How long. . .

Hardyboy

This is a completely cynical question, but I can be pretty cynical, so here goes. . . How long before the complaints start? I mean the people who chime in on whatever miniscule piece of news there is, or--more often than not--no news and start saying, "This movie's gonna suck," "This will be the worst film in the series," "This betrays everything James Bond is about," "This is just a ripoff the Bourne movies," etc., etc., etc. We've been a pretty happy group of late, but I can't believe these good feelings will last. There I go again. . .being cynical. . .but again: when will the rumblings be heard?

The Domino Effect

It's already started, Hardyboy! We've had people complaining that Blofeld/Spectre are back because, a) It's going to be farcical like Austen Powers, and/or b)They'll make Blofeld/Spectre too serious, too dark, too 'now' and it will spoil the character and the organisation.

And then there were the complaints about DC's pullover!

Thunderpussy

I have already posted, that Bond is number one at the box office again.
We've got a talent and skilled crew, a splendid cast of actors, and
Great Director ! {[] what more could anyone want !! 8-)

raptors_887

I can just picture somebody walking out of the theatre at the 10 second mark after they realize the gun barrel scene isn't at the beginning ) ) )

Virgil37

"It's an OHMSS remake". That's the war cry.

Gassy Man

Of course there are going to be complaints and concerns as well as compliments and optimism. People don't check their individuality at the door just because they are fans of something. To me, this is a good thing. It inspires debate and discussion. How trivial a site like this would be if everyone was demonstrating groupthink.

Lexi

Gassy Man wrote:

Of course there are going to be complaints and concerns as well as compliments and optimism. People don't check their individuality at the door just because they are fans of something. To me, this is a good thing. It inspires debate and discussion. How trivial a site like this would be if everyone was demonstrating groupthink.

I think we're all passionate about Bond...So we are going to have our 'dream scenario' and no doubt get disappointed when rumours say something different. It's just a matter of seeing the good, rather than being super critical... but it all comes from the same place, a true love of Bond!

Gassy Man

At the end of the day, that's all that matters, right? We all love Bond or we wouldn't be here (except, I guess, for the trolls that get quickly cleaned out, thank goodness). I'm glad to be among so many great fans, even if we do not always agree with one another.

Barbel

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Lexi

It's the calm before the 'Bond bomb'

Thunderpussy

{[] We're all Bond nuts ! ( some more nuts, than others )

Higgins

Some Bond nuts, some plain nuts :v

Moore Than

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Sir Miles

I think HB was referring more to the 'complaints for complaints sake brigade'...

I'm already fed up with 'its a remake' and 'Christmas jumper'...posts... X-(

Thunderpussy

For once I agree, I too am fed up with the remake of OHMSS comments. -{
As for Craig Jumper, that's just " Slag off" Craig people, if he'd worn a suit.
You'd be hearing, " He should have dressed casual " 8-)

Lexi

Thunderpussy wrote:

For once I agree, I too am fed up with the remake of OHMSS comments. -{
As for Craig Jumper, that's just " Slag off" Craig people, if he'd worn a suit.
You'd be hearing, " He should have dressed casual " 8-)

No, its because people aren't able to identify a decent put together outfit, that linked Skyfall... 8-)

Blackleiter

Virgil37 wrote:

"It's an OHMSS remake". That's the war cry.

"It had better not be an OHMSS remake" - that's my war cry! )

Virgil37

Blackleiter wrote:

Virgil37 wrote:

"It's an OHMSS remake". That's the war cry.

"It had better not be an OHMSS remake" - that's my war cry! )

See? you just remade my phrase and included many new elements: anger, possible revenge,...much more interesting.

Thunderpussy

Over here The War Cry is a paper put out by the Salvation Army, and
To be honest guys, it's not that exciting ! ) , wouldn't want to see it
Filmed.

Blackleiter

Virgil37 wrote:

Blackleiter wrote:

Virgil37 wrote:

"It's an OHMSS remake". That's the war cry.

"It had better not be an OHMSS remake" - that's my war cry! )

See? you just remade my phrase and included many new elements: anger, possible revenge,...much more interesting.

Well if that's your idea of a remake, then I can rest easy about SPECTRE - there's nothing to worry about!

Higgins

I particularly enjoy the comments "do you think/want/hope SP to be better than SF?"

As if anyone would enjoy or make by purpose a worse movie 8-)

AlphaOmegaSin

I just tend to ignore the Complainers )

Ens007

I'm amazed at the number of people who apparently have gripes about a film that has only just started to be shot! Can't these people just be happy at the thought that we're getting a new film to see?!

Thunderpussy

+1, {[]

AlphaOmegaSin

Us Bond Nuts are a strange People )

DEFIANT 74205

The Domino Effect wrote:

It's already started, Hardyboy! We've had people complaining that Blofeld/Spectre are back because, a) It's going to be farcical like Austen Powers, and/or b)They'll make Blofeld/Spectre too serious, too dark, too 'now' and it will spoil the character and the organisation.

And then there were the complaints about DC's pullover!

Personally, I think 'too dark' is a compliment. For a Bond film, it can never be 'too dark' unless it is darker even than Fleming's novels, and so far that standard hasn't quite been reached.

Casino Royale and Skyfall are brilliant. If SPECTRE is as good as those two (and at least as dark), I'll like it. Oh, and bring the gunbarrel sequence back where it belongs - right at the start, along with the traditional, unaltered fanfare. And get Dame Shirley Bassey to sing the Bond theme.

See? I have a very short wishlist.

Thunderpussy

Or do strange people become Bond fans ? )
Although I do agree it is amazing, hardly a foot of film is in the can
And we already have a few " Doom sayers" , I'm pumped bring
It on ! ) I'm predicting happy times ahead.

The Domino Effect

I'm strange.




It feels good to get that out in the open.

Thunderpussy

Do faces come out in the rain ? )

The Domino Effect

Sometimes, but it certainly opens Doors.

Lady Rose

I think I've finally learned to have a bit of faith in the producers.

They've never made a truely dreadful film and the biggest gripe I ever had was the casting of Daniel Craig and look how that worked out!!

I did laugh at the Xmas Jumper jokes though Sir Miles ;%