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Yes it is. I have been checking these threads regularly for some time and have found that we are all craving any James Bond related news. I do quite enjoy following the pre production but my curiosity around Bond 25 is at an all time high
If that's a minority (???), I'm in it, too.
I didn't even like that. - Now that probably really is a minority opinion. ;)
*highfive*
And well said @RC7
Regarding Craig: he will really have to knock it out of the park with the intensity and authenticity he brought to his first two entries in order to regain my personal admiration for him as James Bond.
So much for Soderbergh for Bond.
Agreed.
Here's a comment: I love it. Bringing the color back to it!
I enjoy every Bond film. The basic formula of a Bond movie --you know, "martinis, girls and guns"-- gives it an irresistible aura of excitement, and beyond that template, each film has something unique to offer. They may have their shortcomings, but I feel they've definitely maintained a good level of quality over the decades. The producers are going to screw up from time to time, but Bond is in good hands.
Maybe, after being "in the shadows" for the last two films, in this last one Mendes will be revealed as the true villain of the Craig era.
Disclaimer: I don't hate Mendes. I just couldn't resist writing that! :D
Before SP I was more than happy with what had gone before, happen to think CR - SF is a one of the greatest runs of the series, I know QOS has it's detractors, it has it's flaws and yes I still think it suffers compared to the other 2 but I still think it's a great entry.
My feelings on SP are because I loved this era and that film just tainted it for me, I think they can repair that with this film and a standalone won't make sense, they need to finish what they started and give Craig the first truly great final entry of any Bond so far.
I'll always personally respect him for giving us SF at least.
I don't know if either side would be interested anyway (might be as well, but I have no clue), but I don't think LL BO has anything to do with any of that at all.
That video is great looking. Redo the whole film why don't you? Haha! :D
But in seriousness, I would love to ask Sam about his colour choices.
@SaintMark, that'll never happen. Greengrass and the Bond series don't see eye-to-eye at all, and he's gone on record saying he'd never direct an installment.
Baby Driver made three times it's budget, quite surprised on that one. Maybe Wright should do the next Bond film. ;)
First film of Wright's to cross $100 million domestically, as well. Was shocked to see that wasn't the case for his Cornetto Trilogy, which seemed pretty well-loved over here.
With the kind of paychecks they write these days Greengrass could do very well picking his next project. And he has proven that he can make a more that decent Spy movie. Even Jason Bourne was beter in story and action scenes than SP. And i do not believe that EON would dismiss the man out of hand if they were the professionals they ought to be.
It still doesn't change the fact that he has said himself several times that he'd never do a Bond movie. I don't know the exact history of it all, I'm sure others do, but I know if it was solely up to him, it wouldn't happen.
I agree, @Creasy47 . The Slate fight, to me, is the greatest badass Bond moment of all time. Slate himself is a hired assassin...and Bond wastes him in less than a minute. I love it.
The second Patrice fight, in SF, is similar.
In regards to CR, though, I thought the Mollaka chase and Miami airport action sequences were too drawn out. The stairwell fight was good stuff, though.
The same Paul Greengrass who talks about his contempt for Bond in various interviews?
Yes, I agree. Those were both excellent fights. However, the Slate one was hugely influenced by the fights with Desh, Jarda and Castel in the three Bourne films. Irrespective, that's how a Bond fight should be. Raw and visceral.
End of year.
Well said, sir, and in full agreement
And as I've said before, while overall the experience of watching Skyfall leaves me a bit cold, it's an stylish, elegant film, and it explores interesting themes, despite them feeling somewhat at odds with the traditional feel of a Bond film. And I'm grateful he gave us Spectre, which for me, problems and all, is just plain fun! I don't want Mendes back, but not because he blew it. I just think hiring him is a bit of a gamble; he's like nitroglycerine: poweful, but volatile. Give me a John Glen type any day.
It's interesting how Mendes turned in what I'd consider two very different films. The most versatile of the Bond directors, perhaps?
I am so glad that I have my own Bond project to work on to help keep me busy. It's gonna be a long 12 months!
They're somewhat loved here too, I guess it's more of a cult thing over here.
I also think it has to do with that Baby Driver is set in America with American characters.
Edgar Wright has talent but still lacks the maturity required to tackle a Bond film IMO. Pass.
Mirrors my thoughts exactly, though I'm not sure how he'd handle a Bond film.
Soderbergh: No, wants too much creative control, and you can see where that got him with LL, which tanked at the BO (he controlled all of the marketing for that film).
Mendes: Won't do it. I don't think there was an issue between him and DC. That's rumor mill stuff. They looked fine together in interviews after the film.
Boyle: Yes, but says he won't do a Bond film.
Fincher: Possible. The guy is considering World War Z 2, for heaven's sake.
Spielberg: Could you imagine? He's said no way, because of some spat with EON forty years ago. Get over it, Steven.
Sheridan: No
Favreau: Hmmm. Maybe, but has too much on his plate.
Zwick: No.
Taylor-Johnson: Could be interesting.
Crowley: This could be quite a development. Crowley directed Brooklyn and two episodes of True Detective.
Forster: No
Campbell: Who knows?