The film Bohemian Rhapsody gives us the opportunity to enjoy music again, to revive one of the most iconic and innovative bands of the twentieth century, becoming more than a biopic, reminds us that music must touch us, make us vibrate and feel.
There has been much talk about the bohemian film Rhapsody, opinions are very diverse and point to problems in Freddie’s life that have remained unresolved, have not been addressed or that have been softened.
- The truth is that the world of music and especially rock of the middle of the twentieth century are deeply linked to excess.
- Drugs and destruction.
- We feed the figure of rockstar surrounded by excess.
- We raise these stars to the level of dark and misunderstood geniuses.
- Which moved time with.
- Alcohol and all kinds of drugs.
It seems impossible to break the association between rock star and excess, although there are always exceptions, some stars, like Bruce Springsteen, are examples of stars that have stayed out, but, no doubt, it seems that thinking about rock is thinking about wild sex, crazy and extravagant afternoons.
Perhaps that’s what some people expected when they saw Bohemian Rhapsody, so we can expect a deeper view of Mercury’s disease: HIV, as well as how this disease caused him to lose a foot and suffering that we don’t see in the film.
At this point, one wonders whether the feature film should be considered a Freddie or Queen biographical film, and the only possible answer is that it is a biographical film by the British band.
Yes, it is true that most of the scenes belong to Freddie, but also that he is the best known figure of the group, his spectacular voice, his connection to the public, his extravagances and his untimely death have made him a figure. that is immediately associated with talent and genius.
Therefore, it is not surprising that this is the soul of the film
If we want to see a completely faithful and detailed film of the life of Freddie Mercury, it is better not to see Bohemian Rhapsody, like any adaptation, it starts with a story and builds something totally different.
We must not forget that cinema, however faithful to reality, is a narrative, an artistic creation that, in turn, is deeply limited by time, so the chronology is left to the imagination and some creative licenses are taken. All of this can become a big success or a disaster.
Film betting aside, we come across a film that appeared at a much-needed time, music, like all the arts, has been constantly evolving since its inception, many artists have been improving over the years, while others have fallen into the water.
In the end, what survives are the classics; these works that, for whatever reason, marked a before and after.
“Music expresses what cannot be said and what cannot be silenced. “Victor Hugo?
In recent years music has become, more than ever, an object of consumption, matters more the quantity than quality, what was heard a year ago is already considered old.
Do young people know Freddie? In the case of such a popular character you could say that the vast majority does, but the reality is very different. And if we ask his contemporaries, I dare risk the answer being mostly negative.
Bohemian Rhapsody is an ode to music, this song in which self-force was not the protagonist and the artist’s creativity was fundamental (as long as the producer consented).
The diabolical image of the labels is also present in the film, the consumer society was advancing enormously and no one was interested in opera, let alone music that lasted more than 3 minutes.
Against all odds, Queen has captivated a very heterogeneous audience, proving that quality should not be an anonymity of sales.
Music is a discipline that, if you understand it, if you know what’s going on, you enjoy it at a level that’s hard to explain, however, even the person who doesn’t understand music can have fun. to convey emotions, sensations and evoke memories.
Depending on our emotional state or the time of day, we are more likely to hear a particular musical style, when you go to a concert the sensations multiply and, in front of a band like Queen, it should be an exceptional experience.
In recent years it has been normalized, innovation is not rewarded, but sales. This, in fact, is not new, but it has increased a lot.
Don’t you understand border music? Something we see clearly in a scene where Mercury shows Mary a video of a show in Rio. Mercury expresses the uncertainty of playing in front of an audience that doesn’t understand his words and yet is surprised to discover that the crowd sings “The Love of My Life. “
The language of music goes beyond words. Sometimes you don’t need to understand what a song says to understand what it transmits.
At a time when it seemed that everything old was relegated to a dusty chest, Bohemian Rhapsody saves that torrent of emotions that unleashes music, invites us to sing, dance, celebrate life, without thinking too much and without forgetting the problems.
So the tragic has no place, the music creates unity, does it move us ?, so we feel when we watch the film, where Malek and Live Aid stand out.
Bohemian Rhapsody is a love of music, art. In addition, it is also a love of differences, family and friends. The unity of the group, the discussions, the differences and the family are very present throughout the film.
The unique relationship between Freddie and Mary Austin (or with cats), the main heiress to the musician’s fortune and one of the most important people in her life, was also not left out.
Coming from a family of deeply rooted traditions, which contrasted with the British lifestyle of the time, Mercury adopted a new identity, deflighting from the previous one, however, we saw a very moving moment towards the end of the film: reconciliation with the father. acceptance of differences.
The singer’s homosexuality is treated naturally, even if we watch a predatory press that wants to know more about who Freddie shares his bed with than on musical themes.
Without many words, is the homosexual world shown as something dark, hidden in bars, in darker cities?And that’s something that hasn’t changed much either.
Because it is something non-normative, something highly persecuted and severely criticized, it has been, in a way, excluded, relegated to certain places where, in addition to remaining in the shadows, it tends to fall into promiscuity or less healthy practices.
The film’s press conference is really revealing, we see a Mercury eager and determined not to reveal its sexual orientation.
The film also offers the opportunity to enjoy some of the most iconic programs, such as Live Aid, for those who have not been able to attend their day, in turn, it is a discovery for the new generations, which is reflected in the number of reproductions that the British group has obtained since the beginning of the feature film.
Bohemian Rhapsody is not a film to think about, it is a film to celebrate life and definitely music and everything it evokes.
? Without music would life be a mistake? ? Nietzsche?