Skyfall "Most over-rated film of all time"

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  • PolynikesPolynikes U.k.Posts: 276MI6 Agent
    I couldn't agree more with stag's view of Brosnan. His tenure nearly put me off altogether.
    "I'm motivated by my duty"

    1.SF 2.CR 3.OHMSS 4.DN 5.YOLT
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    I'm surprised there's so much negative attitude towards Brosnan, who revived the series from its box-office low point and brought coolness back to the role...

    http://www.007james.com/articles/box_office.php
    "How was your lamb?" "Skewered. One sympathises."
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,854Chief of Staff
    IMO it'll settle down with time, like the current love for Craig.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Well, I thought he made a fine Bond -{ only let down by some
    Poor scripts and some really silly gadgets. :# Which after all
    The actor has no control over.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    Charmed & Dangerous wrote:
    I'm surprised there's so much negative attitude towards Brosnan, who revived the series from its box-office low point and brought coolness back to the role...

    http://www.007james.com/articles/box_office.php

    I'm surprised at the depth of the negativity, although it doesn't appear to be very widespread. Brosnan isn't the best Bond, but I certainly don't see him as the worst either.
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Brosnan was cool, says so in a tag line.
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • Roger Mo'Roger Mo' Posts: 33MI6 Agent
    Brozza wasn't that bad. It was a shame that his tenure ended with DAD - but it is still watchable (but infuriating at times with the invisible car, John Cleese, Madonna's cameo, etc). Perhaps the only criticism was that he tried to be Moore (geddit?!) like Sir Rog than put himself in the role.
    In terms of Skyfall, I have a revisionist view on it. I was excited after I left the cinema watching it because it wasn't QoS (but actually after watching QoS several times, I quite enjoy it now). however, watching Skyfall again, I think that it is overrated. Bardem was not as good as he thought he was, DC still needs to decide whether he is going to go the full way with the wise-cracking, girl-loving Bond we want or not (because the 'halfway -house' version isn't working.) The ending was poor (killing Silva with a stab wound to the back was as big an anti-climax as you could get (and I do accept that the final act was a great touch, but for a baddie to be beaten that easily was not on).
    Mendes did an ok job (but again not as good as he thought). I think the next film needs a lot more work (call in Martin Campbell for advice will you Sam). Casino Royale has been DCs (and the Bond franchise's) high point so far. SF is ok, but not a sgood as it could have been.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    You mirror some of my own feelings. -{ I too think CR is the
    High point so far, and I've gong from hating QOS to quite liking it. :))
    I regard SF as a second reboot or tweaking of the formula, adding a
    Little more humour but not at the expense of story. So who knows with
    Bond24, there might be yet another tweak ? :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Mr MalloryMr Mallory North by northwestPosts: 632MI6 Agent
    Skyfall was brilliant !
    What makes you think this is my first time?
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Mr Mallory wrote:
    Skyfall was brilliant !
    A valid opinion. I like TMWTGG a great deal. To each his or her own.
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    {[] we all have favourites, or guilty pleasures. :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    {[] we all have favourites, or guilty pleasures. :))
    Yes... as long as we all understand that Tim's two are not only the best Bond films ever, but two of the best movies in the history of mankind.
    -{
    :007)
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    TLD was so refreshing after Old Roger, and LTK was Fleming's Bond on Screen {[] :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    TLD was so refreshing after Old Roger, and LTK was Fleming's Bond on Screen {[] :D
    Good enough. :))
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    chrisisall wrote:
    the best Bond films ever

    *cough* Goldfinger *cough* You Only Live Twice *cough* From Russia With Love ......... :D
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Blackleiter wrote:
    chrisisall wrote:
    the best Bond films ever

    *cough* Goldfinger *cough* You Only Live Twice *cough* From Russia With Love ......... :D
    Oh, sorry old boy, those are good too... -{
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    chrisisall wrote:
    Blackleiter wrote:
    chrisisall wrote:
    the best Bond films ever

    *cough* Goldfinger *cough* You Only Live Twice *cough* From Russia With Love ......... :D
    Oh, sorry old boy, those are good too... -{

    I'm so relieved! For a moment I thought you had "gone 'round the bend" - like our unfortunate friend who claims YOLT puts him to sleep! :))
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Blackleiter wrote:
    I'm so relieved! For a moment I thought you had "gone 'round the bend" - like our unfortunate friend who claims YOLT puts him to sleep! :))
    For the record, there are four Bond movies that I prostrate myself before, DN, FRWL, TLD & LTK. My favourites are below. ;)
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    You still having prostate trouble then ? :p :)) ( silly joke ) ;)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    You still having prostate trouble then ? :p :)) ( silly joke ) ;)
    I knew this would happen, and by whom. :))
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    If you feed me a line, I'll use it. :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    If you feed me a line, I'll use it. :))
    Very theatrical of you sir. Royal Academy of Dramatic Art?
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    No, loads and loads of Bob Hope films. ;) :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • walther p99walther p99 NJPosts: 3,416MI6 Agent
    Im perfectly content with some thinking Skyfall is completely overrated, but to me its the absolute best film in the franchise.
    @deanwdunlevy
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    I'm truly glad you love it! There is much to recommend it. Dan (as always) really delivered the goods, and Judy's eject me line was absolutely awesome. -{
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    " I most sincerely hope so !" :)) as Bond might say. ;)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • David SchofieldDavid Schofield EnglandPosts: 1,528MI6 Agent
    The next one will definitely have the same flavour, the bloated, directionlessness with a very high opinion of itself. And will satisfy/fool a lot of people and make a shedload. But so do a lot of films.

    I have enjoyed what Craig has done with the character, however patchy, but I do wonder if it its isn't time for a new face and a fresh approach to freshen it up again.

    Don't want a predictable re-tread in each subsequent film as the lead clings on to Bond too long. I grew up with Rog and his 1980s painting by numbers trilogy, hoping he'g get the boot after every film. As things stand, I can see that happening with Craigy.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Given the length of time between movies, Now! 8-)
    I Doubt any actor will be making too many before
    Moving on. :)) only my guess with nothing to back
    It up with But I'd go with after this one, DC doing
    One more and then leaving. -{
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Mr MalloryMr Mallory North by northwestPosts: 632MI6 Agent
    I liked it not as good as CR or QOS but good.
    What makes you think this is my first time?
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    "That black hair falling down over the right eyebrow."
    Time for a hairpiece, Dan...? :o
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
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