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And really, if Renner's run at Bourne isn't very successful (which I don't think it will be very good), then physical Bond won't really have too much competition. Craig will be able to relax in the role a bit.
Also, am I the only one who doesn't want Nolan directing a Bond film? Great director and movie maker but I find the prospect of him directing a Bond film uncomfortable. There are better choices IMO.
Like who? in my Directors thread Nolan is a common name:
http://www.mi6community.com/index.php?p=/discussion/1468/what-directors-would-you-like-to-see-helm-a-bond-film-or-more/p4#Item_104
Ledger's Joker had plenty of "humor". Also Hardy's and JGL's characters in Inception had a few good moments
Popular doesn't always mean best or right for that matter. John Woo and Ang Lee are amazing directors but MI2 and Hulk respectively weren't that great and nowhere near as good as some of their best work imo. I would sooner see a Bond film by Danny Boyle, Matt Vaugn or even Kenneth Branagh.
It´s a shame so many people here are against Hardy. The more I think about it, the more I would like to see him play Bond.
Going out on a limb here, but I think I felt he acted similar to his character in Layer Cake (which is a good thing, but not Bond to me).
Yeah, Nolan is a lot like Tim Burton and Paul Anderson, except that he sticks with a larger group of people, instead of just one. And, I do think Nolan would bring a great epicness to Bond, that we haven't seen before, but I also think he'll just IMAX the whole thing, screwing up the epicness simply because he's overselling it.
I do agree on one part: Nolan would bring a new scale to Bond we haven't seen in decades. It would be flamboyant, the action scenes would be huge, and I do believe he would bring some humor in. He's a huge fan of Bond. If he's been thinking of Inception since the age of 12, imagine was he has thought up for Bond!
But you say he's 'overselling' his films with IMAX, and that's where I disagree. He was one of the first big names in Hollywood to throw all his support into the medium. He's not like Disney, or Cameron, throwing their old work back and making a new buck on it. He's doing it properly, spanning large amounts of his films, and making it work. Its part of the production process, not just a last-minute attempt at a few extra bucks (like Skyfall will be).
Same thing with Brad Bird. I follow him on Twitter and the only time he crops up is when he's defending IMAX. He feels, if your going to use it, you have to use the proper equipment. He incorporates it from the beginning of the film's processes so that it has the most effective and dramatic impact on the film.
IMAX is not a cheap way of a few extra bucks. The IMAX experience is truly mesmerizing, and how films should be viewed. Nolan and Bird both feel that IMAX, not 3D should be the future of film, and what a vivid future that would be!
That gag deserves this sort of apology*, identigraph (assuming it was a gag, that is)... ;)
As for Hardy? More Bond villain material - in the manner of Sean Bean - than Bond himself, for me...
*Actually, those opening titles are reminiscent of your avatar... :)
I'm not saying I have a problem with IMAX, or that he hasn't used it to good effect, just that he'll oversell the epic scenes by filming them with IMAX cameras. We'll be watching Bond and saying "Hey, IMAX shot!" or "Oh, look at that IMAX shot" instead of caring about the rest of the movie.
Well, I hope Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol is good, but other than The Iron Giant, I've not liked any of his other films. (Truth be told, I had to look him up on Wikipedia just to know who he is, just a second ago.)
I don't believe that IMAX is a cheap gimmick, like 3D is (well, except for the 'cheap' part; gotta pay an arm and two legs just to see a 3D movie here). I would love it if all theaters were IMAX theaters (just so long as they don't ramp up the price of admission), because I'm sure the experience is a grand one.
MI4 is brilliant, as well as the animated feature, The Incredibles. I highly recommend it, especially if you are into superhero lore.
Agreed. When he said he didn't like any of his films besides the Iron Giant, I was hoing he hadn't seen the Incredibles. What an excellent, excellent film, and one of the best espionage scores to date. Rivals Barry ( because he worked on the project ;) )
I've seen The Incredibles, and other than a great performance by Samuel L. Jackson (the other actors I cannot name), I didn't like it. It worked too hard at what it was trying to do.
If i think difrent at that time, mabey Hardy can take over for Bond 27 for 2022 release when Bond turn 60. Then he is 44/45. His second in 2024 and his last one in 2027. Then we get no Bond for 5 years and in 2032 with the 70th party, Roger Moore at the age of 104 (turn 105) anouched Barney Clark (39 years old) as the 8th Bond for a release on what soposetobe Sean Connery his 102th Birthday.
Serius, From the footage of that Spy movie i thaught he have been a intresting Bond like Gerard Butler have been. But i don't think Hardy look old enough to be James Bond what also be a doubt about Butler. I not say no at the moment, but also not yes. Christopher Nolan should be more extended his profile of movies. Mabey in 2022 he douse and dropt some of his dark style. I think it be kind of loss Nolan don't cast hardy as follow up of The Joker, because he have the looks of Ledger.
Perhaps this isn't the place, but could you elaborate? It was trying to be a bombastic 60's flared superhero flick. I don't see them trying, I see them succeeding. What was wrong with it? Thats like saying I work too hard at my job.
I saw it more as a film where the superheroes were challenged by the law to quit, but in the end showed that the world really needs heroes like them. And they definitely succeeded in that regard. I love how they showed the action filled life of a hero and then years later the monotonous life away from the thrills in an office job or a stay at home mom. It explored how your powers had to be used responsibly and that close family ties were essential during a crisis. It even had interfamily stressed relationships between Bob and Helen, as well as the kids. It was so much deeper than a superhero flick. It is the Dark Knight of animated flicks in how serious it employs itself. I will have to watch that again very soon.
I actually can't elaborate. I haven't seen the film since it first came out on DVD (the one and only time I watched it) and truth be told, can't really remember most of it.
Give it another look! If not to just enjoy the Barry inspired score!
either Actor I'd be fine with that said I want at least 2 more out of craig 5 is a nice solid number. though if we got 8 man I'd be happy
I love the people that hold a strong opinion about a film that they only bothered to watch once. A film needs watched 3+ times before a clear opinion can be formed. One-time watchers are not reliable reviewers.
I have seen CR 6 times in theaters, and QOS 4 times in cinemas !!
And I thank you for doing that before making your opinion. I was referring simply from personal experience with friends and other members on this forum. :-bd
I have to admit I haven't seen QOS much. I saw it at the cinema, at a mates house (I was drunk then so maybe that doesn't count), and I bought the DVD, but I haven't watched it for a while. I think I should be fair and watch it again since I think it's the worst one.
So back to facial hair matters we are?
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And it was not even me starting this ... =))