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Formula requires self belief and excellence in execution, particularly because it's been done so many times before and particularly because it can appear trite if handled by people who give it lip service. The viewer can always see through that. It's about really delivering on the basics (action, score, cinematography, women, dialogue, location & settings, tension & suspense, glamour & style, pace, atmosphere etc. etc.). It's about elevating those seemingly simple elements to another level. That takes real skill and commitment.
If I'm not mistaken, this was at one time the draft for Dalton's third film.
And yet, @Germanlady, I always feel a strong connection between Bond and Madeleine. It's not at "Vesper" level, I agree, but the " 'l Américain" scene is, in my opinion, very sensual despite the fact that Bond and Madeleine don't sleep with each other. So I'm with you: not "real" lovers, but certainly one of the stronger love affairs of the past 20 years with, again, the exception of Vesper. In a personal note, I never "notice" the 16 year age gap between the actors. They feel "on the same page" in almost every single regard.
Of course, I'm merely speaking as a fan of SP but one of the things that I like about the film is how the women are "restored" in their more or less traditional position. QOS and SF had been fairly celibatarian. SP gave Bond the throwaway date in the PTS, an intense one night stand in Rome and Madeleine as the "Melina" if you like of this film. Perhaps I'm overlooking flaws in this relationship simply because I love how Bond and Madeleine are as a couple. There's something, dare I say, Michael Mann-ish about their scenes. The sweaty, drunk, nocturnal episode in 'l Américain reminds me of the two protagonists in Black Hat. Many of the other scenes they share remind me of De Niro and Brenneman in HEAT. I also happen to like Léa Seydoux as an actress and this role.
In my opinion, this is certainly one of the more successful Bond - Bond Girl pairings in the series. But I will stress "in my opinion". ;)
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First of all, you won’t ever find me defending the shoe sniffing scene.
My point is, that if they only had ripped off all the James Bond movies I still wouldn’t be impressed by it but in an anniversary movie this is quite acceptable. What irks me is the ripping off of so many other brilliant/classical movies. Just about every scene in it is imitating something far better and original. I really, really feel that the only original thing in Skyfall is the dialogue Q and bond have at the museum.
(And Bardem making a pass on Bond of course)
yes the script was weak but also the chemistry was zero. she's not Craig's type - they should have cast a brunette.
Yes, I think you are.
arrogant sophistication(??)
I can't comment on her acting in general, but I think she was woefully miscast and affected in SP. From the first moment she arrived on the scene the film started to tank for me. As I said on another thread, she really tries (perhaps too hard), but something just feels off to me.
She was very good in her largely non speaking roles in Inglourious Basterds and MI:GP, and I have heard she is excellent in French films, so I can't really say otherwise.
I thought her best scene was L'Americaine and also when she's explaining her dislike of guns in the train.
I agree with this. And she'll be the one who will "take" Bond
She'll be fine if cast. She's a good actress and I expect her to step up to the plate and be memorable.
Also...
Former Bond actresses tend not to return in the same role.
Stated production schedules are rarely the working reality and timeline of a production.
Sometimes a great "idea" for a new film is not always about its narrative.
https://screenrant.com/james-bond-recasting-morena-baccarin/
Exotic good looks? Look at those hands! The right one, anyway.
When asked which other franchise she would choose, she actually said she wants to BE in the James Bond franchise. Her answer was: "You know what I wanna do? A James Bond movie...in Rio"
Here's the video: https://www.jamesbondbrasil.com/2018/05/morena-baccarin-filme-007/
Might be interesting if she were the main villain. Excuse me, main villain with a "personal" connection to Bond.
I am glad, however she didn't end up playing Vesper in CR. I felt casting A-list leading ladies got worn out in the Brosnan era.
So far though, none of these rumored Boyle masterpiece ideas are getting my heart started. If it did turn out that Purvis and Wade were indeed working on a 'SHATTERHAND" adaptation of YOLT, I'm feeling like we've missed an opportunity to conclude the Craig era with some great Fleming material.
YESSSSS! My childhood.
Elizabeth Hurley would be perfect for that kind of role since Malprave looked and sounded like her.
Léa Seydoux is a great actress but sadly Madeleine Swann is a terrible role and character. Funny how Mendes is careful to call them Bond ladies, but the only lady in SP was Belluci. Swann is just another throwaway and that fact she fell for him so quickly and just acts like a damsel-in-distress just goes to show they haven't understood what a strong Bond girl really is. They should have learned from Vesper or Camille that you can make a Bond girl "strong" by her character traits. It's a step backwards actually.