BOCfan Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Anybody caught the James Bond flick yet? I saw it yesterday afternoon and I have to say it was a very disappointing experience. After the reboot of the series that worked well IMO, Quantum of Solace takes Bond into pretty bland territory. He's been turned into just another cold, heartless assassin, and the small attempts that are made to show otherwise fail miserably. The action scenes are quite entertaining, but it all smells of seen-it-before. The editing tries desperately to reproduce the adrenaline of the Bourne films, even utilising the skills of one of that series' co-editor's, but it fails, and all of the frantic jump cutting that worked well in Bourne doesn't quite work here. The story is all over the place and for all the talk of the evil Quantum organisation, we're really no further forward at the end of the film than we were at the beginning. Main villian is a fail as well. I'm glad they stepped away from the camp of Die Another Day, Casino Royale was the kick in the ass that the Bond films needed. Quantum of Solace throws away much of the good work achieved there, making this film just another tired looking action movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IRARI Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 i didn't like casino royale that much either did quantum have a good villain? that's what makes a bond film for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOCfan Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 i didn't like casino royale that much either did quantum have a good villain? that's what makes a bond film for me No, the villian in QOS is some wet French guy who couldn't be more unthreatening if he tried. The final showdown between him and Bond is one lead balloon of a scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theocide Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 this james bond bullshit needed to be put to bed 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOCfan Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 this james bond bullshit needed to be put to bed 20 years ago. I'd agree. Casino Royale was a fairly decent attempt to bring Bond into the new millenium, even if it was off of the reflected glory of the Bourne films. With QOS though, it's starting to look as if the wheels might be coming off already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 haven't seen it yet, but after casino royale i was expecting a lot. like you said, it was the kick in the ass that the series needed. too bad the new one sucks again. (still hopeful though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pylonbitch Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 do people honestly still care about this bilge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jubes Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 i really wish they could stop making those stupid fucking james bond bullshit films if you got tired of hearing bush talk about his over simplified point of view of evil vs good, the why the fuck would you go see the 78th james bond film....anyways you never see him smile once for fucks sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triachus Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 i really wish they could stop making those stupid fucking james bond bullshit films enlarged for thruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Benedict Cumberbatch Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 yeah the trailer doesn't fill me with hope for his one. they really trailing the bourne films badly and its embarrassing. rogue agent anyone? the thing about the trailer that makes me fear most for this film is the bond line in the bar. something like "how long have i got? 30seconds. well that doesn't give us much time" is that suppose to be one of bonds quips? usually the guy is sharp and funny but that line is simply a fact. why is it in the trailer? i'll see this film anyway as I thought the last one was good although the bond girl was weak in casino royale. whats she/they like in this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essines Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 casino royale was so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awepittance Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 this james bond bullshit needed to be put to bed 20 years ago. couldn't agree more, i could never understand what type of people james bond appealed to. The action in it isnt enough to appeal to hardcore action fans, the sex and nudity is below Sex in the City level risque, James Bond movies can't even sexually excite a 50+ housewife, and the whole secret agent stylization was extremely cliche even when the 1st James bond came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR4 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 i knew something was up when i saw that poster of him holding that fucking anti tank rifle in one hand. HOW THE FUCK ARE YOU GONNA SHOOT ANYTHING LIKE THAT YOU FUCKING IDIOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Benedict Cumberbatch Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 yeah james bond is all about the little handgun right? might as well change his martini for a champagne and call it "Daniel Craig 007.1" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grinningcat Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 ditto, never understood the james bond appeal, just seems like a miserable tosser going from place to place shooting at people and shagging woman. daniel craigh makes quite a terrible james bond, he just looks like hes pissing about. having someone like christian bale as james bond would have been much better for the franchise, but lets just let it die now please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesomeperson Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 The whole James Bond appeal was based on stereotypes and racial profiles, in todays political corrected world there's no place for that type of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jubes Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 christian ble would be all right but his personality would require him to use a chainsaw in a james bond film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLA FUR BIS FLE Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 One time i tried watching a james bond movie.. *snore* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Betty Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 You can pretty say to any film you see these days, "they should have stopped with after the first one." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest khyberpass Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 The whole James Bond appeal was based on stereotypes and racial profiles, in todays political corrected world there's no place for that type of things. ...I agree with this statement, but don't make me rape you all to death. Talking crap about James Bond is like talking crap about Bruce Lee. THINK ABOUT IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosca Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I have to say it was a very disappointing experience. i was under no illusion that they would be anything else. daniel craig is a dour, po faced cock and james bond has been superceded by many new and interesting peeps. not only that but bbc breakfast news will manage to tie in every fucking major news story with the new bond film for the next 6 months and it makes me want to kill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest plangplang Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 we're such a bunch of bitter cunts aren't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boo Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 we're such a bunch of bitter cunts aren't we? daniel craig seems to be one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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