Gunbarrel sequence

Fitzochris · October 2012

Anyone have any updates on Skyfall's gunbarrel sequence? I heard someone mention there were pics of it in the new Bond On Set book, but haven't heard much else.

Did someone else not leak that they were at a test audience screening? Any news from that?

Cheers.

HowardB · October 2012

All I know is: after the Sony and MGM logos I wanna see a Gunbarrel. There is no reason, artistic or whatever else not to have a traditional gun barrel prior to the pre-title sequence and I want them to also have it end in that little circle doohicky that opens up the pre title sequence. Don't mess with me on this EON

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Jarvio · October 2012

HowardB wrote:

All I know is: after the Sony and MGM logos I wanna see a Gunbarrel. There is no reason, artistic or whatever else not to have a traditional gun barrel prior to the pre-title sequence and I want them to also have it end in that little circle doohicky that opens up the pre title sequence. Don't mess with me on this EON -{ )

Completely agree. The gunbarrel before the PTS is a part of bond in my eyes. It wasn't there at all on CR, and was there but only at the end on QOS... so hopefully it's time for it's proper return in Skyfall.

Plus it's the 50th anniversary... it would be rude NOT TO include it! :007)

James Suzuki · October 2012

I'm pretty sure it will be there in SF, don't worry. mendes said that Skyfall is classic Bond and will have "Bond elements", and nothing is as Bondian as the gunbarrel

Blackleiter · October 2012

Finally - something on which I think all of us Bond fans can agree!

HowardB wrote:

All I know is: after the Sony and MGM logos I wanna see a Gunbarrel. There is no reason, artistic or whatever else not to have a traditional gun barrel prior to the pre-title sequence and I want them to also have it end in that little circle doohicky that opens up the pre title sequence. Don't mess with me on this EON -{ )

GordoLeiter · October 2012

If its supposed to celebrate the 50th anniversary, there will most likely be a gunbarrell

chrisisall · October 2012

Blackleiter wrote:

Finally - something on which I think all of us Bond fans can agree!

If there is no pre PTS gunbarrel, I will leave & demand my money back.

Fitzochris · October 2012

chrisisall wrote:

Blackleiter wrote:

Finally - something on which I think all of us Bond fans can agree!

If there is no pre PTS gunbarrel, I will leave & demand my money back.

There will certainly be a gunbarrel, as this brilliant 'making of' video clip shows them filming it!

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=3ytZBmCIpcM

chrisisall · October 2012

Thank you, sir!

Jarvio · October 2012

Fitzochris wrote:

chrisisall wrote:

Blackleiter wrote:

Finally - something on which I think all of us Bond fans can agree!

If there is no pre PTS gunbarrel, I will leave & demand my money back.

There will certainly be a gunbarrel, as this brilliant 'making of' video clip shows them filming it!

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=3ytZBmCIpcM

Thank the lord!

mfstudio · October 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3x1YBb_638&feature=player_embedded check this out.

Mr Martini · October 2012

mfstudio wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3x1YBb_638&feature=player_embedded check this out.

Interesting. I wonder if that's the gun barrel they'll use in the movie to? Looks like the same gun barrel used for the Connery-Dalton era.

thegoldengunguy · October 2012

I really do hope so. The way it was done in Casino Royale was fresh, interesting and made sense. Putting it at the end of QOS instead of the beginning was not necessary but I suppose they did it because of how the film starts right where CR left off.

However now I don't feel they have any excuse to not put it at the beginning... so like everyone else has said, I certainly hope so!

chrisisall · October 2012

thegoldengunguy wrote:

so like everyone else has said, I certainly hope so!

We do not hope, we demand!!

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Bentley Mark IV · October 2012

As long as it doesn't feature the bullet flying toward the viewers I will be satisfied.

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chrisisall · October 2012

Bentley Mark IV wrote:

As long as it doesn't feature the bullet flying toward the viewers I will be satisfied. )

Please, don't bring back bad memories... X-(

Jimatay · October 2012

I've spoke to a reporter who was at the press screening tonight and...

...how do you do a spoiler alert on these things?

chrisisall · October 2012

Jimatay wrote:

I've spoke to a reporter who was at the press screening tonight and...

...how do you do a spoiler alert on these things?

Inquiring Bond minds want to know.... I've heard there IS no Gunbarrel. True or false?

Jimatay · October 2012

There IS a gunbarrel sequence, but it's not at the beginning of the film

chrisisall · October 2012

Jimatay wrote:

There IS a gunbarrel sequence, but it's not at the beginning of the film

That's both bad & good... ?:)

Fitzochris · October 2012

Jimatay wrote:

There IS a gunbarrel sequence, but it's not at the beginning of the film

What? I'm getting sick of this. Just fudging leave it!

Jimatay · October 2012

I agree, I see no reason what so ever for this.

Fitzochris · October 2012

Jimatay wrote:

I agree, I see no reason what so ever for this.

My only hope is that something happens in the editing room between the press screening and the official launch. Fan reaction to this elsewhere is less than positive - chiefly because this is supposed to represent a classic Bond in the 50th year of the franchise.

If it's not sorted, no matter how good a film Skyfall is, it will be tarnished by yet more meddling with this iconic sequence.

james362001 · October 2012

Recent reviewers who saw SKYFALL on October 12 are saying there is no gun barrel sequence at the start of Skyfall (2012).

chrisisall · October 2012

james362001 wrote:

Recent reviewers who saw SKYFALL on October 12 are saying there is no gun barrel sequence at the start of Skyfall (2012).

Then I disavow the movie. X-(

JK, I'll see it anyway.

HowardB · October 2012

I do not understand why EON continues to insist on messing with the Gunbarrel. I actually understood what they were trying to do with it in CR and QOS (Bond becoming Bond and all that stuff). But "Skyfall" apparently takes place some years after CR and QOS and Bond is a veteran "oo". Why can't they just put the bloody thing where it belongs and stop trying to be all cute and creative with it.

james362001 · October 2012

I agree with you, HowardB.

HowardB wrote:

I do not understand why EON continues to insist on messing with the Gunbarrel. I actually understood what they were trying to do with it in CR and QOS (Bond becoming Bond and all that stuff). But "Skyfall" apparently takes place some years after CR and QOS and Bond is a veteran "oo". Why can't they just put the bloody thing where it belongs and stop trying to be all cute and creative with it.

Mr Martini · October 2012

HowardB wrote:

I do not understand why EON continues to insist on messing with the Gunbarrel. I actually understood what they were trying to do with it in CR and QOS (Bond becoming Bond and all that stuff). But "Skyfall" apparently takes place some years after CR and QOS and Bond is a veteran "oo". Why can't they just put the bloody thing where it belongs and stop trying to be all cute and creative with it.

This is the re-booted Bond franchise. Connery-Brosnan had the gun barrel we all love at the beginning. This is a different franchise now. Let's be glad they kept the gun barrel. They could of retired it.

Sir Miles · October 2012

HowardB wrote:

I do not understand why EON continues to insist on messing with the Gunbarrel. I actually understood what they were trying to do with it in CR and QOS (Bond becoming Bond and all that stuff). But "Skyfall" apparently takes place some years after CR and QOS and Bond is a veteran "oo". Why can't they just put the bloody thing where it belongs and stop trying to be all cute and creative with it.

I'm not THAT bothered about the opening gunbarrel sequence - perhaps I should be stripped of my Mod status for daring to say so

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I was very happy with what they did with it in CR....and I quite liked the idea of having it at the end of QoS - as it showed that 'Bond' had been born...

I thought they would return to having it back at the beginning of Skyfall...but I'm prepared to wait and see how it's been used this time around before I cast any negativity around...and it CERTAINLY will not spoil the film for me if it isn't at the start...that would be stupid...

Thunderpussy · October 2012

I guessing it might be worked into the opening titles, which might be good.
Although after Skyfall I like to see it back at the beginning. I still remember
that feeling sitting in the dark cinema and seeing the gunbarrel cross the
screen. B-)

jasper_lamar_crabb · October 2012

Fitzochris wrote:

My only hope is that something happens in the editing room between the press screening and the official launch.

That will be impossible - 35mm prints and DCPs (digital cinema packages) are being produced right now, to be shipped to exhibitors.

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