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For me this is one of its weaknesses because you don't get to think as much, you just roll with it. Sort of another word for a mindless experience. I just wanted something that could involve me more instead.
Thanks @RC7. I think this is the key point here. Whether one can accept the premise/plot holes that most Bond films have these days. As you say, the tonal balance must sit well with a viewer, and that is very personal. I have always believed that tonal consistency is critical for a Bond film to have sustainable appreciation. When we analyze the older ones, normally those with a consistent tone are more highly praised.
Absolutely!!
They must have seen a different movie [-(
You need to rewatch it because TLD is classic Bond. It makes perfect sense.
Get over to the west. Hence the fake bullets etc, all dressing to make it look real.
Yes...
SF is like a polished, slightly condescending wall-street yuppy who drives a brand new expensive silver Jag' and wears a £20k charcoal suit, speaks too loud at the bar whilst trying ever so hard to come across as clued-up and smart. He drinks overpriced champagne (because that’s what he thinks people look up to) and throws a 100$ tip at the bar maid without looking at her…
SP is the guy who pulls up to the same bar in a 2nd hand, slightly scratched dark-green '77 Vantage, sporting rolled up shirt sleeves and jeans who speaks assertively & clearly but without putting anyone down. He orders a pint of locally brewed ale because that is what he enjoys drinking, tips the bar maid 20% of his bill, smiles, and thanks her.
They both tell an outrageous anecdote which makes no sense. Nobody likes the 1st guy because he is a raging pillock and oversells his story. The second guy is forgiven if his story doesn’t add up - because he’s not trying to be something that he is not.
Wasn't much of a 'chase' though was it? More like just two cars driving quite fast around an empty city at night, intercut with (too many) inset shots of the driver talking. Like someone else said, more like a segment out of Top Gear!
Yes, I suppose You are right. beer is nice, but wine(champagne) could be nice too..!
I guess I'll have a short life expectancy too, like Bond.
Anyone who think Craig will just be just the last person to play Bond and nothing else when the next guy is into his entries just wants this to be the case because they can't face the fact he's the most significant actor since Connery. The bar has been set, heaven help the next fella.
Yes, it is fascinating. Yes they are, yes it has. And yes, it's all very personal to each viewer, and I agree that's the beauty of it - all art: movies, books, music, and so on.
Hey, don't trash arugula, it's quite good. ;)
I liked the score too! Thought it all went very well with what was on screen. I saw it for the 4th time on Wednesday and had to run for a train afterwards-as I ran down the high street in the dark the score from
the action scenes was racing through my head and I swear if anyone had got in my way I would have taken them out!!
I have been a fan since 1963, and feel this film is Craig's best despite the mixed reviews.
LOVED IT!
Long time fans will note some interesting "throw backs" which I will not reveal...go see for yourself.
SEE IT!
I can't stop thinking about the movie. Was tired after I saw it and as soon as I got up this morning, I keep replaying all the fantastic scenes and lines and whatnot in my head. Totally superb, I think it may make my Top 5, actually.
By the way, who else was totally SHOCKED when we finally found out Waltz is Blofeld and not Scott? ;)
I'm not sure the film benefitted by...
That said, I thought it was fantastic. For me, it had more tension than Skyfall, and I may decide to like Spectre better, I dunno yet. The Rotten Tomatoes rating is just a laugh. It's miles better than QOS, and I'm thinking it's got more genuine Bond kicks than CR.
I'm an idiot. Had so many threads opened there, I mixed up which thread I was in. I realllllly hope I didn't spoil anything for anyone.
Hey, don't worry, it was only up for a millisecond.
I'll just say how much I've appreciated this spoiler-free thread. You can get caught up in the fun without having the film spoiled. And I know for a fact I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much if I'd known the plot details.
I can't imagine any fan of the Bond franchise coming away from this film disappointed. Honestly. It's like, if this isn't good enough, what else do you want?
Same here. Gave the franchise room to breathe with some of the OTT stuff and humor. Good to see Craig in one regular Bond film on his way out. It's the most excited I've been in a long, long time. I can't even bring myself to watch illegal feeds of the movie. Going to throw more money at it this weekend.