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And that is a major contributing factor that needs no further explanation as to why Jimbo suits up.
I personally liked Connery's balance in DN, TB & YOLT as well as Craigs in CR. In these cases they suited up nicely when needed but also had the casual look going when needed (and looked great in all cases).
The possible risk otherwise is cliche (something that Kingsman no doubt is trying to do with the suit thing).
As you said somewhere else @doubleoego - probably 80/20 but again it depends on what locations they're at. With this one, I'd expect a little more casual gear (or light linen suits) in Mexico and some sporting gear (like OHMSS) in Austria.
Don't get me wrong, I'll take him looking cool as f*** over him looking appropriate, but I certainly prefer it when both boxes are ticked.
I think you are slightly overreacting here. Especially when you say "then you don't understand Bond". I think most people in here understand Bond, because they are, like you and me, fans with at least some knowledge of the character. I have never said that Bond should not wear suits during action sequences. At least, not as black-and-white as you think. Like @RC7, I think his type of clothes should be stylish, and classy, but should also make sense and should be part of the narrative.
The entire PTS from TWINE makes sense, at least from the point of narrative storytelling. A terr
I think you are slightly overreacting here. Especially when you say "then you don't understand Bond". I think most people in here understand Bond, because they are, like you and me, fans with at least some knowledge of the character. I have never said that Bond should not wear suits during action sequences. At least, not as black-and-white as you think. Like @RC7, I think his type of clothes should be stylish, and classy, but should also make sense and should be part of the narrative.
The entire PTS from TWINE makes sense, at least from the point of narrative storytelling. A terrorist attack occurs on MI6, so obviously there's no time to quickly change clothes for a more suitable, easy-to-wear, black overall. But in the case of SF the choice could have been made to start the PTS with work-wear. A bit like this:
And moreover, wearing the above attire isn't that bad idea, considering how much we have been complaining about Bond's "bad suits".
By the way, here's an example where I found Craig's suit actually perfect ("QOS" and "SF"). Especially in scenes that have no action:
Actually, Jany Temime's choice of slim-fit suits reminded me a lot of Marjory Cornelius costumes for "OHMSS", which were equally cut-to-the-bone and slim-fit:
By the way, if worn right, I think double-breasted can look quite good really. George Lazenby could wear it, so why not Daniel Craig?
It looks good; something I can see Bond wearing in a meeting with M. It's also a match I use from time to time for work.
DC is the ULTIMATE Kingsman!!! :-B
Look how tight it is across his midrift and chest. Compare that to the blue suit worn by the guy in the photo below (the one with the Acer logo behind him, sorry don't know his name). His suit fits perfectly, nothing looks tight. The mobile phone in his trouser pocket is a bad look too for DC.
The material of DC's suit is also a bit odd...very shiny. As a result, looks cheap and nasty. You would've thought he'd had a good tutoring on how to pick and wear a decent suit.
High action fun shows. Has anyone hear any rumours of any possible
TV spy shows ?
I also think that picture is quite bad. A real off-putting piece of paparazzi-photography. I'm sure it looked better if Craig actually posed in that suit....without glasses....and a smile.
By the way, it's actor Chris Pine by the way on that picture. He portrays Captain Kirk in "Star Trek" ;-). I do agree that the fabrics from Craig's suits in "Skyfall" looked a bit cheap. It crinkled too easily. But what about Daniel Craig on that picture where he wears a purple tie?
Personally, I don't think it's meant for a man of action like Bond.
Also, double breasted tends to work better on taller people with narrower shoulders/height ratio imo. I don't think it can work on Craig unless they make it super tight, like the one he's wearing in that terrible photo above.
Ooowh yes, it was worn by Roger Moore as well:
"Moonraker":
"Live And Let Die":
"The Man With The Golden Gun":
"The Spy Who Loved Me":
"For Your Eyes Only":
Another one with George Lazenby wearing it:
'M' wearing one in "Skyfall":
And another nice example:
Funny though, Daniel Craig and Sean Connery are quite similar with their black tie suits:
Still not sold on Craig in double breasted due to build/height. Maybe we'll get another out and about shot of him in one soon so we can see if he can pull it off (the double breasted photo above is not doing him any favours).
It's not that I want to see Daniel Craig per se in a double-breasted suit. But I hope there will be some more...color in it. The picture I showed you above of Craig wearing a normal suit, but with purple tie and as an extra....a purple handkerchief. That just gives a bit more...."frivolity" to the character.
I still think "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" was a very trendsetting film regarding fashion. Not only costume designer Marjory Cornelius and Jackie Cummins achieved that, but also director Peter Hunt was actively involved in the wardrobe. As of 2015 the costumes from "OHMSS" can still be worn. A few examples:
I agree with you about a splash of colour in the tie. The purple you showed above looks good imo.
I very much agree with you on CR. Especially Vesper's "Chanel" vs. "Gothic" look. I loved it. It added to the mystery of the character:
UK peeps, it's out on Saturday exclusive to Vue
" Just saw this at an advanced screening last night. Very entertaining and gutsy film by Matthew Vaughn, in the vein of the original Kick-Ass. Colin Firth has a jaw dropping sequence in the film that is going to blow everyone away. "
http://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/review-kingsman-the-secret-service?t=&s=&id=03833
So I will go and see it, nice to start a year full of spy movies with a good one.
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
It's certainly a fun film. Properly bonkers at times, in fact. But I actually can't wait to see it again.
There are some Bond references in there, but generally this is more what you'd expect from a Vaughn film than a Bond film. Crazy violent, very tongue-in-cheek, fun, and not something that requires too much analysis.