Is This Just Fantasy?

I’ve always been interested in biographical movies that tell the story in a fun way. The same goes for history and all the other less-than-exciting topics in life. When done right, these movies can convey so much more than just what happened. They show us the inside voices of the characters, the motivations of each person.

That being said, Bohemian Rhapsody was…disappointing. Now you should all know that I do enjoy the music of Queen. I wasn’t alive when they first came on the scene but I know a few of their songs. However, that doesn’t matter in the world of film. What can be hoped for is a great experience where the audience is pulled in to what’s happening not just during the music parts but during the dialogue as well.

This sounds simple but dialogue is what needs to drive the story. It’s those little moments wherein we find out tidbits about the characters, where we listen to the inflections in a character’s voice. In a movie so focused on the music element, that dialogue becomes even more important.

I have to say that I was really disappointed in Bohemian Rhapsody. It could have been an amazing movie, if only they had put more work into the little things. I believe that so much of their work focused on replicating the looks and sounds of Queen that when it came time to actually be creative…they failed.

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