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Anyone seen this yet?
Much Ottman score?
I plan on seeing it in the next fortnight.
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Surprised this is.such a.hit!
Music.bios have.not done.that great in recent years.
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Yeah, that was kind of a letdown. But who needs underscore when you have Queen's amazing songs?
Ottman was listed in the credits as 'Live TV Director', I presume in the Top of the Pops scene.
No, Ottman's cameo it in the opening scene.
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Saw the film, very good on all fronts. Great performance by the lead. Picked up the soundtrack enjoying it. 
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Given the success of the film, it would be nice if Ottman got an editing nomination.
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Nov 12, 2018 - 11:54 AM
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Given the success of the film, it would be nice if Ottman got an editing nomination.
Agreed, and it will be well deserved.
I have to say, I'm very pleasantly surprised at how well directed this film is. Don't get me wrong, I like a good deal of Singer's previous films, especially X-Men 2. But, I've never felt he had a really unique style, or frankly was very good with serious material.
Remi Malek is a revelation. I've only seen a handful of things he's been in, and the impression was always, "why does this actor always seem like he's on sedatives?" No doubt my impression of him being lethargic was due to the types of characters he was playing. But, EVERY scene I'd seen him in had this quality.
Here, Malek is a force of nature, much like Mercury was. He is SO good in this, as are the rest of the actors. I was also impressed with how much the other actors look like Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor.
Malek's approach to Mercury as a character really gave emotional weight to the film. He seemed so lonely in stardom, despite his out-sized personality.
Music bios tend to follow a formula, and while Bohemian Rhapsody isn't much different, it still has things that distinguish it from others in the genre. I particularly love the various recording scenes, as it's always been a fascination of mine how artists approach recording. Ottman's work in these scenes, and the drug induced party/club scenes, was especially effective.
Queen's music was operatic, over the top, but also fun rock & roll. The movie was a great tribute to both Mercury and his and his band mate's music.
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It would be interesting to know how much of the finished film is Singer or Fletcher.
Accounts seem to indicate the ship was steadied and the shoot more harmonious after Fletcher took over.
Has Ottman ever been nominated for a best score Oscar?
Would be weird if he finally got one for editing, after some of the great scores he's written.
Go take a nap, McGann!
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Haha, Shaun, you and Johnny need to go have a pint together.
I don't know what your boggle is with him, but it's nothing a few beers couldn't sort out.
That's what I'm afraid of!
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