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Gumwars t1_j29wy9y wrote

Reply to comment by bombsiteus in Which "based on a true story" films butchered the true story the worst? by yoaver

My kids spotted the issue with the Live Aid concert immediately: you can watch the real thing, which is objectively better.

Why would I want to watch a replica of that moment when I can see the actual moment?

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bombsiteus t1_j2a10pp wrote

I saw the movie first and that got me turned on to Queen in general. I started listening to all their albums and live performances. And I think that's why I'm defending this movie so much because it made me appreciate the actual artist so much more.

I mean I'll be honest if I'd seen that concert first I don't think I'd be impressed.

And I know I'm not going to win this argument online haha but oh well

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Gumwars t1_j2a26bc wrote

I can't knock that. Queen is awesome and my age, to a degree, is showing. I was born in the 70s and grew up with music like this. When I had kids, I made sure to raise them on the classics so that by the time this movie came out, they were already fans.

I totally get why you'd be defensive about something that turned you on to great stuff like this.

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