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I think there was a certain formality from the SC era which meant that men in their 30s were more mature (if that makes sense) so some of the work was already done for SC as it was for Moore and Neeson as they can put the charm they already had into their roles.
Im not sure this natural, smooth charm is part of our culture now so its going to be more alien for an actor from the modern era. They will have to make an effort where as, Moore, for example, just was charming.
Connery's Bond certainly grew up in an era where one was taught etiquette. Whether it be at the dinner table, gambling tables or simply what to wear for the proper occasion.
It's amazing how many people have no idea how to tie a necktie. They don't know the difference between a two/three piece suit and a sports jacket.
You can go to dinner smartly dressed in a turtleneck, tweed or corduroy sports jacket with khaki trousers and many will confuse that with a suit. Considering the number of tweed sports jackets or navy blazers 007 has worn throughout the years, it should be mandatory that the actor playing Bond know the difference.
There was a great book during the Brosnan era: Dressed to Kill: James Bond the Suited Hero that covered Bond's clothing throughout the years and the changing culture. One of my favorite elements of the Brosnan era was the return to classic Bond wardrobe. His suits looked amazing, as did his casual attire.
That's a great example. Shaw was another one who wore those suits, and not the other way round. They were like a skin on him in that film.
Recently, I'd say Mads Mikkelsen's LeChiffre came the closest to having that effortless, elegant style we associate with Bond and Bond films.
I think we'll eventually get back to a traditional look for Bond. Craig certainly wears the suits, but the cut leaves a lot to be desired, IMO.
Craig wore the suits very well throughout QoS and on his walk to the casino in CR. He lacks elegance though (imho). Bond must be elegant as well as lethal. I find him much better in his casual gear in the films. He comes across as more of an action man to me though. The cuts are shameful. Beneath Bond.
That look works better if you're wearing a navy or tan blazer and open neck shirt. Pierce pulled it off beautifully in LIVE WIRE. Timothy looked great on The Arsenio Hall Show ages ago in a navy blazer, open necked blue dress shirt and faded jeans. Casual, yet elegant.
One simply does NOT take a three piece suit like the gray attire Sean sports in the second half of GOLDFINGER, and wear jeans with it.
It just isn't done. It's like drinking Dom Perignon above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit.
That was still IMO one of the best action sequences out of Craig’s Bond movies thus far.
http://m.imdb.com/title/tt5437956/
It's not attached to his page when you look through his filmography alone. Sorry about the mistake. Thought it was odd that the movie Purvis and Wade were writing prior to Bond25 seems to have gone completely silent yet it seems Bond25's script is not complete.
Inclined to agree. She just seems a bit bored by it all and there’s no chemistry with Craig. Although I found Harris less annoying in SP than SF - mainly because she had a slightly more trad role. No issue with female agents in the field obviously but why mess so much with the basic character. Wishaw didn’t work for me in SF either but really grew into the role with SP - I liked his performance a lot and I just think it worked better as he was closer to the character we know - with a twist.
Someone mentioned Keeley Hawes as a possible Moneypenny had they cast her a few years back. Not a bad idea. Saw her in Line if Duty only recently and thought she was brilliant.
Well, either Moneypenny or Mary Goodnight (the literary rendition).
Refn is currently shooting the series Too Old To Die Young for Amazon, which is due for release next year. I'd imagine Avenging Silence may be his next project after that.
So you're suggesting to reboot the reboot and one of the best Bond films?
Well, Nolan has said that he knows exactly what he wants to do with Bond; in it’s current incarnation, they have painted themselves into a corner by making Bond’s age an issue.
Now it is possible that they could cast another actor and drop him into Craig ‘s timeline but that’s not likely, especially if it’s someone of Nolan’s statue.
I do believe that when a new actor is cast, an entirely new timeline, incarnation, will begin.
Well, Nolan has said that he knows exactly what he wants to do with Bond; in it’s current incarnation, they have painted themselves into a corner by making Bond’s age an issue.
Now it is possible that they could drop another actor into the "Craig Timeline" but it's unlikely, particularly if someone of Nolan's stature, and vision. takes the reigns.
One way or another, I believe that the next actor will usher in and entirely new incarnation of the character and will begin with a clean slate.
Anyone know if either are attending the festival?
This direct continuity thing was a fashion driven change that wasn't necessary in my humble view. Just because everyone else does this sort of thing, it doesn't mean that Bond has to.
I hope they realize this and at least attempt to revert back to a 'no continuity' narrative with his last film, to set the stage for a return to form after he's out.
Harry Styles could be an interesting choice for Bond. He was just fine in Dunkirk, but would like to see him in a few more things first. But he'd be the first Bond to actually sing his own theme tune? So it's all a bit Dennis Waterman! :) The rumour does however remind me of when Robbie Williams was linked to the role after his Millennium video back in the late 90's, so I'd take it with a huge pinch of salt. But at least this rumour doesn't boil my blood like the asinine calls for a female Bond from idiots in the media...and stupid comments from Idris Elba really doesn't help. Why can't they just say: NO. Dumbest idea ever. How many women have you met called James? Sigh.
I hope so, but I have my doubts.
I agree though that it's unlikely given their recent modus operandi, but one can hope. I just think that the lack of an overarching narrative and continuity helps for posterity. After all, it's not like they're making films that are being held up as benchmarks here (at least imho). If they were, then it perhaps would be a different situation.