Is there anything that as Bond fans, we can all agree with?
James Suzuki
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I know that at AJB we all have different opinions about the Bond franchise and that in it self is what makes this forum so good. But is there some stuff about Bond we can all agree on? Thought this would be quite fun...I'll start off.
-I reckon we can all agree that the best Bond writer of the Literary Bond series is Ian Fleming.
-That Roger Moore bedding Stacey Sutton was slightly creepy
-Sean Connery doesn't look good Japanese!
-Moore shouldn't of bed Mayday in AVTAK!
-John Barry is the best Bond composer!
-That the CGI in Die Another Day is awful
-Another way to die isn't the best Bond song.
Anything to add?
-I reckon we can all agree that the best Bond writer of the Literary Bond series is Ian Fleming.
-That Roger Moore bedding Stacey Sutton was slightly creepy
-Sean Connery doesn't look good Japanese!
-Moore shouldn't of bed Mayday in AVTAK!
-John Barry is the best Bond composer!
-That the CGI in Die Another Day is awful
-Another way to die isn't the best Bond song.
Anything to add?
“The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. "
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
Comments
1. Rog didn't actually "bed" Stacy. On the contrary, he sat in a chair all night guarding her with a shotgun! Truly a gentleman.
2. Bond hopped into May Day's bed as a last resort because he didn't make it back into his own room in time. "The things I do for England" he thinks as he rolls his eyes. Great moment for May Day when she forcefully flips him over. And Bond's remark the next morning, "I got off eventually" is priceless.
Both those scenes toy with audience expectations of the Bond formula and deliver surprisingly fresh results.
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1. I'm thinking about the shower scene at the end, Firemass with the Q robot thing spying on them luaghing in the shower. That, was creepy, no doubt about that.
2. Even still, he had enough time to rush into Mayday's room, strip off naked then jump into her bed? Couldn't he use that time to hide some where else?
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
But seriously, is there anyone who doesn't believe that Robert Davi's Franz Sachez, was a very well-played Bond villain in LTK? (Keep in mind that I'm not asking if you liked the movie - I'm only referring to Davi's portrayal).
Was that generic enough? Can I get a zinger in now? (upshift, engine revving, "Discipline, 007") Oh, alright, I'll hold back for now
1. Creepy because there's a robotic dog spying on them? Sorry...I'm just not following. Showering together is something that adults do from time to time. ;%
If this is an "age difference" thing I'd like to mention that Melina was 22 to Roger 53 in FYEO which is a greater gap than Stacy 30 to Rog 57.
2. The point was not to hide, but to be found. He needed to explain his absence to keep up his cover.
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you might be in for a rude awakening if you think the 007 films are made in Hollywood.
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-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
That we are Bond fans!
Yes, they're made in that other neck of the woods called Pinewood to quote John Brosnan.
Sorry to deconstruct, but as much as I love Mr Barry's music, I find David Arnold's is more to my taste!
I think Gatsby has won this one! -{
Rather a Bond enthusiast.
Heretofore, let it be known that by 'Hollywood' I meant all movie making in general. I shall, from hereon, try to adopt a more world encompassing viewpoint.
So sorry bout that guv' nah!
I think we should push him for a definition of the difference.
In fact its fair to say that we all agree that we agree to disagree on the best dynamics of the James Bond phenomenon, except that we are agreed that we don't disagree that its a phenomenon we all agree that we enjoy.
Wouldn't you agree?
Oh I completely agree! I agree no one should automatically agree to disagree if they disagree with agreeing. I'd never expect anyone to automatically agree. I think that's something we can all agree on.
Except of course, for those who diagree, who don't want to agree in principle. I can agree to that, even with those who disagree to agree. Or those who agree to disagree. To any degree!
"Kara, we're inside a Russian airbase in the middle of Afghanistan."
No way!
He made already too many of them and nearly sank the 007 franchise.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming