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Top 10 Bohemian Rhapsody Moments


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together playing to the other misfits
the outcasts right at the back of the
room we’re pretty sure they don’t belong
either anyway the wind blows these
scenes were Magnifico
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this list we’re looking at the best
scenes from the Queen biopic regardless
of their historical accuracy we’re
basing our choices on musical energy
powerful acting and the overall feeling
that each moment delivered to audiences
what’s the lyric this does cover the
entire movie so spoiler alert number 10
becoming TV stars and Killer Queen just
as Queen is gaining momentum
the BBC asks them to mine their
performances on top of the pops – a
playback track look chaps it is going to
be playback lip syncs all that’s
required we do know how to play our
instrument you want me to lip-sync
they’re assured audiences won’t know the
difference but as Brian May points out
Queen will know you can see Freddie
getting ideas right away
even before Mary suggests he’ll have to
keep the cameras focus off his lips you
just have to make sure knowns I can’t
ellipse
he certainly manages to do so thanks to
his extra tight pants and shenanigans
with a microphone stand
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the band’s protests and high jinks are
hilarious while also showing their sense
of brotherhood early on in the film
number nine Freddie goes solo with Queen
reeling from bad press over there I want
to break free music video freddie tells
the band he’s decided to go solo I’ve
signed a deal CBS records it’s done what
without telling this initially mercury
rants and mutters and puffs on his
cigarette to avoid spilling his guts
rami malek beautifully captures
Freddie’s inner conflict along with many
of his mannerisms – Freddie we’re a
family no we’re not we’re not a family
you’ve got families children wives
whatever I got the band’s troubled
chemistry is palpable with each actor
nailing their characters and Freddie
smug personal manager Paul printer
lurking villainously in the background
mercury goes on to attack all of his
bandmates and throws a particularly
venomous jab at John Deacon and D key
for the life of me nothing comes to mind
the whole fight is a beautiful mess
thanks to their believable bickering and
well-defined characters you need us
pretty more than you know I don’t need
anyone number eight
smile playing with Freddie local rock
band smile puts on a decent show but
something is missing after their singer
quits mercury Wow’s Brian and Roger in
an audition and dominates the stage
singing keep yourself alive there is a
raw energy to their performance as
Freddie throws himself into the song and
although his lyrical changes frustrate
Brian the audience is clearly in love
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all the tension on stage keeps the scene
exciting since it seems like the band
might fall apart at any time keep
yourself alive as an electric debut for
Queen and shows how explosive they can
become with Freddie on vocals number
seven I love you but and love of my life
as Freddie and Mary watch Queen perform
love of my life at rock and Rio
you can see how touched mercury is at
the crowd’s reaction it’s a moment of
poignant intimacy because Mary can tell
that something is wrong when Freddie
uses the song to open up about his
bisexuality Mary counters
matter-of-factly that he’s gay I think
okay Mary’s I love you but speech is
heartbreaking to watch and opens viewers
up to her side of their romance vote
though Malik’s acting is superb
Lucy Boynton really drives this
emotional breakup number six the
argument with Ray Foster
after his seemingly orgasmic reaction to
Bohemian Rhapsody turns into a groan
record executive ray foster slams the
track for being too long in response to
his disappointment mercury fires back
that Foster’s wife must be suffering if
six minutes seems like forever it goes
on forever six bloody minutes is your
wife if you think six minutes is forever
Mike Meyers performance as Ray gets
particularly meta when he insists that
Bohemian Rhapsody is not a song that
kids will bang their heads to well
that’s the kind of song teenagers can
crank up the volume in the account and
bang their heads do Bohemian Rhapsody
will never be that song
the irony is too rich for fans of
Wayne’s world while the songs Fame
carries the joke on its own though their
earlier meeting with Foster puts Queen
at his mercy Foster’s inability to
control the band this time displays
their faith in their music
wanker number five we will rock you
when Brian gets Roger John and even
their wives to clap along to the simple
beat there
more amused than convinced now I want
you to clap on the third thing mercury
responds with his usual saucy humor but
may insists this is a song for the crowd
to play with them
how will you please tell me why you’re
not playing any instruments I want to
give the audience a song that they can
perform the clever cuts between the
studio recording and thousands of fans
clapping along immediately shows just
how right he is
[Applause]
shots of feet stomping an audio of the
crowd filling in vocals underscores of
the songs infectious rhythm and melody
along with some goofy Queens studio
banter this scene does a great job of
reminding us why we will rock you work
so well number four arguing and another
one bites the dust
Roger is ready to punch Freddie in the
face when he declares that Queen is
quote whatever he says it is no us us
it’s not you can play your own bloody
drums then John cuts the tension with a
killer bass hook however in the whole
band rallies behind it that’s best quote
that’s quite cool riff nicely mercury
reads the familiar opening lines to
another one bites the dust which
inspires Jim Miami Beach to loudly
accept his new role as manager shots of
mercury exploring the club scene double
down on the disco energy of the track
and it’s smoky qualities as well by
serving as both a musical and a
narrative moment another one bites the
dust keeps the film moving number three
Freddie’s diagnosis with the AIDS crisis
dominating the news Freddie decides to
see a doctor to get answers as he stares
hopelessly into nothing Queens who wants
to live forever drives home Mercury’s a
new sense of mortality we watch Freddie
learn that he has AIDS
in a gut-wrenching close-up in which the
doctor is reflected in sunglasses to
keep the focus on Freddie as his voice
gradually fades into the background
where we go from here
Freddie’s a o with a 16 only pulls on the heartstrings harder in a movie
the heartstrings harder in a movie moment that’s emotionally on point
moment that’s emotionally on point [Music]
hello number two recording Bohemian Rhapsody
Rhapsody [Music]
when Freddie returns to his old piano
melody you can see how excited he is to
finally record Bohemian Rhapsody soon
Brian May is shredding through the solo
but mercury demands that he throw his
body into it put your body into it okay
put my body into it I got it
no like that no I got it a rooster seems
to sing the first Galileo before Roger
is pushed to sing his harmony even
higher each member cuts in with jokes at
each other’s expense while Freddie keeps
saying he loves them it’s beautiful I
love it
Queen also gets so excited by the huge
guitar drop that they knock over all
their soundproofing Bohemian Rhapsody
stands as a unique recording scene in
the film thanks to all the chaos and
enthusiasm behind the music
out any high or any dogs who hear
me try before we unveil our number one
pick here are some honorable mentions
promise me one thing I never see your
face again what we’re sending out every
night I just wish you were here to see
it
I really love
number one Live Aid Queen goes through
so much struggle to get back together
that Mercury’s first piano note at Live
Aid feels triumphant the film perfectly
recreates details like Freddie playing
with levels and shouting out to the
crowd the audience is clapping jumping
and ecstatic joy are all on display
additional shots of Mercury’s family and
friends up the emotional ante of the
moment – along with the great back and
forth of the AOS the crowd reflected in
Freddie’s eyes is a masterful
representation of his love for
performing
[Applause]
[Music]
the cinematic scope that the Live Aid
seen adds with each pose and stadium
shot sends Bohemian Rhapsody off on a
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