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I've got the impression he's not very well liked around these parts. I quite like his films, and would prefer him to many other just as - or bigger names. He would make Bond entertaining for sure.
It's easy to hate on a talented guy, who's had a few stinkers. But talented he certainly is and a Brit through and through. It'd be different and definitely entertaining, as you stated.
I think people can't see past the London gangster, "Lock, Stock" or whatever aspects they associate with him. U.N.C.L.E was fun and stylish, and showed he's able to do spy films as well.
You're probaby right, but to me that's a simplistic way of viewing Lock Stock. How those people perceive it I mean. In its core it's a brilliant film, which means the director has managed to produce a fantastic film, which in itself means he has the quality to produce another fantastic film, quite possibly. Ritchie managed to do that with Snatch and then his hunger fizzled out somewhat. Regarding U.N.C.L.E you're right on the money, he still has it and definitely the credentials to give Bond a try.
Definitely agree. As you've probably noticed by now (on the production thread), Ritchie isn't a name that's well received here. I still really love his films, from Lock Stock to U.N.C.L.E. It's not like his films are any lesser in say, the writing department, compared to some of the more recent Bond films, for example (some might argue).
I'm sure if he somehow got the chance to do a Bond film, that he'd stick to the "template" sort of speak, and not try to make it a London gangster film, which I get the impression some people here feels he would do.
Indeed, I concur. Also, he'd be kept on quite a tight leash, i.e. the producers. He sometimes has the vision of an auteur and I reckon he could incorporate it here and there but in a nuanced manner. And sure, we as Bond aficionados have strong opinions, the most of us anyway. At least we both agree Ritchie has quality and wouldn't be a wrong choice to give Bond 25 a whirl. Oh well :)
If he could do a Bond films that taps into classic Bond territory, while adding a bit of snappy dialogue and a bit of fun, then I think he could be a decent choice. Can't see it happening with Craig as Bond, though. He's probably not auteur enough for this era.
Matthew Vaughn got less interesting with every film he made. I still love and adore Layer Cake, but after that I liked each consecutive film of his less.
I notice he doesn't comment on B25 in that article below, and I wonder if he was asked about it. His silence is perhaps telling (still in the mix?)
Perhaps his busy schedule is a reason for why the producers are considering Clarkson and Layton also?
https://www.mi6community.com/discussion/comment/916362/#Comment_916362
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/white-boy-rick-director-adapting-ken-loach-film-1141232
Back to the Moore days then? ;)
Soderbergh would be a great choice! Really liked what he did with Haywire.
I will say that I didn't like Logan Lucky though.
I just think he's done with studio films to begin with, and probably won't touch a Bond as a result.
I liked what he did in Haywire. In Haywire.
Soderbergh is an interesting choice but I find his style of shooting action very simple and almost quirky in a way. It's kinetically edited rather than being cinematically shot. It works for some things very well, such as the brawl between Carano and Fassbender in the Shelbourne Hotel room. Other times, not so much - I'm thinking of the rooftop chase stuff, which was neat but didn't exactly get my pulse racing.
On the flipside, he does have a good grasp of character and can do both humorous and straight up grim stories. He also has a good ear for music. Nearly all of his flicks have stellar scores that are very evocative and enhance the film's atmosphere -
Haywire being no exception there. Really fun score.
I'm not sure he'd be a good fit, but there are worse choices out there.
The Carano/Fassbender fight is one for the ages imho. Brutal but also stylish. I'd love to see something as good in B25.
Absolutely. And one of the few valid worries amongst many positives that having Boyle on board brought with him. Though I'd argue that Boyle has a more kinetic shot style depending on the project whereas Soderbergh has been a bit more consistent in his blocking and staging.
I agree; "coolness" is one of the keywords I would associate with Soderbergh. He's been approached twice apparently:
"Over the years, I’ve been in conversations…I’ve been approached twice about doing a Bond film. And it never quite got anywhere. And [‘Haywire’] in some ways, was my opportunity to do what I would do with a Bond movie.”
Maybe if EON approached him at the right time, he'd be up for it?