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HERE BE SPOILERS - Skyfall Codename Conspiracy
With Skyfall I picked up on a few bits and bobs, some of which support the name James Bond as a codename assigned to Agent Number 007.
First of all Raoul Silva seemed to me like a code name given to him when he joined MI6. It made me think that all MI6 agents were given code names. This later excited me when the Aston Martin was used, maybe thinking that it was the car issued to Sean Connery's Bond in the 60s, as it was obviously MI6 property in storage and not just a classic car that Bond had in a garage somewhere. This meant that the reboot and the old series were one in the same continuity, just that the name is passed on from one 007 to the other. It also meant that Judi Dench's M was the same M from the other 007 universe.
However Silva's character then spots the gravestone and we get the (lovely) ending with the new M in the classic setting. Which completely destroys what I thought was going to be revealed.
I know the car discussion is being held, but do you think that the codename theory *could* hold any water due to Silva's real name?
First of all Raoul Silva seemed to me like a code name given to him when he joined MI6. It made me think that all MI6 agents were given code names. This later excited me when the Aston Martin was used, maybe thinking that it was the car issued to Sean Connery's Bond in the 60s, as it was obviously MI6 property in storage and not just a classic car that Bond had in a garage somewhere. This meant that the reboot and the old series were one in the same continuity, just that the name is passed on from one 007 to the other. It also meant that Judi Dench's M was the same M from the other 007 universe.
However Silva's character then spots the gravestone and we get the (lovely) ending with the new M in the classic setting. Which completely destroys what I thought was going to be revealed.
I know the car discussion is being held, but do you think that the codename theory *could* hold any water due to Silva's real name?
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Truer words were never spoken! It's utter madness IMO that James Bond would be a codename. This idea only serves the continuity police and continuity happens to be something the series doesn't value. If anything, SF supports the legacy of the Bond family. I call it heresy to suggest that bit of nonsense.
Exactly.
Even the Moneypenny diaries, the books on Moneypenny, do refer to James Bond 007 even if the name JB is a disguise for the real deal who does remain anonymus.
James Bond is James Bond imho.
;)
Most definitely 8-}
Excellent point!! (And welcome to the forum!)
That's not a good start youre off to there Penguin101! Oh dear.
Now come on, Wizard, we're all entitled to our opinions...
... Although I agree with the vast majority that the Bond-is-a-codename theory is a load of old codswallop and too often sends a shudder down my spine whenever someone comes out with it... ;)
In terms of the DB5, the recent Empire P&W podcast shows that they too were against the idea of a GF-kitted out DB5 as it didn't fit in line with the reboot continuity, but it was Mendes who added it, so I'd imagine its inclusion is an individual flourish, a wink to the film series' history.
Plus reboot-Bond and DN-DAD Bond are clearly the same man. Same past, just different continuities.
of Fleming's work or the history of the character. It's a simple solution for the
unenlightened.
In fact I'm now so bored with it, I let those who wish to live in ignorance, to get
on with their lives, watching TOWIE and Jeremy Kyle. :D
I wonder what Fleming would make of that.
As a scientist it's anathema to me to dismiss something in the face of contrary 'evidence' so feel free to furnish us with the facts that prove this bullshit.
Hey, I didn't say I like, or Fleming would approve. The films are reknowned for doing things that would make Fleming turn in his grave. This is nothing special. You're saying if we all just close our eyes and cover our ears, it'll go away.
seeing a couple of films. He was still working his way through them, but had
no interest in the Old films or the books. Although he felt very confident in giving
some very authoritative views as if he was the world's leading expert. :D
If it makes some happy thinking there is some big hidden conspiracy behind
the Name, then please go on thinking that. Along with writing with crayons and
having you food mixed up for you. :D
This is anecdotal at best.
There's nothing to go away though is there mate.
a "Theory" to explain the next actor to play Indy ? =))