I watched this film when it was released on Sky Movies the other day. The first time I'd seen it since it's release. And I enjoyed it much more than I did in the cinema as is usually the case because there's a lot you miss and at the same time there is a lot that you kinder to after the buzz of watching a Bond in the cinema.
Opening sequence - amazing. The one tracking shot was excellent. The whole thing just looked so organic. It also looked fresh and new but with subtle nods to Live and Let Die.
Daniel Craig - he moves by far with most confidence of all the Bond's. I don't even know if confidence is the right word. But he has a certain 'cocky' swagger to his walk. I have never had such a sense that Bond loves himself as much as Craig. But I love it. And it's an interesting portrayal.
I like the lighter bits too. And Criag can do them as well as the hard stuff. The wave at the dude at the funeral, skipping off the boat after Tanner asks him to be careful etc - all very subtle and all the funnier for it!
And the scene with Monica Bellucci is one of the most sexually charged scenes I've ever seen in Bond. A testament to both actors' ability.
The musical arrangement of the theme tune mid way (or two third) through the film. I miss when these used to frequesnt the movie's more often.
The last scene when he drives off in the AM is a great moment for Bond fans.
I usually don't like it when Bond's office colleagues are with him in the field in an action/danger sense as it's far fetched and pretty lazy writing. But it worked here, for the most part.
The scene in the log cabin with Mr White is very powerful and one of my favourite scenes in a Bond film for a long time. Very tense and touching.
The car chase scene when Moneypenny says to Bond 'it's called a life James, you should try it' I like it when Q and Moneypenny take the piss out of Craig's Bond as it levels him out a bit.
The 'Spectre' meeting was also very well done. Unfortunately this was the only time Christoph Waltz came across as actually menacing. And the lighting was achieving most of that.
Oh and the bit where Bond asks the mouse who he was working for. I was thinking at the time 'don't shoooooooot'
There's more but that's the main crop. All in all, a brilliant film. Not without it's flaws but I guess this isn't the thread for them!
I noticed watching spectre again ( I didn't notice before, as I was too busy laughing at Q ) but
as I'd read about it, I kept an eye on Tanner's face during Q's joke about the DB5. It is funny
seeing him laugh along with Q, until he sees Bond's face, and the smile vanishes. )
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
) agreed, NSNA is pants , sometimes fans can get so caught up in comparing/ ranking etc
That they almost seem to forget the fun/excitement, laughter / action we've all had from them
For years.
I still have butterflies, waiting in the cinema for a new Bond film, and for the next two hours
I'm transported back to that eleven year old boy, playing on the floor and seeing my first Bond
On television.
(CR67) would also be in my pants collection.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Never seen that all the way through either. Your right of course, we seem to live in an age of discussing any small fault instead of celebrating the stuff they got bang on. As you know Im a non tanker as without exception there is something I love about every one of the 24 films.
Thought it might be fun to go through every Bond film, noting all the little things that
either put a smile on your face, or make you feel good in some way ( So NO negative
posts wanted ) all comments and observations gratefully accepted. -{
Starting with some of my opinions on ..... SPECTRE. .... Loved ....
The Traditional gun barrel
Opening shot and Music, wonderful. I loved how Bond swayed with the girl in the lift.
How cool is Bond walking along the roof edge.
Craig's face on realising the building is going to fall.
The Helicopter sequence ( Fantastic) and knowing because of the thin air at high altitude
some of it had to be filmed elsewhere.
The titles and theme song ( Yes I love Sam's song )
Bond's quip about M having a tricky day then calling Denbigh "C"
Bond's unfurnished flat, as I guess he's never there.
Dame Judi :x a national treasure.
Tanner telling Bond to be careful getting off the boat, and Bond simply skipping off it.
The Q scene, I really love Ben as a young Q. along with his bad joke about " One piece"
I love how the special switches on the AM are roughly screwed to the dash.
Bond giving a wave to a spectre thug in the graveyard.
Bond smashing the champagne glasses, very forceful ( in the old days, I'd say Bond would have
given her a slap ) very Alpha Male.
Monica in sexy underwear ( same as me as I write this )
The spectre meeting, you can sense the fear of everyone in the room, and how they almost wet
themselves when called to speak to the head man. Even the table is impressive.
The introduction of Mr Hinx, I'd say that frightened many kids .... and a few adults too.
I love how all through the film Hinx had a half smile on his face.
The car chase was fun, Loved the interplay with Moneypwnny and how Bond is concerned about
who she's seeing. The music selection of 009 and the air bag going off in the old blokes fiat.
and the look of happiness on Bond's face when a gadget finally works.
The opening establishing shots of Austria through the mountain road and across the lake.
( Thank God they didn't use Norway ! )
In fact the cinematography was just fantastic throughout.
The Bond v Mr White discussion, very atmospheric
C saying about his new building " Good God the government couldn't afford this !"
The establishing shots of the clinic, Bond's questionnaire, and his complaining at the bar.
Bond telling the security guard to "Stay" and how he dispatches the two spectre thugs
outside.
The entire snow chase sequence, amazing stuff.
I was really worried about Q, in case he got roughed up by a couple of villains and at the
end Bond casually shooting the driver.
The slight hand movement after the crash to let us know, You can't keep a bad man down.
I'll continue the second half later, and if anyone else wants to contribute to what they loved
about Spectre. please join in.
( and yes, I know I've misquoted Shakespeare, in the heading )
I agree on everything other than the title song and the wrong location in the snow scenes ... :v
I also enjoyed the scene where Bond saves Sciarras widow. Then he slept with the widow of a man he killed - just after his burrial!
I think there's an old Mafia expression that goes something like
" Get the man, then get his girl " ? .... So Bond was simply carrying
On an old tradition.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
There is a short moment while Bond is in the wrong country, just after Madeleine has injected the syringe into one of her captors. Hinx then aims his gun at her. Madeleine slides away from the man with the syringe in his neck, and the expression on her face is like a school girl who has been caught misbehaving in class. Priceless )
I was wondering: when Bond and Madeline are shown into the meteorite building, they are offered champagne. Bond replies: - Maybe later.
Is this the first time in history Bond declines a drink?
If not, when has it happened before?
On a similar note ..... There is air guitar, but does anyone else do "Air Bond" ?
When watching any Bond car chase, I can't help moving my feet and an
Imaginary gear stick !
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
On a similar note ..... There is air guitar, but does anyone else do "Air Bond" ?
When watching any Bond car chase, I can't help moving my feet and an
Imaginary gear stick !
I often do a bond type pout/ grimace while overtaking ;%
-{ Great post indeed Jason. We share a couple of favourites.
Which is understandable as you've great taste. {[]
At times the negativity of some can be annoying , Bond is
My childhood hero. So I still have my child like enthusiasm
For the films, books, actors ..... everything really
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
I laughed at Daniels expression, looking at the buildings frontage as he quickly
worked out where it was going to fall also would I be the only one who can't
help moving to the rhythm of the street band.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
I laughed at Daniels expression, looking at the buildings frontage as he quickly
worked out where it was going to fall also would I be the only one who can't
help moving to the rhythm of the street band.
Sadly it seems another wave of finding fault with the
Bonds are upon us. So time for my therapy to kick in , I
Need to Praise these films again.
Firstly I love them ALL , where others see faults I see
Individuality, trying new ideas, and there's still nothing
Better than driving along listening to a Bond score.
And Absolutely no movie series has brought a cinema
Audience so many weird/outlandish/over the top, brilliant
Cast of characters/ stunt work, and entertainment.
Instead of being critical, I instead would like to thank
Everyone involved in bringing these fantastic movies
In to my life. -{
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Comments
Opening sequence - amazing. The one tracking shot was excellent. The whole thing just looked so organic. It also looked fresh and new but with subtle nods to Live and Let Die.
Daniel Craig - he moves by far with most confidence of all the Bond's. I don't even know if confidence is the right word. But he has a certain 'cocky' swagger to his walk. I have never had such a sense that Bond loves himself as much as Craig. But I love it. And it's an interesting portrayal.
I like the lighter bits too. And Criag can do them as well as the hard stuff. The wave at the dude at the funeral, skipping off the boat after Tanner asks him to be careful etc - all very subtle and all the funnier for it!
And the scene with Monica Bellucci is one of the most sexually charged scenes I've ever seen in Bond. A testament to both actors' ability.
The musical arrangement of the theme tune mid way (or two third) through the film. I miss when these used to frequesnt the movie's more often.
The last scene when he drives off in the AM is a great moment for Bond fans.
I usually don't like it when Bond's office colleagues are with him in the field in an action/danger sense as it's far fetched and pretty lazy writing. But it worked here, for the most part.
The scene in the log cabin with Mr White is very powerful and one of my favourite scenes in a Bond film for a long time. Very tense and touching.
The car chase scene when Moneypenny says to Bond 'it's called a life James, you should try it'
The 'Spectre' meeting was also very well done. Unfortunately this was the only time Christoph Waltz came across as actually menacing. And the lighting was achieving most of that.
Oh and the bit where Bond asks the mouse who he was working for. I was thinking at the time 'don't shoooooooot'
There's more but that's the main crop. All in all, a brilliant film. Not without it's flaws but I guess this isn't the thread for them!
I'm guessing we all have " New York, New York" in the car, so we can press the play
button ? ( just for a second )
Best name I've seen on a forum ever!
as I'd read about it, I kept an eye on Tanner's face during Q's joke about the DB5. It is funny
seeing him laugh along with Q, until he sees Bond's face, and the smile vanishes.
Out there. -{
That they almost seem to forget the fun/excitement, laughter / action we've all had from them
For years.
I still have butterflies, waiting in the cinema for a new Bond film, and for the next two hours
I'm transported back to that eleven year old boy, playing on the floor and seeing my first Bond
On television.
(CR67) would also be in my pants collection.
I agree on everything other than the title song and the wrong location in the snow scenes ... :v
I also enjoyed the scene where Bond saves Sciarras widow. Then he slept with the widow of a man he killed - just after his burrial!
" Get the man, then get his girl " ? .... So Bond was simply carrying
On an old tradition.
Is this the first time in history Bond declines a drink?
If not, when has it happened before?
When watching any Bond car chase, I can't help moving my feet and an
Imaginary gear stick !
....... Only with much more sucking in of my stomach.
I made this presentation of my love for Bond a while ago, put into 10 pages. I may have posted part of it elsewhere but here is the whole thing.
Which is understandable as you've great taste. {[]
At times the negativity of some can be annoying , Bond is
My childhood hero. So I still have my child like enthusiasm
For the films, books, actors ..... everything really
I actually started laughing in the theater.
Best,
Stefan
worked out where it was going to fall
help moving to the rhythm of the street band.
I laughed at that too!
That was a good moment.
Agreed, that was a true Roger Moore moment. I think that was kind of what they were aiming for with Spectre.
Bonds are upon us. So time for my therapy to kick in , I
Need to Praise these films again.
Firstly I love them ALL , where others see faults I see
Individuality, trying new ideas, and there's still nothing
Better than driving along listening to a Bond score.
And Absolutely no movie series has brought a cinema
Audience so many weird/outlandish/over the top, brilliant
Cast of characters/ stunt work, and entertainment.
Instead of being critical, I instead would like to thank
Everyone involved in bringing these fantastic movies
In to my life. -{