Quantum of Darkness (or Edge of Solace)
Started by
DamnCoffee
, Jun 16 2010 10:26 PM
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#1
Posted 16 June 2010 - 10:26 PM
I recently purchased Edge of Darkness, brilliant film. I can't help thinking that this is Martin Campbell's take on Quantum of Solace, but with a few tweaks.
Bond and Craven are clearly avenging loved ones, and the film has a very dark tone. Plus, it's interesting when I look at the knife fight, because I really can see Campbell's take on the Slate/Bond hotel room fight. Also, It's full of interesting shots and stunning cinematography, something which the Bond films are famous for. It's a lot more down to earth as well, which is what I imagined Campbell's Quantum to be like.
So what do you think? Do you think Campbell decided to film this with Quantum in mind? Or is it just a coincidence?
Bond and Craven are clearly avenging loved ones, and the film has a very dark tone. Plus, it's interesting when I look at the knife fight, because I really can see Campbell's take on the Slate/Bond hotel room fight. Also, It's full of interesting shots and stunning cinematography, something which the Bond films are famous for. It's a lot more down to earth as well, which is what I imagined Campbell's Quantum to be like.
So what do you think? Do you think Campbell decided to film this with Quantum in mind? Or is it just a coincidence?
#2
Posted 16 June 2010 - 10:43 PM
Just a coincidence, I'd hazard, as far as plot goes. Given it's based on a 1985 tv-series that Campbell directed. Stylistically, perhaps it is influenced by QOS - but QOS was heavily influenced from other movies.
#3
Posted 16 June 2010 - 10:57 PM
What he said. EOD came first.
#4
Posted 17 June 2010 - 07:44 AM
Sorry Mharkin, but it's just a coincidence. Regardless, Edge Of Darkness is the (much) better film. Please EON bring back Martin Campbell!
#5
Posted 17 June 2010 - 07:52 AM
I don't see it personally, can't believe I went to see this at the cinema and not A Prophet which was on at the same.
Save Gibson who's performance deserved better it was very average and Ray Winstone's character was not a good fit, De Niro was supposed to play this part and I think that would have worked much better. Winstone is a good actor but believing him in this part was a stretch for me.
I have my issues with QOS but I thought it was better than this. I have no desire to see this glorified TV film again.
Save Gibson who's performance deserved better it was very average and Ray Winstone's character was not a good fit, De Niro was supposed to play this part and I think that would have worked much better. Winstone is a good actor but believing him in this part was a stretch for me.
I have my issues with QOS but I thought it was better than this. I have no desire to see this glorified TV film again.
#6
Posted 17 June 2010 - 04:16 PM
One is much better off ignoring both films (which are quite frankly, overproduced dreck) and watching the original EDGE OF DARKNESS TV series.
Bond Peck is unbeatable.
Bond Peck is unbeatable.
#7
Posted 17 June 2010 - 08:22 PM
Plus, it's interesting when I look at the knife fight, because I really can see Campbell's take on the Slate/Bond hotel room fight.
It reminded me, actually, to a far better scene in the world of Bond: James' and Che Che fight in the Palacio Hotel room in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
#8
Posted 18 June 2010 - 07:28 AM
Absolutely; the TV series was ground breaking.One is much better off ignoring both films (which are quite frankly, overproduced dreck) and watching the original EDGE OF DARKNESS TV series.
Bond Peck is unbeatable.
There are only so many "plots" in the world; it does'n t take too much digging to reshape any situation, and change it for your franchise.
It all depends on the viewers perception.
A friend of mine is convinced that "Avatar" is a re-make of "Dances with Wolves"
#9
Posted 18 June 2010 - 10:24 AM
So is half the world, most publicly the South Park guys (cf. the Dances With Smurfs episode)