What Directors Should Helm A Bond Film?

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  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
    edited March 10 Posts: 695
    If you guys could only bring back a living previous Bond director, who would you choose?

    I know he's an old hand, but I'm going to roll the dice on Roger Spottiswoode and see if he can bring back some humour and a light-hearted atmosphere with the traditional structure back in place.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    With a solid script, Martin Campbell; he "gets' Bond and now more than ever someone like that is needed.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited March 11 Posts: 4,581
    Marc Forster or Roger Spottiswoode

    I trusted both enough to that can bring Seafire and Role of Honour elements to life. But there need good producer and writer who see that. Mabey Bruce Feirstein and Paul Haggis should write. Paul Haggis van also can be considered as producer/directer. Next Three Days was good.
  • edited March 11 Posts: 1,724
    I don't want any director to come back, but if I have to choose, I would say Sam Mendes.

    He is young and modern enough.
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    I don't want any director to come back, but if I have to choose, I would say Sam Mendes.

    He is young and modern enough.

    I don't think he would. He is tied up with four beatles films to make, and having made two films with Babs and Mickey, he probably has loyalties to them.
  • SeanoSeano Minnesota. No, it's not always cold.
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    I agree M_B Cuaron is too easily overlooked.

    As much as I love the first two harry Potter films as childhood classics, Cuaron did reinvent it with his own style, and arguably ensured the longevity of the series. If you had to make a list of the 50 best franchise films of all time, it would be hard to keep "AZKABAN" off that list. Personally I find the idea of a Heyman produced, Cuaron directed Bond film quite exciting, we could certainly do a lot worse.

    Heyman was also a producer on Cuaron's "Gravity", which IMO was an excellent film (and checked the current Bond sweet-spot of critical acclaim and high box office).
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    Seano wrote: »
    I agree M_B Cuaron is too easily overlooked.

    As much as I love the first two harry Potter films as childhood classics, Cuaron did reinvent it with his own style, and arguably ensured the longevity of the series. If you had to make a list of the 50 best franchise films of all time, it would be hard to keep "AZKABAN" off that list. Personally I find the idea of a Heyman produced, Cuaron directed Bond film quite exciting, we could certainly do a lot worse.

    Heyman was also a producer on Cuaron's "Gravity", which IMO was an excellent film (and checked the current Bond sweet-spot of critical acclaim and high box office).

    Yeah I agree, it's a strong partnership. Gonna be really exciting to see what comes out of this.
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    Cuaron? Paul King is the man. ;)
  • edited March 19 Posts: 4,431
    What do we think of Luca Guadagnino? I love his films. I would rather selfishly love to see what he would bring to 007. His advert for Aston Martin was a mini-audition



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  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    If they want to go for a visceral thrill ride, a fun film that leans into the action, I would not mind Sam Hargrave, director of the “ Extraction “ films. He is a former stunt man and coordinator but he has directing chops that have grown and go beyond action.


    I loved “ Extraction “ and liked “Extraction 2” even more.
    With a strong script, he could deliver an exhilarating introduction of a new Bond.
  • edited March 19 Posts: 4,706
    I know it will never happen but, after seeing "Black Bag" last night, a Soderbergh Bond would be great fun,(he had half the cast already !)
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    patb wrote: »
    I know it will never happen but, after seeing "Black Bag" last night, a Soderbergh Bond would be great fun,(he had half the cast already !)

    I thought i was the only one who thought so I am planning on seeing this on Sunday i believe. I am so excited
  • Hildebrand9944Hildebrand9944 Milford, Michigan
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    What do we think of Luca Guadagnino? I love his films. I would rather selfishly love to see what he would bring to 007. His advert for Aston Martin was a mini-audition



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    I'd be all for him taking the reigns of Director! He's got a great modern sensibility to his films and would definitely take the franchise in an exciting fresh direction under Amazon.
  • K2WIK2WI Europe
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    What do we think of Luca Guadagnino? I love his films. I would rather selfishly love to see what he would bring to 007. His advert for Aston Martin was a mini-audition



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    I'd be all for him taking the reigns of Director! He's got a great modern sensibility to his films and would definitely take the franchise in an exciting fresh direction under Amazon.

    One thing Guadagnino definitely has going for him is that he's worked with Amazon/MGM several times already, so I wouldn't be too shocked if his name has already come up internally. Another thing going for him, in my opinion, is that it'd guarantee a Reznor & Ross score.

    He's prepping to direct Sgt. Rock next, which'll be his first proper action film. If that turns out well, that could certainly help his odds.
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
    edited March 19 Posts: 695
    I don't want Marc Forster 2.0. Lets get somebody who has done some work that might actually translate to Bond.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    I don't want Marc Forster 2.0. Lets get somebody who has done some work that might actually translate to Bond.

    Can you explain how Luca G is Marc Forster 2.0? I have seen some of these two filmmakers works, and I’m just not seeing what you’re seeing.

    Luca shoots beautiful looking films with well rounded characters. If he has a smart vision for a Bond adventure, I can see him making a potentially sensual and sexy and fun film and the second unit would design the action sequences.

    It all comes down to vision, and Luca G has plenty of that….

    My only fear is that Amazon has no vision for the character, except on the most superficial level: try and make a box office smash for their debut 007 film (as some have noted, in the same safe space as TFA), and then hit the exploitation of the IP with spin-offs….
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    The best directors are never the most obvious. In 1979 Spielberg wasn’t known for action adventures on the level of Bond, and then he delivered Indiana Jones.
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
    edited March 19 Posts: 695
    peter wrote: »
    I don't want Marc Forster 2.0. Lets get somebody who has done some work that might actually translate to Bond.

    Can you explain how Luca G is Marc Forster 2.0? I have seen some of these two filmmakers works, and I’m just not seeing what you’re seeing.

    Luca shoots beautiful looking films with well rounded characters. If he has a smart vision for a Bond adventure, I can see him making a potentially sensual and sexy and fun film and the second unit would design the action sequences.

    It all comes down to vision, and Luca G has plenty of that….

    My only fear is that Amazon has no vision for the character, except on the most superficial level: try and make a box office smash for their debut 007 film (as some have noted, in the same safe space as TFA), and then hit the exploitation of the IP with spin-offs….

    Cary Fukunaga also shoots beautiful looking films, but NTTD I am not fond of. How do you know he has a smart vision for a Bond film? thats a big if. Based of his filmography, I wouldn't saying shooting a Bond is a goal of his.

    My concern is his sensibilities. How much of a say is he going to have over story, character and how a new Bond is molded. I'm not sure I want this guy deciding the next iteration of James Bond.
    The best directors are never the most obvious. In 1979 Spielberg wasn’t known for action adventures on the level of Bond, and then he delivered Indiana Jones.

    Yes, but he was also making popcorn movies like Jaws, close encounters and 1941, which showcased his skill and what he's interested in.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Fukunaga was very restricted and constricted by by things beyond his control; I would love to see what he would do with a clean slate, one that not only comes with a new actor but in this case an entirely new incarnation.
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
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    talos7 wrote: »
    Fukunaga was very restricted and constricted by by things beyond his control; I would love to see what he would do with a clean slate, one that not only comes with a new actor but in this case an entirely new incarnation.

    I disliked a lot of the stylistic and character decisions on NTTD, not just the ending which I know was not Cary's decision.
  • edited March 19 Posts: 4,811
    peter wrote: »
    I don't want Marc Forster 2.0. Lets get somebody who has done some work that might actually translate to Bond.

    Can you explain how Luca G is Marc Forster 2.0? I have seen some of these two filmmakers works, and I’m just not seeing what you’re seeing.

    Luca shoots beautiful looking films with well rounded characters. If he has a smart vision for a Bond adventure, I can see him making a potentially sensual and sexy and fun film and the second unit would design the action sequences.

    It all comes down to vision, and Luca G has plenty of that….

    My only fear is that Amazon has no vision for the character, except on the most superficial level: try and make a box office smash for their debut 007 film (as some have noted, in the same safe space as TFA), and then hit the exploitation of the IP with spin-offs….

    Cary Fukunaga also shoots beautiful looking films, but NTTD I am not fond of. How do you know he has a smart vision for a Bond film? thats a big if. Based of his filmography, I wouldn't saying shooting a Bond is a goal of his.

    My concern is his sensibilities. How much of a say is he going to have over story, character and how a new Bond is molded. I'm not sure I want this guy deciding the next iteration of James Bond.

    I mean, for what it's worth I'm not a fan of Guadagnino's films (even his Suspiria adaptation wasn't my cup of tea) and would question whether he'd be interested in Bond as well. That said it's impossible to tell exactly what kind of film we'll get from a specific director. I doubt anyone would have expected, say, Lewis Gilbert to have made YOLT, TSWLM and MR based on his previous work.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    I'm ready for something that's less auteur driven; I want a strong story, script and cast working with a director who can deliver a stylish, viscerally thrilling film that has me leaving the theater pumped.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited March 20 Posts: 8,721
    The hype campaign behind Christopher Nolan directing Bond 26 after The Odessey is already underway, and if they still don't have a director by this time next year it will be deafening. I have to say one of the only reasons I would be interested in this prospect would be to see him do a movie without any gimmicks. Just a straightforward linear narrative, no twisty timelines, no sci-fi elements or macguffins that breaks the laws of reality. Just a straightforward spy adventure film. To see him straightjacketed like that, and his beloved toys stripped away, could lead to something interesting. :-?

  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    Nolan believes a straightforward film is trite. I think his very first short film was a man chasing an insect or something, and when the man killed it, he discovered the insect is actually himself. I can't fully remember it...but something along those lines.
  • edited March 20 Posts: 4,811
    Nolan believes a straightforward film is trite. I think his very first short film was a man chasing an insect or something, and when the man killed it, he discovered the insect is actually himself. I can't fully remember it...but something along those lines.

    Oh yeah, that’s called Doodlebug which I think is his only widely available early short (although I’ve definitely seen an earlier, weirder one floating around somewhere. I think he’s actually tried to keep them off the internet though!) It’s actually not bad for an early work - very student filmy but on the better end of that. It’s a good little dry run for Following with the DIY filmmaking.

    To be fair to Nolan I think when he has to commit more faithfully to an existing story (something like Insomnia) or just keep a story momentum going (TDK) he can do a linear film. I don’t think Bond ‘needs’ him though and it’s questionable if he’d ever do it or be able to - under EON or Amazon.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    007HallY wrote: »
    Nolan believes a straightforward film is trite. I think his very first short film was a man chasing an insect or something, and when the man killed it, he discovered the insect is actually himself. I can't fully remember it...but something along those lines.

    Oh yeah, that’s called Doodlebug which I think is his only surviving early short (although I’ve definitely seen an earlier, weirder one floating around somewhere. I think he’s actually tried to keep them off the internet though!) It’s actually not bad for an early work - very student filmy but on the better end of that. It’s a good little dry run for Following with the DIY filmmaking.

    To be fair to Nolan I think when he has to commit more faithfully to an existing story (something like Insomnia) or just keep a story momentum going (TDK) he can do a linear film.

    Yeah. That's it! Yes, Insomnia & The Dark Knight are the only linear films he's done.
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    I don't think it matters too much. Fleming did his weird stuff too. There might be potential in a non-linear story.
  • edited March 20 Posts: 4,811
    It depends on how it’s done. I’m fine with time jumps going forward like what we get in GE and NTTD, but I don’t think a Bond film should have flashbacks in the middle of the story. Maybe an in media res thing like the first quarter of OHMSS? I’m not sure if that’d fit with the template or feel of a Bond film though… but again, depends.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    I just don't really like Nolans style of constant driving rhythm even in dialogue scenes, and crosscutting (though I don't doubt he has skill at it), I prefer old school filmmaking. I want Bond to be able to sit across from M and have a full conversation play out without frantically Cross cutting with whatever they're talking about taking place or switching angles every 3 seconds. It's part of why I just don't think he is right, but sadly is probably who Amazon wants, especially if The Odessey is a success.
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