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A Thought on How James Bond Films Should be done...In Short, go back to the origins!
Posted on 9/14/18 at 7:42 am
Posted on 9/14/18 at 7:42 am
With all of the James Bond talk that has been going on, the fact of the manner is that James Bond was a character written from the Cold War in a time that was very politically incorrect for our times. Starz this month is running Bond films every day and all day which has been fun. I can't get enough of the Sean Connery films and even some of Roger Moore's first 3-4 films before he got too old....I personally find the political incorrectness refreshing to watch.
Bond Films have been around for over 50 years and it the character no longer resembles Ian Flemming's character because of the times we live in compared to back in the 50's, 60's and 70's.
My thought is instead of trying to somehow make Bond Films that are modern without addressing the fact that 007 would be around 100 years old still looking like a fit and trim man of his mid 30's to mid 40's, why not return to to the 60's and 70's and make a serious of films that continues the adventures of 007 that occurs between the movies?
What happened between Dr. No and From Russia with Love for example?
The neat thing about this is that it would not require leaning on FX to make the film work. I like the 60's and 70's tech that was used at that time. It would be more "Actor-Driven"which I think always make a film better...
Just a thought....Be gentle on the Thumbs Down...LOL
Bond Films have been around for over 50 years and it the character no longer resembles Ian Flemming's character because of the times we live in compared to back in the 50's, 60's and 70's.
My thought is instead of trying to somehow make Bond Films that are modern without addressing the fact that 007 would be around 100 years old still looking like a fit and trim man of his mid 30's to mid 40's, why not return to to the 60's and 70's and make a serious of films that continues the adventures of 007 that occurs between the movies?
What happened between Dr. No and From Russia with Love for example?
The neat thing about this is that it would not require leaning on FX to make the film work. I like the 60's and 70's tech that was used at that time. It would be more "Actor-Driven"which I think always make a film better...
Just a thought....Be gentle on the Thumbs Down...LOL
This post was edited on 9/14/18 at 8:09 am
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Posted on 9/14/18 at 7:52 am to CU_Tigers4life
I’ve been saying the same thing for a long time. If you make them “of the period”, you don’t need to worry about the PC nonsense. Plus, the Cold War is a much better back drop. Go back to your roots Mr. Bond.
Posted on 9/14/18 at 8:04 am to CU_Tigers4life
I wouldn't mind seeing a Dr. No reboot.
Posted on 9/14/18 at 9:07 am to CU_Tigers4life
Doing a period piece set before the computer age would be difficult for a bond film. The old movies captured our imaginations because the spy tech was unlike anything we had seen or experienced as an audience.
Bonds gadgets were synonymous with the character and are what helped differentiate the stories from other typical spy novels.
You will loose that sense of wonder with today's audience.
Bonds gadgets were synonymous with the character and are what helped differentiate the stories from other typical spy novels.
You will loose that sense of wonder with today's audience.
Posted on 9/14/18 at 10:26 am to CU_Tigers4life
I think a Bond period piece would be viable, although personally, I like it more as a companion to the more modern arc.
If you switch to only period films, I think the franchise loses some cache with modern audiences and gets dated fast.
Mixing a few period films would be new without dating the entire franchise. Just please don't make them reboots. If you tie to older films, make them companions to build off some of the iconic villains.
If you switch to only period films, I think the franchise loses some cache with modern audiences and gets dated fast.
Mixing a few period films would be new without dating the entire franchise. Just please don't make them reboots. If you tie to older films, make them companions to build off some of the iconic villains.
Posted on 9/14/18 at 10:34 am to CU_Tigers4life
If we're looking for an actor-driven, low tech, Cold War spy movie, can we not just keep adapting John le Carre novels? The Tinker, Tailor adaptation was brilliant, one of the best films of 2011.
Posted on 9/14/18 at 12:11 pm to CU_Tigers4life
Skyfall was a return to the old as was Spectre in some fashion.
Posted on 9/14/18 at 1:45 pm to CU_Tigers4life
they should do movies set in every era of British history
medeival bond for Edward 1
bond during the time of colonial revolution
bond during ww 2
medeival bond for Edward 1
bond during the time of colonial revolution
bond during ww 2
Posted on 9/14/18 at 2:58 pm to CU_Tigers4life
quote:I think this is a great suggestion. Even to remaking some of the older Bond/Fleming classics.
why not return to to the 60's and 70's and make a series of films that continues the adventures of 007 that occurs between the movies?
Posted on 9/14/18 at 6:30 pm to CU_Tigers4life
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A Thought on How James Bond Films Should be done...In Short, go back to the origins!
I agree. If genetic cloning should ethically be used, then clone us a Sean Connery and kick this thing off, again.
Posted on 9/14/18 at 6:59 pm to CU_Tigers4life
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. It would be more "Actor-Driven"which I think always make a film better...
Good luck getting that greenlit in today's movie environment.
If it's an action film without over-the-top action, no studio is going to touch it. Just look at the comic-book movies and all the $$$ and just look at the latest Mission Impossible...
Lets not even talk about the jump...
That motorcycle chase scene through Paris felt like it was almost half the movie.
That's the modern template...less talkie-talk and 75% aCtion.
Old Bond the action was brief - it didn't hog the whole movie.
Posted on 9/15/18 at 12:27 am to CU_Tigers4life
Right
Posted on 9/15/18 at 7:42 am to CU_Tigers4life
i agree with the films needing to be more character and plot driven. Skyfall was great in that regard, and Spectre likely could have been if not for the falling out at Sony during production. It seems like it has some good parts just thrown together.
The real blueprint for a good film that is a healthy dose of new and old is Casino Royale. I am completely biased to it as a personal favorite, but I try to overlook and see what makes it objectively good, and it has a lot of the elements that made the old films good too. With the exception of the 2006ish cell phones, the movie is almost timeless when you watch it, which is a common trait for a great Bond flick: character driven, straightforward plot, gadget-Mcguffins to a minimum, etc.
The real blueprint for a good film that is a healthy dose of new and old is Casino Royale. I am completely biased to it as a personal favorite, but I try to overlook and see what makes it objectively good, and it has a lot of the elements that made the old films good too. With the exception of the 2006ish cell phones, the movie is almost timeless when you watch it, which is a common trait for a great Bond flick: character driven, straightforward plot, gadget-Mcguffins to a minimum, etc.
Posted on 9/15/18 at 8:51 am to CU_Tigers4life
A plot set in the Caribbean would work well, playing off of tGOAT Thunderball.
Posted on 9/15/18 at 9:08 am to CU_Tigers4life
I'm way more of a fan of the current brooding gritty Bond with an actor who is legit athletic. The thought that Roger Moore could kick someone's arse isn't compelling.
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