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Offline cfmoran13

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SBC = Freddie Mercury
« on: September 17, 2010, 06:45:54 AM »
Wasn't really sure if this shouldn't go in 'General Discussion'.  But, since it was Queen-related, I figured I'd go with the 'General Music Discussion'.  I'm not really sure what to think of this...

According to MTV.com, comic and filmmaker Sacha Baron Cohen will play legendary QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury in an upcoming movie.

Cohen will portray the British singer in a film focusing on QUEEN's developing years up until the band's historic 1985 Live Aid set.

GK Films ("The Tourist"), Robert De Niro's Tribeca Productions and Queen Films are reportedly helming the project.
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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2010, 06:48:06 AM »
Looking forward to this. More and more lately I'm realizing Queen basically represent everything that I like about music.
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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2010, 06:49:07 AM »
Should work well.  Borat did come 7th in the Freddie look alike competition.
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« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2010, 07:48:30 AM »
I'd like to see if Sacha Baron Cohen can play a serious role.
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« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2010, 08:13:15 AM »
I think he's a good enough actor and he has the right look.

But can he (a) sing? and (b) overcome the fact that he's Ali G/Borat/Bruno?
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Re: SBC = Freddie Mercury
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2010, 08:14:28 AM »
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Re: SBC = Freddie Mercury
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2010, 08:24:53 AM »
Quote from: kingshmegland on September 17, 2010, 07:48:30 AM
I'd like to see if Sacha Baron Cohen can play a serious role.

Really

And to be honest, neither Borat nor Bruno were all that funny
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« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2010, 08:26:21 AM »
I laughed out loud multiple times at both of them, and did so on repeated viewings.
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Re: SBC = Freddie Mercury
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2010, 09:11:21 AM »
He's definitely got the moustache to pull it off. :lol
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« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2010, 09:18:10 AM »
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He's definitely got the moustache to pull it off. :lol

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« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2010, 09:58:06 AM »
I think everything SBC has done is amazingly funny personally. I mean, if you are sick of something because of it's hype, that's fine. But just go back and watch some old Ali G episodes and tell me that stuff isn't good.

As for this? I said this back when Borat and Sweeney Todd came out. Bring it on. He's perfect for it. I'm glad it's actually happening now. This is similar to when Michael Chikilis got picked to play The Thing in Fantastic Four. It's just an obvious choice.
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« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2010, 10:10:27 AM »
The Ali G series was amazing!!  So many good skits.

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Re: SBC = Freddie Mercury
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2010, 11:03:48 AM »
Quote from: PlaysLikeMyung on September 17, 2010, 08:24:53 AM
Quote from: kingshmegland on September 17, 2010, 07:48:30 AM
I'd like to see if Sacha Baron Cohen can play a serious role.

Really

And to be honest, neither Borat nor Bruno were all that funny

I'm curious if he can.  I don't like him much either.
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« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2010, 11:15:40 AM »
Oooh, interesting but good choice.

So, is SBC going to wear dentures for early Freddie?

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Re: SBC = Freddie Mercury
« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2010, 11:18:26 AM »
Sounds like fail to me, but hopefully I will be proven wrong.
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Re: SBC = Freddie Mercury
« Reply #15 on: September 17, 2010, 12:08:16 PM »
Honestly, I've never thought SBC's style of humor was funny.  Extreme, often juvenile, often downright disrespectful.  I can see why others find it funny, but as you all know, I'm a very conservative guy and... oh fuck it.  I just don't like the guy.

But I can't deny his talent, and hopefully he does justice to the role.  I'm a huge Queen fan, and would love to see a biopic on Freddy if it's done right.
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Re: SBC = Freddie Mercury
« Reply #16 on: September 17, 2010, 12:10:27 PM »
Quote from: ReaPsTA on September 17, 2010, 08:13:15 AM
I think he's a good enough actor and he has the right look.

But can he (a) sing? and (b) overcome the fact that he's Ali G/Borat/Bruno?

All of this.
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Re: SBC = Freddie Mercury
« Reply #17 on: September 17, 2010, 01:33:47 PM »
I have faith in this.
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Re: SBC = Freddie Mercury
« Reply #18 on: September 18, 2010, 03:17:14 AM »
@Reap: I know he can definitely overcome it. He's a terrific actor that just completely changes his whole persona when he gets into character. The only potential issue will be whether audience members can watch the film without thinking of him as one of those characters.

Personally I can't think of anyone more suited to play the role. He looks the part, is an excellent actor, and will be able to pull off the flamboyant personality. Plus he can definitely sing, as evidenced in Sweeney Todd.
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Re: SBC = Freddie Mercury
« Reply #19 on: September 18, 2010, 11:05:46 PM »
Quote from: Sigz on September 17, 2010, 12:10:27 PM
Quote from: ReaPsTA on September 17, 2010, 08:13:15 AM
I think he's a good enough actor and he has the right look.

But can he (a) sing? and (b) overcome the fact that he's Ali G/Borat/Bruno?

All of this.


Judging by some of his interviews, I think his intelligence is reflective of his understanding of the craft. I think he could pull off a dramatic role very well.

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« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2010, 11:02:07 AM »
I'm not sure whether the ability to sing is a requirement for the movie really.

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« Reply #21 on: September 21, 2010, 01:21:08 AM »
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Sounds like fail to me, but hopefully I will be proven wrong.
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« Reply #23 on: September 21, 2010, 10:57:59 AM »
I will keep an open mind on this. Unsure if this has the stamp of FAIL yet
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Re: SBC = Freddie Mercury
« Reply #24 on: September 22, 2010, 06:30:30 AM »
Fits IMO.
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