rhapsody and Vienna.

SmudgetheClaret · Post by **SmudgetheClaret** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:08 pm

Millertime v1.7 wrote:Listen guys, this a sugar coated version of events. Everything had to be pg rated so that producer BRIAN May came out of smelling of roses. That's why sascha was replaced. He didn't want to pander to Mays carefully controlled public image. One day when Queen are dead a proper 18 rated film will be made to tell the REAL story of debauchery

Cohen has built his so called career around debauchery that's all he seems interested in and from what I've seen of his acting they got out of jail when he pulled out...

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:51 pm

I was a major Queen fan in my early pre-new wave teens and thought Bohemian Rhapsody about the greatest thing ever recorded . However now I can barely stand to listen to it. And anyone calling it "Bo Rap" should definitely be expunged.
Having said this there is some really good stuff on the early albums but you never hear this as mainstream radio sticks to playing Radio Ga Ga, I want to Break free, It's a Kinda Magic and other drek. If I had to name my favourite 5 tracks I would go for:
It's Late (Off the News of the World album)...a tremendous thunderous rock song
Brighton Rock
Father to Son
Death on Two Legs
March of the Black Queen

Nevermore, Lily of the Valley and Love of my Life are cure ballads too.

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:54 pm

I’m guessing this doesn’t have Freddie being buggered off a group of sailors or have him snorting coke off a Dwarfes c0ck judging by the rating ? He was a truly great showman and up until the terrible mid/late output the band produced some fantastic material .I really wanna see this but a bit concerned it’s gonna be slightly disneyfied singalong rather than the flamboyant sex n drug crazed filthy rock n roll rollercoaster ride of debauchery that was so such a part of his life .

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:35 pm

Brilliant band with some of the most melodic songs ever written.

CaptainKirk · Post by **CaptainKirk** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 12:30 am

Just got back - great film!
Helps if you like Queen of course.
Definitely recommend it, the missus loved it as well.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:00 pm

Watched it this evening and really enjoyed it.

I'm just about old enough to vaguely remember them at Live Aid so watching this film was definitely worth doing.

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:15 pm

The most over-rated over-played song there ever was.

CombatClaret · Post by **CombatClaret** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:24 pm

Fun film but it's a bog standard 'paint by numbers' bopic/how it happened film. Very glossy

I agree with the Radio 2 review, If Rami Malek's performance had been paired with a well written script focused solely on Freddie, there's a Best Actor Oscar in there somewhere. (Think 'Ray', 'Walk The Line' etc)
The academy love a well acted boipic but this was to broad a focus and has the edges rounded off.

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Sat Nov 03, 2018 12:11 am

Interesting to read opposing views and of course everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Going to see the film next week but maybe with the slightly biased opinion that Freddie was one of the most unique talents we'll ever see.

Of all the bands I could have, but never did see play live, Queen would be top of the list.

Bop · Post by **Bop** » Sat Nov 03, 2018 1:16 am

Couldn’t give a monkey spunk about Queen. But ever time I hear “it’s a kind of magic” I can only think of Johnny Francis. ARMADA.

Carport · Post by **Carport** » Sat Nov 03, 2018 7:25 am

Was fortunate to see Queen live at Bingley Hall in late 70s. The best live band I’ve seen. Saw the film last weekend. Very good.

colne-claret · Post by **colne-claret** » Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:18 am

Bop wrote:Couldn’t give a monkey spunk about Queen. But ever time I hear “it’s a kind of magic” I can only think of Johnny Francis. ARMADA.

All I think of is Phoenix Nights.

scouseclaret · Post by **scouseclaret** » Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:27 am

It’s a watchable film. Rami Malik is excellent and the stadium scenes are impressive on the big screen. However it is over-sanitised and there is far too much “artistic licence” applied to the chronology of events, particularly towards the end of the film.

Woody9229 · Post by **Woody9229** » Sun Nov 04, 2018 5:15 pm

Well I really enjoyed it. I nearly didnt go as the trailer made it look a bit pants but very glad I went as in my view its well worth seeing on the big screen esepecially for the Live Aid Finale. In fact it made me search out the actual Live Aid performance on You Tube this morning. I get the comments about the missed opportunity for an oscar winner, the charge that its sanitised and too much artistic licence but unless you really hate Queen I would recommend giving it a go.

Pimlico_Claret · Post by **Pimlico_Claret** » Sun Nov 04, 2018 6:09 pm

Watched it last week, not a huge Queen fan but probably, like most people, happy enough to enjoy a fair few of their songs. Just remember, critics, it's a film, not a documentary about Freddie Mercury's private life.

atlantalad · Post by **atlantalad** » Tue Nov 06, 2018 12:30 am

Post 31 "snorting coke off a Dwarfes cOck." THAT is so..... o wrong on on at least 4 levels

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:59 pm

Watched it tonight. Enjoyed it. The wembley scenes are great.

Lookalikes very good in most cases. Although Mercury looks more like a cross between mick jagger and edward scissor hands at the start. He does get his mannerisms right though.

Much better film than the massively overhyped gaga one.

A little funny in parts. Story is alright but the music scenes are really good.

Watchable film. Especially one to watch with the mrs.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:33 am

AlargeClaret wrote:I’m guessing this doesn’t have Freddie being buggered off a group of sailors or have him snorting coke off a Dwarfes c0ck judging by the rating ? He was a truly great showman and up until the terrible mid/late output the band produced some fantastic material .I really wanna see this but a bit concerned it’s gonna be slightly disneyfied singalong rather than the flamboyant sex n drug crazed filthy rock n roll rollercoaster ride of debauchery that was so such a part of his life .

So there's hints of what went on without developing it. I agree with both sides here - an enjoyable film for the sake of entertainment, but sanitized as hell at hit the audience ranking

I went to the Liverpool and London gigs in 1976 referred to at the beginning of the film, and they still rank up there in terms of production, even by today's standards

Schoolmate of mine, who dragged me to the concerts above, went on to run their fan club back in the day pre-t'internet and when things were snail mail..... and yes, there's some toe-curling stuff

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:32 am

Carport wrote:Was fortunate to see Queen live at Bingley Hall in late 70s. The best live band I’ve seen. Saw the film last weekend. Very good.

I never saw Queen live other than on TV but I did see Pink Floyd at the Bingley Hall, what a terrible venue. Just a big old aircraft hanger with no seats and shocking acoustics.

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:43 am

Got tickets to see this with the missus tonight. Probably for the best that they edited any dwarf dick debauchery out of it to be honest - not really date night material - well not in our house anyway.

BFCmaj · Post by **BFCmaj** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:09 am

I want to go and watch this but the thing that puts me off is that Roger Taylor is played by Peter Beale from eastenders.

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:04 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Watchable film. Especially one to watch with the mrs.

ok..but she'll have to pay herself in!