Next Bond Director Ideas

eric7064

Saw this article today. I can say I haven't watched any of his movies. But his quote is promising.

http://www.cinemablend.com/m/new/Sicario-Director-Wants-Do-James-Bond-Movie-Which-Needs-Happen-Immediately-85457.html

Matt S

I think Bond directors should stay British. The Bond films that weren't directed by British directors are towards the bottom of my list. The quote there also doesn't go well for me: "I’m not someone that loves dialogue – I am someone that loves movement." Sounds like GoldenEye, which really could have used a little dialogue to make it seem more human.

Thunderpussy

Funnily enough I agree, Bond is essentially a British icon and
needs a British director to get the brst out of the character. I'm
not saying other directors couldn't do it, just it would be easier
for a home grown one.

superdaddy

Have to disagree slightly, not really a fan of any of the Craig films but out of the 3 QOS is the one I would watch again( goes against the grain as most Craig fans dislike this one) and that was directed by Marc Forster who's German/Swiss!

Thunderpussy

I've just noticed my list of top 5 Bond films all have British directors.

Matt S

superdaddy wrote:

Have to disagree slightly, not really a fan of any of the Craig films but out of the 3 QOS is the one I would watch again( goes against the grain as most Craig fans dislike this one) and that was directed by Marc Forster who's German/Swiss!

I think Mendes did the best job directing the Daniel Craig films, and he's the only British director Craig has had. The story in Skyfall has problems, but I think Mendes executed it well. My biggest problem with QoS is the director. Forster tried way too hard to compensate for his inexperience in directing action films.

Matt S

Thunderpussy wrote:

I've just noticed my list of top 5 Bond films all have British directors.

And my list has all the Bond films directed by non-British directors at the bottom: Martin Campbell, Lee Tamahori and Marc Forster. Roger Spottiswoode's film is just above those, and he was born in Canada but was raised in Britain.

HatThrowingHenchman

they should try directors that haven't been there before like Matthew Vaugn (love Kingsman) or Chris Nolan (although I'm a bit sceptical that it then might turn into an epic like TDKR)

Ornithologist

But Skyfall was the "Dark Knight" of the franchise...

Barbel

Nolan is out of the question- he's too big for Eon's net.

James Suzuki

Thunderpussy wrote:

I've just noticed my list of top 5 Bond films all have British directors.

Casino Royale was directed by Martin Campbell, who, like me, is from New Zealand.

Thunderpussy

Oops ! My Bad ;%
although I count the colonies as still British. )

James Suzuki

Thunderpussy wrote:

Oops ! My Bad ;%
although I count the colonies as still British. )

I'm sorry. I thought we were living in 2015. ) ) Not 1915

Thunderpussy

) I'm an Edwardian at heart.

James Suzuki

Thunderpussy wrote:

) I'm an Edwardian at heart.

Go back to your Downton Abbey (Well, its now in the 20's that show, so maybe not)
To me, I don't mind too much what the nationality of the director is. They just need to be Bond fans with a clear vision and great film makers. I'd be keen for Matthew Vaughan to have a go and maybe a one off Nolan film. The Coen Brothers would do an interesting Bond film.
Not so sure about Guy Ritchie to be honest now after man from UNCLE.
Ridley Scott however, would be interesting. Oh and I'm still holding out for a Speilberg Bond.

Thunderpussy

I've been a fan of Matthew Vaughan since Layer Cake -{ , I think he'd do a great job.

James Suzuki

Thunderpussy wrote:

I've been a fan of Matthew Vaughan since Layer Cake -{ , I think he'd do a great job.

Exactly. And I feel like Kingsman completes his CV.

Loeffelholz

Barbel wrote:

Nolan is out of the question- he's too big for Eon's net.

I think that's true...in fact, I was surprised that Craig was able to woo Mendes for a Bond---and even more surprised when he agreed to direct yet another, back to back.

Thunderpussy

I agree Nolan is a huge director, but he is a big Bind fan too. Although
sadly, he would overshadow any Bond film he was involved with. It
would stop being a Bond film and become another Chris Nolan project.

Barbel

Thunderpussy wrote:

I agree Nolan is a huge director, but he is a big Bind fan too.

?:)

Sir Miles

Barbel wrote:

Nolan is out of the question- he's too big for Eon's net.

I think Nolan would do one...the problem is is that he would want total control - probably want to write it as well...and THAT may be too much for Eon...

Although I'd be immensely happy if it happened -{

Thunderpussy

Bind means Bond in my language.

chrisisall

Thunderpussy wrote:

Bind means Bond in my language.

So your sexual conquests tell us... B-)

Thunderpussy

Couldn't have, she's still tied up in the cellar! ... although I'll just check.

Eon could of course look to upcoming tv directors ?

chrisisall

Thunderpussy wrote:

Eon could of course look to upcoming tv directors ?

Matt Nix- the Burn Notice dude? I'd trust him totally!

blame_thatcher

Nolan's films are too 'cold' with overly complicated plots and exposition and Nolan can't direct action sequences.

On the plus side, he shoots 35mm with anamorphic lenses.

Thunderpussy

I love his work with the i-max camera system and would love to see
Some sequences in a Bond use these, as they really do add an
Impressive aspect to the visuals.

Sir Miles

blame_thatcher wrote:

Nolan's films are too 'cold' with overly complicated plots and exposition and Nolan can't direct action sequences.

Really ? I thought he did a cracking job with Inception...but if it's not for you.... -{

Absolutely_Cart

Nolan would probably raise the IQ of the Bond series by a few points.

And he'd probably do it. The lead directors of Inception even admitted they cribbed the third act from OHMSS.

Absolutely_Cart

blame_thatcher wrote:

Nolan's films ... with overly complicated plots

This could benefit the Bond series. I think the franchise had kind of gotten lazy in adherence to a strict formula. Im not saying Bond needs to be like Memento, but some intellectual sustenance, some surprises, some twists and some creative deviances are necessary for movies.

eric7064

Yeah I'd like a movie that makes you think a little bit more.