Michael Apted

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• Dan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent

  December 2006

  I don't agree that TWINE was Brosnan's best outing (IMO GE was), but I do consider Apted to have been the best Brosnan director. I would have loved for Apted to have directed CR, instead of Campbell who IMO lessened what could have been a great film. Campbell annoys me in many ways (such as his obsession on Bond's sexism) in which Apted does not. I would love for Apted to return, since I thought his direction of TWINE was superb (especially considering its less than perfect script.) I also consider Apted to be among the very best of the Bond directors.

  "He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
• Napoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,427MI6 Agent

  December 2006

  I agree generally, though Apted never really did the action much and handed over to the second unit... ideally I'd have Apted as the main guy and Campbell as second unit, which can't happen!
  
  Apted was the only guy who could direct a run of the mill scene in my view without it seeming implausible...

  "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."
  
  Roger Moore 1927-2017
• Krassno Granitski USAPosts: 896MI6 Agent

  December 2006

  I really did not like TWINE. Also he directed the first 3 episodes of the great HBO series Rome and the first 3 are my least favorite of the series. So, count me as a vote against Mr. Apted.

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• walther p99 NJPosts: 3,416MI6 Agent

  December 2006

  i thought he did an excellent job with TWINE, i really enjoyed the added emotional depth added to Bond in it, to me he made one of the best Bond films ever {[]

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• taity Posts: 702MI6 Agent

  December 2006

  Youre not worried that hed do an action less movie, ala TWINE?
• Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,174MI6 Agent

  December 2006

  Apted handled the story well, but the action wasn't top notch.
• Gassy Man USAPosts: 2,972MI6 Agent

  December 2006

  Apted's outting felt a lot like a Moore era film, so I'm not sure I want a return to that style. On the other hand, I had doubts based on "Goldeneye" that Martin Campbell could actually pull off the reboot, and I'm happy to say I was wrong. If Apted could pick up the pace, get a better cast than one with Denise Richards, find a way not to waste talent like Robert Carlyle, get rid of camp, like the tie straightening, and make the action sequences tense, then he might work. If not, better to rehire Campbell or go with someone fresh to the franchise . . . I don't think she'd be interested, but Niki Caro might be an inspired one, as I think she'd want to develop the characters more than a typical action director would.
• Brosnan_fan Sydney, AustraliaPosts: 521MI6 Agent

  December 2006

  If Bond 22 is going to be a character piece (and I half hope it should be), then most definitely get Apted, as he did an excellent job with TWINE.
  
  Moreover I think Apted deserves a second crack at Bond.

  "Well, he certainly left with his tails between his legs."
• Sweepy the Cat Halifax, West Yorkshire, EnglaPosts: 986MI6 Agent

  November 2008 edited November 2008

  Sorry to be bringing back old topics, but I think Michael Apted did an excellent job with TWINE and I would love to see him return for Bond 23. Many people complain about the action, but actually the film ran for about 150mins & Michael was dissapointed that so much was cut out for pacing. Also, if MGW & Babs get their asses into gear they might get Bond 23 out for Nov 2010 before Michael hits the big 70! BTW with the new DC Bonds it is unlikely that much will be cut out this time round. It would make sense to have a director who is already familiar with Bond.