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**Nzoner** · 11-04-2018, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15

EDIT: Quello has it, but only the 2 hour original version. None of the additional interviews or music.

I own the Blu-Ray,part of my Queen collection,also have Live Aid,Live at the Bowl,Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert etc.

Hopefully you get to see it all,it is two thumbs way up.

Deberg_1990 · 11-03-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

No,there is only so much that can go into a two hour film,in fact I was thinking this story could easily be one of those 10,hell even 20 part series on Netflix.

I can tell you there's a documentary called Days Of Our Lives that's almost 4 hours long that's a must see for any Queen fan.

Cool. Thanks.

Looks like a really fun movie. Will check it out.

Frazod · 11-02-2018, 11:35 PM

Probably going to see this on Sunday. RT score 59% critics, 94% fans.

I figure most of the critics are just pissed that it's not two hours of hardcore gay sex.

Halfcan · 11-03-2018, 10:12 AM

I took my wife to see this last night for our anniversary. We loved it. The actors nailed their roles, especially for Freddie. All four guys were quite different and I think they did a good job showing that contrast. There was no need to go too deep into Freddies fall into the rock in roll lifestyle, I am glad they kept it classy and showed how much he struggled to be himself.

This movie brought a lot of memories flooding back. The 1982 show at Kemper where I saw Queen and Billy Squire from the 6th row. I was 15 and it made a huge impression. It is hard to describe the raw power that band had and the way Freddie absolutely controlled an audience. Brian May is one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Roger and Deacon very underrated as well. Nobody has ever sounded like Queen and never will. I have seen hundreds of bands and that show is still a top 10 for sure.

It was difficult for me to watch the last half of the show. I was a huge fan of Queen and Freddie. I am glad they didn't show him on his deathbed. A close friend went down the same path of cocaine and reckless sex. He died of Aids as well. A scene when Freddie is getting his diagnosis brought that memory back. A fan sings to him on the way out and shows how horrible Aids is. The dynamic with his family is very familiar as well. The scenes with his dad echoed my own life.

The movie does a great job with the Wembley scene showing what a true legend he was. I watched that concert Live on television and Queen stole the show. Mike Myers is awesome in this as well. Some might complain that a few songs were out of the timeline and they took liberty with facts, but the heart and soul of the movie stayed true. We stayed to the end and listened to the songs Freddie recorded before his death. On with the Show- I think was his last.

Freddie was a lonely, complicated, brilliant, funny, extraordinary person and the movie shows all these layers. So I think it did its job.

**Nzoner** · 11-04-2018, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

I took my wife to see this last night for our anniversary. We loved it. The actors nailed their roles, especially for Freddie. All four guys were quite different and I think they did a good job showing that contrast. There was no need to go too deep into Freddies fall into the rock in roll lifestyle, I am glad they kept it classy and showed how much he struggled to be himself.

This movie brought a lot of memories flooding back. The 1982 show at Kemper where I saw Queen and Billy Squire from the 6th row. I was 15 and it made a huge impression. It is hard to describe the raw power that band had and the way Freddie absolutely controlled an audience. Brian May is one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Roger and Deacon very underrated as well. Nobody has ever sounded like Queen and never will. I have seen hundreds of bands and that show is still a top 10 for sure.

It was difficult for me to watch the last half of the show. I was a huge fan of Queen and Freddie. I am glad they didn't show him on his deathbed. A close friend went down the same path of cocaine and reckless sex. He died of Aids as well. A scene when Freddie is getting his diagnosis brought that memory back. A fan sings to him on the way out and shows how horrible Aids is. The dynamic with his family is very familiar as well. The scenes with his dad echoed my own life.

The movie does a great job with the Wembley scene showing what a true legend he was. I watched that concert Live on television and Queen stole the show. Mike Myers is awesome in this as well. Some might complain that a few songs were out of the timeline and they took liberty with facts, but the heart and soul of the movie stayed true. We stayed to the end and listened to the songs Freddie recorded before his death. On with the Show- I think was his last.

Freddie was a lonely, complicated, brilliant, funny, extraordinary person and the movie shows all these layers. So I think it did its job.

Nice review and the last song is The Show Must Go On,a great song

WhawhaWhat · 11-03-2018, 04:09 PM

I LOVED this movie. No idea how critics don't like it.

**Nzoner** · 11-04-2018, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat

I LOVED this movie. No idea how critics don't like it.

I think Frazod nailed it with his comment above.

dilligaf · 11-04-2018, 07:06 PM

Just got back from watching this movie and we thought it was great. The rest of the audience did as well because there was a lot of applause at the end.

**Nzoner** · 11-05-2018, 10:10 AM

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Hits Higher Note At Weekend B.O. With $51M Opening

Frazod · 11-05-2018, 11:15 AM

I was going to go this past weekend, but decided to wait and let the crowds die down a bit.

JD10367 · 11-06-2018, 02:50 PM

Takes a few liberties with the facts (songs out of place, AIDS diagnosis timeline) but does a good job of telling the story of both the band and the singer. Malek will get an Oscar nod.

**Rausch** · 11-10-2018, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

Takes a few liberties with the facts (songs out of place, AIDS diagnosis timeline) but does a good job of telling the story of both the band and the singer. Malek will get an Oscar nod.

He's an amazing actor. He should.

Boon · 11-11-2018, 04:56 PM

Wife and I saw it last night. Acting was good and music was great. I think a lot of poetic license was used to add to the drama of a two hour movie. For example Queen was not broken up when Live Aid was announced and they did not need a lot of rehearsing to do the show. But very good nonetheless for a Queen fan.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 11-11-2018, 09:38 PM

Great flick, felt like I read at the show during the concert scenes. got a little dusty in there during the live aid set.

Coochie liquor · 11-13-2018, 04:13 AM

Wow, saw it last night and we really liked it! Had some goosebumps moments for sure. Great acting, and music!

11-02-2018, 11:35 PM	#3
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11-03-2018, 10:12 AM	#4
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	I took my wife to see this last night for our anniversary. We loved it. The actors nailed their roles, especially for Freddie. All four guys were quite different and I think they did a good job showing that contrast. There was no need to go too deep into Freddies fall into the rock in roll lifestyle, I am glad they kept it classy and showed how much he struggled to be himself. This movie brought a lot of memories flooding back. The 1982 show at Kemper where I saw Queen and Billy Squire from the 6th row. I was 15 and it made a huge impression. It is hard to describe the raw power that band had and the way Freddie absolutely controlled an audience. Brian May is one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Roger and Deacon very underrated as well. Nobody has ever sounded like Queen and never will. I have seen hundreds of bands and that show is still a top 10 for sure. It was difficult for me to watch the last half of the show. I was a huge fan of Queen and Freddie. I am glad they didn't show him on his deathbed. A close friend went down the same path of cocaine and reckless sex. He died of Aids as well. A scene when Freddie is getting his diagnosis brought that memory back. A fan sings to him on the way out and shows how horrible Aids is. The dynamic with his family is very familiar as well. The scenes with his dad echoed my own life. The movie does a great job with the Wembley scene showing what a true legend he was. I watched that concert Live on television and Queen stole the show. Mike Myers is awesome in this as well. Some might complain that a few songs were out of the timeline and they took liberty with facts, but the heart and soul of the movie stayed true. We stayed to the end and listened to the songs Freddie recorded before his death. On with the Show- I think was his last. Freddie was a lonely, complicated, brilliant, funny, extraordinary person and the movie shows all these layers. So I think it did its job.
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11-05-2018, 11:15 AM	#10
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11-06-2018, 02:50 PM	#11
JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	Takes a few liberties with the facts (songs out of place, AIDS diagnosis timeline) but does a good job of telling the story of both the band and the singer. Malek will get an Oscar nod.
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11-11-2018, 04:56 PM	#13
Boon a.k.a. Lenny Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Smack dab in the middle Casino cash: $9637069	Wife and I saw it last night. Acting was good and music was great. I think a lot of poetic license was used to add to the drama of a two hour movie. For example Queen was not broken up when Live Aid was announced and they did not need a lot of rehearsing to do the show. But very good nonetheless for a Queen fan.
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11-11-2018, 09:38 PM	#14
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11-13-2018, 04:13 AM	#15
Coochie liquor Bolton gonna knock you out Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Free Vybz Kartel Casino cash: $2582394	Wow, saw it last night and we really liked it! Had some goosebumps moments for sure. Great acting, and music!
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