How long. . .

HardyboyHardyboy Posts: 5,906Chief of Staff
in SPECTRE - Bond 24 (2015)
This is a completely cynical question, but I can be pretty cynical, so here goes. . . How long before the complaints start? I mean the people who chime in on whatever miniscule piece of news there is, or--more often than not--no news and start saying, "This movie's gonna suck," "This will be the worst film in the series," "This betrays everything James Bond is about," "This is just a ripoff the Bourne movies," etc., etc., etc. We've been a pretty happy group of late, but I can't believe these good feelings will last. There I go again. . .being cynical. . .but again: when will the rumblings be heard?
Vox clamantis in deserto
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  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent
    It's already started, Hardyboy! We've had people complaining that Blofeld/Spectre are back because, a) It's going to be farcical like Austen Powers, and/or b)They'll make Blofeld/Spectre too serious, too dark, too 'now' and it will spoil the character and the organisation.

    And then there were the complaints about DC's pullover!
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I have already posted, that Bond is number one at the box office again.
    We've got a talent and skilled crew, a splendid cast of actors, and
    Great Director ! {[] what more could anyone want !! 8-)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • raptors_887raptors_887 CanadaPosts: 215MI6 Agent
    I can just picture somebody walking out of the theatre at the 10 second mark after they realize the gun barrel scene isn't at the beginning :)) :)) :))
    1: Casino Royale 2: Goldeneye 3: Skyfall 4: Octopussy 5: Goldfinger 6: Tomorrow Never Dies 7: The World Is Not Enough 8: The Living Daylights 9: From Russia With Love 10: The Spy Who Loved Me
  • Virgil37Virgil37 Posts: 1,212MI6 Agent
    "It's an OHMSS remake". That's the war cry.
  • Gassy ManGassy Man USAPosts: 2,972MI6 Agent
    Of course there are going to be complaints and concerns as well as compliments and optimism. People don't check their individuality at the door just because they are fans of something. To me, this is a good thing. It inspires debate and discussion. How trivial a site like this would be if everyone was demonstrating groupthink.
  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    Gassy Man wrote:
    Of course there are going to be complaints and concerns as well as compliments and optimism. People don't check their individuality at the door just because they are fans of something. To me, this is a good thing. It inspires debate and discussion. How trivial a site like this would be if everyone was demonstrating groupthink.

    I think we're all passionate about Bond...So we are going to have our 'dream scenario' and no doubt get disappointed when rumours say something different. It's just a matter of seeing the good, rather than being super critical... but it all comes from the same place, a true love of Bond!
    She's worth whatever chaos she brings to the table and you know it. ~ Mark Anthony
  • Gassy ManGassy Man USAPosts: 2,972MI6 Agent
    At the end of the day, that's all that matters, right? We all love Bond or we wouldn't be here (except, I guess, for the trolls that get quickly cleaned out, thank goodness). I'm glad to be among so many great fans, even if we do not always agree with one another.
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,860Chief of Staff
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  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    It's the calm before the 'Bond bomb' :D
    She's worth whatever chaos she brings to the table and you know it. ~ Mark Anthony
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    {[] We're all Bond nuts ! ( some more nuts, than others ) ;)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    Some Bond nuts, some plain nuts :v
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
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  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,749Chief of Staff
    I think HB was referring more to the 'complaints for complaints sake brigade'...

    I'm already fed up with 'its a remake' and 'Christmas jumper'...posts... X-(
    YNWA 97
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    For once I agree, I too am fed up with the remake of OHMSS comments. -{
    As for Craig Jumper, that's just " Slag off" Craig people, if he'd worn a suit.
    You'd be hearing, " He should have dressed casual " 8-)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    For once I agree, I too am fed up with the remake of OHMSS comments. -{
    As for Craig Jumper, that's just " Slag off" Craig people, if he'd worn a suit.
    You'd be hearing, " He should have dressed casual " 8-)

    No, its because people aren't able to identify a decent put together outfit, that linked Skyfall... 8-)
    She's worth whatever chaos she brings to the table and you know it. ~ Mark Anthony
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    Virgil37 wrote:
    "It's an OHMSS remake". That's the war cry.

    "It had better not be an OHMSS remake" - that's my war cry! :))
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • Virgil37Virgil37 Posts: 1,212MI6 Agent
    Blackleiter wrote:
    Virgil37 wrote:
    "It's an OHMSS remake". That's the war cry.

    "It had better not be an OHMSS remake" - that's my war cry! :))

    See? you just remade my phrase and included many new elements: anger, possible revenge,...much more interesting. :D
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Over here The War Cry is a paper put out by the Salvation Army, and
    To be honest guys, it's not that exciting ! :)) , wouldn't want to see it
    Filmed. :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    Virgil37 wrote:
    Blackleiter wrote:
    Virgil37 wrote:
    "It's an OHMSS remake". That's the war cry.

    "It had better not be an OHMSS remake" - that's my war cry! :))

    See? you just remade my phrase and included many new elements: anger, possible revenge,...much more interesting. :D

    Well if that's your idea of a remake, then I can rest easy about SPECTRE - there's nothing to worry about! :D
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    I particularly enjoy the comments "do you think/want/hope SP to be better than SF?"

    As if anyone would enjoy or make by purpose a worse movie 8-)
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    I just tend to ignore the Complainers :))
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • Ens007Ens007 EnglandPosts: 863MI6 Agent
    I'm amazed at the number of people who apparently have gripes about a film that has only just started to be shot! Can't these people just be happy at the thought that we're getting a new film to see?!
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    +1, {[]
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    Us Bond Nuts are a strange People :))
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • DEFIANT 74205DEFIANT 74205 Perth, AustraliaPosts: 1,881MI6 Agent
    The Domino Effect wrote:
    It's already started, Hardyboy! We've had people complaining that Blofeld/Spectre are back because, a) It's going to be farcical like Austen Powers, and/or b)They'll make Blofeld/Spectre too serious, too dark, too 'now' and it will spoil the character and the organisation.

    And then there were the complaints about DC's pullover!

    Personally, I think 'too dark' is a compliment. For a Bond film, it can never be 'too dark' unless it is darker even than Fleming's novels, and so far that standard hasn't quite been reached.

    Casino Royale and Skyfall are brilliant. If SPECTRE is as good as those two (and at least as dark), I'll like it. Oh, and bring the gunbarrel sequence back where it belongs - right at the start, along with the traditional, unaltered fanfare. And get Dame Shirley Bassey to sing the Bond theme.

    See? I have a very short wishlist.
    "Watch the birdie, you bastard!"
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Or do strange people become Bond fans ? :))
    Although I do agree it is amazing, hardly a foot of film is in the can
    And we already have a few " Doom sayers" :D , I'm pumped bring
    It on ! :)) I'm predicting happy times ahead. ;)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent
    I'm strange.




    It feels good to get that out in the open. :s
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Do faces come out in the rain ? :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent
    Sometimes, but it certainly opens Doors.
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    I think I've finally learned to have a bit of faith in the producers.

    They've never made a truely dreadful film and the biggest gripe I ever had was the casting of Daniel Craig and look how that worked out!!

    I did laugh at the Xmas Jumper jokes though Sir Miles ;%
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