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From the Young Bond series, Bond's first watch was a Mido Multifort. According to author Charlie Higson:
“I think for the real Bond purists I should have given him a Rolex because that’s his iconic watch. But I sort of love the idea of the Multifort. It just looked like a really interesting watch. And I think, for the time, it is the right watch for him to have. And it’s a nice little nod to CBn.” hence James is given, and wears a Mido in By Royal Command.
While I have attempted to find a photo of this watch being worn by James in 1934, my search has not been fruitful. It appears that James' Aunt tried to keep him out of the limelight and away from cameras. It was only in his latter years that James reluctantly allowed his missions to be filmed, and to be seen wearing a Rolex, Seiko, Omega or (indeed) Pulsar.
I have no problem on showing Bond's childhood in films. It is after all he was greatly influenced and learned some of his skills. With the necessary reboot of younger actors and time periods, it does present a continuity problem. How soon before Bond's military experience is the Middle East?
It wouldn't have to be that in-depth...could be a naval friend of Bond's who shows up and jump-starts the plot.
Fleming sketched out the requisite contextual background, but focused on the business of churning out one engaging 007 adventure after another.
So regarding the films, a resounding NOOOOO.
The Young Bond series and other platforms, sure why not?
Bond will outlive us all, and who knows what future stories might involve, but for me his prime-age 007 adventures are what excites.
Not old dog, not becoming Bond, but Bond in prime of 007 career.
Oddly comforting, that.
I think it's in particular very strong when Blofeld shows the White suicide: Bond shouts in French "Arrête ça tout de suite". This is the "Stop this now" that you say amongst people who know themselves well. It's not the usual "Arrêtez ça tout de suite" you would heard in any other Bond movies when he talks to the villain.
I mean, Bond uses "Vous" when he talks to Moneypenny, Q, M and even Madeleine at the beginning. He only uses "Tu" for Blofeld and Madeleine in the end...
No more past issues, please!
'Spectre' is still a terrific film, of course.
What about a Bond movie where the world is saved by some reluctant accomplice of the villain because he feels his boss has gone one step too far ? Oh yes with Jaws it was played OTT and for a laugh. With Pussy Galore it was OTT too. But they are not the only cases.
Yes, instant characterization in a few seconds happened in the "old movies". They didn't spell it out and hammered it several times to make themselves clear... That's the benefit of having a solid script when the plot is coherent with the motivation. You don't neeed to invent motivation out of the blue with a family secret.
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