It's a safe, generic title that will work as the hook or refrain in a pop song. In fact, it reminds me of the theme song for Quantum of Solace (and could be worked into the rejected one by Shirley Bassey, too.) Nothing inspiring or particularly creative. It could be a video game or a parody title. I hope they didn't pay Phoebe Whatever-Her-Name-Is a huge fee to come up with it.
I think it's high time JBR returns from "retirement". I'm sure they have good reasons for not posting any videos for a long time, but a lot has happened since then and I'm curious about their take on it.
It's a safe, generic title that will work as the hook or refrain in a pop song. In fact, it reminds me of the theme song for Quantum of Solace (and could be worked into the rejected one by Shirley Bassey, too.) Nothing inspiring or particularly creative. It could be a video game or a parody title. I hope they didn't pay Phoebe Whatever-Her-Name-Is a huge fee to come up with it.
Agree its bland and Bond by numbers. At least its not as dull as Spectre or as metaphysical as QOS. 5 out of 10 for me but im not that hung up on the title anyway.
Of that of which we cannot speak we must pass over in silence- Ludwig Wittgenstein.
Almost as generic as "Tomorrow Never Dies", to me but I'd be lying if I said both don't have a nice ring to them.
Considering Spectre or Quantum of Solace were titles in his tenure, I like this one, personally.
At least this one stands on its own.
Both the title and the font will make NTTD stand out in the crowd of action movies next year. Good or bad, most people will think Bond when they hear No Time to Die. MI, Fast and Furious and other action francises don't use titles like that.
But among the Bond titles it'll rank as an average or even a little below average title, unlike the font that I think is one of the better ones.
Just thinking through all 25 bond titles, I think this one might actually be the worst I mean, not terrible or anything, but just boring. I've been trying to get used to it, but this title adds nothing new whatsoever. It's basically DAD V2.
Ok, I'm grateful and relieved that it's not "007" or "Bond" or whatever. So yeah, at least this is an actual title. But it's just boring.
And for those saying that it's one of the best compared to the rumoured titles.... I actually disagree. It's better than Genoma Of A Woman, but I would put Eclipse, Shatterhand, and A Reason To Die all above it. In fact, it's very similar to A Reason To Die, but even less unique. I dunno, 5 years for this?
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad we FINALLY have a title. But to me, it is a disappointing one for sure.
3 random thoughts:
1 - I wonder if this is the name of Ed Sheeran's already-written bond song lol, and that's why they're using this title.
2 - Is the word "No" a clue to Dr No returning?
3 - Is this a tribute to the blade runner villain who died recently? (on the film he says "Time to die").
Both the title and the font will make NTTD stand out in the crowd of action movies next year. Good or bad, most people will think Bond when they hear No Time to Die. MI, Fast and Furious and other action francises don't use titles like that.
But among the Bond titles it'll rank as an average or even a little below average title, unlike the font that I think is one of the better ones.
The graphic design is very contemporary and now, and I can't think of many other films that look that stylish with their typography.
The font is the same as that used on The Love Boat...a TV show from the 1970s. Just as the title is the same as that of a Columbo episode from 1992. God knows how contemporary the rest of the film will be!
The font is the same as that used on The Love Boat...a TV show from the 1970s. Just as the title is the same as that of a Columbo episode from 1992. God knows how contemporary the rest of the film will be!
Go further back. The typeface is based on something from the 1920s and the title is from a Terence Young/Cubby Broccoli film from 1958.
I think it's high time JBR returns from "retirement". I'm sure they have good reasons for not posting any videos for a long time, but a lot has happened since then and I'm curious about their take on it.
Both the title and the font will make NTTD stand out in the crowd of action movies next year. Good or bad, most people will think Bond when they hear No Time to Die. MI, Fast and Furious and other action francises don't use titles like that.
But among the Bond titles it'll rank as an average or even a little below average title, unlike the font that I think is one of the better ones.
The graphic design is very contemporary and now, and I can't think of many other films that look that stylish with their typography.
Is the font/design really very conteporary? I'm no expert, but to me it looks retro. Just to be clear, I think retro is a a good thing in this case. Can you give examples of contemporary media (films, TV, bands, comersials etc.) that uses a font like that one?
Both the title and the font will make NTTD stand out in the crowd of action movies next year. Good or bad, most people will think Bond when they hear No Time to Die. MI, Fast and Furious and other action francises don't use titles like that.
But among the Bond titles it'll rank as an average or even a little below average title, unlike the font that I think is one of the better ones.
The graphic design is very contemporary and now, and I can't think of many other films that look that stylish with their typography.
Is that graphic design really that contemporary? It looks retro to me.
I think the title is awful. In terms of originality - or lack of! - I'd rate it the worst title of the franchise. It's like Eon are taking the piss coming up with such a generic 'die' title. Here are some alternative titles. Perhaps Eon will consider them for Bond 26?
For the first minute or so I didn't like it because it sounds generic.
Didn't take long for me to come around. I love it now. Yes, it has 'die' in the title. But I like that it has multiple meanings:
- This is no time to die! - I have a mission to complete!
- I have no time to die! - I'm busy with stuff!
- Dr No time to die?
- There is no good time to die..
Ultimately the film will be judged on it's quality rather than it's title. I'm sure if the spy who loved me was awful we'd hate that title, and if die another day was great we'd love that one.
Both the title and the font will make NTTD stand out in the crowd of action movies next year. Good or bad, most people will think Bond when they hear No Time to Die. MI, Fast and Furious and other action francises don't use titles like that.
But among the Bond titles it'll rank as an average or even a little below average title, unlike the font that I think is one of the better ones.
The graphic design is very contemporary and now, and I can't think of many other films that look that stylish with their typography.
Is that graphic design really that contemporary? It looks retro to me.
It can be contemporary if that retro look is fashionable.
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No Time* To Die
*time provided by Omega
Sure sounds like it.
Sadly Fukunaga is using his guy. They use Arnold's arrangement for the end titles. I don't believe he did Spectre's gun barrel.
Live and Let Die was fine, but Die Another Day, Tomorrow Never Dies...c'mon, this is boring as hell. Doesn't create any excitement whatsoever.
Not the same but you can’t deny a certain resemblance... :007)
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Agree its bland and Bond by numbers. At least its not as dull as Spectre or as metaphysical as QOS. 5 out of 10 for me but im not that hung up on the title anyway.
Considering Spectre or Quantum of Solace were titles in his tenure, I like this one, personally.
At least this one stands on its own.
But among the Bond titles it'll rank as an average or even a little below average title, unlike the font that I think is one of the better ones.
Ok, I'm grateful and relieved that it's not "007" or "Bond" or whatever. So yeah, at least this is an actual title. But it's just boring.
And for those saying that it's one of the best compared to the rumoured titles.... I actually disagree. It's better than Genoma Of A Woman, but I would put Eclipse, Shatterhand, and A Reason To Die all above it. In fact, it's very similar to A Reason To Die, but even less unique. I dunno, 5 years for this?
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad we FINALLY have a title. But to me, it is a disappointing one for sure.
3 random thoughts:
1 - I wonder if this is the name of Ed Sheeran's already-written bond song lol, and that's why they're using this title.
2 - Is the word "No" a clue to Dr No returning?
3 - Is this a tribute to the blade runner villain who died recently? (on the film he says "Time to die").
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
The graphic design is very contemporary and now, and I can't think of many other films that look that stylish with their typography.
Anyway, I'm quite a fan of it! Easily recognisable as a Bond type title which is great and doesn't give anything away about the film itself.
The font is the same as that used on The Love Boat...a TV show from the 1970s. Just as the title is the same as that of a Columbo episode from 1992. God knows how contemporary the rest of the film will be!
Go further back. The typeface is based on something from the 1920s and the title is from a Terence Young/Cubby Broccoli film from 1958.
Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
https://www.myfonts.com/fonts/bitstream/futura-black/
I'm guessing if Bond 26 will be titled Zarak then.
AMEN!
Is the font/design really very conteporary? I'm no expert, but to me it looks retro. Just to be clear, I think retro is a a good thing in this case. Can you give examples of contemporary media (films, TV, bands, comersials etc.) that uses a font like that one?
Is that graphic design really that contemporary? It looks retro to me.
TIME FOR THE FRANCHISE TO DIE
DIE, BOND, DIE!
DIE ANOTHER DAY - PART TWO
DIE PIE SKY
Didn't take long for me to come around. I love it now. Yes, it has 'die' in the title. But I like that it has multiple meanings:
- This is no time to die! - I have a mission to complete!
- I have no time to die! - I'm busy with stuff!
- Dr No time to die?
- There is no good time to die..
Ultimately the film will be judged on it's quality rather than it's title. I'm sure if the spy who loved me was awful we'd hate that title, and if die another day was great we'd love that one.
It can be contemporary if that retro look is fashionable.