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But it's completely unsatisfactory to those of us who like to use our brains in films.
I'm sorry they couldn't satisfy your intellect.
I remember a late night TV film review programme on ITV which looked at Goldeneye. The reviewer said words to the effect of "unlike other Bond girls this one doesn't need to be rescued by Bond" immediately after a clip of Bond in the tank chasing after Natalya.
The majority of film reviewers just need to fill out their space and aren't as emotionally invested in the franchise as we are to care or remember that much.
with Spectre. ;)
Yeah, the way that was delivered was terrible. Mr. White is a central figure behind the events in CR & QoS and caused Bond a lot of pain, but since QoS ended he's barely given him a second thought so that when he hears a mention of his name he's like "Oh shit, yeah that guy, what's he been up to?" Just felt very odd - especially in the middle of a care chase.
I was excited to see SPECTRE & Blofeld back, but in the end that might have been a huge negative for where they took this film.
Anyway........the film does have a slightly strange feel to it..............not the best in the Craig era, but an excellent addition nevertheless to the franchise!
btw:- i think the mouse should return in the next Bond film. :))
I enjoyed the film, and it was fun. But... I was not a fan of the whole idea of bringing SPECTRE and Blofeld back, even when it was just a rumor, and the filmmakers failed to convince me that was a good thing to do. It seems they were desperate to make Blofeld the archenemy of Bond again. I would have preferred them creating a new villain, connecting him to QUANTUM in some way, and making him the architect of the events in CR and QoS (but not on a personal level). Involving Silva in the story was a bit too much.
However, after the film was announced, I accepted the obvious fact that SPECTRE (and Blofeld) will make a comeback, but my main gripe after seeing the movie was Blofeld as Bond's childhood acquaintance and foster brother. I was staying clear of spoilers (I even watched the trailers with sound off), so I knew nothing about this. I am certain that, had someone on the forum suggested this as a possible idea for the film two years ago, 99% of the members here would have called it ridiculous. IMO, it is soap-operish. I am not against making Bond films more serious, but this personal issues stuff is getting beaten to death. There are plenty of other ways to achieve seriousness, and if Mendes and Craig return for the next film, I'm afraid we are getting more of the same - probably another Bond vs. Blofeld movie. I can't imagine Bond being married or monogamous, so he could be on another revenge mission. That would be taking it way over the edge, IMO.
Lightness of touch and gags were necessary in SPECTRE in order to tone down the seriousness of the story, so I didn't mind seeing them.
The things i like:
- Subplot about surveillance was terrific, very current, and probably the highlight of the movie. IMO, this is the road they should take in order to make films more serious and closer to reality
- Daniel Craig
- Both women are okay, but love story seems slightly forced
- Bautista is a great henchman
- Action scenes are great (train fight especially), so is the car chase
- Cinematography is fantastic
- M, Q, Moneypenny, Tanner are all fine.
Overall, the film is enjoyable and entertaining, even though I'm a little disappointed. I will see it again next week and see if my impressions will be the same. I'm glad that many people here like it. You can't please everyone, but I'm happy Bond movies are still being made.
I do not rank the films, but SPECTRE definitely is not one of my favourites. Of all Craig's films, only CR ends up in top 10, possibly in top 5. Sadly, I don't think they will make a better Bond film than CR in the near future.
The mouse scene in Spectre is original and perfect imo.
If anything it is an homage to DAF I guess. But it's so different that I'm not sure.
It's a DAF nod if anything.
may want too big a slice of the jam now he's a big cheese in a pivotal starring role
Any blatant use would be no Gouda.
Some taken exception to him going off with her at the end and others with her earlier "I love you" but yes you could argue that the circumstances in what brought them together moved things along a little Stockholm Syndrome fashion.
Plus I tend to think her watching Bond be tortured in such a gruesome way may have made her awakening feelings for him come to the fore and recognise he was a decent chap. I do like how angry Bond gets when Blofeld plays Madeline the clip of her Father's suicide.
I would've preferred they kept Lucia Sciarra around longer and made her the main Bond girl - same goes for Skyfall and Sevrine.
Thanks, makes a bit more sense now.
No mate, I'm with you. I was going to say something similar. I get the impression those that don't feel it simply haven't experienced it in real life. Loads of chat about steadily building to the moment and ticking the boxes. That's not how it works! It can be intense and unstoppable!
=)) Awesome!
There was an immediate connection between the two of them when he was in her office.
It doesn't feel forced at all.
Spot on. Seeing him in such a plight will have brought her feelings for him to the fore and also it gives encouragement to Bond whilst he's in such pain.
It may be a small hotel, not part of a large hotel chain. For a while I thought it might be the safe old place that was out of Oppie's watch.
Agreed 100%
I hardly understand women myself
:D
JUST KIDDING
Well said.