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I remember a hush during his pause, the a ha-HA! kind of laugh all around when the motor flared up. Nicely filmed.
Sure the ending can cap off Craig's run, but there is just so much more to be desired for a good continuation and a last Hurrah for Craig. I'd love to see Craig, Waltz, Sydoux and Bautista back for the conclusion of SP's story.
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You know, I shall be honest...I did expect a more "Ronin"-esque, "Bullitt"-esque car chase. A car chase that seriously gives you thrills. But obviously the producers chose to make it more tongue-in-cheek. And I think that cheesiness, although entirely different from what I expected, paid of as well for me. It simply appealed to different kind of emotions; not so much thrills, but more happiness and laughter.
Almost as unsatisfying, of should that be unsavoury, as someone signing up to a fan forum just to moan. Not quite, though.
All in all, i loved it and for me (a fan who grew with the Roger Moore movies) it will become a classic and will rank on my top 5.
OHMSS stil keeps the leadership and Casino Royale still is, for me, my favourite DC JB movie.
Absolutley loved:
- the PTS is absolutley superb;
- all the Rome scenes (except the "Topolino" cue and the Fiat500 part of the car chase);
- the Austria scenes also are very satisfying although parts of the airplane chase seem a bit to over the top and unrealistic;
- Daniel Craig is superb as JB here. Totally at ease and confortable in the role;
- the score, which i criticized in the beguinning, works very well in keeping pace and momentum;
- Mr Hink: badass! and really menacing. The train fight is also a higlight of the film;
- all 3 Bond Girls were perfectly cast for me (being Monica Beluci the "sherry on top of the cream")
etc
What i didnt like so much:
- The film does fall after Bond and Madeleine leave the train in Morocco and loses the edge, the suspense and the thrill that managed to keep till then;
- the "foster brother" plot is totally unecessary. Blofeld is Blofeld, period. No need to "mess" up with Bond's (Ian Fleming's) background;
- Christoph Waltz just didnt feel menacing for me (maybe its because i associate him so clearly to other cinema characters).
In short, i thought it was a true JB movie, entertaining, funny, suspensfull, with nice pacing .. looking forward for a 3rd viewing!
8 out of 10
cheers
Well ok then, let's say it's a poorly written 'love letter' to fans. It's the thought that counts surely?.... ;)
In all seriousness, I agree with you. I couldn't believe that they weren't able to add suitable glamour to that clinic. It seemed so cold and grey, but perhaps that was what they were going for.......I just don't agree with their choice. I much preferred the glints of sun reflecting off the snow peaks at Piz Gloria in OHMSS. That's how they should have done it imho, given they had such a beautiful natural location to work with.
The rest of it was just a jaundiced yellow everywhere......annoying after a while. Again, it was a conscious creative decision which I just happen to not agree with.
It was almost as if this was being done to more easily cover up CGI insertions (which would have otherwise been obvious perhaps?) in a cost effective way. I don't buy the argument that this was 'mood setting'.
Otherwise it's a series of beatifully executed
Handbrake turns and little else.
Tell me at what point you think Bonds life is in danger here?
As dangerous as perhaps this chase?
I'm sorry to say this, but if there's one aspect "SPECTRE" succeeds in all its glory, then it definately the "Humour Department". I mean, come on guys...it wasn't that 'dangerous' (think "QOS"), but it surely was funny. And especially the cinematography here worked.
I had sworn off Bond movies after my huge disappointment with Skyfall. So far, I've stuck w/that. I've still not seen Spectre. Hearing it was a more traditional Bond made me think I'd give it a chance. Also, hearing of the many negative reviews, that too made me want to see it (as I usually disagree w/most critics so suspected I'd actually like it.) Then I heard that the action scenes, which are very important for me, were all very weak. I also read that, while all the Bond boxes were checked (something I appreciate), it was done in a very non-inventive and unimaginative way (something I don't appreciate). This caused me to lose interest again.
Well, this clip you posted is the first I've seen of the movie beyond the trailer clips. I have to say, while it isn't the most exciting car chase I've ever seen (and could indeed have used more danger & stunts), it's not that bad in the excitement department. While only slightly weak as action, it makes up for the lack excitement in spades by the way Mendez expertly blends humor into the chase w/out ever reducing it to silliness or comedy -- and I did indeed find it original and in high Bond style. (I loved Bond's jealousy over Moneypenny's guest!)
And, for the first time, I truly LOVED Craig's portrayal of Bond (as witnessed in your clip) -- the casual confidence under pressure that has always been what Bond used to be about! This is BOND done right.
For the first time, this old Bond fan is truly excited about seeing Spectre! This indeed appears to be the Craig Bond for which I've been waiting!
I can't wait for the BluRay-steelbook release........watching these four films in a marathon will be such a wonderful event.
I have two movies each in my Top 10 of these actors:
Daniel Craig - Sean Connery - Pierce Brosnan - Timothy Dalton
Roger Moore missed it by a hair occupying rank 6 and the 11 and 12.
01 SP
02 GE
03 OHMSS
04 CR
05 TLD
06 OP
07 FRWL
08 GF
09 LTK
10 TND
11 FYEO
12 LALD
Thank you so much BB + MGW, Sam Mendes and Daniel Craig.
Not sure how posting FYEOs car chase is relevant to whether SP car chase is dangerous. The 009 jokes fell flat. There's no other traffic. Bonds making a relaxed phone call.
Like I said. It's adequate.
Tailored for the high life
It is luxury galore on the James Bond film, Spectre, with its cast dressed in bespoke outfits
http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/tailored-for-the-high-life
Regarding the helicopter: I wonder if Blofeld's demise is a nod to FYEO.
I have not posted on this forum since the design change a few years ago. But I am compelled to now after watching Spectre. Honestly, I have mixed opinions on the film and seeing very positive reviews here makes me question my hesitancy. If I had to break it down I would say I felt the movie was holding back. SP did go back to the tried and true Bond formula so to speak and I can appreciate that. But something is missing. I know (or should realize) that we were not going to get volcano bases or armies of henchman in a Craig film but if you are going to give us a taste of this then why did I sense some uncertainly. The preclimax when Bond blew up the moon crater base perfectly sums up my feelings. We had a grandiose style villain’s lair which we haven’t had in a long time. We had a nice run in with the villain, a bit of grandstanding and even a little torture. We had Blofeld white cat and all. This worked for the most part but then Bond blew up the base so quickly I thought oh that’s it. If you are going to give us all the materials for a great climax then why not go a little further?
London was also similar. The bombed out MI6 was an interesting set and could have been a neat place for a final showdown. But instead we get Bond escaping and chasing after Blofeld in a helicopter who seemed completely surprised that Bond found the boat he left there and actually shot down the helicopter.
I was glad we got a traditional Bond henchman. Mr. Hynx was menacing and was played well but again I thought something was missing. The fight scene in that train was wonderful but also a little restrained. It may just be a stylistic product of the Craig films. That may explain this whole ramble. I do plan to see the movie again in theatres this month and perhaps a second viewing can clear this up.
I should say for the record that many parts of the film are enjoyable including Craig’s performance, the cinematography, the score, the locations, the pre-title sequence and the many references to past Bond films both in the past and in the Craig era through the plot itself.
But I didn’t leave the film thinking it was amazing. I was left with mixed feelings on many aspects and decisions.
Anyway that’s my little ramble. Perhaps I will write a proper review later. Since I see such acclaim from the members here both old (who I recognize from years ago) and new I am curious if anyone else feels the same way.
The clip from the trailer that was paired with the OHMSS theme was far more exciting and was a lot closer to the type of tone I was expecting.
1. Not sure why Hinx starts the fight on the train if ESB was planning on JB and MS arriving at his lair. Did Hinx go rogue?
2. MS has an important line in the L'Americain, when she says she sees "two James." It speals to one of the film's themes: of duality. Blofeld isn't just a former foster brother to JB; he's a kindred spirit...a yin to the yang.
3. When MS asks JB how/why he can live in hiding, always alone...shes actually talking about herself.
And yes, I find the car chase from FYEO a lot more exciting than the Rome chase. Has to do with filming and editing, not with being serious or funny.
Oh is it? Well it seems I´m greedy, because I would want to feel the love. Just read about it and then not experience it is a lie to me.
It seems there was a purpose behind it, but I have never been further away in any film I can think of from understanding their intention. And moreover, I find it visually appalling.
As for the idea of hiding CGI, that can´t be true, because the CGI and green screen were more than obvious.
It's this following sequence in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Apologies for the quality of the video, with the sequence starting at 44 seconds in, but it was the best I could find online...
Desk
I don't have a problem with DC films going this way as long as they don't go overboard. For me this type of humour started in Skyfall when Bond jumps on the train - 'He must be in a hurry' - which felt like it could have been in an earlier Bond film - but I felt that he pulled off the health and safety part of the gag well.
Yeah I loved the car chase too.
So, big question for you. How would you add humour in the film then? As I see it, certain elements may remind you of the cheeky Roger Moore era. But I didn't see Daniel Craig jumping on the back of a train. And I didn't hear 007 whining about 009's music when he was played by Roger Moore?
You know, we COULD go the "Casino Royale"-way and "Licence To Kill"-way...by not having humour.....but really? I think after 3 'emotionally deep' Bond films, the time was there to add a bit more humour. And again, for me the humour worked. It's the highlight of the entire film.
To show Bond is a wrecking ball, a blunt instrument at that point in his evolution.