Skyfall "Most over-rated film of all time"

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  • David SchofieldDavid Schofield EnglandPosts: 1,528MI6 Agent
    Prefer Craig to have gone after SKYFALL, but I'd certainly like him gone after the next.

    I know the films take a lot of work and years prep. BUT all those houses, the Aston Martin's, the Tom Ford kit, etc, the jet set lifestyle (even the publicity he's supposed to hate, honest) cost £££££s. And when no one else will employ you to make a movie 'cos your own track record at the box office is a bucket of piss, the Bond gig can be a reassuring comfort blankie. And a cracking pension. Beats working for a living, too.

    Sound familiar?
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  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    David Schofield wrote:
    And will satisfy/fool a lot of people and make a shedload. But so do a lot of films.

    Of course there are those of us who weren't "fooled" at all, but still think Skyfall is a terrific Bond film. Not the best, in my opinion, but a very solid addition to the franchise. If the next film is as good or better, I'll be a very happy fan.
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  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Blackleiter wrote:
    Of course there are those of us who weren't "fooled" at all, but still think Skyfall is a terrific Bond film.
    How does one get 'fooled' into enjoying a film? ?:)
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    There are many conspiracy Theories regarding that ......... :))
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  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    chrisisall wrote:
    Blackleiter wrote:
    Of course there are those of us who weren't "fooled" at all, but still think Skyfall is a terrific Bond film.
    How does one get 'fooled' into enjoying a film? ?:)

    Brainwashing? Drugs in the water? Aliens transmitting mind control beams? Who knows? All I know is I like what I like, including Skyfall, and I'm able to figure that out on my own. :007)
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  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Blackleiter wrote:
    All I know is I like what I like, including Skyfall, and I'm able to figure that out on my own. :007)
    Skyfall was okay, but it was no QOS! :007) B-)
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    And many are thankful for that ! ;) :))
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  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    And many are thankful for that ! ;) :))
    Why you I oughta....
    :))
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I've made my peace with it but it's still fun to rattle the cage of
    Its fans, from time to time ! :))
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  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    stag wrote:
    Every film except (& this is the contentious part) the early Connery, Lazenby & Dalton!
    Not contentious as far as I'm concerned. Though other films with a 'cinematic' Bond are certainly entertaining.
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  • David SchofieldDavid Schofield EnglandPosts: 1,528MI6 Agent
    stag wrote:
    I must say David Schofield makes some good points. Having not thought of it before, yes you are right, perhaps it's time for DC to hang up his trunks. Who would replace him though? Are there any British (yes he's got to be British) actors who could take his place?
    !

    Chuck two candidates at you.

    If you want "phwoar, cracking physique (so keeping BB's interest) AND he can act (see RUSH) but is younger than DC and, erm, might make cinematography easier in other ways" I offer Chris Hemsworth*.

    If you want 'anti-Craig' - a new James Bond interpretation, more Fleming, less naval gazing, wee bit less OTT action - its got to be Benedict Cumberbatch.

    * why not Henry Cavill? Well acting's not his strength, is it?
  • Absolutely_CartAbsolutely_Cart NJ/NYC, United StatesPosts: 1,740MI6 Agent
    edited December 2014
    I don't want to call Skyfall overrated because it's a great movie.

    At the same time, there are lots of just-as-great films out there that don't as much praise.
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  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    Given the length of time between movies, Now! 8-)
    I Doubt any actor will be making too many before
    Moving on. :)) only my guess with nothing to back
    It up with But I'd go with after this one, DC doing
    One more and then leaving. -{

    I'd guess that's how it will go - one more than Brozzer, at least.
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  • Absolutely_CartAbsolutely_Cart NJ/NYC, United StatesPosts: 1,740MI6 Agent
    This is how people react to me when I say Skyfall isn't a top 5 Bond movie:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76p_ncbffCE

    Here's an interesting dialogue I had.

    Me: I saw Skyfall. It's a very good movie, but maybe um...
    Him: Maybe, what?
    Me: I mean, maybe.. Just maybe. It's a teeny teeny teeny bit overrated.
    Him: What...?
    Me: Just a little bit. It's still a very good movie and I enjoyed it.
    Him: Overrated?!?
    Me: But it's still a very good movie.. it's just... uh...
    Him: How dare you come and try to ruin my movie!
    Me: I'm not... I'm not!
    Him: Just because you think its a bad movie doesn't mean I can't enjoy it.
    Me: I never said it was bad!!!
    Him: Whatever.
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  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,535MI6 Agent
    Are you sure? Sounds more like a script than a real conversation. A bit made up maybe 8-)
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  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    Sounds like something from an Episode of Friends :s
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  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,535MI6 Agent
    Someone trying a little too hard to reach a 100 post count within two days of joining :))
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    The only conversation I usually have in the cinema goes like this.
    " If you don't put that phone away, I'm gonna shove it up your a*se !"
    So I then put MY, phone away. :p
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  • Absolutely_CartAbsolutely_Cart NJ/NYC, United StatesPosts: 1,740MI6 Agent
    Asp9mm wrote:
    Someone trying a little too hard to reach a 100 post count within two days of joining :))


    I try my best lol.

    I just have a lot of pent up opinions and questions from the past few months. I'll calm down eventually lol.
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  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
    Welcome, A_C. I vividly remember bringing my very specific Bondian opinions to this site when I joined. It's a heady group of minds here---a great intellectual playground.
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Maybe SF is the modern Thunderball, in that it made a fortune at
    The box office but is not regarded by many as the best ? ;)
    Although I feel really proud that once again a Bond is the most
    Successful British film ever made. {[]
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  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    Maybe SF is the modern Thunderball, in that it made a fortune at
    The box office but is not regarded by many as the best ? ;)
    Good call. B-)
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  • Absolutely_CartAbsolutely_Cart NJ/NYC, United StatesPosts: 1,740MI6 Agent
    Loeffelholz wrote:
    Welcome, A_C. I vividly remember bringing my very specific Bondian opinions to this site when I joined. It's a heady group of minds here---a great intellectual playground.

    This community, so far, seems to be one of the most rationale fanbases around.
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  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Absolutely_Cart wrote:
    This community, so far, seems to be one of the most rationale fanbases around.
    Yes, we need more trendy angst & trollesque activity here. It's much too cerebral. :)) ;)
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Yes, there's a good mix of views on AJB from the intellectual
    Thought provoking threads to the child like ideas of Higgins. :p :))
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    :v that is your first strike, TP
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    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    And I of course, provide the Comic Relief ;)
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  • Absolutely_CartAbsolutely_Cart NJ/NYC, United StatesPosts: 1,740MI6 Agent
    There's some rivalry going on here. Whew! lol
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Some nights it's like fight club ! ;) only with handbags ! :))
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