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Also, there are may more sophisticated ways to comment on Trump than having a character who is literally an obnoxious businessman launching a bid for the presidency of the United States.
This is a little too on-the-nose for my tastes. It's borderline boneheaded and cringe-worthy at worst. I prefer they addressed the "idea" of Trump and comment on things such as nationalism and sovereignty.
In terms of bringing Beam back? I'm totally up for this. Personally, I think he can still be a CIA official. Who knows whats happened in the years since QOS, he may only have been discredited for a short period of time. Plus Greg Beam was such a stock "evil government official" you wouldn't really need much explanation, the only thing that animated that character was Barbour's performance. I'd be very happy if he returned as a nefarious CIA sort with little explanation. Though, if they wanted to bring the CIA back, then it would only be fitting that Jeffrey Wright returned.
Yeah there are many ways; it would just be cool to see Beam return with a slightly different take on the role. Even his return with the CIA would be fine, which would definitely call for Leiter's return.
It would not surprise me if Hodge has come up with some kind of scenario where the focus is on Bond as the person (not the back story as in SP) but his personal qualities etc etc. This also fits in with having a smaller budget and something quicker to film.
For some, I am sure, this will not go down well. It's going to get the forum shaken and stirred!
I'd actually been craving something more straightforward but I'd prefer they save that as a new approach for the next guy to be honest. For Craig's last I want it to feel in line with his other movies. They can be as personal and experimental and different as they like.
I think there will be be alot of screen time on Bond the person and DC hopefully will see it as a challenge and rise to it.
I think that's why he came back to be honest. I reckon he wants to go out on the same "best Bond ever?" hype he had with CR and SF.
Then cut to the titles sequence.
A retired Bond coping wih everyday life.
Bond gets molested by a woman
I think it's fair to assume that it must be new and distinctive. They would hardly approuch the producers with the standard Bond formula. I also think it's fair to assume that the idea is based on character/plot rather than just a big gimic (rocket from a volcano for example) based on their previous work. I also think it's fair to assume that the idea does not involve huge amounts of cash (biggest ever vcar chase, biggest ever explosion etc).
I agree with you regarding the points concerning Hodge.
Hodge is known for writing short, sharp and succinct black comedies. Both him and Boyle work at a smaller and more modest scale. So I assume the script for Bond 25 will be sharper and funnier than the previous Craig scripts, and won't be quite so overly-indulgent.
Personally, I'm hoping for a more stripped-down character piece. I really want them to put Daniel Craig front-and-centre of the film and give him a good send-off. I don't want to film to get overly bogged down with flamboyant villains, grandiose sets, love interests, etc.
I want them to move back from the paraphernalia and focus on Bond as a character. This is exactly what CR did so well. I think SF did it to an extent, but that film was more ensemble in some respects.
I don't want an MI6 sub-plot, I don't need an abundance of scenes where Q and Moneypenny team up, I don't need a female lead who has to fall head over heels for Bond. I just want the story to go back and focus on Bond.
I think the M.O of the film is to channel the Bond in this scene in CR.
I think Boyle will deliver something more personal and in a smaller register - akin to CR.
It almost seems bold enough to fit the mould of whatever Boyle's golden idea is for the film. I'm intrigued, but also questioning whether or not it can seriously be pulled off.
How would everyone feel about this potential plotline?
The article makes it seem like that "think the Olympics" comment was a direct response to whether 'there would be a similar focus on realism with Bond 25'.
"I wouldn't be doing it otherwise. Think the Olympics."
Hence, I could interpret that as: an exciting opportunity for Bond to be involved in a major, real world event or with a real life person (not necessarily a Royal, but on that scale).
However, there could indeed be a story revolving around the Queen and/or Royal family, what with Boyle's idea coming about around the same time, circa 2012.
Personally, I find the Royal angle a bit boring, but I remain confident that Boyle could deliver something intriguing no matter the plot.
It's all a bit ambiguous at the moment!
The Olympics comment is interesting. I'm British but I'm not a monarchist, it was fine for the Olympics but don't know how I'd feel about a full on god save the queen Bond film. I have faith in Boyle though no matter what he decides to do. This is the only time apart from Campbell returning that a director announcement has genuinely really excited me. He's one of my favourite directors and I've wanted him to do a Bond film for years.
Probably, though I think Sean’s bond would only die for “ king” and country
It's very Patriot Games.
So on the other hand coming closer to the Crown could be golden.
The Queen is too obvious and would not work but there are plenty of opportunuties re other members of the Royals.
It's an intriguing idea IMHO
My god, Bond 25 is going to be an adaptation of Never Send Flowers.