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I always recall my first experience viewing YOLT as a kid. I remember wondering why the Brits were the smart ones while the Americans and Russians were threatening each other. That is a position the UK can still occupy in the world, if it gets its house in order. That is a place where Bond can reside too, and I believe we will see elements of that in the next film (think TND's rehash of Gilbert's approach - two major powers confronting one another and the UK or MI6 as the impartial arbiter trying to stop a catastrophe). They can even throw in aspects of a 'strained' special relationship if they want. Or as I've suggested before, make it about a problem within the CIA (the 'Deep State' is all the rage these days) which impacts and compromises Felix. That should be right up P&W's emotional alley.
As a counter argument, as we do decline, it could be that the pure escapism of Bond becomes more attractive to divert our attention from reality but not sure how that works re the international market.
We cant build cars, we cant lay rail track, we cant build power stations, we cant fund the NHS etc etc
During the period of "white heat of technology" (when Aston Martin really was a British car) we had a certain swagger which was reflected by Bond himself. Can Bond still display that wonderful air of confidence and class etc when the country he represents has lost it?
The answer to Bond's place in the future is somewhat tied to Britain's. The British intelligence services are still among the best in the world (despite the Christopher Steele & Iraq Yellow Cake disgraces) and most people know that. This is where Bond works after all, and so he can still be relevant and credible even as Britain declines relatively.
Regarding 'British technology': I just think the film makers shouldn't emphasize it or play it up too much. Just let it 'be'. For example in the old Connery films Bond wore a Rolex, not because it was British (it's Swiss after all) but because it was arguably the best. They didn't draw too much attention to it, but we all noticed the watch. They should do the same thing with Aston Martin (or whatever) in the future. That in itself projects a certain confidence. So, I believe what they did with that new bespoke car in SP was a catastrophic mistake (idiotic in fact). They should have played it like they did in GE or CR. Once again, Campbell did it best.
I would love to see Bond visit the UAE. I think it has the potential to play host a fantastic car chase, either through the city with the Aston Martin up against a fleet of super cars, or through the desert.
The Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6 would make for a perfect villain's vehicle imo.
Since B25 is being written now, I would guess it is being informed by both Brexit and the re-rise of Russia. But I hope they don't revisit either the overuse of UK locations or a third (yawn) cybersecurity plot.
As for locations...Europe, Europe, Europe. Eastern Europe, maybe. That worked well for TLD and CR. Bond just doesn't work as well when set in the US and Asia.
The best Bond films have been partially shot in Switzerland!
Goldfinger
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
GoldenEye (PTS)
Of waterfalls in Croatia that looked beautiful.
None of those films are Bond 25 - please remember this is a BOND 25 THREAD.
I wouldn't put it past them just yet. It's eerie how similarly the finales of M:I-RN and SP line up.
It was of course a suggestion for Bond 25. I think that should be obvious in the context of the conversation in this thread ;)
I also think Greece would be an interesting choice for Craig, and I would be happy if they shoot in Croatia, there are beautiful coast towns there.
Hope we get some confirmations soon as i am playing around with the idea to visit a Shooting location for B25 as part of a holiday.
For us, is the best experience ever.
Bond & Silvas relationship was interesting, but it didnt come close to Bond & Treveylans 006 story.
In SF, I've always felt that M/Silva was the dynamic. Not Bond/Silva. Bond was almost an onlooker. That was different from Alec/Bond, where there was real tension and history.
EDIT: It will be curious to see what message they give us in B25. It's clear from P&W's comments that something will be incorporated, especially after the lengthy 4 year wait.
Wasn't obvious to me.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/times2/christoph-waltz-the-bond-villain-with-the-philosophers-mind-phlfbqsvx
That's an inspired choice @Roadphill, I was in Singapore last year. It is indeed a modern and stunning city.
Would make a great Bond location.