" I thought that this would make a GREAT opener for a gay porn movie" ?
How's that coming along by the way ? do I get a big part in the end ?
Sorry I meant, At the end.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Finally saw SPECTRE today and while it's not the worst of Craig's Bond films (that'd be QoS, imo), it's certainly not the best. There were a lot of good things about it, though. Craig seemd to be having a lot of fun with the role this time and I loved the dry humor. The PTS and train fight with Hinx were great. I would agree that the first two-thirds of the film were very strong.
However, the third act falls flat and Christoph Waltz didn't seem nearly as threatening as he should have been. I can't put my finger on it but despite SPECTRE being the reason behind all of the villains of the last 4 films in addition to several major terrorist attacks it just didn't seem grand enough. It should have felt so, though.
Lastly, the Bond girls. I applaud them for getting a beautiful actress who's actually close to Daniel Craig's age in Monica Bellucci. Unfortunately, she's only in the film for all of five minutes. I felt that was a complete waste of a good oppotunity, not to mention Monica's talent. Then there's Lea Seydoux. While she's thirty years old, she looks far younger. She doesn't look mature enough for someone like Craig's Bond. I'm not saying Daniel Craig looks old. Even though he's forty-seven he could easily pass for mid to late thirties, in my opinion. But Lea just appeared too young for him.
Also, they had zero chemistry. I can't think of another Bond actress he's had such a lack of fizzle with. I just couldn't buy it when they went to bed together, when she declared her love for him or that he'd leave MI6 for her. I bought the on screen emotions with Vesper Lynd but not this one.
Okay. I took a few weeks off because I didn't want to inadvertently stumble upon any spoilers before I saw Spectre. Also, as I am writing this review you should know that I haven't read any of the reviews by my fellow forum members, so if I repeat any of your thoughts it's purely coincidence. Bottom line - I found Spectre to be good, but not great. For me it ranks Number 3 as far as Craig's Bond films, placing it lower than Casino Royale and Skyfall, and higher than Quantum of Solace. Now for the details. It was nice to see a traditional style gun barrel to start the film. It doesn't make as big a difference to me as it does to some other fans, but it was good to see nevertheless. The PTS was pretty good stuff. The pursuit on foot through the Day of the Dead celebration can't help but remind one of the Junkanoo carnival scene in Thunderball, although this time it's Bond who's doing the pursuing. The helicopter struggle is well-done (Craig's Bond being as reckless as ever), although I think it went on a tad too long. As for opening credits sequence, the title song has grown on me but it's still no "You Know My Name". But I have to say that I did not really like Daniel Kleinman's title images this time. I was hoping for something a bit more imaginative. And do we really need so many images of Craig with his shirt off surrounded by gyrating beauties? I vote no. But that's a minor complaint. A much bigger issue as far as I'm concerned is how utterly underused the very beautiful and talented Ms. Belucci is. Once the plot kicked into place, I was hoping she would be a key player that we would see more of throughout the movie. I was wrong and I think that is a mistake on the part of the filmmakers. Could it be possible that she's being saved for a reappearance in the next Bond film, perhaps? I doubt it, but even if that is the case I think it is a total waste that she is in Spectre for such a short period of time. As for her character's very brief fling with Bond, it comes across to me as sudden, rushed, and quite frankly, ludicrous. Now I understand that such dalliances are not unusual for Bond films, but for whatever reason this one comes across to me as particularly egregious. Maybe it's because I think so highly of Ms. Belluci and I think she deserves better. Whatever the reason, it definitely rubbed me the wrong way. On a more positive note, I thoroughly enjoyed the interplay between Bond and his supporting team (M, Tanner, Q and Moneypenny). It reminds me of the Connery days (Ah the good ole days!) I particularly enjoyed Bond seeming a bit peeved that Moneypenny has a personal life and Q's nervous reactions at being thrust into Bond's mess once again (this time at the risk of his own personal safety!) I also have to say that Dave Bautista's Mr. Hinx is the frightening and formidable henchman I was hoping he would be. His fight with Bond on the train is brutally effective and it marks the appearance of another excellent fight scene in the Craig series, which already has some of the best fight sequences in the entire Bond film collection. But alas, Hinx disappears from the film all too soon for my taste. I kept thinking that despite his unceremonious departure from the train ("oh sh*t!"), he would somehow reappear later on. I realize that would have been a bit "Jaws-like", and I am generally not a fan of that kind of foolishness in Bond films. But in this case I would have welcomed a return by the bruising Mr. Hinx. This is another instance where I think the filmmakers are guilty of underutilizing a promising character (and a good performer). On to Léa Seydoux (Madeleine Swan) - I think the character and the actress are both fine. I like Ms. Swan's connection to the main villain and I think Ms. Seydoux portrays her with the right mix of vulnerability and steel. While she's no Eva Green, she puts in a solid performance. And speaking of solid performances, let me get to the great Christoph Waltz, who usually delivers very solid performances. I think he is the perfect choice to play a Bond villain - just not this Bond villain! Initially when he is the mysterious, powerful Franz Oberhauser, I think Mr. Waltz fits in quite well. But as we head towards the big reveal, he seems more and more out of place, and when he finally emerges as the full-blown Blofeld I found myself wishing a different actor had been chosen to play the role. Especially when Watlz shows up with the Donald Pleasance/Dr. Evil style scar - ugh! Some of you might recall when rumors began to swirl that Blofeld would be the villain in Spectre, I wasn't exactly thrilled. My feeling is that Blofeld was done enough in the previous Bond films, and I didn't feel he needed to be recycled. Well he has been recycled, and not well in my opinion. My guess is that this is a minority opinion (no pun intended!) among Bond fans, but I wish Blofeld had been left out of this movie. I realize I haven't mentioned Daniel Craig yet. I think he owns the role now, and he easily holds up his end in Spectre. I've been going on too long, so I'll wrap up now. I think Spectre is weakly plotted and scripted, and it misses some major opportunities. And although it contains just enough elements to be enjoyable to this Bond fan, I was hoping for more.
I have been wondering where you have been. Welcome back.
Thank you my friend. It's nice to be back, especially when there's a new Bond movie to discuss!
Finally saw SPECTRE today and while it's not the worst of Craig's Bond films (that'd be QoS, imo), it's certainly not the best. There were a lot of good things about it, though. Craig seemd to be having a lot of fun with the role this time and I loved the dry humor. The PTS and train fight with Hinx were great. I would agree that the first two-thirds of the film were very strong.
However, the third act falls flat and Christoph Waltz didn't seem nearly as threatening as he should have been. I can't put my finger on it but despite SPECTRE being the reason behind all of the villains of the last 4 films in addition to several major terrorist attacks it just didn't seem grand enough. It should have felt so, though.
Lastly, the Bond girls. I applaud them for getting a beautiful actress who's actually close to Daniel Craig's age in Monica Bellucci. Unfortunately, she's only in the film for all of five minutes. I felt that was a complete waste of a good oppotunity, not to mention Monica's talent. Then there's Lea Seydoux. While she's thirty years old, she looks far younger. She doesn't look mature enough for someone like Craig's Bond. I'm not saying Daniel Craig looks old. Even though he's forty-seven he could easily pass for mid to late thirties, in my opinion. But Lea just appeared too young for him.
Also, they had zero chemistry. I can't think of another Bond actress he's had such a lack of fizzle with. I just couldn't buy it when they went to bed together, when she declared her love for him or that he'd leave MI6 for her. I bought the on screen emotions with Vesper Lynd but not this one.
Daniel Craig can pass for mid to late thirties? More like mid to late 50s. I'm not even exaggerating. Even though Lea looks like she could be his daughter (about a 20-25 year visual age difference) I didn't think she seemed too young for him. I though Craig had less chemistry with Vesper than any other girl. I don't count Camille because her role could just have as well been any gender.
Too many images of Daniel bare chested, BL ? I think Lexi might disagree with you there )
Welcome back BL -{
Thanks TP. And I'm sure Lexi was quite beside herself with joy during the opening credits! Just wait until SP is released on Blu-ray/DVD. I can picture her sitting at home drooling and replaying the credits over and over again! )
I think mid to late 50's is a bit harsh, Craig suffers the same as connery in having an old face. I think connery once said he'd always looked 35, even when he was 25 ( just like myself but I have hair!) thing is tho Craig will still look the same in ten years unlike someone like tom cruise who has all of a sudden aged a lot.
I think mid to late 50's is a bit harsh, Craig suffers the same as connery in having an old face. I think connery once said he'd always looked 35, even when he was 25 ( just like myself but I have hair!) thing is tho Craig will still look the same in ten years unlike someone like tom cruise who has all of a sudden aged a lot.
Okay, late fifties was a bit harsh, but he looks about mid 50s to me. Since Roger Moore was that age in two of my favourite Bond films, I don't mind Craig looking that age as Bond. He looks about the same now as Moore did in OP. I know men in their mid to late 50s who look a lot better than Craig does now. Tom Cruise looked younger in Rogue Nation than Craig looked in his last two Bond films.
Then I'd say you are a fine chap who knows quite a lot
Well thank you very much. I would actually go as far as to say I like qos as much as SP and sf...for different reasons tho!
I like QoS as well, and who knows, maybe someday I'll prefer it to SF.
SP might end up as my fave of the Craig BFs though.
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Then I'd say you are a fine chap who knows quite a lot
Well thank you very much. I would actually go as far as to say I like qos as much as SP and sf...for different reasons tho!
I like QoS as well, and who knows, maybe someday I'll prefer it to SF.
SP might end up as my fave of the Craig BFs though.
CR will take some beating for my money. But Craigs films reinvigorated my bond fandom and up until his films I'd never looked at wardrobe inspiration etc from any bond film, Spectre holds a lot of positives for me and I hugely enjoyed watching it. And can't wait to see it again. I do get the plot holes and it's numerous flaws. But as a bond yarn it's a good one and as with a lot bond films poetic licence rules supreme!
Finally saw SPECTRE today and while it's not the worst of Craig's Bond films (that'd be QoS, imo), it's certainly not the best. There were a lot of good things about it, though. Craig seemd to be having a lot of fun with the role this time and I loved the dry humor. The PTS and train fight with Hinx were great. I would agree that the first two-thirds of the film were very strong.
However, the third act falls flat and Christoph Waltz didn't seem nearly as threatening as he should have been. I can't put my finger on it but despite SPECTRE being the reason behind all of the villains of the last 4 films in addition to several major terrorist attacks it just didn't seem grand enough. It should have felt so, though.
Lastly, the Bond girls. I applaud them for getting a beautiful actress who's actually close to Daniel Craig's age in Monica Bellucci. Unfortunately, she's only in the film for all of five minutes. I felt that was a complete waste of a good oppotunity, not to mention Monica's talent. Then there's Lea Seydoux. While she's thirty years old, she looks far younger. She doesn't look mature enough for someone like Craig's Bond. I'm not saying Daniel Craig looks old. Even though he's forty-seven he could easily pass for mid to late thirties, in my opinion. But Lea just appeared too young for him.
Also, they had zero chemistry. I can't think of another Bond actress he's had such a lack of fizzle with. I just couldn't buy it when they went to bed together, when she declared her love for him or that he'd leave MI6 for her. I bought the on screen emotions with Vesper Lynd but not this one.
Daniel Craig can pass for mid to late thirties? More like mid to late 50s. I'm not even exaggerating. Even though Lea looks like she could be his daughter (about a 20-25 year visual age difference) I didn't think she seemed too young for him. I though Craig had less chemistry with Vesper than any other girl. I don't count Camille because her role could just have as well been any gender.
He honestly doesn't look like he's in his 50s (to me). Daniel appears mature to me, but not too middle-aged.
I think mid to late 50's is a bit harsh, Craig suffers the same as connery in having an old face. I think connery once said he'd always looked 35, even when he was 25 ( just like myself but I have hair!) thing is tho Craig will still look the same in ten years unlike someone like tom cruise who has all of a sudden aged a lot.
Okay, late fifties was a bit harsh, but he looks about mid 50s to me. Since Roger Moore was that age in two of my favourite Bond films, I don't mind Craig looking that age as Bond. He looks about the same now as Moore did in OP. I know men in their mid to late 50s who look a lot better than Craig does now. Tom Cruise looked younger in Rogue Nation than Craig looked in his last two Bond films.
Hmm up close I think tom cruise is looking more his age, my point being that he's looked the same the last 20 years and quickly he's aged, he looks bloody good , I know men of 50-55 who think I'm their age I'm actually 40
Camille is one of my fave BGs. One of my fave things in QoS for sure.
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Camille is one of my fave BGs. One of my fave things in QoS for sure.
Does she count as a Bond girl? Or does BG stand for something else? She's an ally who just happens to be female. She's a good character, nonetheless, much like Melina.
Camille is one of my fave BGs. One of my fave things in QoS for sure.
Does she count as a Bond girl? Or does BG stand for something else? She's an ally who just happens to be female. She's a good character, nonetheless, much like Melina.
I certainly count her as a Bond Girl (yes, BG stands for Bond Girl).
I have a hard time choosing between her and Madeleine for the title of fave Craig Era BG.
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Then I'd say you are a fine chap who knows quite a lot
Well thank you very much. I would actually go as far as to say I like qos as much as SP and sf...for different reasons tho!
I prefer QoS over both of those films -{
I think it has an atmosphere all of its own, I like bonds no nonsense mood, I like the action. The scenes at the tosca opera are well done, I like the film score and bonds wardrobe has some of my favourite outfits....not over keen on the theme song tho, but its better than madonnas attempt.
I think mid to late 50's is a bit harsh, Craig suffers the same as connery in having an old face. I think connery once said he'd always looked 35, even when he was 25 ( just like myself but I have hair!) thing is tho Craig will still look the same in ten years unlike someone like tom cruise who has all of a sudden aged a lot.
Okay, late fifties was a bit harsh, but he looks about mid 50s to me. Since Roger Moore was that age in two of my favourite Bond films, I don't mind Craig looking that age as Bond. He looks about the same now as Moore did in OP. I know men in their mid to late 50s who look a lot better than Craig does now. Tom Cruise looked younger in Rogue Nation than Craig looked in his last two Bond films.
Should get Pierce back then!... :007)
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Well thank you very much. I would actually go as far as to say I like qos as much as SP and sf...for different reasons tho!
I prefer QoS over both of those films -{
I think it has an atmosphere all of its own, I like bonds no nonsense mood, I like the action. The scenes at the tosca opera are well done, I like the film score and bonds wardrobe has some of my favourite outfits....not over keen on the theme song tho, but its better than madonnas attempt.
I guess I'm one of those few 007 fans who turned out extremely disappointed with SPECTRE. Seen it so far once & it was the first day first show of Nov 6.
My biggest complain was it terribly lacked 'Bond-momentum' or Wow moments, mostly in terms of action sequences which I found very average at best for a Bond movie. The opening segment at the Mexico city was decently done but nothing spectacular and for the rest of the movie, as Sony Hack implied, it quite clearly felt like 'Bond 24' frustratingly suffered for budgetary restrictions and thus it not only lacked intense action parts but also in terms of location and particularly the set for Spectre headquarter or Blofeld's premise. I was expecting to see some great & iconic set design & location for both Blofeld's den & the final act. When I thought in SKYFALL, Bond throwing a knife from behind to kill off such cool villain like Silva was disappointing, this time the thing gets even kinda funnier when we see Bond shooting down Blofeld's chopper with his walther ppk. For Bond, I expect something majestic, more exciting & unique than usual other heroes do stuffs.
Though I'm a huge fan of CASINO ROYALE & didn't at least hate or dislike QOS & SKYFALL but the most weird thing for me was this time the dark, stylish tone of Daniel Craig era gets treated with a strangely depressing & too much offbeat mood all over. At times it was even surprisingly slow and irrationally dragged for a Bond movie.
It was kind of painful to see when they finally but forcefully put the signature Bond theme at those final last shots, it was like some regular, average action flick just used that soundtrack in the background not only for some weird funny reasons but illegally as well; it felt like it was totally out of place.
SPECTRE actually had some interesting idea but sadly Mendes and his team this time completely failed to play with them creatively. I really appreciate & like their idea of gradually going back to the traditional Bond film formula with today's dark & bit realistic approach but at the same time that needed to be done as entertaining & courageously as those classics were done. As a BOND movie, you need to give us something more to cherish & talk about that the other contemporary series like Bourne or M.I. haven't done or dared to show before. I think it still very much possible to provide a typically entertaining and successful Bond movie by keeping things faithful to its tradition, style and source material but this franchise seriously need some bit more brave and imaginative writers in coming days as well as fun, young and talented directors like James Gunn, Edgar Wright or who knows may be even Guy Ritchie can do a better bond film!?!
I honestly think that Mendes is all played out now, and I think that is intentional, Spectre has moments of brilliance, some outstanding camera work and has all the ingredients to be a classic.....but oddly just doesn't get there! As well as Mendes I think the deep bond back story is done now as well. I got qos being serious as it follows on from cr and bond is very pissed off. But for bond 25 I'd like to see DC back and I'd like to see a story that revolves around a fully sanctioned and M endorsed mission, with a menacing villain we can really hate! The agent going Rogue has now been done to death, not only in bond but also in Mission Implausible, Bourne etc. I love Waltz he is a fine actor but in Spectre he came across a bit casual and slightly comical! His drilling of bonds brain only seemed to achieve bonds shooting accuracy which was shoddy in Skyfall.
I honestly think that Mendes is all played out now, and I think that is intentional, Spectre has moments of brilliance, some outstanding camera work and has all the ingredients to be a classic.....but oddly just doesn't get there! As well as Mendes I think the deep bond back story is done now as well. I got qos being serious as it follows on from cr and bond is very pissed off. But for bond 25 I'd like to see DC back and I'd like to see a story that revolves around a fully sanctioned and M endorsed mission, with a menacing villain we can really hate! The agent going Rogue has now been done to death, not only in bond but also in Mission Implausible, Bourne etc. I love Waltz he is a fine actor but in Spectre he came across a bit casual and slightly comical! His drilling of bonds brain only seemed to achieve bonds shooting accuracy which was shoddy in Skyfall.
I honestly think that Mendes is all played out now....
I really wouldn't rule him out just yet...
You really think so? I just can't see him doing two climb downs from saying no to another film! And with the whole "full circle" and "conclusion of sorts" that Mendes and DC have been saying in interviews it feels like Mendes has done what he wanted and with the final scene of spectre potentially retired James Bond.
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How's that coming along by the way ? do I get a big part in the end ?
Sorry I meant, At the end.
However, the third act falls flat and Christoph Waltz didn't seem nearly as threatening as he should have been. I can't put my finger on it but despite SPECTRE being the reason behind all of the villains of the last 4 films in addition to several major terrorist attacks it just didn't seem grand enough. It should have felt so, though.
Lastly, the Bond girls. I applaud them for getting a beautiful actress who's actually close to Daniel Craig's age in Monica Bellucci. Unfortunately, she's only in the film for all of five minutes. I felt that was a complete waste of a good oppotunity, not to mention Monica's talent. Then there's Lea Seydoux. While she's thirty years old, she looks far younger. She doesn't look mature enough for someone like Craig's Bond. I'm not saying Daniel Craig looks old. Even though he's forty-seven he could easily pass for mid to late thirties, in my opinion. But Lea just appeared too young for him.
Also, they had zero chemistry. I can't think of another Bond actress he's had such a lack of fizzle with. I just couldn't buy it when they went to bed together, when she declared her love for him or that he'd leave MI6 for her. I bought the on screen emotions with Vesper Lynd but not this one.
Thank you my friend. It's nice to be back, especially when there's a new Bond movie to discuss!
I think you might have a point there my friend!
Daniel Craig can pass for mid to late thirties? More like mid to late 50s. I'm not even exaggerating. Even though Lea looks like she could be his daughter (about a 20-25 year visual age difference) I didn't think she seemed too young for him. I though Craig had less chemistry with Vesper than any other girl. I don't count Camille because her role could just have as well been any gender.
Thanks TP. And I'm sure Lexi was quite beside herself with joy during the opening credits! Just wait until SP is released on Blu-ray/DVD. I can picture her sitting at home drooling and replaying the credits over and over again!
Okay, late fifties was a bit harsh, but he looks about mid 50s to me. Since Roger Moore was that age in two of my favourite Bond films, I don't mind Craig looking that age as Bond. He looks about the same now as Moore did in OP. I know men in their mid to late 50s who look a lot better than Craig does now. Tom Cruise looked younger in Rogue Nation than Craig looked in his last two Bond films.
I like QoS as well, and who knows, maybe someday I'll prefer it to SF.
SP might end up as my fave of the Craig BFs though.
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
CR will take some beating for my money. But Craigs films reinvigorated my bond fandom and up until his films I'd never looked at wardrobe inspiration etc from any bond film, Spectre holds a lot of positives for me and I hugely enjoyed watching it. And can't wait to see it again. I do get the plot holes and it's numerous flaws. But as a bond yarn it's a good one and as with a lot bond films poetic licence rules supreme!
He honestly doesn't look like he's in his 50s (to me). Daniel appears mature to me, but not too middle-aged.
Hmm up close I think tom cruise is looking more his age, my point being that he's looked the same the last 20 years and quickly he's aged, he looks bloody good , I know men of 50-55 who think I'm their age I'm actually 40
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
I quite like Camille too, and I think she's one of the more underrated Bond Girls.
Does she count as a Bond girl? Or does BG stand for something else? She's an ally who just happens to be female. She's a good character, nonetheless, much like Melina.
I prefer QoS over both of those films -{
I certainly count her as a Bond Girl (yes, BG stands for Bond Girl).
I have a hard time choosing between her and Madeleine for the title of fave Craig Era BG.
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
I think it has an atmosphere all of its own, I like bonds no nonsense mood, I like the action. The scenes at the tosca opera are well done, I like the film score and bonds wardrobe has some of my favourite outfits....not over keen on the theme song tho, but its better than madonnas attempt.
Should get Pierce back then!... :007)
I even love the theme song -{ ;%
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My biggest complain was it terribly lacked 'Bond-momentum' or Wow moments, mostly in terms of action sequences which I found very average at best for a Bond movie. The opening segment at the Mexico city was decently done but nothing spectacular and for the rest of the movie, as Sony Hack implied, it quite clearly felt like 'Bond 24' frustratingly suffered for budgetary restrictions and thus it not only lacked intense action parts but also in terms of location and particularly the set for Spectre headquarter or Blofeld's premise. I was expecting to see some great & iconic set design & location for both Blofeld's den & the final act. When I thought in SKYFALL, Bond throwing a knife from behind to kill off such cool villain like Silva was disappointing, this time the thing gets even kinda funnier when we see Bond shooting down Blofeld's chopper with his walther ppk. For Bond, I expect something majestic, more exciting & unique than usual other heroes do stuffs.
Though I'm a huge fan of CASINO ROYALE & didn't at least hate or dislike QOS & SKYFALL but the most weird thing for me was this time the dark, stylish tone of Daniel Craig era gets treated with a strangely depressing & too much offbeat mood all over. At times it was even surprisingly slow and irrationally dragged for a Bond movie.
It was kind of painful to see when they finally but forcefully put the signature Bond theme at those final last shots, it was like some regular, average action flick just used that soundtrack in the background not only for some weird funny reasons but illegally as well; it felt like it was totally out of place.
SPECTRE actually had some interesting idea but sadly Mendes and his team this time completely failed to play with them creatively. I really appreciate & like their idea of gradually going back to the traditional Bond film formula with today's dark & bit realistic approach but at the same time that needed to be done as entertaining & courageously as those classics were done. As a BOND movie, you need to give us something more to cherish & talk about that the other contemporary series like Bourne or M.I. haven't done or dared to show before. I think it still very much possible to provide a typically entertaining and successful Bond movie by keeping things faithful to its tradition, style and source material but this franchise seriously need some bit more brave and imaginative writers in coming days as well as fun, young and talented directors like James Gunn, Edgar Wright or who knows may be even Guy Ritchie can do a better bond film!?!
Ditto!
I really wouldn't rule him out just yet...
You really think so? I just can't see him doing two climb downs from saying no to another film! And with the whole "full circle" and "conclusion of sorts" that Mendes and DC have been saying in interviews it feels like Mendes has done what he wanted and with the final scene of spectre potentially retired James Bond.