John Deacon Movies
- 2002
- Add Queen: Greatest Video Hits, Vol. 1 to QueueAdd Queen: Greatest Video Hits, Vol. 1 to top of Queue
Combing the semi-operatic vocals of Freddie Mercury with the distinctive guitar heroics of Brian May and the powerful rhythms of Roger Taylor and John Deacon, Queen was one of the most popular and acclaimed British rock bands of the '70s and '80s, displaying a keen sense for the importance of the video medium, years before the emergence of MTV. Queen: Greatest Video Hits, Vol. 1 features 22 performances from the group, with the audio overhauled and remixed for surround stereo playback. Songs include "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Are the Champions," "Another One Bites the Dust," "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "You're My Best Friend," "Tie Your Mother Down," and more. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 1986
Fans of the hard-rock group Queen will be delighted to discover this well-produced concert video, featuring the foursome in their July 27, 1986 performance in Budapest. Aside from an overview of the stadium they are to perform in and shots of them being deliriously received by fans, the vast bulk of the film is devoted to the performance of their best-known songs. The cameramen and producers are evidently fans, as reviewers noted that they fell in skillfully with the band's performance. Though there are no interviews, the film does include some brief shots of each of the band members as they play the tourist in the town. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Starring:
- Freddie Mercury, Brian May, (more)
In this musical documentary of a concert given by the band Queen at the Montreal Forum in Canada, a total of 21 songs are recorded, including "We Are The Champions," "Under Pressure," and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." The camera focuses on the band and its individual members, allowing the bright lights and changing colors to emphasize the primal quality of the music itself. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, (more)
