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That's what happens all the time really, people growing out of a favourite franchise or hobby, or simply becoming more casual about it. Trick is to not lose them entirely. And that Bond has managed remarkably well. Us old fans bitch and wail but we still go to see each new film. I've known fans who can't stop crying their eyes out how wrong they get Bond in the movies. But the same people not only come back to each new film, they even watch the flicks ad nauseam to better bitch and moan. Especially the films they don't like.
No, fanbase is really its own hell, can't live with Bond films, can't live without them. Much harder is it to get the casual moviegoers to the theatres in the future. Lots of talk about first weekend BO and how that destines a flick's fate, hit or miss. See that John Carter film right now, already considered a flop. People demand something special, extraordinary if they are to spend their money at the cinema. Bond has to keep up with that to create a new experience with every flick. Without evolvement that's just not possible.
If you think this is DC being controversial, you should participate in discussions about TMWTGG being the worst of the Bonds. ;-)
Don't get me started ! ;)
Agree. It must adapt to its' environment or face extinction.
Pretty obviously affirmative. If a series can change for either good or bad, it will at least get another reincarnation, another evolution. Stagnant projects grow old, and even negative change is still change, ie. Goodbye to Terence Young, The Moore era, Brosnan era's missed oppurtunities, no Laz in DAF, and so on. Positive changes pick it up and keep it above water and with public interest strong, ie. Terence Young at the helm, Sean's golden four, Tim brings back some Fleming to the series, Moore and Brosnan each bring in fans in large numbers respectively, Dan proves the press wrong. So, yes, Bond must evolve to survive, but one can say that of any film series. The series that adapted to the times lived on, while those who remained stagnant were but a fickle speck in cinema. Bond is the very portrait of adaptation, with the cultures of the world that are apparent in every decade that are strongly implemented in the films, ie. the clothing, the cars, the fear of Russia in the 60s, the pop culture names, and so forth.
On thesis 55: We all have to evolve to survive! Whether thats in the real world or fictional? In terms of Bond? Surely he has already proved this by us all about to celebrate 50 years of the movies!
After DC is done, will BB & MGW feel that the series has gone far enough and finish on, lets say Bond 25!?? :-((
Not a chance !! With the amount of money each Bond film earn nowadays, there's no way EON or MGM/Sony would give up earning $500+ millions every 2 years. The demand it too high for them to end the franchise.
Agreed. If Craig were deemed unsuccessful, like Dalton's figures, I'm sure they'd end it with him. But considering they're making more money than God right now, I think they'll keep going. ESPECIALLY if they hook another big name like Fassbender, Cavill, etc.
<font color=blue size=7><b>Dubbing Ursula's voice in DN was a good thing.</b></font>
Really? She's got a sexy voice.
Not with that dodgy annoying accent she had in CR.
Quite true!
Disagree. Even though she was accused of sounding like a "Dutch comic", I rather like her Swiss throaty voice which audiences got to hear the next year in "Four For Texas" and later in the 1967 CR spoof.
55- Either voice would work fine.
I have not seen CR'67- she's not dubbed in that? I will have to finally sit down and watch it. I bet she has a hot accent!
Sort of torn between thesis, it was neither necessary but I don't mind, so I'll say Yes this time