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The fact he said that the script they have is different to the book is most intriguing, I think his film elevated the pulpy nature of the book to something better and if they are changing things up for Fire and Hornets I wouldn't have a problem with that. They are good reads but they aren't above being improved on.
Yes. I must say I was disappointed that he didn't do any movies between B23 and B24, and if he won't do any between B24 and B25, either... Just sounds like such waste and a very bad idea. Obviously it's his life and his career, but he's a great actor, and could be doing some very interesting stuff besides Bond, something completely different, and I'd like to see that... I also think it would be good for him as an actor and good for his career on the whole. Could be supporting roles or leads, could be big movies or tiny independent ones. Some movies get shot in less than a month, and doing something like that between big projects like Bond movies might be a good idea if another big project sounds too exhausting (which I would understand). Surely the guy must get scripts to read.
Perhaps in one of the spin offs he may have secured himself something that we'll find out later? It's interesting that he is "in bed" with the people behind that film. Star Wars films are full of memorable characters that aren't the lead actor.
My point is, I fear that he might sometimes be forgotten by the general public and just seen as that one character or film. I've seen a lot more films with him than just Bond. In for example Defiance he pulls off that accent and really made me believe he was not English. He also does a good job as a villain in Adventures of Tintin, I barely recognized him. Here's hoping that he does some more roles in the coming years. :)
He also doesn't need to have "a big success besides Bond" - he could be doing small or middle-sized films, most good and interesting films aren't big-budget affairs, anyway (in my opinion). Smaller films also won't take so long to make, so he could easily do a couple per year and still have more time off than he would be making or promoting movies. Perfect for actors who are financially comfortable enough so they don't have to work all the time nor get millions for every role, who have families, who have other interests besides acting, but still want to act. There's also less risk and pressure since there are not huge amounts of money involved.
It is exactly because I see him as an actor (as opposed to "a star") that I would imagine he'd be interested in doing small films where he could do different things acting-wise... for the sake of acting, not fame or money. Naturally, if he doesn't want to, then so be it. Like I said, his life and career. Selfishly I just wish he'd do more movies since I'd like to see more of his work. But who knows, maybe he'll get super busy with other movies after SPECTRE. :)
He did the same before when he was absent after 2008. He did return full force in 2011 with four major films. This time however it's only SP. I'm sure it's a good thing because it means time is devoted to make this film the best it could possibly be.
The fact is not many of his non Bond films with him in the lead have done very well. I know many will disagree but I just don't think he has that ability on his own to carry a big Hollywood movie. It is a classic case of the actor being elevated by the Bond role. Had Babs not spotted something in him he'd still be doing mainly minor character roles. I'd like to see him in an ensemble movie. Not necessarily as the heroic lead.
Most of the Bond actors have been in the same category. Probably only Connery had that true Hollywood leading man aura, and to a lesser extent Sir Rog. Sometimes I think we forget that the actors are not chosen because they are stars, but because EON see a bargain and the Ability to inhabit the role.
True is though, that Daniel wasnt fortunate. Sure hits turned out flat. Never his fault, but I doubt anybody else would have had more success. Nobody could have saved C/A.
What do you mean with "C/A"?
Interesting comparisons with Brosnan actually , who really used Bond to take his career to a new level. I don't feel Craig has done that.
As I said on another thread, did anyone really think that POS was salvageable with a title like that.
What were they thinking?
That's why I was so upset that they have delayed the Dragon sequels. Such an absolute shame. I thought the first one was a masterpiece (and yes, I've seen the Swedish ones too).
You and me both ;)
Just to be clear, I was referring above to the name of the movie, as folks were commenting on its lack of success. The premise and the name were not exactly conducive to box office domination (sort of unusual). I saw it in the theatre, and it was ok, but not especially memorable imo. Different.
Was underwhelmed by the film. Thought it was okay but far from excellent. Sometimes I just think DC is little too downbeat for his own good. He seems to want to turn in art house performances in Hollywood movies - and the result is something that falls between two stools IMO - neither a great dramatic performance, nor a star turn. I think Fincher takes the blame as much as DC though. The film lacked suspense and tension for me - it was less effective than the book. And the psycho's torture chamber just felt derivative - like something we've seen a hundred times before in various serial killer and horror movies. Fincher didn't inject the freshness or new spin this story required.