Wants: More humor, but not forced or at the expense of the characters or plot. Bond relaxing a bit and being allowed to show a wider range of emotions than anger, defiance, grief, surprise, or resolve. A super-villain with a cat. A volcanic lair or something along the same lines. A better, Barry-esque musical score. M, Q, and Moneypenny in the appropriate doses. Some gadgets, but not just the "oh, isn't it convenient we gave this to Bond" type -- let some of them be superfluous. Locations that we can live and breathe in for a while rather than just a quick shot of the location and a cutaway to a set. Minor characters that are memorable. Great clothes and cars. Beautiful women. Daring exploits and risque moments. More emphasis on story and scenes rather than stunt sequences and action.
Don't Wants: Ho hum villains ripped from the headlines about environmental polluters, greedy bankers, Internet pirates, or ex-Soviet agents trying to make a buck. No more burnt out Bond. Better haircut for Daniel Craig -- maybe a little darker hair this time, too. No overdosing on M, Q, or Moneypenny. No return to the paint-by-numbers formula -- yes, I want a teaser sequence and Bond getting his orders, etc., but it shouldn't all look like everything we've seen before, nor should I be able to decide without effort who the sacrificial lamb is, what gadget Bond will use to get out of harm's way and how, etc. No cheesy humor -- bad puns, slapstick gags, funny foreigners, etc. No obvious product placement -- it's one thing for him to drive an Aston Martin; it's another for him to be drinking a Perrier while on his iPhone searching Google for tickets to the Rolling Stones on tour so he can attend a concert at Walt Disney World to stop a hit man driving a Mustang. Little or no CGI.
A super-villain with a cat. A volcanic lair or something along the same lines.
No thanks. 8-)
While I could probably deal with a volcanic lair better than you, BL, I agree it's not necessary these days. But the rest of Gassy Man's post is spot on IMO. -{
A super-villain with a cat. A volcanic lair or something along the same lines.
No thanks. 8-)
While I could probably deal with a volcanic lair better than you, BL, I agree it's not necessary these days. But the rest of Gassy Man's post is spot on IMO. -{
As you know, the volcanic lair was featured in YOLT, one of my favorite Bonds. But for me that sort of thing just doesn't work anymore, at least not in the Craig era.
As you know, the volcanic lair was featured in YOLT, one of my favorite Bonds. But for me that sort of thing just doesn't work anymore, at least not in the Craig era.
Agreed. But I thought they updated the idea well in LTK; less comic book-y in that one.
As you know, the volcanic lair was featured in YOLT, one of my favorite Bonds. But for me that sort of thing just doesn't work anymore, at least not in the Craig era.
Agreed. But I thought they updated the idea well in LTK; less comic book-y in that one.
Not sure about the happy ever after 'oh james' ending. It shouldn't imo be the final scene, it could be the second to last, then it can switch to something else like a villain's new plan or some other purely visual thing to intrigue the viewer before the end credits.
I do think Brian the Dog from Family Guy should be utilised however.
A super-villain with a cat. A volcanic lair or something along the same lines.
No thanks. 8-)
While I could probably deal with a volcanic lair better than you, BL, I agree it's not necessary these days. But the rest of Gassy Man's post is spot on IMO. -{
As you know, the volcanic lair was featured in YOLT, one of my favorite Bonds. But for me that sort of thing just doesn't work anymore, at least not in the Craig era.
Agreed. But I thought they updated the idea well in LTK; less comic book-y in that one.
Seriously, it could be pulled off if done right, in the same way that middle 60s music, hairstyles, and fashion would have been laughable just a few years ago but are en vogue now. It comes down to how they do it rather than the concept itself.
Seriously, it could be pulled off if done right, in the same way that middle 60s music, hairstyles, and fashion would have been laughable just a few years ago but are en vogue now. It comes down to how they do it rather than the concept itself.
How about a plot that doesn't revolve around Judi Effing Dench? Am I asking for too much?
I just want the office workers to stay behind their desks while 007 does the field work.
I think you should see Skyfall. It's a really good movie ....
You mean the film where an ex agent feels betrayed by M so he attacks MI6, Bond comes back to protect M but ultimately M dies in his arms while he cries for her?
It has its moments but I much prefer M, Moneypenny etc to be minor characters present in Bond's day to day work but absent from his exotic adventures.
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How about a plot that doesn't revolve around Judi Effing Dench? Am I asking for too much?
With the passing of Dame Judi's M, I think it's a pretty safe bet that the plot of the next Bond film won't revolve around her. See - you wish will be granted!
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Be good to see DC accomplish a mission and end up with the bird like the good ol days lol
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Don't Wants: Ho hum villains ripped from the headlines about environmental polluters, greedy bankers, Internet pirates, or ex-Soviet agents trying to make a buck. No more burnt out Bond. Better haircut for Daniel Craig -- maybe a little darker hair this time, too. No overdosing on M, Q, or Moneypenny. No return to the paint-by-numbers formula -- yes, I want a teaser sequence and Bond getting his orders, etc., but it shouldn't all look like everything we've seen before, nor should I be able to decide without effort who the sacrificial lamb is, what gadget Bond will use to get out of harm's way and how, etc. No cheesy humor -- bad puns, slapstick gags, funny foreigners, etc. No obvious product placement -- it's one thing for him to drive an Aston Martin; it's another for him to be drinking a Perrier while on his iPhone searching Google for tickets to the Rolling Stones on tour so he can attend a concert at Walt Disney World to stop a hit man driving a Mustang. Little or no CGI.
No thanks. 8-)
Ahhhh......now we're clicking! -{
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As you know, the volcanic lair was featured in YOLT, one of my favorite Bonds. But for me that sort of thing just doesn't work anymore, at least not in the Craig era.
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Good point.
I do think Brian the Dog from Family Guy should be utilised however.
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Well...........okay. As long as it's not a fancy volcano!
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I just want the office workers to stay behind their desks while 007 does the field work.
I think you should see Skyfall. It's a really good movie ....
You mean the film where an ex agent feels betrayed by M so he attacks MI6, Bond comes back to protect M but ultimately M dies in his arms while he cries for her?
It has its moments but I much prefer M, Moneypenny etc to be minor characters present in Bond's day to day work but absent from his exotic adventures.
With the passing of Dame Judi's M, I think it's a pretty safe bet that the plot of the next Bond film won't revolve around her. See - you wish will be granted!
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How about Chuckie vs Bond? That little doll is deadly!
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Okay, now you're just being silly!