QueenZone discussion #1525236

Kuijpy wrote: Move it SC, theres no Lambert in this movie.

Billboard: The blink-and-you-miss-it moment happens during a scene where Mercury (played by Mr. Robot star Rami Malek) is at a truck stop on Queen’s first-ever North American tour. He calls then-fiance Mary Austin (played by Lucy Boynton) from a pay phone for a quick check-in while a suitor is waiting for a public restroom hookup in the background. That gentleman caller? Yep, that’s Lambert!"

matt z wrote: Yeah it's a stupid scene. Then rami stares inquisitively or ...not or more ..a little more staring then a little more and the scene lasts too long and looks moronic

Day dop wrote: That dumb as fuck review by that idiot Lambert fan. Fuck sake...

MisterCosmicc wrote: Who blamed Adam?

The Fairy King wrote: What is wrong with that review? Are you guys really THAT desperate for ammo you just grab every little thing to attack? Sad.

Holly2003 wrote: Correct, but not because of Lambert.

SweetCaroline wrote: It is true that Adam has breathed new life into the Queen story by touring live with them for 6 years and helping to bring their amazing anthems to old and new.fans alike.

SweetCaroline wrote: The movie is informative but not very inspiring except for the Live Aid portion. If you have never seen their spectacular Live Aid performance, the movie does s good job of replicating it. The live shows with Brian and Roger are more exciting and inspiring!

MisterCosmicc wrote: She didn’t get pregnant until way later. Live Aid... I just watched it again right now. So powerful, perfect set-list for the whole world. Queen’s performance will be remembered forever.

SweetCaroline wrote: Did you see the movie? I said Freddie was hugged by his emotional Dad and Mom right before Live Aid — at home. Must you fight about everything? Of course the actual Live Aid performance cannot be replicated in a movie with actors who are not actually singing or playing instruments. I’m saying that was the best part of this movie. And when I say the current live stage shows are more inspiring than the movie it is not because I am a Lambert fan. It is because live shows with two original Queen musicians as well as an outstanding front man is bound to be more electric and inspiring.

MisterCosmicc wrote: You're a Queen fan but don't know about Jim Hutton, Mary Austin, or Paul Prenter (no Ess...)? Of course you wouldn't know about Freddie's early job... you aren't a Queen fan, you're an Adam Lambert fan.

SweetCaroline wrote: Mister Cosmicc, yes I bought the “Queen Forever” album. And I watched the whole Live Aid concert broadcast on TV in 1985. I hope the biopic movie brings new Queen fans. All I am saying is just like the actual live Queen Live Aid performance, a movie is not as inspiring as a live show. I’m still torn about Rami. He did a good job and is being considered for a best actor award, but it really is difficult to portray such a unique man as Freddie.

SweetCaroline wrote: If you are looking for a Queen fan’s review of the movie, this one was posted on QOL and is not very positive: link

SweetCaroline wrote: I think the Adam fan review and my review were kinder than the one from the Queen fan so why are you complaining that WE are biased about Adam? If we became bigger fans of Queen music because of watching so many QAL shows over 6 years, why is that not as acceptable as someone discovering them from a single viewing of this movie? That is ridiculous!

SweetCaroline wrote: Best Actor Oscar ... link

SweetCaroline wrote: Why would I be upset about Queen getting new fans from the movie OR the live shows? I love the Queen music and am not selfish about sharing it with others. Unlike you, I can love and appreciate BOTH Freddie and Adam at the same time as well as Brian, Roger, John, Spike, Neil, Rufus and Tyler. I really like the Brian and John actors in the movie, as well as Mary and Freddie’s Mom, Dad and Sister. Still not sure about Rami and the Roger actor. Maybe I need to see it again. Let us know what you think if you see it this weekend. The Live Aid part is emotional.

SweetCaroline wrote: Just saw the movie. While I teared up at the end, I can’t put into words my impressions.

SweetCaroline wrote: I couldn’t put into words my impressions right away and had to think about it for awhile because it was different from what I expected. To me the way the story was presented was more of a downer than to be uplifting and inspiring. Maybe they needed to emphasize more about Freddie’s illness and how he carried on in spite of it.

Iron Butterfly wrote:

SweetCaroline wrote: I couldn’t put into words my impressions right away and had to think about it for awhile because it was different from what I expected. To me the way the story was presented was more of a downer than to be uplifting and inspiring. Maybe they needed to emphasize more about Freddie’s illness and how he carried on in spite of it.

What were you expecting, genuine question? It was said for ages it would end at Live Aid. Freddie worked his ass off in his last years. That is actually32 inspiring and courageous, I wish that was a part of the biopic.

mike hunt wrote:

Iron Butterfly wrote:

SweetCaroline wrote: I couldn’t put into words my impressions right away and had to think about it for awhile because it was different from what I expected. To me the way the story was presented was more of a downer than to be uplifting and inspiring. Maybe they needed to emphasize more about Freddie’s illness and how he carried on in spite of it.

What were you expecting, genuine question? It was said for ages it would end at Live Aid. Freddie worked his ass off in his last years. That is actually32 inspiring and courageous, I wish that was a part of the biopic.

I agree...Those last years was Inspiring, not sure how they could leave that out. Maybe a part 2? This movie did so well, maybe they make a part 2 of the final years...I doubt It though.

SweetCaroline wrote: I think they purposely chose to end with Live Aid because it was the best live performance ever of any group and so special. That was why the timelines of his illness were out of place. Live Aid was supposed to be the inspiring part of the movie — and it was.

mike hunt wrote: Yup, Innuendo and the last tracks on Made In Heaven were great...That's what happens when Freddie was focused on only music. Don't forget Barcelona, one of his best as well. The Miracle was ok, but a step back from the creative Barcelona and Innuendo.

SweetCaroline wrote: Freddie’s pal Tim Staffell: link

SweetCaroline wrote: I should probably google this but does anyone know the history of Track 13 on the Made in Heaven album? They have been playing it before the live QAL shows and it is mesmerizing.

SweetCaroline wrote: I should probably google this but does anyone know the history of Track 13 on the Made in Heaven album? They have been playing it before the live QAL shows and it is mesmerizing.

dysan wrote: The actress playing Freddie's Sister gets my rock hard Oscar, maaaan

Sheldon wrote: A sequel would actually be really easy to script. It's 1989/1990 and Freddie is recording Innuendo and MIH. He looks back at his life through numerous flashbacks to events that were ignored in the first movie - mistakes and glorious events. The film might even end with the Queen+AL tours and some kind of cheesy reference to how Freddie is smiling in heaven :D

SweetCaroline wrote: The movie is still breaking records ..... link

Sweetandtenderhooligan wrote: A sequel would be insulting.