When I hear "Bohemian Rhapsody," I think of Wayne's World. That is a stone cold fact. My first memories of "Bohemian Rhapsody" are FROM Wayne's World. Before the song was re-released as a single for the movie, I'm pretty sure I had never heard it before. As far as I was concerned, Mike Myers and Dana Carvey put this song together specifically for Wayne's World. I know how insane that sounds now, but to a kid in 1992 that didn't know any better, it made a world of sense. So now, twenty-four years later, "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Wayne's World are inextricably linked.
That brings us to the official Suicide Squad trailer released last week. It leans heavily on the use of "Bohemian Rhapsody." Is it the most effective use of the billions of times this song has been used? Absolutely not. Is it the least effective? Absolutely not. Sure, the trailer-makers use some questionable stops and starts that undercut how effective the song can be, but overall it highlights the up and down insanity of the characters.
Its a statement to Queen and the song itself that its endured so long under so many guises. When it can blend (mostly) seamlessly with the "worst heroes ever," and highlight one of the most memorable scenes from 90s comedies, I say "job well done."
Now, if Suicide Squad director David Ayer can give me just the tiniest nod to the scene from Wayne's World, he and Suicide Squad would be endeared to me forever, no matter the quality of the rest of the movie.
-Gint
Ps I'm really looking forward to Suicide Squad. Like, more than I probably should be.
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