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  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    As far as Americans go, I'm a big proponent of Ron Howard. He knows how to handle a big budget entry and keep it entertaining while still injecting some heart.

    Branagh can be good in either villain or directorial capacity. Something tells me he would also take it with a recast though.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,753
    Kenneth Branagh's reaction should he be asked to direct:
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  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
    edited February 2018 Posts: 4,584
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    mattjoes wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    I don't think Danny Boyle would ever do Bond.
    But would Bond ever "do" Danny Boyle? :-?
    What makes you think it's his first time? ;)

    So a few posts earlier, you bitched about the "auteur" approach and then just quoted one of those "auteur" films. Classic. The first rule about bashing SF is that you don't get to quote SF. LOL j/k
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
    Posts: 1,756
    Danny Boyle would be a great director for a down-to-earth Bond film with an older Craig. Love the few films I've seen him direct, love his style. Steve Jobs and Slum were on point.
  • Pierce2DanielPierce2Daniel
    Posts: 4,408
    Interesting development….

    When I first saw the headline today, I thought I was the typical crap some tabloid would come up with. Since Slumdog came out, Danny Boyle has been rumoured for every subsequent Bond film. The fact that THIS was evidently the story that Justin Kroll wanted to drop yesterday, makes it much more credible.

    Personally, I don’t think Boyle’s style is suited to Bond. It’s a tad manic, ill-disciplined and frenetic. He was an edgy filmmaker in the 90s. But I think we’re all a bit over glowsticks and Underworld soundtracks….

    I found Yann Demange to be a far more dynamic and exciting choice. I’m a little gutted that EON had to go back to plundering the depths of the A-list again. The selection of Danny Boyle feels like a decision made solely to placate Craig. He’s a little too irrelevant for my tastes. Having said that I did really enjoy the Steve Jobs film when it came out. I’m just underwhelmed. If they wanted an A-lister, what’s wrong with Steve McQueen?

  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    I'm surprised that these folks can't seem to shut down leaks on the creative end. We've heard all these rumours over the past year and it's becoming a bit embarrassing.

    The business end is so much better at keeping a lid on gossip (not a peep about the distributor).
  • AlexanderWaverlyAlexanderWaverly
    Posts: 2,115
    Benjamin_Weekly69 wrote: »
    BT3366 wrote: »
    Benjamin_Weekly69 wrote: »
    I am glad. Was somewhat petrified that we were going to get an American. Looks like Eon still has their wits about them.

    Everybody who feels similar to this, please help me understand: This series was brought to the screen by American and Canadian producers; the current producers are American. Several of the screenwriters have been American. There have been American influences in other areas.

    What is the X factor that makes a British director so much more qualified to do a Bond film than an American or any number of other nationalities?

    The money is funneled by Americans. Not creative decisions.

    An American director will not be able to bring to the screen the elegance and class of the sorts of elitist chaps Bond often has to hang out with. Dress, outfits, body language, food, drink and general culture American directors know nothing about. And that is what separates Bond from the rest of the pack.

    Maibaum, Mankiewicz and Feirstein were Americans and wrote scripts (creative decisions).

  • Risico007Risico007
    edited February 2018 Posts: 9,846
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm surprised that these folks can't seem to shut down leaks on the creative end. We've heard all these rumours over the past year and it's becoming a bit embarrassing.

    The business end is so much better at keeping a lid on gossip (not a peep about the distributor).

    Rumors keep hype going I am 95% sure all the major studios leak a few thing here and there to keep fans excited

    That being said if it is Boyle I vaguely recall liking 28 days latter and would be ok with him to be honest

    And happy and glorious is an ok short bond film
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited February 2018 Posts: 23,883
    Risico007 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm surprised that these folks can't seem to shut down leaks on the creative end. We've heard all these rumours over the past year and it's becoming a bit embarrassing.

    The business end is so much better at keeping a lid on gossip (not a peep about the distributor).

    Rumors keep hype going I am 95% sure all the major studios leak a few thing here and there to keep fans excited

    That being said if it is Boyle I vaguely recall liking 28 days latter and would be ok with him to be honest

    And happy and glorious is an ok short bond film
    True, but it's just that at the rate they're going it will appear that whoever gets the job wasn't the first choice. That is already a bit deflating. After all, we all know now that Craig preferred Villeneuve. I still can't understand why he talked about discussions with the Bond crew, thereby validating those claims. He should have just said "no comment", kept it theoretical (like Nolan), or deflected.

    I'm not familiar with Boyle's work, but at this stage, I'd just rather they get on with it, no matter who it is.
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    bondjames wrote: »
    Risico007 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm surprised that these folks can't seem to shut down leaks on the creative end. We've heard all these rumours over the past year and it's becoming a bit embarrassing.

    The business end is so much better at keeping a lid on gossip (not a peep about the distributor).

    Rumors keep hype going I am 95% sure all the major studios leak a few thing here and there to keep fans excited

    That being said if it is Boyle I vaguely recall liking 28 days latter and would be ok with him to be honest

    And happy and glorious is an ok short bond film
    True, but it's just that at the rate they're going it will appear that whoever gets the job wasn't the first choice. That is already a bit deflating. After all, we all know now that Craig preferred Villeneuve. I still can't understand why he talked about discussions with the Bond crew, thereby validating those claims. He should have just said "no comment", kept it theoretical (like Nolan), or deflected.

    I'm not familiar with Boyle's work, but at this stage, I'd just rather they get on with it, no matter who it is.

    Agreed !!

  • OnlyManWhoCanOnlyManWhoCan Greater London
    Posts: 202
    I'm really wondering what the Big News that Barbara Brocoli hinted at was - I thought there was supposed to be an announcement in January?
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    OnlyManWhoCan wrote: »
    I'm really wondering what the Big News that Barbara Brocoli hinted at was - I thought there was supposed to be an announcement in January?
    She only said that they hoped to have something for us on the director by the early part of this year. Folks took that as a definite, and it was anything but.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,753
    bondjames wrote: »
    OnlyManWhoCan wrote: »
    I'm really wondering what the Big News that Barbara Brocoli hinted at was - I thought there was supposed to be an announcement in January?
    She only said that they hoped to have something for us on the director by the early part of this year. Folks took that as a definite, and it was anything but.

    When did she make that comment?
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited February 2018 Posts: 23,883
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    OnlyManWhoCan wrote: »
    I'm really wondering what the Big News that Barbara Brocoli hinted at was - I thought there was supposed to be an announcement in January?
    She only said that they hoped to have something for us on the director by the early part of this year. Folks took that as a definite, and it was anything but.

    When did she make that comment?
    In Nov 2017. Here's a link:



    The operative word is "hopefully".
  • DennisonDennison
    Posts: 1,031
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    OnlyManWhoCan wrote: »
    I'm really wondering what the Big News that Barbara Brocoli hinted at was - I thought there was supposed to be an announcement in January?
    She only said that they hoped to have something for us on the director by the early part of this year. Folks took that as a definite, and it was anything but.

    When did she make that comment?
    In Nov 2017. Here's a link:



    The operative word is "hopefully".

    We are still only in the 2nd month of the year too. The Danny Boyle rumours are worrying if true - wasting more time trying to woo someone who isn't remotely interested in directing a Bond film.
  • vzokvzok
    Posts: 4,044
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    OnlyManWhoCan wrote: »
    I'm really wondering what the Big News that Barbara Brocoli hinted at was - I thought there was supposed to be an announcement in January?
    She only said that they hoped to have something for us on the director by the early part of this year. Folks took that as a definite, and it was anything but.

    When did she make that comment?
    In Nov 2017. Here's a link:



    The operative word is "hopefully".

    She didn't say which year.
  • Bentley007Bentley007 Manitoba, Canada
    Posts: 575
    Pierce2Daniel wrote: »
    Interesting development….

    When I first saw the headline today, I thought I was the typical crap some tabloid would come up with. Since Slumdog came out, Danny Boyle has been rumoured for every subsequent Bond film. The fact that THIS was evidently the story that Justin Kroll wanted to drop yesterday, makes it much more credible.

    Personally, I don’t think Boyle’s style is suited to Bond. It’s a tad manic, ill-disciplined and frenetic. He was an edgy filmmaker in the 90s. But I think we’re all a bit over glowsticks and Underworld soundtracks….

    I found Yann Demange to be a far more dynamic and exciting choice. I’m a little gutted that EON had to go back to plundering the depths of the A-list again. The selection of Danny Boyle feels like a decision made solely to placate Craig. He’s a little too irrelevant for my tastes. Having said that I did really enjoy the Steve Jobs film when it came out. I’m just underwhelmed. If they wanted an A-lister, what’s wrong with Steve McQueen?

    I also believe that the circumstances around this story are important to consider. The fact that Mr. Kroll hyped up the delivery of this story for days. He also provided some defense to his original story stating "where there is smoke there is fire" leads me to believe the Danny Boyle is more than just at the top of the list. It would signal to me that there is a plan to go hard after him and to use an oft qouted movie line "make him an offer he can't refuse". Mr. Kroll also seems to insinuate that Boyle has changed his mind about directing a Bond film and that the interest is mutual.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    vzok wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    OnlyManWhoCan wrote: »
    I'm really wondering what the Big News that Barbara Brocoli hinted at was - I thought there was supposed to be an announcement in January?
    She only said that they hoped to have something for us on the director by the early part of this year. Folks took that as a definite, and it was anything but.

    When did she make that comment?
    In Nov 2017. Here's a link:



    The operative word is "hopefully".

    She didn't say which year.
    Haha. It's a scary thought actually.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
    Posts: 2,730
    Is Danny Boyle just another Sam mendes type choice
  • Tuck91Tuck91
    Posts: 1,680
    Might as well just get back Mendes for one more, if the script is decent I think he can make something as good as skyfall
  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
    Posts: 1,755
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    OnlyManWhoCan wrote: »
    I'm really wondering what the Big News that Barbara Brocoli hinted at was - I thought there was supposed to be an announcement in January?
    She only said that they hoped to have something for us on the director by the early part of this year. Folks took that as a definite, and it was anything but.

    When did she make that comment?
    In Nov 2017. Here's a link:



    The operative word is "hopefully".

    Wow, I completely forgot about that tweet. Maybe things aren’t as far along as some of us initially thought.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited February 2018 Posts: 17,753
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    OnlyManWhoCan wrote: »
    I'm really wondering what the Big News that Barbara Brocoli hinted at was - I thought there was supposed to be an announcement in January?
    She only said that they hoped to have something for us on the director by the early part of this year. Folks took that as a definite, and it was anything but.

    When did she make that comment?
    In Nov 2017. Here's a link:



    The operative word is "hopefully".

    Hadn't seen that tweet - thanks for posting! "Hopefully" is such a vague word, too. She sure isn't giving much away there.

    __________
    Regarding Boyle, I noticed right now that I haven't seen any of his films. Good director?
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,968
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Is Danny Boyle just another Sam mendes type choice

    He is to me. I did say I'd be fine with any choice that wasn't Mendes, but Boyle doesn't get me excited and optimistic, either.
  • SonofSeanSonofSean
    Posts: 202
    Branagh. Please let it be Branagh. Although Murder On The Orient Express was merely another ok adaptation, it was one of the best looking movies I saw in 2017 and was brilliantly directed. Mostly, I want Deakins back as DP. He is a true genius. As for Danny Boyle? Why not. All his movies look great and he can handle big projects and gets great performances from his cast, and Daniel will want to work very closely with his director to get everything just right.
  • noSolaceleftnoSolaceleft
    Posts: 1,162
    How can it be a brilliantly directed, if it's just another OK adaption?
  • MuddywMuddyw
    Posts: 198
    I personally loved the cinematography in Spectre more than in Skyfall. I find Spectre to be a very stunning and beautiful shot movie.

    Whoever the director will be I hope he/she will maintain the cinematic look and pace like in Spectre/Skyfall/Connery movies. No blurry quick "I cannot see what's going on" editing like in QoS.


  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,154
    I wish John Glen could come back.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,466
    Glen was a very good Bond director. Of all the ones who did more than one, he’s my favorite after Young and Campbell. Honestly at this point I’d be open to Forster coming back, but I know it won’t happen. I’d rather see him get a second chance than Mendes getting a third.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
    Posts: 2,730
    SonofSean wrote: »
    Branagh. Please let it be Branagh. Although Murder On The Orient Express was merely another ok adaptation, it was one of the best looking movies I saw in 2017 and was brilliantly directed. Mostly, I want Deakins back as DP. He is a true genius. As for Danny Boyle? Why not. All his movies look great and he can handle big projects and gets great performances from his cast, and Daniel will want to work very closely with his director to get everything just right.

    Regarding Branagh:
    The film will have to star himself as bond wont it?
    ;)
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited February 2018 Posts: 23,883
    What people seem to be missing continually here with director suggestions is Craig.

    His stamp has been all over the series since CR, and he makes the call on the director, or at least has significant input and influence. I don't see him prioritizing or preferring an action oriented journeyman Glen/Campbell type. Far from it.
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