mike hunt
Holly, they all want equal credit for their success when things go right, but when things go bad They blame the dead man who can't defend himself. very sneaky.
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k-m
I agree, their conduct is appalling! I also listened to a Brian interview on the radio just 2 days ago and even before reading all this I could tell how the interviewer was pretty uncomfortable, because it was painfully obvious he was not allowed to ask or even raise a whole bunch of things, focusing on the 3D book instead that Brian was plugging in. Awkward!
dysan
Are there any bosoms in it?
mike hunt
I personally think John doesn't care at this point...He's rich and older, but I would love too hear his take on all this.
dysan
We'll have to wait for 'Misfire: The John Deacon Story'.
NickESB
[QUOTE] [b]All_that_Jazz wrote:[/b]
The movie itself left me a bit confused and now after sleeping on it, I must say I am a bit disappointed. Here's why (and many points do overlap what was said above).
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Yep, I'm with you on this after reflecting on last night.
The problem, IMO, is that (despite its creative/taglines - "Fearless Lives Forever" etc) the film ends up trying to be a Freddie biopic AND the story of Queen.
That's the clash, and that's where I think it comes unstuck.
Essentially, in true Hollywood style, the narrative is good things happen/DISRUPTION/make up and good things happen again (to end.
Making out that it was all Freddie's faults (with increasing coercion from Paul P) that led to the band's 1980s feuds/change of musical direction/pursuing of solo projects largely because he lived a hedonistic lifestyle stinks somewhat to me.
Interviewed before the premiere last night, BHM said he thinks they did Freddie proud. I'll tell you what: the film does Brian proud. He comes across as a saint throughout, the rationale thinker etc.
The movie itself left me a bit confused and now after sleeping on it, I must say I am a bit disappointed. Here's why (and many points do overlap what was said above).
[/QUOTE]
Yep, I'm with you on this after reflecting on last night.
The problem, IMO, is that (despite its creative/taglines - "Fearless Lives Forever" etc) the film ends up trying to be a Freddie biopic AND the story of Queen.
That's the clash, and that's where I think it comes unstuck.
Essentially, in true Hollywood style, the narrative is good things happen/DISRUPTION/make up and good things happen again (to end.
Making out that it was all Freddie's faults (with increasing coercion from Paul P) that led to the band's 1980s feuds/change of musical direction/pursuing of solo projects largely because he lived a hedonistic lifestyle stinks somewhat to me.
Interviewed before the premiere last night, BHM said he thinks they did Freddie proud. I'll tell you what: the film does Brian proud. He comes across as a saint throughout, the rationale thinker etc.
YAFFF
It's sad to be constantly reminded that Brian May is, really, kind of a dick. He's a phony who resents and is jealousy of Freddie and this film just proves it. It's his chance to get even and rewrite history disguised as a tribute to Freddie. Fuck Brian and fuck this movie.
Score-settling fiction.
Score-settling fiction.
Voice of Reason 2018
Shvili
I get that this is not a documentary and they couldn't have the entire Queen catalog/history chronicled in the movie, but from the reviews, it sounds like they are seriously distorting pivotal facts from Freddie's personal life, which is unacceptable. Also, Freddie pleading to be taken back after Mr. Bad Guy? Who came up with this BS? There's no way this is remotely close to reality.
LucasDiego
For those who saw the movie, how is the portrait of John Deacon in the movie?
mike hunt
[QUOTE] [b]YAFFF wrote:[/b]
It's sad to be constantly reminded that Brian May is, really, kind of a dick. He's a phony who resents and is jealousy of Freddie and this film just proves it. It's his chance to get even and rewrite history disguised as a tribute to Freddie. Fuck Brian and fuck this movie.
Score-settling fiction.[/QUOTE]
I Agree!
It's sad to be constantly reminded that Brian May is, really, kind of a dick. He's a phony who resents and is jealousy of Freddie and this film just proves it. It's his chance to get even and rewrite history disguised as a tribute to Freddie. Fuck Brian and fuck this movie.
Score-settling fiction.[/QUOTE]
I Agree!
NickESB
[QUOTE] [b]LucasDiego wrote:[/b]
For those who saw the movie, how is the portrait of John Deacon in the movie? [/QUOTE]
John comes across as the quietest member (from everything I've read I'd say that's true), but at the same time a sensible person.
RMT is (to begin with at least) the serial shagger, who even tries chatting up Freddie's sister.
For those who saw the movie, how is the portrait of John Deacon in the movie? [/QUOTE]
John comes across as the quietest member (from everything I've read I'd say that's true), but at the same time a sensible person.
RMT is (to begin with at least) the serial shagger, who even tries chatting up Freddie's sister.
mike hunt
[QUOTE] [b]Shvili wrote:[/b]
I get that this is not a documentary and they couldn't have the entire Queen catalog/history chronicled in the movie, but from the reviews, it sounds like they are seriously distorting pivotal facts from Freddie's personal life, which is unacceptable. Also, Freddie pleading to be taken back after Mr. Bad Guy? Who came up with this BS? There's no way this is remotely close to reality. [/QUOTE]
Who came up with that BS?....You know who, Do I really have too say his name? or should I let Yaff say it? In fact they had to convince Freddie, who was on a beach relaxing to get off his ass and perform at Live Aid...Freddie didn't even want to perform, so everyone actually begged him. Watch the Documentary...Get off you're ass you fag....It's gonna be the biggest event ever...
I get that this is not a documentary and they couldn't have the entire Queen catalog/history chronicled in the movie, but from the reviews, it sounds like they are seriously distorting pivotal facts from Freddie's personal life, which is unacceptable. Also, Freddie pleading to be taken back after Mr. Bad Guy? Who came up with this BS? There's no way this is remotely close to reality. [/QUOTE]
Who came up with that BS?....You know who, Do I really have too say his name? or should I let Yaff say it? In fact they had to convince Freddie, who was on a beach relaxing to get off his ass and perform at Live Aid...Freddie didn't even want to perform, so everyone actually begged him. Watch the Documentary...Get off you're ass you fag....It's gonna be the biggest event ever...
The Real Wizard
[QUOTE] [b]Golden Salmon wrote:[/b]
I really think we should move on from the fact that the movie is all about drama rather than accuracy..[/QUOTE]
Which is what literally every biopic does.
This review snippet says it all:
"The critical failure of Bohemian Rhapsody is that, 134 minutes after the lights go down, the members of Queen just seem like four blokes who've been processed through the rusty machinery of a Hollywood biopic."
I really think we should move on from the fact that the movie is all about drama rather than accuracy..[/QUOTE]
Which is what literally every biopic does.
This review snippet says it all:
"The critical failure of Bohemian Rhapsody is that, 134 minutes after the lights go down, the members of Queen just seem like four blokes who've been processed through the rusty machinery of a Hollywood biopic."
YAFFF
Strange. Site doesn't have the feature where you can quote another's post. Could it be Google Chrome?
Anyway Mike is correct. Freddie couldn't be arsed to do Live Aid at first. The movie seems to want it both ways. Freddie was a selfish Diva who did whatever he please and an insecure Toothasaurus Rex who was nothing without Brian May.
Anyway Mike is correct. Freddie couldn't be arsed to do Live Aid at first. The movie seems to want it both ways. Freddie was a selfish Diva who did whatever he please and an insecure Toothasaurus Rex who was nothing without Brian May.