Unsubtle symbolism, with M at one side of the bridge and Madeleine at the other.
They seem determined to turn this into 'Bond exposition for dummies.'
Had this been the last Craig era film it might even have worked.
But it isn't... and it doesn't...
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
Imo Spectre is a wonderful movie besides it‘s flaws.
It gives spectacle and wonderful shots and a love story that develops and not suddenly happens.
The climax in the MI6 building is bad and unnecessary - I wish that they‘d came up with something else.
I agree SPECTRE is a wonderful movie in spite of the flaws. But the Bond/Madeleine love story is unconvincing in spite of two excellent acors in the roles.
Is this arc strong enough for audiences to weather the five year hiatus we'll have had between movies?
I doubt it- the world isn't made up of Bond fans (who fill hollowed-out volcanoes with big-breasted women).
Worae than that, when there were Hollowed out volcanoes, hell when there was an Earth orbiting station, there was nothing anywhere near Bond's world.
Today Jason Bourne, Mis Impsble, lord knows what else is out there looking over 007's shoulders.....
The House Of Eon can't afford to make silly mistakes anymore. It is as simple as that.
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
I really don't understand people who rate this lowest of all the Bond movies. In what world is this worse than DAD?
Brothergate was a huge mistake, but it doesn't destroy the movie for me.
The film's cinematography is a strength, and there are some striking and memorable images. I also like the early scenes with the nu regulars, and the theme to do with surveillance. Brothergate doesn't convince, the retcon is ham-fisted and, for me, Craig seems to have lost his way in terms of what he wants to do with the character of Bond.
Critics and material I don't need. I haven't changed my act in 53 years.
The film's cinematography is a strength, and there are some striking and memorable images. I also like the early scenes with the nu regulars, and the theme to do with surveillance. Brothergate doesn't convince, the retcon is hamfisted and, for me, Craig seems to have lost his way in terms of what he wants to do with the character of Bond.
Exactly. To answer your question No 24, Spectre is not bad because its awful. It is not CR-67.
Its bad becauae it makes careless, almost elimentary mistakes. Trying to tie all the Craig films together is a sloppy mistake. The whole Blofeld business and abandoning Quantum elements of a panicking establiahment and a careless director.
I just hope the new film can make up for those blunders.
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
The film's cinematography is a strength, and there are some striking and memorable images. I also like the early scenes with the nu regulars, and the theme to do with surveillance. Brothergate doesn't convince, the retcon is ham-fisted and, for me, Craig seems to have lost his way in terms of what he wants to do with the character of Bond.
It’s quite interesting hearing Mendes talking about this film on Deakins’ podcast; he says the third act fell apart on him as he was making it.
Edit- Have never watched a Deadpool movie, but if that's typical of the humour then maybe I should.
I wouldn't necessarily recommend it. The self-reflexivity is unremittingly adolescent while at the same time the violence is quite nasty. As Marvel fare goes, though, DP is a notable niche.
Critics and material I don't need. I haven't changed my act in 53 years.
Edit- Have never watched a Deadpool movie, but if that's typical of the humour then maybe I should.
I wouldn't necessarily recommend it. The self-reflexivity is unremittingly adolescent while at the same time the violence is quite nasty. As Marvel fare goes, though, DP is a notable niche.
Shady Three describes Deadpool well, but somehow that's the movie is so funny
Edit- Have never watched a Deadpool movie, but if that's typical of the humour then maybe I should.
I wouldn't necessarily recommend it. The self-reflexivity is unremittingly adolescent while at the same time the violence is quite nasty. As Marvel fare goes, though, DP is a notable niche.
Shady Three describes Deadpool well, but somehow that's the movie is so funny
I went to the cinema with my son (who was only 15 at the time - the film was a 16 certificate ;%) to watch Deadpool…I didn’t have much idea of what I was going to see, only that my son was very excited!!
I thought it was the best film I had seen that year - violent, rude and funny )
These high tech, well designed evil lairs. I mean, who do you farm out this work to? Do you hire an architecture firm and then kill them all when the work is completed? What about the dry-wall installers who are just trying to make a buck?
And who are you building all of this for? Why overly design everything when it's not for show anyways...wouldn't it all be functional rather than overly designed?
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The glorious 1980's
And Bond in the middle with his gun to Blofeld's head. I like that part. But this movie is full of unsabtele symbolism.
They seem determined to turn this into 'Bond exposition for dummies.'
Had this been the last Craig era film it might even have worked.
But it isn't... and it doesn't...
Imo Spectre is a wonderful movie besides it‘s flaws.
It gives spectacle and wonderful shots and a love story that develops and not suddenly happens.
The climax in the MI6 building is bad and unnecessary - I wish that they‘d came up with something else.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I doubt it- the world isn't made up of Bond fans (who fill hollowed-out volcanoes with big-breasted women).
I agree SPECTRE is a wonderful movie in spite of the flaws. But the Bond/Madeleine love story is unconvincing in spite of two excellent acors in the roles.
Worae than that, when there were Hollowed out volcanoes, hell when there was an Earth orbiting station, there was nothing anywhere near Bond's world.
Today Jason Bourne, Mis Impsble, lord knows what else is out there looking over 007's shoulders.....
The House Of Eon can't afford to make silly mistakes anymore. It is as simple as that.
Brothergate was a huge mistake, but it doesn't destroy the movie for me.
Exactly. To answer your question No 24, Spectre is not bad because its awful. It is not CR-67.
Its bad becauae it makes careless, almost elimentary mistakes. Trying to tie all the Craig films together is a sloppy mistake. The whole Blofeld business and abandoning Quantum elements of a panicking establiahment and a careless director.
I just hope the new film can make up for those blunders.
Check out Marvel's 'Deadpool 2' (2018) for a gay porn parody of Kleinman's Bond title sequences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-7K0IW9HKI
That was hilarious, thanks Shady!
Edit- Have never watched a Deadpool movie, but if that's typical of the humour then maybe I should.
It’s quite interesting hearing Mendes talking about this film on Deakins’ podcast; he says the third act fell apart on him as he was making it.
Deadpool is hillarious! The most serious scene is filmed to a-ha's "Take on me"
I wouldn't necessarily recommend it. The self-reflexivity is unremittingly adolescent while at the same time the violence is quite nasty. As Marvel fare goes, though, DP is a notable niche.
Previously unreleased still from SP- clothing and make-up tests for the PTS:
Shady Three describes Deadpool well, but somehow that's the movie is so funny
Those extras must be for the scenes set in Norway
I went to the cinema with my son (who was only 15 at the time - the film was a 16 certificate ;%) to watch Deadpool…I didn’t have much idea of what I was going to see, only that my son was very excited!!
I thought it was the best film I had seen that year - violent, rude and funny
Because movie.