Has Martin Campbell saved Bond?

Eagleman

Campbell was the Director chosen to steer the Bond franchise out of the oblivion in 1995. But he had prior to Bond done very little projects. How was he find? Why was he chosen? His only other major films have been "The Mask Of Zorro" and "Legend of Zorro".

But one thing stands. And that is he may just have saved the Bond films.

emtiem

I think the Bond films, more so than pretty much any other series, are a genuine team effort. I don't think you can hold one particular person responsible for any of their successes, important and respected though Campbell should be.

John Drake

Eagleman wrote:

Campbell was the Director chosen to steer the Bond franchise out of the oblivion in 1995. But he had prior to Bond done very little projects. How was he find? Why was he chosen?

Campbell directed an acclaimed TV series in the 80's called 'Edge of Darkness.' This apparently convinced Eon that he would be the perfect choice to direct GE. Prior to working on Bond, he had directed a movie called 'No Escape,' with Ray Liotta, which wasn't particularly good.