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You could say the same for Italy with the Craig films, with Lake Como is CR, Siena in QOS, and Rome in SP.
I was one - or at least it felt like it at the time - of the very few Dalton defenders, both during his tenure, afterward and to this day. People were bashing him as too serious and other nasty names and accusations it was his responsibility the series went into its 6-year hiatus, and the magazines, papers and websites went along with the ride along with many fan forum members.
While true enough Brosnan was the heir apparent at the time and all those "Best Bond since Connery" claims came in the wake of people being happy a more traditional Bond was back, I was never particularly satisfied with the portrayal as it was pretty much just there, nothing stood out. Many defenders claimed he was a hybrid Bond, portraying the strong points of his predecessors, meaning not really anything original.
So I was one of those who didn't mind his tenure ending. Nothing against him personally, he seems like a good guy and got 4 films as the character, did his job and succeeded and that he completed his contract and was on a verbal commitment to a fifth film, I didn't agree with the outcry when it didn't happen.
I was also one of those who were immediately intrigued by Craig when he was announced amidst the Craig not Bond nonsense and am more than pleased with his tenure. I criticize SF and SP frequently, but put that more on the creative team opposed to Craig himself, who is never short of fascinating to watch.
So unless he completely screws up in B25, I won't be among those however long down the line is putting down Craig or his Bond portrayal no matter who replaces him. Instead, I hope I really like the replacement and can enjoy him the way I have Craig and the other predecessors to various degrees.
It's also funny in the wake of Craig's tenure how many people have either rediscovered or did an about face on Dalton, where people now see what he was attempting and appreciating it where they didn't previously. If it happens for Bros too, good for him.
Well, Tunisia and Morocco can be somewhat different. And lensed a different way by different director, it'll have no shades of SP, I'm certain. So, be not afraid, my negative friend.
That's true. Spain deserves a spot. So does Portugal and Lisbon, or Porto. Can't understand why they never thought of those.
Exactly!
Speaking of that film: Alicia Vikander is Bond girl material.
Craig would've had both Lara Crofts ;)
She was ok in U.N.C.L.E. Alas, I doubt she'll be on a Bond flick.
The Bond series have featured several Swedish Bond girls in the past, so why not?
True. Given some of the suggestions thrown around in the media this is certainly plausible.
I certainly doubt that too. Just a thought I hadn´t considered before... you know... those thoughts of certain girls in Bond flicks... ;)
Oh, I do know those thoughts ;)
@Benny , Yusef held the most emotional weight on Craig's Bond. And now that JB is together with Mr. White's daughter, that's been resolved. Yusef could be used as an unlikely witness or ally for Bond's disposal or as someone who could be back at Quantum/Spectre in a similar or larger capacity.
Barbara Broccoli mentioned that she'd wanted Camille to come back....it would be good to see how she's been since parting ways at the train station in the Bolivian dessert which was very similar to the one where Bond and Mr. White's daughter were dropped off.
Don't forget Venice at the end of CR and Lake Garda (PTS) and Talamone (Mathis relais) in QoS. BTW it's not the first time, also Moore came to Italy not only three times, but three time in a row! (Costa Smeralda, Venice, Cortina).
The only ugly thing about the "FosterBrotherx2WintersGate" was pretending some so severe British Baroque architecture like the Blenheim Palace could belong to the city with the most incredibile and unique architecture heritage in the world. Shame.
I just hope in 25 they would not mess too much with locations doubling other places in such a stupid way.
John Gardner took him to Lapland in "Icebreaker" and it proved to be a very special and unusual location.
But I've always wondered why Australia was never thought of! There are some many possibilities in Australia: Sydney as a glamorous metropolis, the Outback, dangerous animals (even sharks!). One of Horak's comic strips ("Shark Bait") made great use of the Outback and Raymond Benson used it for "Zero Minus Ten", too.
He won the SAG for Best Leading Actor - which presumably places him in pole position for the Academy Award leading up to the BAFTAs.
Surely they can get his schedule to work for Bond 25? If Barbara wants him, she'll make it work.
He definitely projects a villainous vibe.
These look amazing, thank you for sharing.
I don't know why but having never been to Norway you just picture it being filled with snow without a real landscape.
I especially love the 3rd picture, I think that would be either a great establishing shot or fantastic closing shot.
The last would be perfect for a villain's lair, especially if they bring Spectre back, as it looks like the Spectre ring....
Craig being the first Bond to set foot in Scandinavia would make up for his cancelled 'Dragon Tattoo' sequel (with Rooney Mara) by those fools at Sony.
Bloody hell, that's amazing. Why don't they see these things? They scream Bond.
Thanks, I was about to say the same thing!