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I am still hopeful for one more main Bond girl. I think it would be of benefit (says me, not having read the script - ha!). If there is not another main Bond girl other than Lea's role (we were told earlier on there was and she would be British ... but that was a while ago when still thinking it would be filmed in Norway) - they have kept it well under wraps.
It was a bit of both in SF. I didn't like the MP narrative if I'm being honest, details of which I explained in depth on other threads, so I'd be loathe to see her in the field again. That isn't MP. You want Bond to buddy up with a Brit agent in multiple movies? Bring in Brand or an original character. I didn't think it was smart, nor was it clever. The one thing I really don't want to happen is for the Bond movies to become an ensemble piece. This isn't the Marvel or DC universe.
She looks great, but I always felt like she was 'acting'. It was especially noticeable to me in the scenes with Craig, who really brings all the electricity.
I enjoyed their chemistry a good deal and I thought she was fine. I realize that some people like me really like her in the role and others don't. Fair enough.
For the script using MP in the field, I do want that kept to a minimum. I am curious about that because I do not see how MP will ever be just a fleetingly seen secretary any more. And really I don't mind the role being expanded a bit.
Me neither, it's set a precedent.
This.
@Forever: Actually I am happy a lot of people really like her, since we will see more of her.
It did set a precedent in Skyfall, true, RC7. We shall have to see how restrained Mendes and scriptwriters and producers end up being. It is difficult to guess really.
While I understand the need to modernize MP in this day and age, and try to remove some of the stereotypes, I did not appreciate the way they went about it.
In fact, the MP 'reboot' IMO was by far the weakest element of SF (outside of the much discussed plot holes). Q & M were believable (both were new people inhabiting a designation or 'office').
MP is an actual name of a character in the series - so this was a reimagination of a role we have known and loved for 50 odd years. I don't recall too many fans (or members of the general public for that matter) clamouring for the role to be rebooted or reimagined in such a fashion. I know at least I was not. I personally found the interactions between Bond and MP, while humourous, forced and lacking in the warmth that characterized Lois Maxwell's definitive portrayals..
On top of that, having Naomi (as MP) stand next to Craig & Marlohe during the SF photoshoot was a travesty. MP is not so big a character that she has to get billing with Bond & the Bond girl.
What's next, Whishaw's Q scratching a pimple while standing next to Craig & Seydoux during B24's photoshoot?
I hope she goes back to where she belongs - i.e. behind the desk, and Mendes restrains himself with her use in B24. 2-3 minutes screen time tops, thank you very much. Keep Mi6 in its cage & use them judiciously. This is a James Bond Movie, not the Mi6 Gong Show.
The M story is done with. Bond seemed to be back to normal, yet again, by end of film, and MP had been assigned to desk duty, self-admittedly not suitable for field duty.
So maybe there is hope, based on where we found both Bond and MP at end of story.
By hope I mean that MP, now that we know her backstory, and not that we actually needed it, but we got it anyway, will assume the MP role that Maxwell, Bliss and Sam Bond portrayed.
Sure, she can venture into the field as the others did, but none of the action stuff please.
These movies are mainly about Bond and the characters he encounters both good and bad, from film to film. The Mi6 support team has always played a small role. A vital but still limited role.
and Naomie is neither sexy nor beautiful?? :-O I think you need to fire your oculist..
but seriously, i had the "safe search" function on the Google when i found those..
No press conference is the latest (only a photocall perhaps next week), and coming from Marketto, I think that shall prove to be true. Even with a photocall soon, we will undoubtedly have the nagging question of "is there another Bond girl yet to be announced?" ... unless they spring her on us in that upcoming photocall. Hmmm.
I appreciate them keeping things under wraps actually. With all the Blofeld rumours flying about, I'm afraid a press conference would turn into a whole pile of Blofeld questions shouted at the group. And that would frankly not be fun for anyone, even us viewers.
I don't need a press conference now. Even a couple of months from now, full cast, etc. is okay with me. They can announce the title any time. I agree they can do things that are enjoyable for fans. And I do want them to give us videoclips and things like that, to give the fans something fun. I rather do not want clapperboards, though. But I sure hope they give us some things as we try to stay patient. :)