Bohemian Rhapsody [DVD] [2018]

Great product

Firstly I will point out that I am not a massive Queen fan, I grew up in the 70's and 80's so their music was on the radio all the time and I don't dislike them, I'm just not a 'fan.'Anyway, after watching a few of the recent films like ;Rocket Man' and 'Judy' I felt let down by high budget films that left me with more questions or that I didn't think told enough of their stories.This however was excellent. The only negative I could say was the awful wig 'John Deacon' was wearing! But the rest of the film was just amazing. The acting was great, great singing, a story that had me in tears at the end even though I already knew that ending before the film was even made!The film tells the story from Freddie's first meeting with Queen, and the ends with the infamous live aid performance. I have never seen Rami Malek in anything else so have no idea of his previous performances but wow, he was fantastic in this. I didn't realise until I just googled that Rami wasn't fully singing the vocals, you can't tell, it looks completely genuine, no dodgy miming, all very well performed.So in all it was a fabulous film, well worth a watch

I've always liked queens music and own every album on both cd and vinyl. They were a family unfortunately people die, but Freddie died on my birthday, which ever since has brought a piece of sorrow to the day. But I'll ask all reading this to play queen load and proud on the 24th November each year.

Good film

I have followed Queen since a school lad in the early 70s and feel been privileged to have seen them perform live 5 times. Queen were the first gig I went to in 77 at the age of 15, they blew me away. I also got to meet them all on the set of the Radio GaGa video.I held off watching this film as I thought it would have too many inaccuracies. For the most part it's portrayed well. The casting is spot on along the performances of Queen and Mary. Obviously some details are missing and some of the continuity is a bit off but that doesn't detract from the overall experience of the film.To have documented the whole of Queen's journey would have doubled the run time of the film so I think, on balance they hit it about right.To sum up I was pleasantly surprised how good Bohemian Rapsody was. It is a great insight into Freddie Mercury and to a lesser degree the rest of the band members. It is an emotional experience which is truly touching in places and captures the real essence of one of the biggest rock bands of their time and the genius that was Freddie Mercury. Even if you're not a huge fan of the band it still holds up as a very good film in it's own right and is worthy of your time. Definitely a 5 Star film and one I shall want to watch over again.

Bohemian rhapdody - the movie,is a celebration and tribute of the life of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.It captures the essence of this flamboyant and unique rock performer.a quite uncanny performance by Rami Malek in the leading role - although over-caricatured (his teeth were never that size,really).he still puts in an outstanding performance.deserving winner of his Oscar,golden globe and Bafta awards'.From the formation of Smile (pre-queen name),through pivitol moments - signing to EMI,the creation of Bohemian rhapdody,We will rock you and the emotional climax with their legendary performance at Live aid at Wembley stadium in 1985.It highlights Freddies personal life; coming out as gay,hard party animal and his sad demise after being diagnosed Hiv and ultimate aids related death in November 1991.Often a troubled man,he also had a sense of humour and a larger than life personality (understatement).The factual inaccuracies in the film are aplenty - in the name of dramatic licence I guess.if you know your queen facts,you'll find it quite dissapointing.The scene where Queen manager John Reid informs Freddie Mercury that CBS records had offered him a solo recording contract; was met with an angry response from Freddie,who in turn threw Reid out of his limo into the pouring rain outside.then later on in the film FM informs his Queen band mates - he has signed a solo recording deal with,Yes you've guessed it - CBS records - without explanation.cries of "hypocrisy" ringing out! An unfair portrayal of Freddie in those scenes,I'm afraid.On the whole though; I feel this is a very good life and career document - and a fitting tribute to the unique talent and legacy of Freddie Mercury.P.s.the film climaxes on an emotional high,with a reproduction of Queen's seminal performance at Live aid in1985.a fiiting end,rather than (lets face it) a mawkish ending,with Freddie on his death bed.an excellent decision by director Brian Singer,I feel!N.B. Gwilyn Lee is both uncanny and outstanding in his portrayal of Brian May - the film's unsung hero!

Great DVD

Really good an not bad for the price