Is it Live Aid or is it Freddie Mercury?

It seems the real FM is in the right speaker, the actor is on the left. He must have studied the footage for months. This was a good, entertaining movie, btw. See it if you haven’t.

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

I grew up with those guys and found the movie fantastic, especially the music that we used to blast at super high volume.

Outstanding movie.

(07-17-2019, 05:32 AM)WegianWarrior Wrote: Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

(07-17-2019, 06:13 AM)Garb Wrote: I grew up with those guys and found the movie fantastic, especially the music that we used to blast at super high volume.

Just a great band. Writing and musicianship on par with the best rock music has to offer. I include FM on a short list of favorite rock singers. But that’s a whole ‘nother thread. IMO ymmv, etc.

(07-17-2019, 07:32 AM)Asafiev Wrote: Outstanding movie.

+1. I thought going in it would be “corny” but was pleasantly surprised.

Sweet post Chaz...that side by side cut is amazing! I haven’t seen this movie, but will check it out this week!

Thanks!

Vr

Matt

Yep, it’s uncanny! Glad you enjoyed it

It is a great movie. remember this is the hollywood version and not a documentary on FM or Queen so don't get your suspenders too tight about what happened when and who did what to whom.

so stinkin' cool

(07-18-2019, 10:08 AM)RyznRio Wrote: It is a great movie. remember this is the hollywood version and not a documentary on FM or Queen so don't get your suspenders too tight about what happened when and who did what to whom.

Wikipedia is helpful in that respect.
A great movie, nevertheless. And truly great music.

(07-17-2019, 05:08 AM)chazt Wrote: It seems the real FM is in the right speaker, the actor is on the left. He must have studied the footage for months. This was a good, entertaining movie, btw. See it if you haven’t.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2cH5htm6T4E

I saw the movie in the theater. Rami Malek was amazing. You almost couldn't tell the difference. The recreation of Live Aid was incredible.

(10-27-2020, 03:18 PM)Mike Distress Wrote: I saw the movie in the theater. Rami Malek was amazing. You almost couldn't tell the difference. The recreation of Live Aid was incredible.

Yes, “almost“ being the key word. While you can tell that Malek studied/mimicked Freddie, and did it very, very well, he was after all, just copying the original. Just look at the way they swagger and move around the stage. It’s natural for Freddie, not so for Rami. Buuuut, I sure can’t do that! And yes, yes, yes! The Live Aid recreation was simply amazing.

(10-27-2020, 04:28 PM)chazt Wrote:

(10-27-2020, 03:18 PM)Mike Distress Wrote: I saw the movie in the theater. Rami Malek was amazing. You almost couldn't tell the difference. The recreation of Live Aid was incredible.

Yes, “almost“ being the key word. While you can tell that Malek studied/mimicked Freddie, and did it very, very well, he was after all, just copying the original. Just look at the way they swagger and move around the stage. It’s natural for Freddie, not so for Rami. Buuuut, I sure can’t do that! And yes, yes, yes! The Live Aid recreation was simply amazing.

Agreed. There will never be another Freddie. He did copy the original, and the copy is never a good as the original. But did a good job. I can't do it either so don't feel bad. Never could.