I've often heard, "Don't tell me, show me." But sometimes telling is better. Who here would prefer to see the shark massacre in Jaws as opposed to hearing Capt. Quinn talk about it? I can imagine how the scene looked just by the way he described everything that happened. I didn't need to see it.
What would be nice to see in a Bond movie is a good retelling of a piece of Bond's history, perhaps when he was thrown out of school for seducing a maid. Stuff like that makes for great table talk. I think Craig could deliver the story well.
Flashbacks aren't common in Bond movies, but they have occurred. In OHMSS Bond relives seeing Tracy taken away by Blofeld's men while in MR 007 (fortunately) recalls Q giving him the wrist gun in the centrifuge sequence.
But not as funny as Connery returning as 007 once Craig's stint is over. Give him a shave, put a wig on his head, make a facelift to take some years off. And heck, he already has his gunbarrel footage, so we can just reuse that!
I seriously doubt Sean Connery will return as bond. The only reason he returned for Diamonds Are Forever is because his wife talked him in to going for a last stab at playing James Bond. Although, it would be nice. After all, he is my favorite Bond.
You could have connery playing an old Bond. Can't see him jumping of cranes or shooting up embassys though.
It is a little known fact that there is an unfinished, final Fleming novel, From Surrey, With Glasses, with just such a Bond. Here's an excerpt:
-- "eh, eh, eh. My three of Spades trumps your ace of Diamonds to win the trick, Drax. Your plan for dominating Eastbury Manor has been foiled once again."
-- "I'm Bloefeld. But there are 12 tricks to a hand of pinochle, Mr. Bond. And our little game has only begun."
-- "Oh no it hasn't, Ernie," said the night nurse, picking up the cards from the folding table, and, with a tissue plucked from a nearby box, catching a thin line of drool hanging from Bond's trembling chin. "You know it's lights out at 8:30. And you and Mr. Bond have busy day tomorrow, what with gardening class and ..."
-- "I've told you to call me Number One, do you hear me? N-U-M-B-E-R-O-N-E. I was a master criminal and you will bow to my command. I deserve some respect and a second helping of tapioca pudding at dinner."
-- "You were s***, Goldfinger," sneered Bond.
The night nurse sharply slapped Bond's fingers which were beginning their habitual wanderings over her ample bosom.
-- "But I'm Bloefeld ... Bloefeld, I say ..."
"Bah!" said Bond, disgustedly. He maneuvered his wheelchair toward C wing, where he knew Moneypenny would be watching the telly with a glass of warm milk before bedtime. Maybe his mates in the day room were right: perhaps it was time to stop the banter with the old girl and "swallow the Viagra," as they liked to say, usually with a wink and an elbow to the ribs. Bond picked up the pace. If he hurried, he might catch her before she nodded off, which was usually 15 minutes into whatever program she was watching.
You could have connery playing an old Bond. Can't see him jumping of cranes or shooting up embassys though.
It is a little known fact that there is an unfinished, final Fleming novel, From Surrey, With Glasses, with just such a Bond. Here's an excerpt:
-- "eh, eh, eh. My three of Spades trumps your ace of Diamonds to win the trick, Drax. Your plan for dominating Eastbury Manor has been foiled once again."
-- "I'm Bloefeld. But there are 12 tricks to a hand of pinochle, Mr. Bond. And our little game has only begun."
-- "Oh no it hasn't, Ernie," said the night nurse, picking up the cards from the folding table, and, with a tissue plucked from a nearby box, catching a thin line of drool hanging from Bond's trembling chin. "You know it's lights out at 8:30. And you and Mr. Bond have busy day tomorrow, what with gardening class and ..."
-- "I've told you to call me Number One, do you hear me? N-U-M-B-E-R-O-N-E. I was a master criminal and you will bow to my command. I deserve some respect and a second helping of tapioca pudding at dinner."
-- "You were s***, Goldfinger," sneered Bond.
The night nurse sharply slapped Bond's fingers which were beginning their habitual wanderings over her ample bosom.
-- "But I'm Bloefeld ... Bloefeld, I say ..."
"Bah!" said Bond, disgustedly. He maneuvered his wheelchair toward C wing, where he knew Moneypenny would be watching the telly with a glass of warm milk before bedtime. Maybe his mates in the day room were right: perhaps it was time to stop the banter with the old girl and "swallow the Viagra," as they liked to say, usually with a wink and an elbow to the ribs. Bond picked up the pace. If he hurried, he might catch her before she nodded off, which was usually 15 minutes into whatever program she was watching.
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Very clever,HH.
Y'know,if Charlie Higson's novel Silverfin is ever filmed,and Connery's still around,I think Big Tam could be quite effective as the young James Bond's elderly Uncle Max.Max is an old secret agent who'd once been active during WWI, and is now dying of lung cancer.There's a scene where he's smoking (and coughing) and telling his inquisitive young nephew never to smoke and bever to become a spy,that has the potential to become a memorable movie moment given the right actor.
Y'know,if Charlie Higson's novel Silverfin is ever filmed,and Connery's still around,I think Big Tam could be quite effective as the young James Bond's elderly Uncle Max.Max is an old secret agent who'd once been active during WWI, and is now dying of lung cancer.There's a scene where he's smoking (and coughing) and telling his inquisitive young nephew neverto become a spy,that has the potential to become a memorable movie moment given the right actor.
To my mind, the only trouble with Connery, who is so identifed with Bond, appearing in a Bond film as another character is that it would sort of break the fourth wall for me. Connery and that role are simply too iconic for me to ignore.
Y'know,if Charlie Higson's novel Silverfin is ever filmed,and Connery's still around,I think Big Tam could be quite effective as the young James Bond's elderly Uncle Max.Max is an old secret agent who'd once been active during WWI, and is now dying of lung cancer.There's a scene where he's smoking (and coughing) and telling his inquisitive young nephew never to smoke and never to become a spy,that has the potential to become a memorable movie moment given the right actor.
To my mind, the only trouble with Connery, who is so identifed with Bond, appearing in a Bond film as another character is that it would sort of break the fourth wall for me. Connery and that role are simply too iconic for me to ignore.
I agree having him in any film about James Bond and not as 007 would immediately change the tenor of the entire movie and draw all attention away from whoever else might be on the screen.Better an actor without any connection to any of the 007 films.Otherwise,it's just a gimmick.
To my mind, the only trouble with Connery, who is so identifed with Bond, appearing in a Bond film as another character is that it would sort of break the fourth wall for me. Connery and that role are simply too iconic for me to ignore.
I agree having him in any film about James Bond and not as 007 would immediately change the tenor of the entire movie and draw all attention away from whoever else might be on the screen.Better an actor without any connection to any of the 007 films.Otherwise,it's just a gimmick.
Indeed. That's why I don't think that any former 007 should appear in a future Bond film. Once an actor permanently ceases to be Bond, I think they should be thanked for their contributions, and the producers should leave it at that.
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
Id be happy for Sean to come back as Bond himself.Its amazing what the special effects department can do today anyway he couldnt do worse than Daniel(ham actor)Craig could he.
Feel free to hate Craig. But a ham actor is somebody who overacts and plays up to the audience. I don't think I've ever seen Craig do that in any film he's done.
I can only go by his acting in Casino Royale and in that film he just didnt do it for me.The girl out acted him which wouldnt be hard to do but one thing I will say for Craig, the film has been a success and I guess he is now laughing all the way to the bank.
Craig did it for me. Although there were one or two moments I didn't like. The "little finger" gag, and "I wouldn't be very good at my job," Vodka Martini scene. As for Connery, if he won't come out of retirement for Indiana Jones, I can't see him doing a cameo in a Bond film. He's doing a cracking job as the patron of the Edinburgh Film Festival though and seems to have plenty to occupy him away from acting. I'd be surprised if we see him onscreen any time soon.
Two things I did like about the film..1.The music..2.That beautiful house and lake at the end of the film. Oh!and Craig did at least say the "Bond, James Bond" better than Pierce(dont I look good in this suit)Brosnan.
I've read Craig being called a lot, but ham actor - that's a new one! Even most anti-Craigers admitted that he is a good actor. So who do you think is a good actor - Roger Moore?:))
24,At least Roger played it as himself which was tongue in cheek. SC wil always be the ultimate Bond but I am 62 years of age and he did appear first in Dr No when I was in my youth!! As Ive said in a previous post as Bond Craig (in my opinion) way overacted and came across to me anyway as a bit "hammy".Ive never seen him act in other roles so I cant say that "overall" he is a ham actor I will let you know when and if I see him acting on tv or some other film.
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What would be nice to see in a Bond movie is a good retelling of a piece of Bond's history, perhaps when he was thrown out of school for seducing a maid. Stuff like that makes for great table talk. I think Craig could deliver the story well.
But not as funny as Connery returning as 007 once Craig's stint is over. Give him a shave, put a wig on his head, make a facelift to take some years off. And heck, he already has his gunbarrel footage, so we can just reuse that!
It is a little known fact that there is an unfinished, final Fleming novel, From Surrey, With Glasses, with just such a Bond. Here's an excerpt:
-- "eh, eh, eh. My three of Spades trumps your ace of Diamonds to win the trick, Drax. Your plan for dominating Eastbury Manor has been foiled once again."
-- "I'm Bloefeld. But there are 12 tricks to a hand of pinochle, Mr. Bond. And our little game has only begun."
-- "Oh no it hasn't, Ernie," said the night nurse, picking up the cards from the folding table, and, with a tissue plucked from a nearby box, catching a thin line of drool hanging from Bond's trembling chin. "You know it's lights out at 8:30. And you and Mr. Bond have busy day tomorrow, what with gardening class and ..."
-- "I've told you to call me Number One, do you hear me? N-U-M-B-E-R-O-N-E. I was a master criminal and you will bow to my command. I deserve some respect and a second helping of tapioca pudding at dinner."
-- "You were s***, Goldfinger," sneered Bond.
The night nurse sharply slapped Bond's fingers which were beginning their habitual wanderings over her ample bosom.
-- "But I'm Bloefeld ... Bloefeld, I say ..."
"Bah!" said Bond, disgustedly. He maneuvered his wheelchair toward C wing, where he knew Moneypenny would be watching the telly with a glass of warm milk before bedtime. Maybe his mates in the day room were right: perhaps it was time to stop the banter with the old girl and "swallow the Viagra," as they liked to say, usually with a wink and an elbow to the ribs. Bond picked up the pace. If he hurried, he might catch her before she nodded off, which was usually 15 minutes into whatever program she was watching.
Very clever,HH.
Y'know,if Charlie Higson's novel Silverfin is ever filmed,and Connery's still around,I think Big Tam could be quite effective as the young James Bond's elderly Uncle Max.Max is an old secret agent who'd once been active during WWI, and is now dying of lung cancer.There's a scene where he's smoking (and coughing) and telling his inquisitive young nephew never to smoke and bever to become a spy,that has the potential to become a memorable movie moment given the right actor.
To my mind, the only trouble with Connery, who is so identifed with Bond, appearing in a Bond film as another character is that it would sort of break the fourth wall for me. Connery and that role are simply too iconic for me to ignore.
Bond’s Beretta
The Handguns of Ian Fleming's James Bond
I agree having him in any film about James Bond and not as 007 would immediately change the tenor of the entire movie and draw all attention away from whoever else might be on the screen.Better an actor without any connection to any of the 007 films.Otherwise,it's just a gimmick.
Feel free to hate Craig. But a ham actor is somebody who overacts and plays up to the audience. I don't think I've ever seen Craig do that in any film he's done.