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for all the stuff I don't like about Craig bond we are in a much better place now than we ever were with the corpse sniffer.
At least the Brosnan films stuck to formula.
It's not about the movies, it's about charisma.
At least the Brosnan films provided some entertainment, which was more or less non-existent in the Mendes films.
They felt like Bond films, and if i'm honest, had their share of moments that make me smile and think "Yes, this is Bond".
True, and I don't think that was something to be proud of personally.
I'm not sure about that. It's more likely to continue. In my personal opinion, as I've mentioned previously, all they require in this instance is an actor who can give off that insouciant, nonchalant vibe with style. If they get him then they can dial down the direct womanizing and still give the impression. Reinjecting the playfullness vibe and casual flirting (in a natural manner) is all that is required. That can't be acted. It must come from within the actor and be inherent to his natural style imho.
Exactly..you could leave your brain at the door and watch Bond on his latest mission (yes MISSION Craig era EON !!).
I'd love another straight forward mission plot. Don't think we'll get it before the next actor comes around, though.
Neither do I unfortunately.
One of so many reasons why he never was right for the role.
So here is what we know so far regarding Danny Boyle:
20/02/2018: John Hodge and Danny Boyle are working on a very 'specific' ideo for Bond 25:
http://deadline.com/2018/02/james-bond-danny-boyle-john-hodge-daniel-craig-bond-25-queen-elizabeth-ii-mgm-trainspotting-1202298157/
We are told by Deadline that in February, John Hodge needed a few months to write the script. It's been a few months. So they should know if they are making his version or the Purvis and wade version by now.
09/03/2018: Baz confirms that Danny is making a Beatles film first before doing Bond
Baz's report is very much in favour of Danny being the man who gets the job. However, there are plenty of caveats throughout that much is dependent on the Hodge script getting approved.
Baz's report indicates that MGM, Eon and Working title are doing everything in their power to make the deal happen. However, we know that Beatles film is happening and starts film this month.
15/03/2018: Boyle confirms he has a "great idea" but he also says "we'll see what happens...and hopefully it'll work".
04/04/2018: Hollywood Reporter says that sources confirm Boyle is the director:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mgm-using-james-bond-rights-as-leverage-a-sale-1099472
However, it's nothing more than a throwaway line in an article about MGM's current state.
10/04/2018: Daniel Craig is asked about Boyle and says "we'll see"
On a personal note, word on White Boy Rick has been positive for months. If the film does go into award season/festival circuit (which it is being primed for), then it’s almost certain that Demange becomes the A-list name that he isn’t today.
Personally, I’ve always felt that EON were cutting their nose off the spite their face. Yann Demange is perfect for the job, and I can see through EON’s desperate bid to entice A-list directors.
A frenetic and ADHD Danny Boyle/Bond film sounds fun, but Demange is still the guy for me.
Look how cool Yann looks and his films have such style!
Very good points there, EON it's time to release the bloody statement!
A character, written 50 years ago, is not sllowed OR supposed to change along the line ???
Not to the point of where the character, eventually, no longer resembles what their creator , in this case Fleming, intended.
August.
Anyway, both Craig and Boyle have said something along of the lines of 'we'll see'. Have people forgotten that there is a possible MGM transaction in the works, and failing that, at least an international distribution deal?
It's clear to me that confirmation and an announcement cannot come before those items are lined up. The International distributor has say in this. I know some like to downplay their importance, but I wouldn't. In my opinion, this 'dueling script' idea is just that. There are two proposals on the table, and this could go either way. The decider is probably the distributor. I don't think Broccoli minds either way.
Also, I feel you are overvaluing the role of the distributor. It's their role to sell the film and put it in theatres. They are not the creative lead on the film. That responsibility falls down to the production company.
That isn't to say that distribution studios don't give their opinions. The Sony leaks show how vocal they were throughout Spectre. However, film studios often don't cross the line too much, especially when they have a proven brand that's easy to sell.
I imagine what Eon are trying to do is put together a pretty tasty deal for a distributor so they can be trusted to be left alone. If I was someone at Sony, Warner, etc, I'd happily buy Daniel Craig's final James Bond film directed by Danny Boyle from the same producers whose last two Bond film made over $800+.
It's an easy sell and Eon can get whoever onboard and call the shots.
Someone doesn't just throw the kind of money required for a Bond production on the table without having a say in the final product. No doubt EON are trying to entice a distributor with something tasty, but so far these attempts appear to have failed. Hence the delay. Hence Boyle at this late stage (unless you want to believe that delays on The Rhythm Section precipitated this late stage detour - I don't).
Bottom line is what they had proposed earlier didn't interest someone important. So they now have something else available for inducement. Hopefully this works.
Irrespective, no announcement can come until the ducks are lined up and the paperwork is signed. That is why there is a delay. The director, actor and even producer in this case can't do anything without 'the money' signing off on it.
Regarding Demange, I don't doubt that he is a cool dude, but his resume is somewhat sparse. I can appreciate that a cautious distributor wants someone with a bit more heft. Enter Mr. Boyle to fill the void and close the deal.
Blimey is that all that SF & SP made ?!!
Seriously though,i think part of the problem is only offering a distributor a 1 film deal.
If I was a distributor I would want the debut,or even the first 2 films of the fresh,new 007 after this next film,rather than just Craig's final flick.
@Pierce2Daniel, indeed the last two Bond films made big moola. Who was the factor involved in those two projects? Sam Mendes. That's the name which was associated with the two largest hits in the Craig era. I know some like to spit on the guy these days, but the facts speak for themselves.
That's exactly how I see it as well. This is exactly the reason why I'm still convinced that there are no contracts signed whatsoever.
Exactly. There’s a point where he’d be Bond in name only.
So you thnk, thats the most important part of him, shagging women? I dont think so. There us a bit more too him - fortunately.
What's wrong with the beard?