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[The Dove]

Teriffic pictures!! This looks like its going to be quite an exciting chase sequence!! Craig looks like he's quite capable of handling action scenes and doing a lot of own stunts very well!! Love that picture of him hanging on the back of the van!

[stamper]

I need to had I am still waiting eagerly for this movie, I just don't get excited by this pics, that's all ! Take my opinion with a pinch of salt, however, past the movie release, I may, or may not get down to the gritty

[JimmyBond]

This is the James Bond for the 21st century. As much as they keep the same, it's easy to believe they'll mix things up a bit. I mean they have to if they want the series to survive, dont you think?

[stamper]

But remember, this is supposed to be a realistic James Bond. In the real world, a British agent wouldn't have panache and swagger and be debonair....and he would get dirty, and he would come off as a cold person. This is what EON is going for...realistic. However, I think that if they had died his hair black, that would've helped more people accept him.

Hi man, Bond was never realistic in the movies, it was all EXAGERATED REALITY they were aiming for. Connery did look dirty at the climax of Dr No, but he still looked cool. Hell, even in ridiculous clothes (blue bathsuit for women in Goldfinger Miami scene anyone ?), he still looked cool ! that was the essence of Bond in the movies.

I do appreciate they wanna go back to Fleming thought, but I'm not sure it's an honest choice, as much as a commercialy convenient one ("Bourne is selling, let's go this way ! Let's say it's back to the roots").

I love Fleming, but for me, it's all very different from the screen Bond, as essentialy defined by Sean. Back to the roots for me should mean let's go back to the class, the glamour, the exciting fights, the totaly improbable villains, not back to reality, which was never Bond movies forte.

[marktmurphy]

As much as they keep the same, it's easy to believe they'll mix things up a bit. I mean they have to if they want the series to survive, dont you think?

Well, more than that- what's the point in doing something that's been done for 40 years? Just going over the same ground endlessly I would imagine is starting to lose its appeal.

[JimmyBond]

Well, more than that- what's the point in doing something that's been done for 40 years? Just going over the same ground endlessly I would imagine is starting to lose its appeal.

As witnessed by the lukewarm critical reaction to Die Another Day. Which by all accounts, was just another Bond film.

[Bindydoo]

This is shaping up to be an excellent movie. Just wondering if anyone knows that kind of watch he is wearing in the pics? It doesnt looks like any of the new Omegas i have seen.

[deth]

thing is..... Brosnan managed to look swave even with a huge beard and long hair in DAD..... it can be done. That said, stills (that aren't even official stills) mean nothing.... I do believe it will look good in motion.

[Harmsway]

Brosnan managed to look swave even with a huge beard and long hair in DAD...

To be fair, I thought Brosnan looked laughable while carrying the swagger with his "Tom Hanks in CAST AWAY" look.

As some have pointed out, Brosnan's Bond had a sort of fake coolness that I never wanted. I never really wanted to be Brosnan's Bond. But Craig, in all of these photographs, is exuding an incredible sense of cool.

[Dalton]

These pictures are cool. Can't wait to see more as the filming progresses. I don't care what the cynicas say, this is going to be one hell of a film IMO. Roll on the teaser campaign. Bond back to his roots.

[Jeff007]

Awesome pictures! Can't wait for the film.

[Frostyak]

I think it is somewhat foolish to judge anything by still pictures. Members here have said that Connery always conveyed 'cool'. But would anyone think that without having seen his acting first? I don't believe it was the image that stood by itself as being considered suave and cool. I believe it was Connery's acting that emitted 'cool' and now because of that we make the association between still picture and memory. Many who have seen 'Layer Cake' have stated that Craig has a great screen presence that still pictures may not do justice. It is screen personality that makes even the most unattractive actresses and actors great.

- Chris

[Harmsway]

Hey, I think Craig looks incredibly cool in these pictures. He has more cool vibes in these pictures than any Bond post-Connery, IMO.

[Frankie]

I'm one of the Bond fans advocating Bond films' going back to basics for years. But this disappoints me. All of you supposed Bond fans who have posted in this thread sloberring over these pix are nothing but Bourne fans in disguise. If I want to see a Bourne flick I go to a Bourne movie. NOT A RIP OFF. These so called "Bond" scenes confirm my fear that the Bond franchise has become a second rate, un-original pretender. Rather than the inventive trail blazers it used to be. And blind followers swallow it all up. Sad day indeed! What a freaking shame!

[Andrew]

I'm one of the Bond fans advocating Bond films' going back to basics for years. But this disappoints me. All of you supposed Bond fans who have posted in this thread sloberring over these pix are nothing but Bourne fans in disguise. If I want to see a Bourne flick I go to a Bourne movie. NOT A RIP OFF. These so called "Bond" scenes confirm my fear that the Bond franchise has become a second rate, un-original pretender. Rather than the inventive trail blazers it used to be. And blind followers swallow it all up. Sad day indeed! What a freaking shame!

So Bond is Bourne just because...

Spoiler

he wears casual clothes undercover?

TLD must have been a Bourne rip off! I can't believe Bond would wear a leather jacket!!11!!1!

Find some new lines...these "Bourne rip-off" shouts are getting tired.

It's also been awhile since Bond was a "trailblazer", probably since the Connery films.

Edited by Andrew, 25 February 2006 - 08:19 PM.

[Frankie]

So Bond is Bourne just because...

Spoiler

he wears casual clothes undercover?

TLD must have been a Bourne rip off! I can't believe Bond would wear a leather jacket!!11!!1!

Find some new lines...these "Bourne rip-off" shouts are getting tired.

It's also been awhile since Bond was a "trailblazer", probably since the Connery films.

Bond is now Bourne, because the Bourne franchise is increasingly making money and an upward moving genre. While Bond movies are still making money they are comparatively on the downswing. Yes, they needed a change back to the basics of From Russia With Love and Goldfinger. But with keeping Bond as Bond. Not the down and dirty and t-shirt wearing Bourne imitation. They even hired a short blond gruff guy to play Bond cheaply ripping off (yes, I said it and it's true) the Bourne franchise. It's nothing but a marketing ploy and you are swallowing it hook line and sinker.

Edited by Frankie, 25 February 2006 - 08:29 PM.

[crheath]

Please don't post copyrighted images.

That made me think of both Steve McQueen and Sir Sean. Very cool.

Looks to me more and more like we're going to be introduced to a dark, rough Bond, like Indiana Jones or Rambo, then gradually transform to the playboy hero at the end.

[Pussfeller]

I'm one of the Bond fans advocating Bond films' going back to basics for years. But this disappoints me. All of you supposed Bond fans who have posted in this thread sloberring over these pix are nothing but Bourne fans in disguise. If I want to see a Bourne flick I go to a Bourne movie. NOT A RIP OFF. These so called "Bond" scenes confirm my fear that the Bond franchise has become a second rate, un-original pretender. Rather than the inventive trail blazers it used to be. And blind followers swallow it all up. Sad day indeed! What a freaking shame!

I... I can see!

Your profound wisdom has opened my eyes to the blazing light of truth. I realize for the first time that I was a blind follower, an abject fool. How can I go on in the shadow of this terrible truth? I can no longer wander among the sheep. I have lost my innocence...

O enlightened one, help me achieve a deeper awareness of light entertainment. Let me join you on your sacred mission to spread the sacred truth among these sad, deluded souls.

[Leon]

I got a few of my fave pics of the recent shooting in the Bahamas and threw this together. Just play your favourite version of the James Bond theme and look at the pics, it so works.

Mine is "Bond on Bond" (by the violinist band called "Bond" that is)

http://i16.photobuck...d/CRCollage.jpg

Edited by Leon, 25 February 2006 - 08:34 PM.

[Andrew]

So Bond is Bourne just because...

Spoiler

he wears casual clothes undercover?

TLD must have been a Bourne rip off! I can't believe Bond would wear a leather jacket!!11!!1!

Find some new lines...these "Bourne rip-off" shouts are getting tired.

It's also been awhile since Bond was a "trailblazer", probably since the Connery films.

Bond is now Bourne, because the Bourne franchise is increasingly making money and an upward moving genre. While Bond movies are still making money they are comparatively on the downswing. Yes, they needed a change back to the basics of From Russia With Love and Goldfinger. But with keeping Bond as Bond. Not the down and dirty and t-shirt wearing Bourne imitation. They even hired a short blond gruff guy to play Bond cheaply ripping off (yes, I said it and it's true) the Bourne franchise. It's nothing but a marketing ploy and you are swallowing it hook line and sinker.

I've had Craig as one of my candidates for Bond for awhile...so I suppose I swallowed the ploy awhile back eh?

I'm going to enjoy the film, thats really all I care about.

[Leon]

There are natural elements which come with a Bond story that remove it automatically from other stories of the same genre. I am not talking about exact formula and always the same usual line-up of characters either.

It's an essence of the story, the style of the character, the famous gunbarrel opening and music. I don't think in a Bourne film you would get music as classic and different and signature as the James Bond theme, artistic images such as the gunbarrel and title sequence with it's music, the larger than life plan of Jason Bourne being sent to a plush casino to clean out a known criminal who's desperately trying to win back money to save his hide because Bourne, while dissliked for his way of doing things, is known for being the best gambler in the service.

That's just one aspect of the film as well. If it's anything close to being like Bourne I'll buy a hat and eat it.

[License To Kill]

But remember, this is supposed to be a realistic James Bond. In the real world, a British agent wouldn't have panache and swagger and be debonair....and he would get dirty, and he would come off as a cold person. This is what EON is going for...realistic. However, I think that if they had died his hair black, that would've helped more people accept him.

When has been Bond been realistic? Tell me? I think that answer is never. 1962 from 2002, Bond was never supposed to be a realistic franchise. It's escapism. Always has been, always will be.

[Fro]

Please don't post copyrighted images.

That made me think of both Steve McQueen and Sir Sean. Very cool.

Looks to me more and more like we're going to be introduced to a dark, rough Bond, like Indiana Jones or Rambo, then gradually transform to the playboy hero at the end.

If he's still BOTH those things at the end of the film, they'll have nailed it.

Being dark and rough under the suave, fun, playboy image is what makes the total character so interesting.

[Loomis]

All of you supposed Bond fans who have posted in this thread sloberring over these pix are nothing but Bourne fans in disguise.

I love Bourne, but I started posting on CBn long before I'd even heard of Bourne. My favourite Bond film is THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, not exactly a Bournesque outing in the series.

Judging by the some of the responses to Craig and CASINO ROYALE on CBn and other sites, I think there are a lot of "Brosnan fans in disguise as Bond fans" in 007 fandom.

[Agent 76]

very cool pics!

Great job.

I want MORE of this!..

[krypt]

Love the action shots. I'm more than a bit tired of all the "Bourne rip-off" comments though. I don't recall Jason Bourne wearing a tropical shirt, but I do seem to recall 007 wearing one. I'm glad to see that Bond gets dirty, sweaty and bloody while kicking , just like he does in the novels.

[Flash1087]

Just a question. What's with the shirt being buttoned with one little button? Looks a little strange. Other than that, I'm pleased with the pics.

I'm thinking the other buttons broke off during the sequence, notice he's incredibly... worn...

I showed these pics to a couple friends and a couple stated he kinda resembles the main character from Far Cry. heh.. http://www.mobygames...03387078-01.jpg

HAHA! I'll never be able to play that game again without thinking of that.

Maybe if he's avalible, he could be in the upcoming FarCry movie. I guarantee it'll be the only bright spot...

[Emma]

Brosnan managed to look swave even with a huge beard and long hair in DAD...

To be fair, I thought Brosnan looked laughable while carrying the swagger with his "Tom Hanks in CAST AWAY" look.

As some have pointed out, Brosnan's Bond had a sort of fake coolness that I never wanted. I never really wanted to be Brosnan's Bond. But Craig, in all of these photographs, is exuding an incredible sense of cool.

Care to explain how you define

Edited by Emma, 25 February 2006 - 10:10 PM.

[ACE]

Some of us actually like Bond and have been following him for a very long time. And it dismays us to see a character we love so much being changed and ruined.

How can you tell? Why do you judge so early? The fact that the same team have given you 40 years worth of entertainment does not cut any mustard with you? In the absence of any information either way, why so pessimistic? Why do you feel so down on it if you are allegedly a fan? Why accentuate the negative?

Or are you just a fan of one actor?

[Carver]

I can see both Stamper's and Loomis' points, as my initial reaction to these pictures was the same. However, after putting them into perspective I'm even more excited about this film. I read the script review, but I've got a memory like a goldfish so I can't remember where this bit is, but I won't go back and read the review again- I'd rather just wait til the film comes out. I like the fact that we're seeing Bond so dirty, it shows us that he is human after all. I mean, yes he is supposed to look cool most of the time (as Stamper said), but he is only human, and I very much doubt he cares whether he looks cool or not whilst having a fight. And obviously he won't be like this throughout the whole film, but to me these pictures suggest that this film will be even more gritty than LTK. From the impression I get reading Fleming's novels, Bond is a classy man, but he's also a very harsh and dirty person. I can fully imagine Craig as Fleming's Bond judging by these photos, it's a part of Bond I've always thought was brilliant, and I'm really looking forward to seeing it in this film.