New James Bond

[Hermano Lobo]

Is the Bond genre outplayed. Has the whole thing become too predictable too long ago ?

I find re-watching the films I only half enjoy them and usually skip the predictable finale.

Are the Bond films a cliché awaiting to be dismantled?

Could they be re-invigorated by setting them in the period in which they were written and with minimal special effects?

Making them darker on all counts and being very faithful to the original books.

Then finish with them !

P.S.

As for Roger Moore, his first film Live and Let Die I thought was excellent. As for the rest............???

Connery defined the character. Therefore he will always be looked upon as the best.

Personally I don't think they have dated very well ?

Best Wishes,

Harry Palmer

[PeaceBlondie]

I saw the movie yesterday. The actor looked ugly or plain, or too old. And that's the opinion of an older gay man! He never seemed distinguished, and he looked middle class. Not like the James Bond of Connery and Brosnan.

The movie itself was your run of the mill spy movie of the 21st century. Killings, lies, and the leading lady wasn't full-breasted or gorgeous.

If you like to see people being killed, it's a movie.

[The Dan Sai Kid]

I saw the movie yesterday and enjoyed it - they were pretty faithful to the book. It's just that the books do need some "filling out" as there isn't much to them!

They have taken out a lot of stuff that makes the franchise popular, but the one thing that I really missed was the music. You know the music they play as Bond makes a dramatic escape - there was none of it. It was like you could be watching The Bourne Identity or any non-descript thriller.

I understand that this is the Bond that Ian Fleming wrote about, but the fact that this is the 21st Bond film suggests that a lot of people are happy with the format.

I thought Craig was an excellent Bond and certain aspect were very good - I just felt that I want something different from a Bond film.

I hope they bring back some things for the next one.

James Bond Will Return!

[Hermano Lobo]

I saw the movie yesterday. The actor looked ugly or plain, or too old. And that's the opinion of an older gay man! He never seemed distinguished, and he looked middle class. Not like the James Bond of Connery and Brosnan.

Being a spy myself I bet you know that excellent Swiss-run restaurant near the Day-Night Hotel in Pattaya ?

That area is not my personal cup of tea but the food is great ! Clientele are also well behaved. There aren't any skinheads and tattoos.

Cheers,

Harry Palmer

Edited November 17, 2006 by Hermano Lobo

[The Dan Sai Kid]

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Edited November 17, 2006 by The Dan Sai Kid

[MiG16]

i saw the movie yesterday and i must say it isnt all that bad...and frankly craig daniels is alright. not the most gorgeous guy around but in good shape and such

maybe he just needs to keep his sunnies on

i must agree with the bond lady able to add improvement though

enjoy those that decide to watch. i still say its prety good

[jimmy5L]

I have seen the film, pfffh, zero!! They should have taken me!! I drive an Italian car, I speak English, ex-army, I’m perfect for a (Hollywood) spy!

[The Dan Sai Kid]

I have seen the film, pfffh, zero!! They should have taken me!! I drive an Italian car, I speak English, ex-army, I’m perfect for a (Hollywood) spy!

Spys don't tend to drive Fiat Pandas!

[kayo]

Although I vehemently agree Mr jimmy5shoes shouldn't be the next, James Bond did drive a 2CV Duck in For your eyes only...

And two Lotus Esprit's

[jimmy5L]

I have seen the film, pfffh, zero!! They should have taken me!! I drive an Italian car, I speak English, ex-army, I’m perfect for a (Hollywood) spy!

Spys don't tend to drive Fiat Pandas!

This reminds me of my "English" car, an old triumph spitfire MK begin 60’s! This car I had for a couple years in the 80’s. Nice car when it’s working, most of the time it wasn’t working: break problems, clutch problems, carb problems, elec problems.

I hope for james that his Aston works better!

Btw: Jimmy Bond sounds good no?? My name is Bond, Jimmy Bond!

[Hermano Lobo]

Listen ‘ere yoo lot, the trouble wiv this Bond geezer is he’s

too harry nash for his own good. I mean look at the amarnt

of bread-n-honey this Hollywood lot ladle out on ‘is films.

Loads of bluddee money. Drowning in bleedin’ dosh and

guess wot ? Bluddee plot has more holes than a colander !

Yoo take one of ‘is last films? Die Another Garment or

The Money is Not Enough, or some names as that?

Bloodee ‘ad him and that ‘ol bat of a boss of his letting us

believe that both of them, plus a load of suited herberts from

the same office, could watch a bleedin’ great TV with a live

satellite picture of aktshun, in some terrorist training camp

in Couldn’tgivaStan or some such dusty hole. Now everybody

in the service knows that that is right load of ol’ rollocks !

Nobody has that type of technology, total Hollywood rollocks.

Anyway, those satellites, I said those satellites, can be jammed.

Ruggered up good-n-proper. It’s already been done, bluddee

red faces all around, and I’m not talking Boris. Now yoo lot

have got me goin’ and I’ll have to fill out a form FC11127

all about your nefarious activities. Bluddee ‘el, what a caper.

Btw: Jimmy Bond sounds good no?? My name is Bond, Jimmy Bond!

Giacomo Bond ????

Edited November 18, 2006 by Hermano Lobo

[Fun2Fun]

Just back from watching Casino Royale, and suprisingly enough i did actually enjoy the movie and as for Daniel Craig he cut a fine figure as a cool and slightly more edgy James Bond

Edited November 19, 2006 by Fun2Fun

[davethailand]

Just back from watching Casino Royale, and suprisingly enough i did actually enjoy the movie and as for Daniel Craig he cut a fine figure as a cool and slightly more edgy James Bond

I saw it tonight also and thought it was very good, certainly better than die another day.

Daniel Craig was superb IMO.

[Insight]

Alex,I like ya... But Don't ever suggestsuch a blasphemous idiocy again please...

In exchange, the most comprehensive Bond Girl Site ever.

With all due respect Alex, I'm very much with Kayo here. Ridiculous suggestion!

[Hermano Lobo]

I watched On Her Majesty's Secret Service last night. I have not seen it since its release.

Interesting. George Lazenby is a tough Bond( a tough man in real life as well), but he lacks charisma, a fine effort all the same. Action scenes, yet hardly any special effects and daft gadgets.

Diana Rigg kept making me think I was watching a film version of The Avengers?

The acting of Telly Savalas and Diana Rigg made the film for me.

It may be the closest Bond film to the book. Closer than even Dr No or From Russia with Love

As I have not seen the latest film Casino Royale I wonder if the latest Bond follows in the tradition of no daft gadgets and too many special effects ?

Here are some interesting comments from the 1969 film :-

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

[kayo]

Si mi hermano!

Not too many gadgets, hardly any espec fx, pure story and stunts.

From what little I've discovered about you and mostly on this thread, you are going to LOVE this movie.

[Hermano Lobo]

Si mi hermano!

Not too many gadgets, hardly any espec fx, pure story and stunts.

From what little I've discovered about you and mostly on this thread, you are going to LOVE this movie.

kayo,

I think you have got me sussed !:-

Not too many gadgets, hardly any espec fx, pure story and c*nt.

Hermano Lobo = scourge of The Nation's letter section !

[kayo]

[hUsh]

Just saw the latest bond movie last night... and Ohmigod It's the best bond movie that I've ever seen (altho can't say I've seen them all).. Daniel Craig plays it really well. He has a different kind of charm; you can sense the coldness in his face yet charming and very sexy

I like the story with not too many gadgets (like others said) but very good stunts! I would have to see it again....

[Firefan]

Hi Hush! Yeah - I liked too (and have seen all Bond movies multiple times, even read the books...nerd me...). I'll join you for going seeing it again! CHeers!

[kayo]

stop perving Firefan....

[Firefan]

Should be mentioned that I have met Hush before -an old friend!

Cheers!

stop perving Firefan....

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Si mi hermano!

Not too many gadgets, hardly any espec fx, pure story and stunts.

From what little I've discovered about you and mostly on this thread, you are going to LOVE this movie.

Cunning Stunts ?

[Hermano Lobo]

Si mi hermano!

Not too many gadgets, hardly any espec fx, pure story and stunts.

From what little I've discovered about you and mostly on this thread, you are going to LOVE this movie.

Cunning Stunts ?

Blimey O'Reilly that one is older than the hills !

[kayo]

so is Doc PP

[hUsh]

Should be mentioned that I have met Hush before -an old friend!

Cheers!

stop perving Firefan....

LOL yeah met Firefan before (altho I can barely remember )...

we'll have to see about that bond movie... hope to bump into you again firefan...

[DragonLad]

Just saw the latest bond movie last night... and Ohmigod It's the best bond movie that I've ever seen (altho can't say I've seen them all).. Daniel Craig plays it really well. He has a different kind of charm; you can sense the coldness in his face yet charming and very sexy

I like the story with not too many gadgets (like others said) but very good stunts! I would have to see it again....

A Friend told me the same about the movie, He actually enjoyed it very much. I read a post on one of this thread that heath ledger was suppoed to be bond?

What would they call the movie then,

BROKEBACK BOND

Sorry couldn't resist.

[Hermano Lobo]

Just saw the latest bond movie last night... and Ohmigod It's the best bond movie that I've ever seen (altho can't say I've seen them all).. Daniel Craig plays it really well. He has a different kind of charm; you can sense the coldness in his face yet charming and very sexy

I like the story with not too many gadgets (like others said) but very good stunts! I would have to see it again....

A Friend told me the same about the movie, He actually enjoyed it very much. I read a post on one of this thread that heath ledger was suppoed to be bond?

What would they call the movie then,

BROKEBACK BOND

Sorry couldn't resist.

RE-DUCKS BOND

Sorry aviation bonding joke !

[hUsh]

Just saw the latest bond movie last night... and Ohmigod It's the best bond movie that I've ever seen (altho can't say I've seen them all).. Daniel Craig plays it really well. He has a different kind of charm; you can sense the coldness in his face yet charming and very sexy

I like the story with not too many gadgets (like others said) but very good stunts! I would have to see it again....

A Friend told me the same about the movie, He actually enjoyed it very much. I read a post on one of this thread that heath ledger was suppoed to be bond?

What would they call the movie then,

BROKEBACK BOND

Sorry couldn't resist.

funny Yeah, heard the same thing.

Ofcourse there were others on the list--like Hugh Jackman. I personally thought that Hugh Jackman would be good for the part (because I think he's gorgeous) oh and also a good actor.. But after seeing the latest bond movie, I dont think anyone else could have done it better than Daniel Craig..

Still would love to hear what others think.. so far mostly really positive reviews..

[DragonLad]

Just saw the latest bond movie last night... and Ohmigod It's the best bond movie that I've ever seen (altho can't say I've seen them all).. Daniel Craig plays it really well. He has a different kind of charm; you can sense the coldness in his face yet charming and very sexy

I like the story with not too many gadgets (like others said) but very good stunts! I would have to see it again....

A Friend told me the same about the movie, He actually enjoyed it very much. I read a post on one of this thread that heath ledger was suppoed to be bond?

What would they call the movie then,

BROKEBACK BOND

Sorry couldn't resist.

funny Yeah, heard the same thing.

Ofcourse there were others on the list--like Hugh Jackman. I personally thought that Hugh Jackman would be good for the part (because I think he's gorgeous) oh and also a good actor.. But after seeing the latest bond movie, I dont think anyone else could have done it better than Daniel Craig..

Still would love to hear what others think.. so far mostly really positive reviews..

I actually like Hugh Jackman, but not sure about being bond. I Read somewher he is doing a "Wolverine" Movie. I hope they stay the course with more movies like this, James Bond that is. What is this like the 25th bond movie?? I'm not sure but I guess they did a revamping of the storyline and looks like they got a very good movie on their hands.

I was a little weary about the last few Brosnan movies, OK Movies but not the best.