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With CR we have to take exception of the Bond character, as this was supposed to be a reboot - Bond Begins. So he needed some youthfulness and naivety to reflect Bond at the beginning of his career.
QoS didn't really go too far exploring any of Bond's old ways, as it was supposed to be continuing on from where CR left off - Bond still at the beginning, but now also hell bent on revenge too.
I don't think it was too much of a mistake in what Mendes was trying to explore in SF, although it would have made more sense if SF had come at the very end of Craig's tenure, as it clearly shows Bond burnt out and nearing the end of his career, when it only just got started with the 2 films before.
Having said all that, TLD was Dalton's first outing, and there were signs of fatigue and being burnt out in that movie too, and that was almost a reboot - a different Bond starting out again.
Nothing against Cavill personally but that would be such a step down in the calibre of the leading man. He's got charisma but he's wooden in everything I've seen him in
Nobody asked for it... and yet SF is one of the most successful Bond movie, both critically and commercially.
Yes, I would like to see Bond with a bit more carefree Connery swagger, and a bit more happy-go-lucky at times. We have never really got much of this during the Craig era.
Think Dalton laughing to himself in TLK after throwing the guy off the plane and then chucking all the money out too, or Connery naturally smiling during the belly dance in FRWL. We need a bit more joy bringing back to the franchise maybe (but not at the expense of losing the harder edged tone!)
He does a few light things in QoS too. Dismissing one hotel to go to a better one, claiming he won the lottery springs to mind.
But it would be nice if he did a bit more of this with a smile or laugh on his face when he is indulging himself. Who knows, maybe we get more of this in NTTD.
I do like the wave he gives to the goons after meeting Lucia at the funeral.
Adding to this, the way he toasts the goons in SF when Severine leaves him in the casino, knowing they are going to try and kill him. He knows he might die, so he may as well go out smiling.
Yes exactly. It's these lighter moments (but not crazy Tarzan yell, double-taking pigeon light) which I hope we see a bit more of in NTTD.
Though for full disclosure - I do have a soft spot for Tarzan yells and double taking pigeons.
Keep that sordid secret to yourself mate.... :-j
Haha, too late...
Or just say it in the controversial opinion thread.
Brosnan's pain face will be more remembered than most of his Bondfilms.
Make it happen!
Let's indeed. All aboard.
Oh, yes. The knitted tie. Straight from the Fleming Bond novels. Something of a throwback nowadays but still very nice. I don't think any of the Bond actors ever wore a knitted tie in their films but I could be wrong. I'm far from a dedicated follower of fashion. ;)
Glad you liked it. Hopefully the song playing in your head is a pleasant distraction.
I believe Connery in Goldfinger is wearing one in the Q scene when he is introduced to the DB5.
As a wearer of knitted ties myself, I tend to look out for these things!
well he just lost he elimination game so oh well
Care? A few members in a silly elimination game who are obviously dominant in force downvoting Turner. Turner will be Bond #7, you read it here first.
Somehow I think he'll be last month's flavour by the time Bond is recast.
Connery wore them in most of his films, not just GF. Laz wore them too in OHMSS.
Shows how much I know. I'll need to keep an eye out for them next time I watch those films. Nice literary Bond touch there. :)