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The Night Manager

BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
edited April 2016 in General Movies & TV Posts: 15,169
I couldn't see a discussion for this, unless my google search missed it. Surprised no-one is discussing this yet.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1399664/?ref_=nv_sr_1

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Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie are absolutely brilliant in this gripping six part mini series. A must watch for any fan of espionage thrillers. Plenty of Bond references and even a part for Tobias Menzies aka Villiers from Casino Royale.
If you haven't started watching it yet, do yourself a favour.
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
    Posts: 13,384
    Yes. Great show. I loved every episide, brilliant cast. =D>
    along with The Game , they're some of the best espionage
    dramas the BBC have done.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    I will be jumping in to this conversation in a few days, as we'll be getting it here on Tuesday - finally. Tom's my guy to replace DC, so I'm hoping for good things. Love Hugh Laurie too.
  • tanaka123tanaka123
    Posts: 4,325
    It's great!
  • ForYourEyesOnlyForYourEyesOnly In the untained cradle of the heavens
    Posts: 1,984
    Very good show. Hiddleson is fantastic, although I still don't have him as Craig's successor - yet.
  • tanaka123tanaka123
    edited April 2016 Posts: 4,325
    Hugh Laurie would be a good Bond villain, he gave the best performance in The Night Manager for me.
  • NicNacNicNac Administrator, Moderator
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    It has been discussed a little in the Next Bond Actor category, for obvious reasons.

    Very good show, slightly let down by some aspects of the final episode.

  • tanaka123tanaka123
    Posts: 4,325
    NicNac wrote: »
    It has been discussed a little in the Next Bond Actor category, for obvious reasons.

    Very good show, slightly let down by some aspects of the final episode.

    Indeed it has.
  • Risico007Risico007
    Posts: 9,860
    Ah well I will post my reviews per show here rather then last bond movie you watched but still focusing mainly on how good or bad the show is and if Hiddleston and Barr( the director) could fit as Bond and director respectfully for bond 25 (or 26 if Craig indeed comes back like I hope he will) I should have the first review on Thursday as Its on Tuesday at 10 which means me and my wife won't see it till Wednesday oh how I love recording television I remeber the dark ages of either staying up or having to use your vcr to record it..)
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
    Posts: 12,526
    Would certainly recommend this show to everyone. Quality viewing! :-bd
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    So I finally got to see the first episode yesterday. Very impressed so far. Great acting by everyone, quite suspenseful, has atmospheric visuals, and Hiddleston rocks as James B.. (Sorry, Jonathan Pine).

    I'm open to David Farr (screenplay) having involvement with Bond, Susanne Bier for directing, and Víctor Reyes for scoring duties. All impressed yesterday.

    Both Hiddleston and Laurie pretty much nixed the idea of a 2nd season recently, so there is hope that some of this team can be considered for inclusion by EON.
  • valentinzukovskyvalentinzukovsky
    Posts: 503
    bondjames wrote: »
    So I finally got to see the first episode yesterday. Very impressed so far. Great acting by everyone, quite suspenseful, has atmospheric visuals, and Hiddleston rocks as James B.. (Sorry, Jonathan Pine).

    I'm open to David Farr (screenplay) having involvement with Bond, Susanne Bier for directing, and Víctor Reyes for scoring duties. All impressed yesterday.

    Both Hiddleston and Laurie pretty much nixed the idea of a 2nd season recently, so there is hope that some of this team can be considered for inclusion by EON.
    They've said they'd do season 2 only if John Le Carre writes a sequel novel, which he is considering .So don't loose hope just yet.
    http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a791307/the-night-manager-series-2-tom-hiddleston-says-a-sequel-could-work-if-john-le-carre-writes-it/
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    Here's an idea - how about Le Carre writing Bond 25? Or at least providing an outline.

    Not going to happen obviously given how he's slated Bond in the past but we can always dream can't we?
  • BeatlesSansEarmuffsBeatlesSansEarmuffs
    Posts: 3,566
    Given Le Carre's previously stated antipathy for the Bond character/series I'm not sure he'd be interested.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    Well David Farr looks like he knows how to adapt an older novel to current times, so perhaps he could be brought in to take a continuation novel and work from there. So far, I'm impressed with how he reportedly contemporized Le Carre's work.
  • TokolosheTokoloshe Under your bed
    Posts: 2,667
    Absolutely superb series, enjoyed every episode. I'd have no problem with TH as Bond on the back of his performance here.
  • tanaka123tanaka123
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    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Here's an idea - how about Le Carre writing Bond 25? Or at least providing an outline.

    Not going to happen obviously given how he's slated Bond in the past but we can always dream can't we?

    Yes, given this I was surprised how Bond-like The Night Manager was. However I haven't read the original novel, even though I really like Le Carre, just haven't got round to it, which I believe was set in the early 1990s so may be a bit different.
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
    edited April 2016 Posts: 4,589
    I enjoyed the first episode, but I am not sold on Hiddleston as Bond. He is indeed rather dashing and charming, but he's also too fragile-looking, in a Jeremy Irons sort of way. He looks like he weights about 150 lbs soaking wet.
  • Risico007Risico007
    Posts: 9,860
    Fantastic first episode I loved it
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 5,131
    I've just got it on DVD. I'll feedback on Hiddleston when watched.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited April 2016 Posts: 23,883
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I am wary of the bandwagon Bond candidates, and this Tom Hiddleston is certainly the latest of those. It's why I was uncomfortable when Puerce Bronsan's name was first being bandied about. But I must say that I see it. His Bond would be a nice change from Craig's, a somewhat lighter interpretation.
    I agree. Moreover, in this case, mine and other's advocacy for him is primarily based on his acting and ability to project a refined 'edginess' on screen.

    With Turner, I find more comments attributing his suitability to his looks, and that reminds me of the Brosnan discussion.
  • Oddjobs_hatOddjobs_hat
    Posts: 79
    I think Turner could play a Daltonesque Bond. That's why I would take him over Hiddleston.

    I enjoyed the night manager and thought Hugh Laurie was good casting. Although
    would roper really buy that the polite shy Pine was a hot headed psychopath who viciously killed someone in sleepy cornwall and then did a runner? Also, that he managed to run across him in two remote locations. Thought the ending was clever though
  • ForYourEyesOnlyForYourEyesOnly In the untained cradle of the heavens
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    I don't think we want a Daltonesque Bond, right now.
  • Oddjobs_hatOddjobs_hat
    Posts: 79
    ForYourEyesOnly wrote: »
    I don't think we want a Daltonesque Bond, right now.

    We always want a Daltonesque Bond.

  • jackdaggerjackdagger
    Posts: 498
    I watched the first episode. The plot seems interesting so far. I'll probably DVR the rest of the series.

    I am definitely not sold on Hiddleston as Bond though. At least not yet. He's like... an adorable little puppy.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
    edited April 2016 Posts: 9,117
    Oddjobs_hat wrote: »

    I enjoyed the night manager and thought Hugh Laurie was good casting. Although
    would roper really buy that the polite shy Pine was a hot headed psychopath who viciously killed someone in sleepy cornwall and then did a runner? Also, that he managed to run across him in two remote locations. Thought the ending was clever though

    Agreed. That's my only gripe really with a cracking piece of television.

    At one point Roper says 'I never trust anybody.' but then for some inexplicable reason he decides to trust Pine.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 5,131
    Oddjobs_hat wrote: »
    I think Turner could play a Daltonesque Bond. That's why I would take him over Hiddleston.

    I enjoyed the night manager and thought Hugh Laurie was good casting. Although
    would roper really buy that the polite shy Pine was a hot headed psychopath who viciously killed someone in sleepy cornwall and then did a runner? Also, that he managed to run across him in two remote locations. Thought the ending was clever though

    Turners voice and lack of charisma make him unsuitable.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 5,131
    I've now watched 'The Night Manager'. I want DC to stay. But if he has to be replaced I'm sold on Tom Hiddleston. Chraisma, screen presence, good looking, the physique that Fleming described, good at action and the drama, good age, height and has a perfect voice for the role.
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
    Posts: 12,526
    Glad most of the comments are positive! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
  • Risico007Risico007
    Posts: 9,860
    After four episodes I can safely say this show is fantastic looking forward to the final two episodes and even my wife likes it....

    As for Hiddleston I still want Craig for one more film (just to wrap up the loose ends from spectre but in all honesty I would like two films from him one to wrap up Swann and bond rejoining mi6 and then one to have a final confrontation between Bond and Blofeld) but yeah Hiddleston is my top choice
  • CraterGunsCraterGuns
    Posts: 618
    Also impressed by Hiddleston in THE NIGHT MANAGER.

    He could play Bond, I think, once he's a little older and provided he bulked up a bit.
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