Bohemian Rhapsody [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2018]

I have been a massive Queen fan since the age of 13 when "Killer Queen" first hit the airwaves. I bought all their albums and was lucky enough to see them in concert in the early 80s. So, when I heard a Freddie Mercury/Queen movie was being made, I was thrilled, but also a little apprehensive. Freddie was such a larger than life character - I just didn't see how they could capture him and his outrageous personality. I was right to be apprehensive. The film, though very good entertainment, is flawed in that it doesn't really get to the real Freddie. Rami Malek is excellent as Freddie and deserves the Oscar. The supporting players are great. But, the film glosses over the more "controversial" aspects of Freddie's life. They don't shy away from them completely, thankfully, but it's a very high-level overview of Freddie and the band's career up to Live Aid. That show is captured brilliantly and brings the film to a rousing close. We were never going to get an R-rated film. These days, the studios want to make money rather than make true art, so PG-13 was all we were ever going to get. I do think the film is very entertaining and you should see it. Just know you're getting the Cliff Notes version of Freddie's life. As for the steelbook, it's pretty to look at, but it's pretty bare bones compared to some of the other special editions out there. For the price, there should've been a booklet or something with photographs and/or interviews, or something. The quality of the 4K disc is quite good, however, but if you can find a similarly priced package with more swag, get that.

When I bought this movie I was expecting an okay to maybe a good movie but this movie went beyond expectations. Most of us know a small portion of Freddie Mercury's life but this kind of gives you a little bit more in-depth detail and to a man who had an amazing voice and amazing talent for capturing an audience. The four gentlemen who they picked to play each member of Queen did an outstanding job. They're acting like Misfits combined into a group from Queen he'll also be like a family suffering the ins-and-outs of life together as they did things that seemed impossible by standards for the 1970s and 1980s for musical group especially the group Queen. It's not just about Queens music history but history when Freddie Mercury met the group known as smile before they became Queen. The rise to superstardom I cutting their own record. And the surprising realization of Freddy himself realizing that he wasn't really straight but he was gay. I'm a big Queen fan and Freddie Mercury had an amazing voice an amazing way of capturing an audience with his musical talents he could sing at just about any level from soprano to baritone. Anybody who knows Freddie Mercury who seen videos of him singing any song from We Are The Champions 2 Barcelona knows his incredible power and his voice. This movie any Queen fan has almost have it is five stars all the White Witch is a rare movie it's no wonder it won in the Academy Awards for Best Picture.

If you liked the movie, this has that and great behind the scenes extras. If you haven't seen the movie, I highly recommend it. The only disappointments are that Rami didn't sing and a misunderstanding on my part about the Live Aid extra feature . I had thought he sang as Freddy but the credits said that Queen performed the Queen songs. The misunderstanding I had about the Live Aid extra feature is just the opposite. I was under the impression that the full Live Aid extra feature was going to be the actual Queen performance but it was an extended scene filmed with the actors. I don't mind that and it wouldn't have influenced my purchase but would have liked to know ahead of time. The description on the back of the Steel Book says "The Complete Live Aid Movie Performance Not Seen in Theaters" but the TV commercial led me to believe that it would be the actual footage. Maybe I should have watched the TV commercial more critically. The actual Live Aid performance is on the Queen Rock Montreal & Live Aid Blue Ray. Just one more thing. The Steel is just a covering over the plastic case. I don't know if that is common practice now but I expected an actual steel box. I would recommend just buying the regular 4K set. The Steel Book doesn't have the DVD and I believe the "regular" 4K edition contains the 4k, the 1080P Blue Ray, the DVD and the digital edition.

First, I'm happy to have reserved the Steelbook version. I've always enjoyed this type of packaging. But the blu-ray release only deserves 4 stars because there are NO deleted scenes! The usual behind the scene features are available and the entire full length Live Aid performance. But the absence of deleted scenes is very disappointing. Deleted scenes provide insight into the filmmakers' thoughts during production. I would've liked to see the scenes that were used for the trailers - concert footage in Japan, the woman dancing by herself; any scenes with the band interacting with each other or Freddie and his family. But as a long time Queen fan, I'm happy the movie was finally released. Yes the movie has problems with factual accuracy and timelines but I'm happy Queen's and Freddie Mercury's story is finally told. Biopics rarely get the story 100% correct; ignore the critics, especially those with a political ax to grind, and simply enjoy a fun movie with an awesome soundtrack!

Bohemian Rhapsody is a good film about the history of the immortal rock group Queen and more specifically about its super talented front man Freddie Mercury. The heart and soul of the movie is Rami Malek astounding portrayal of Mercury. The film's ending with Queen's legendary appearance at the Live Aid benefit concert in 1985 is the icing on the cake. Even better is the fact that bonus features includes the full 21 minute concert sequence. Malek looks and moves so much like Freddie Mercury that it's almost spooky. Technically the HDR image does not disappoint and Atmos, while used sparingly, adds a level of depth to the musical performances. If you love Queen or the music of their era, Bohemian Rhapsody is a worthwhile purchase.

First of all the steel book, I was a bit disappointed with the cover image. I would've liked the original Blu-ray cover image or the movie theater poster image. I would've also liked more color than just the plain goldish color. But, that's my opinion. Anyway, about the movie, this movie is great. Freddie Mercury is one of the most beloved rock stars that ever lived. The film talks about the rise of Queen through there songs and unique sound. Queen does reach success, but like in every band, problems evolve. Anyway, I don't really want to throw any spoilers, all I can say is that Bohemian Rhapsody is an honoring of Queen, their music, and their incredible lead singer Freddie Mercury. If you're a fan I totally recommend this movie.

This film is a modern instant classic! Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury, Gwilym Lee plays Brian May, Ben Hardy plays Roger Taylor, and Joseph Mazzello plays John Deacon ( Remember the kid in the original Jurassic Park?). Mike Myers plays producer Ray Foster. All of their performances are top-shelf. We see how the band got started, and the progression of Freddie going from an airline baggage handler to a superstar. Queen defied the stupidity of stereotypes and convention to become one of rock and rolls most popular bands. There are serious bumps along the way. Including the splitup and reunion of the band, Freddie's discovering he has AIDS, and their epic performance at Live Aid in 1985. You must see this film!

Make no mistake: this is very much a Freddy Mercury biopic and focuses less on the band itself, which I know a lot of people had a problem with. But I would say that it hits a lot of the main points you want to see and the music showcased throughout the movie is the true star of the movie. And Rami Malick does a fantastic job portraying Freddie Mercury and bringing him to life. This is definitely a movie worth seeing on 4K for the Live Aid concert sequence alone. The colors really pop and you benefit most from the Dolby Sound quality, especially if you own a surround sound system. The movie comes with loads of special features and a digital copy redemption code.