While I agree with most of the review, in the end it's a movie, not a biography, so I don't expect it to be accurate, it has to be entertaining.
mr mason · Member since
A bitter dickhead!
The Fairy King · Member since
He is spot on though.
miraclesteinway · Member since
actually I see why he didn't like it. for a start he's Freddie's godson so Freddie is important to him in a way that he's not to us (not that Freddie isn't important to us but you understand....).
I thought the film was good in parts, the early years were portrayed reasonably well, the Mike Myers character was clearly a stab at the Sheffield Brothers (he was even made up to look like one of them).
It was obvious to me though that Brian was influential in the script writing, being portrayed as the grounded level-headed music director if you like who only cared about the music and was in bed before midnight (OK it didn't go THAT far...). Roger was portrayed as a womaniser but it wasn't really focused on, and of course it was made out that only Freddie partied.
Roger has said in interviews that he and Freddie partied as hard as each other with the only difference being Freddie liked men. I don't think the film captured that. The film also made out that it was solely Freddie's fault that the band had problems, and while I don't doubt that Paul Prenter and Freddie's drug taking had a negative effect on the band, he wasn't the only one at it. Freddie's solo album is seen as a band splitter, but Roger's two solo albums from that time are not mentioned once.
I thought they captured the essence of Freddie quite well, Rami was convincing enough, the actors themselves played quite well for all the lines Roger and John got (almost as if John wasn't really part of the band....), and I didn't really care that the story line was altered to fit the film. I didn't like that We Will Rock You was put into 1980 as Brian's antidote to Freddie's excesses (it came over like that to me, I know perception is everything). I don't mind that Freddie's HIV diagnosis was mentioned in 1985 instead of 1987, since it's pretty obvious that by then he'd have had a fair idea that something was wrong, but I think we can be certain he didn't tell the band at that point. Maybe he did? I've no idea. But nobody has given us any reason to think that he told them in 85 until now.
I thought it was a bit ridiculous Freddie introducing Jim to his mum and dad, holding his hand and saying "he's my friend". Until now I thought the real story was he said Jim was the gardener, so as not to embarrass his parents who were very traditional. Kashmira said something about not wanting to ask Freddie about his private life because he didn't want to volunteer the information and they didn't want to make him feel awkward. Perhaps that doesn't go down so well in a film though because it kind of makes for a non-story.
Anyway, at best it's an enjoyable movie for those who aren't too worried about facts. At worst it's a bit of a dig at Freddie that doesn't show the full extent of everyone's ego within the band.
Day dop · Member since
I bet Roger Taylor secretly thinks it's a dodgy movie as well.
MisterCosmicc · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Day dop wrote:[/b]
I bet Roger Taylor secretly thinks it's a dodgy movie as well. [/QUOTE]
Probably. He didn't like the WWRY musical at all.
Ozz · Member since
I side with most of Freddie Mack review too. And I 100% agree with miraclesteinway. In fact in documentaries they said very often that Freddie couldn't party after the concerts because he had to rest his voice.
But brian has his own set of dark history too that is well reflected in his song lyrics (i'ts late for example). There's a nice paragraph about brian all over nancy wilson in the "heart" biography book. And Roger is the womanizer . ha!
But to be fair, the movie is superb in the live sets , choreography, music and costumes. and had some good moments. It could have been way worse. The movie at least is fantastic outside the hardcore fan base, in those people who like music and don't care about facts.
bas · Member since
Freddie Mack is 100% right!
Shit movie, doesn t do the Queen and Freddie legacy justice
Movie was made with one goal: money money money for the Maylor money grabbing machine
mike hunt · Member since
That's Mack's son?
mike hunt · Member since
Another one who knows and mentions Brian's ego is all over this movie...This man knew them...
mooghead · Member since
Link doesn't work.
Saint Jiub · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]mooghead wrote:[/b]
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I clicked on the link and it worked just fine.
mike hunt · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Ozz wrote:[/b]
I side with most of Freddie Mack review too. And I 100% agree with miraclesteinway. In fact in documentaries they said very often that Freddie couldn't party after the concerts because he had to rest his voice.
But brian has his own set of dark history too that is well reflected in his song lyrics (i'ts late for example). There's a nice paragraph about brian all over nancy wilson in the "heart" biography book. And Roger is the womanizer . ha!
But to be fair, the movie is superb in the live sets , choreography, music and costumes. and had some good moments. It could have been way worse. The movie at least is fantastic outside the hardcore fan base, in those people who like music and don't care about facts.[/QUOTE]
yup, It has It's good points. but, Brian was no saint as we know. A good man, but far from the perfect person he portrays In the movie. Oh, and didn't Roger write the first funk song on Jazz? In the movie they were acting like Freddie was the only one who wanted some disco funk.
MisterCosmicc · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]mike hunt wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Ozz wrote:[/b]
I side with most of Freddie Mack review too. And I 100% agree with miraclesteinway. In fact in documentaries they said very often that Freddie couldn't party after the concerts because he had to rest his voice.
But brian has his own set of dark history too that is well reflected in his song lyrics (i'ts late for example). There's a nice paragraph about brian all over nancy wilson in the "heart" biography book. And Roger is the womanizer . ha!
But to be fair, the movie is superb in the live sets , choreography, music and costumes. and had some good moments. It could have been way worse. The movie at least is fantastic outside the hardcore fan base, in those people who like music and don't care about facts.[/QUOTE]
yup, It has It's good points. but, Brian was no saint as we know. A good man, but far from the perfect person he portrays In the movie. Oh, and didn't Roger write the first funk song on Jazz? In the movie they were acting like Freddie was the only one who wanted some disco funk. [/QUOTE]
Good point. I read an old interview transcript a few nights ago that Roger was perhaps even the most open one to new genres including the dance fashion at that time, including new wave and disco. I think it was an interview with Mack about that the early 80's era. When they did Hot Space, apparently the members were wondering which direction they should approach. Roger thought the disco/dance direction was the one they should take. But in the end, Roger hates everything that sells, but it doesn't reflect what he promoted to begin with. Look at the We Will Rock You musical for instance...!
