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[Mister Asterix]

[mra]I know some are for, some are against, and some are wait and see, amongst other shades of grey. But since it is clear there is a reboot, or at least something similar coming, what like to get out of it.


Personally, I want a Bond who isn

[bondrocks14]

One plus of starting over could be creating a new formula that is successful and carries out into future films.

[Auric64]

I`d just like them (the producers) to get out of the idea of doing a reboot.

[TheREAL008]

I`d just like them (the producers) to get out of the idea of doing a reboot.

Second.

[Andrew]

By the way, those complaining about the reboot can find another thread please, there are plenty.

[Publius]

[quote name='Mister Asterix' post='526447' date='2 March 2006 - 16:40']
Personally, I want a Bond who isn

[double-O-Durg]

Dare I say it but a return to Bonds more non-PC, chauvanistic roots. Although I know that he won't be smoking in this one, which is a shame.

[Frankie]

I`d just like them (the producers) to get out of the idea of doing a reboot.

I was about to post the same EXACT post. Good thing I glanced at the replies first. Great minds think alike.

[Publius]

Dare I say it but a return to Bonds more non-PC, chauvanistic roots. Although I know that he won't be smoking in this one, which is a shame.

Can't believe I forgot this one. Thanks for reminding me.

I too would like to see Bond light up occasionally. What's more, he should go back to the pre-Dalton/Brosnan era practice of almost never ordering a "vodka martini, shaken, not stirred" (I think this was also the case in DAD). Have his enemies offer him a "medium-dry vodka martini" or thereabouts if we want to keep the tradition somewhat alive, while also bringing back one of the better old ones. Some exotic, regional drinks would be another plus.

And yes, dropping the sensitive, TWINEy nonsense is a must. Maybe we'll even hit the jackpot and see Craig slap a woman or two...

[Frankie]

Here's an idea:

I could stomach this idea of an agent's career start and even Daniel Craig playing him if it were a different 00 agent. Something like "Pete Crown 009." He could work under the same 'M' 007 works for. I would even concede the use of the Casino Royale story line for it. Just don't call him "James Bond 007!" PLEASE!! I promise I would even go watch it. EON can run two '00' franchises this way. And this way Craig's slobbering fans are happy and the Bond aura and spirit is not raped.

It may not be too late yet. Let's start sending e-mails to EON!

[Mister Asterix]

I`d just like them (the producers) to get out of the idea of doing a reboot.

I was about to post the same EXACT post. Good thing I glanced at the replies first. Great minds think alike.

Actually, great minds think different. That’s what makes them great. And please read the part of my original post that is in parenthesis. Please.

[Ourobouros]

The thing I hope to get out of the re-boot, is that I get to forget about all the crap films.

[The Number]

So much for the NON-complaining bits.

[DanMan]

Go think alike in another thread.

[stamper]

All I wanna get his movies as good as Dr No ------------->OHMSS

I've been hoping for decades now...

[DanMan]

A film in the vein of DN and FRWL would be ideal. I'm so sick of the standard post-GF Bond film.

[Loomis]

I'd like to get the following out of a reboot:

- An explanation of how Bond goes from being blonde to sporting the dark-haired "traditional Bond look". It can be a disguise he adopts for the Le Chiffre mission (because as a regular in the world's top casinos, he stands less chance of being recognised and having his cover blown if he goes in with a slightly different look), which he ends up keeping for subsequent missions (films).

- An explanation of why he wants to be a Double-O agent for the British secret service in the first place. Is he super-patriotic? Does he want to go around getting mediaeval on people? Is he in it for the sex, travel, generous expenses or whatever? Granted, this is probably less likely to be explained than anything else (heck, even my "why he was originally blonde but changed his look" idea seems more likely to be explored in the film, and that ain't likely at all), but it might be interesting.

- To see Bond behave like a right bastard/idiot for at least some of the film (not all of it, obviously).

[DanMan]

I'd like to see more sarcasm and wit with Fleming put into his novels frequently as opposed to innuendos that are only funny because there so stupid and obvious.

[Bondian]

From what I've seen of this production so far, and some images of the new Bond. I'm indeed, very excited that Casino Royale is going to be one hell of an entertaining movie.

Okay. I'm a big fan of Bond. Have seen all the actors on the big screen, and admire them all for making me believe they're James Bond.

Enter Daniel Craig. Not the usual visual expectations that you expect with James Bond, and although I will take Sean, Roger, George, Tim and Pierce to the grave (that's if we all die at the same time, and have the same plot ), it's time to move on from them. Would we really want another actor who would be impersonating the previous actors, or do we want an actor who is not what we're expecting, but has the chops (cheaper at Wal*Mart) to be able to walk out of the Ian Fleming novels and smack you in the mouth.

Dalton could act on a wide scale. He went fairly deep. He believed in what he was doing, and in return, made us believe that he was really doing what he was doing.

Daniel Craig WAS NOT my first choice of Bond. But, as I want tension, realism, hardness, coolness, an honest approach to the part and authenticity, I think EON's casting of Daniel Craig was the best decision it's made in many years.

There's no way that Casino Royale's gonna be a pile of doggy-do's. Just look at the locals, the chicks, the supporting actors.

Casino Royale the novel is basically one boring peace of crap. I found it a real bore. Even the first page of Live And Let Die is more entertaining.

EON has brought James Bond to the screen. A very ardent task that they've been doing so well since 1962.

All you Craig "Nay Sayers" are "cutting off yer nose to spite yer face!".

Daniel IS 'The Manual'. He's going to re-write the history book. Okay. He doesn't look like a male model. But we men want the chicks, don't we?.

If Casino Royale is a load of crepe, I'm going to eat you shorts Evan, my friend. Maybe you ought to wash them just in case. :roflmao:

All the best,

Cheers,


Steven Saltzman

[freemo]

No Q. Instead of bringing back John Cleese or recasting the part, I'd rather just go without. Gadgets just aren't really that impressive anymore, the car "with special modications" bit has been done and done, so too the "give Bond something he'll conveniently need later". Keep the gadgets down to a few simple, cool little spy tools, like a safe cracker or whatever.

(Honestly, I was never a huge Q fan, and actually prefer him in the early films where he's just a "guy who makes info dump interesting", as opposed to "comedy" Q of later films)

[quote name='Mister Asterix' post='526447' date='3 March 2006 - 08:40']
[mra]
Personally, I want a Bond who isn

[Turn]

I too think it will be refreshing to have a "fresh" Bond in the world of espionage. When Bond runs into these people like Zukovskay or Pola Ivanova or somebody like that, I find my mind wandering as to where they met and what their adventures were. In CR, hopefully we can see him develop that attitude and instinct that turns him into the great agent without having the reputation out there.

[Harmsway]

I'd like to get the following out of a reboot:

- An explanation of how Bond goes from being blonde to sporting the dark-haired "traditional Bond look". It can be a disguise he adopts for the Le Chiffre mission (because as a regular in the world's top casinos, he stands less chance of being recognised and having his cover blown if he goes in with a slightly different look), which he ends up keeping for subsequent missions (films).

I have the utmost respect for you, Loomis, but I think you entertain some downright awful ideas. I think your taste for "fast food" filmmaking often deludes you.

[TheBritishEnd]

From this restart on I want no one to ever recognise James Bond again unless they are in the business and have a damned good reason to know.

Does this mean he should no longer openly tell people who he is as soon as they meet?

[JimmyBond]

A movie that doesnt feel tied down to the past, and a constant need to reference every film that's come before it.

[Auric64]

Great minds can actually read the original post.

Ohhh, get her.

[Cabainus]

I would like to get back to having Bond girls that have to be rescued.

I am all for having the thinking mans Bond girls, but everyone now seems to be billed as being 'Bonds equal'.

On saying that, no more Stacy Suttons please!

[Gabriel]

It'd be nice if Bond used aliases, rather than always calling himself by his own name. That always annoys me!

[Simon]

Quite simply, a total removal from the need, desire, thoughts, requirements of anything and everything formulaic.

I totally realise what I am saying here - 'it is the formula that is half the appeal'. But if they have removed Brosnan to go down a not altogether obvious casting route, then remove the crap lines, the Q scene and all the other strait jacket elements that Brosnan (and us) was (were) complaining about and just try to make a good series of films from a good story and good script.

Formulas and knowing winks really should be a thing of the past. The risk being that some films may succeed and others may be less successful. But the canon will be all the richer for it.

[avl]

No more lame gadgets that he just happens to need to use in the big fight. Bond should survive on his wits (cf Dalton and the lighter in LTK)

No more corny cheesy sexual innuendo "jokes" that make the whole theatre groan. Rog could get away with them in the 70s, no one else can or should even try (except maybe if they cast Hugh Grant)

More good, honest punch ups. Think FRWL.

When wearing a suit, which Bond does not need to do on the beach/in the jungle/skiing etc - please make it Savile Row and not Brioni.

Some form of continuing story - cf SPECTRE, Blofeld etc.

[Loomis]

I'd like to get the following out of a reboot:

- An explanation of how Bond goes from being blonde to sporting the dark-haired "traditional Bond look". It can be a disguise he adopts for the Le Chiffre mission (because as a regular in the world's top casinos, he stands less chance of being recognised and having his cover blown if he goes in with a slightly different look), which he ends up keeping for subsequent missions (films).

I have the utmost respect for you, Loomis, but I think you entertain some downright awful ideas. I think your taste for "fast food" filmmaking often deludes you.

LOL! Reminds me of what some of my friends have said to me on occasion: you have truly amazing film knowledge, but absolutely terrible taste!

Quite simply, a total removal from the need, desire, thoughts, requirements of anything and everything formulaic.

Agreed. That said, though, I want at least a bit of The James Bond Theme - as much as is to be heard in GOLDENEYE, or less (and less is more, of course, especially after the way Arnold's beaten it to death over the last few films), but it's gotta make an appearance.

Also the gunbarrel - I'd be fine with it at the start or end of the pre-credits sequence, or, as usual, at the very beginning of the film. As long as it's there.

Apart from those two things, to hell with formula.