[Kazanne]

I went to see this tonight, with a friend as she is a massive Queen fan,has anyone else seen it? I have to say what a fantastic film it is and I really enjoyed it. Although i did think at first the guy who played Freddie looked more like Mick Jagger at first ,but whoever it was played the part excellently.

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

I went to see this tonight, with a friend as she is a massive Queen fan,has anyone else seen it? I have to say what a fantastic film it is and I really enjoyed it. Although i did think at first the guy who played Freddie looked more like Mick Jagger at first ,but whoever it was played the part excellently.

From what I have seen in the trailers it looks fantastic.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by smudgie

From what I have seen in the trailers it looks fantastic.

One of the best films I've seen for ages Smudgie and very sad in parts .

[Nancy.]

I've heard lots of good things about this film and quite looking forward to it.

What songs is in it, Kaz?

[LaLaLand]

Critics hate it but everyone I know who has been to see it have loved it. One said it made him "ugly cry" too!

[Nicky91]

the actor who plays John Deacon, is the same actor who played the one kid Tim Murphy in Jurassic Park, and also had a role in The Pacific

[Nancy.]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

the actor who plays John Deacon, is the same actor who played the one kid Tim Murphy in Jurassic Park, and also had a role in The Pacific

Omg, So it is. I had no idea he was in it.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Nancy.

I've heard lots of good things about this film and quite looking forward to it.

What songs is in it, Kaz?

Most of their hits it,shows how Bohemian Rhapsody was created and Queens journey until Freddie died, wasn't a massive fan but loved the movie and the music.Go see it Nancy, you will love it.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

the actor who plays John Deacon, is the same actor who played the one kid Tim Murphy in Jurassic Park, and also had a role in The Pacific

He was excellent, good film all round

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Jonnii

Critics hate it but everyone I know who has been to see it have loved it. One said it made him "ugly cry" too!

Must admit I had a few tears

[Alf]

I see a little silhouette of Kazanne

[Nicky91]

apparently Sasha Baron Cohen was first rumoured for the role of Freddie Mercury

[Cherie]

Going to see this next week, the stage show was great as well, it's not in the West end any more though so may be touring the country

[pontyboi]

Reviews have been poor from critics saying how they skip over the main issues about Fred's sexuality/aids as its only rated a 12 so had to be pretty pc not to offend the kids.

I have heard nothing but good things from the people who have gone to see it though even non Queen fans so im really looking forward to it.

Though I will forever be scarred by "Its a kind of magic" which was playing when I walked in on my parents having sex

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by pontyboi

Reviews have been poor from critics saying how they skip over the main issues about Fred's sexuality/aids as its only rated a 12 so had to be pretty pc not to offend the kids.

I have heard nothing but good things from the people who have gone to see it though even non Queen fans so im really looking forward to it.

Though I will forever be scarred by "Its a kind of magic" which was playing when I walked in on my parents having sex :(

what a great story to tell the grandkids

[Tom4784]

I'm looking forward to watching it.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by pontyboi

Reviews have been poor from critics saying how they skip over the main issues about Fred's sexuality/aids as its only rated a 12 so had to be pretty pc not to offend the kids.

I have heard nothing but good things from the people who have gone to see it though even non Queen fans so im really looking forward to it.

Though I will forever be scarred by "Its a kind of magic" which was playing when I walked in on my parents having sex

I've heard reviews saying the opposite actually, that the controversy about them 'straightwashing' Freddie's life is just bull****.

I don't think we need to see him balls deep in a man in order for him to be presented as a bisexual character, and from what I've heard, he has lovers of both genders in the film so that should be enough.

[LaLaLand]

Omg the guy who plays Roger Taylor was Peter Beale in Eastenders I've just twigged.

[pontyboi]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I've heard reviews saying the opposite actually, that the controversy about them 'straightwashing' Freddie's life is just bull****.

I don't think we need to see him balls deep in a man in order for him to be presented as a bisexual character, and from what I've heard, he has lovers of both genders in the film so that should be enough.

I don't want to see him balls deep in another dude but from the reviews ive read is that it doesn't show off how extravert Freddie was or even show the wild parties he was famous for but instead focuses on the concert aspects and they wanted it to be more of a behind the scenes biopic.

It currently holds 50% on rotten tomatoes so reaction seems to be split.

Ill be watching it anyway Queen are legends

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Alf

I see a little silhouette of Kazanne

That sounds good Alf.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Jonnii

Omg the guy who plays Roger Taylor was Peter Beale in Eastenders I've just twigged.

Oh thanks Johnny,I have been racking my brains as to who he was, I knew I had seen him before.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by pontyboi

I don't want to see him balls deep in another dude but from the reviews ive read is that it doesn't show off how extravert Freddie was or even show the wild parties he was famous for but instead focuses on the concert aspects and they wanted it to be more of a behind the scenes biopic.

It currently holds 50% on rotten tomatoes so reaction seems to be split.

Ill be watching it anyway Queen are legends

There really are no sexual scenes in it at all, just a bit of kissing.

[Toy Soldier]

We're just back from seeing it, I thought it was great. Though the Live Aid crowd made me feel physically ill (I am not a fan of crowds, or being hemmed in by people, and I was imagining myself stuck in the middle )

I also think it was a much better and much more respectful tribute by not needlessly showing sex scenes, or going all Philidelphia and showing his decline. To be honest, I can't really get my head around WHY people would want that. Everyone knows that he died young from AIDS... what more is there to say? Why would we want to WATCH it happen? It was perfect to end it on one of their career highs.

[TomC]

GORGEOUS film. Really beautiful and moving on a lot of levels. The scene where he saw the guy in the clinic, and the last concert had me tearing up

[Nancy.]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Most of their hits it,shows how Bohemian Rhapsody was created and Queens journey until Freddie died, wasn't a massive fan but loved the movie and the music.Go see it Nancy, you will love it.

Finally watched it tonight, Kaz and I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The guy who played Freddie did look more like Mick Jagger, lol but he had his mannerisms down to a T. He was brilliant. The soundtrack was also great, but I was surprised they didn't really include much from their "A kind of Magic" album onwards. I actually cried during the Live Aid bit.