Queen - Rock Montreal

Watch Queen - Rock Montreal

  • NR
  • 2007
  • 58 min
  • 8.7  (913)

Queen - Rock Montreal is a concert film from 1982 starring Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. Filmed live at the Montreal Forum in November 1981, the movie captures the band at the height of their fame, performing some of their most iconic songs. The film opens with shots of the packed stadium and the band members arriving backstage. The excitement is palpable as the lights dim and Queen take to the stage, launching into "We Will Rock You" to thunderous applause.

From there, the movie is a nonstop barrage of rock anthems, with Freddie Mercury commanding the stage with his trademark flamboyance and energy. In between songs, he chats with the audience and encourages them to sing along, creating a sense of intimacy with the crowd despite the massive size of the venue.

Highlights of the concert include "Somebody to Love", with its soaring vocal harmonies and impressive guitar and keyboard solos, and "Bohemian Rhapsody", which sees the stadium erupt into a singalong as Freddie leads the crowd through the iconic chorus.

Other standout moments include Brian May's guitar solo in "Brighton Rock", which sees him play his instrument with a violin bow, and Roger Taylor's drum solo in "Keep Yourself Alive", which demonstrates his impressive speed and dexterity.

Throughout the film, the band's showmanship is on full display, from Freddie's acrobatics during "Tie Your Mother Down" to the band's synchronized headbanging during "We Will Rock You". The visuals are also impressive, with footage of the band projected onto a massive screen behind them and dramatic lighting effects used to enhance the atmosphere of each song.

As the concert draws to a close, the audience is treated to an encore featuring "We Are the Champions" and "God Save the Queen". The movie ends with shots of the ecstatic crowd, who have just witnessed an unforgettable performance from one of the biggest and most innovative bands of all time.

Overall, Queen - Rock Montreal is a must-see for any fan of the band, showcasing their incredible musicianship and showmanship in a way that has to be seen to be believed. Even for those who aren't die-hard Queen fans, the movie is an impressive display of rock music at its best, with catchy tunes and electrifying performances that will leave viewers humming the songs for days afterwards.

Queen - Rock Montreal is a 2007 music movie with a runtime of 58 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.7.

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  • Release Date
    2007
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    58 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.7  (913)