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I want a conclusion that does for Craig's end what CR did for its beginning. When that comes, I don't care, just so it does.
I suppose what I’m trying to say, is that McGuigan isn’t the most exciting or dynamic name. I’d imagine that if they hired him, it would solely be there to execute Barbara’s vision and finish off the Craig era.
It seems unusual for Eon to take such a backward step. In the Craig era they have so far aimed for arthouse directors (Marc Forster) or A-list auteurs (Sam Mendes). McGuigan seems a flat and safe choice.
If they want a real “indie” director, then hire one of these guys:
Pablo Larraín
Paolo Sorrentino
Yann Demange
JA Bayona
I think Mcguigan’s pitch must have sold Broccoli (he’s been linked to the franchise before and has expressed a desire to make a Bond film). Considering he’s the ONLY name we have heard so far, I suspect he’s firmly in the running. Also those praying for a 2018 release date will be enthused by McGuigan appointment as filmmakers like him are known to work quickly.
I feel we can do better.
There are very few directors that don't go where the work it, everyone has to make a living. I personally think McGuigan is a good and very interesting director.
In the other scene, which I couldn't find, they get into specifics about the Bond films. Here's the beginning of it: http://www.tzr.io/yarn-clip/c8c0eca6-94fe-456e-b63b-7f58854f4752
And Mendes only happened after a, presumably slightly sozzled, Daniel Craig asked him at a party.
That's how I'm feeling. I may not like some of the other rumors or choices, McGuigan included, but if it's not Mendes, then I'll give the new director a fair chance.
He also did a pretty good job with Gangster No. 1.
Is that the Paul Bettany film? I saw that back in the day, but can't recall it.
What bearing on Bond would that have. A luvvie director could make a film showered with awards, doesn't mean that he would know his way around a Bond film, though.
If you judged every director by their worst film then we'd have a lot less to talk about, though.
McGuigan also directed the very clever Lucky Number Slevin (which still has some superb dialogue and twists), the underrated Push, and 4 great episodes of Sherlock.
He's pretty good. Mendes also directed Jarhead which is pretty poor, so...
Personally I welcome it, he seems a solid director, I thought when watching his Sherlock episodes that he might be suitable for Bond.
Also the possibility of Arnold returning to his old spot must be more likely if McGuigan does sign on due to the Sherlock connection.
I'm sceptical about the 2018 release but with not having to worry about the likes of Mendes with his indecisiveness then maybe they can get their ducks in a row if DC is game for this to happen.
How many Oscars has Halle Berry won?
I'd assume that with so many upset with Mendes, the best choice for Bond 25 would be a person who didn't want to be so focused on putting their unique stamp on the franchise in a very auteur way.
Exactly, Campbell has never won an Oscsr, or even come close and he directs two outstanding Bonds, while Berry wins one and falls flat as Jinx.