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[dinovelvet]

For those who have seen it, how did the audience react to CR? We know the critics are liking it, but are the masses digging it too? What would you say the overall reaction was?

Were there cheers, or other 'reactions' during certain parts of the movie? (Non-spoilerish answers only, please!)

[Odyssey]

I saw the movie at a charity premiere last night. By the end of the film, there was a lot of applause, especially at "the line", along with a few cheers. Other moments throughout did raise applause too (such as Bond's Solange-seduction techniques, the Vesper-ordering scene, and a lot of the Bond-Vesper banter.)

And, apart from a few quibbles about the pacing of the relationship development, this audience member could barely have liked it any more.

[RazorBlade]

As I have foreseen.

[Mr Woodpigeon]

Can't wait for Monday, day I am going to see this. I don't think I have ever been so excited about a Bond film, or any film come to that!

[sorking]

I also caught a charity screening yesterday, too, in Staines. What a great atmosphere among the full-house crowd.

The humour, especially, got great responses. Because they were genuine laughs coming off an excellent screenplay - not groan-inducing puns. I don't think Haggis' contributin can be over-estimated. Million Dollar Baby shared the wry sense of genuine, warm humour (something that's often forgotten).

And yes, we gasped as one at the pain and daring. We applauded at the final line. And I can't be the only one who wept a little...can I? (That scene in the shower...wow.)

I don't think I've ever enjoyed a screening more.

[pgram]

I saw the movie at a charity premiere last night. By the end of the film, there was a lot of applause, especially at "the line", along with a few cheers. Other moments throughout did raise applause too (such as Bond's Solange-seduction techniques, the Vesper-ordering scene, and a lot of the Bond-Vesper banter.)

And, apart from a few quibbles about the pacing of the relationship development, this audience member could barely have liked it any more.

That's good. Still, from what you write, as one could have expected, it was mainly hardcore fans who saw the first screenings. One should have to wait a little bit until regular cinemagoers see the film, to estimate about the audiences' responce to it.

[00Twelve]

Well, anyone who finds this thread in this topic in this forum will most likely be a hardcore fan than just a regular cinemagoer...

[JimmyBond]

I saw the movie at a charity premiere last night. By the end of the film, there was a lot of applause, especially at "the line", along with a few cheers. Other moments throughout did raise applause too (such as Bond's Solange-seduction techniques, the Vesper-ordering scene, and a lot of the Bond-Vesper banter.)

And, apart from a few quibbles about the pacing of the relationship development, this audience member could barely have liked it any more.

That's good. Still, from what you write, as one could have expected, it was mainly hardcore fans who saw the first screenings. One should have to wait a little bit until regular cinemagoers see the film, to estimate about the audiences' responce to it.

Yep, still coming up with excuses to write off the positive reactions of the film

[Mr Woodpigeon]

Now, my girlfriend does not like the Bond films. I know, I know, why am I with her. Long story.

Anyway, I showed her the trailer the other day... and she was excited. Ok, I know trailers often show the best bits of the movie, but from having one ticket to see it on my own, I was sent out to buy a ticket for her

I'll let you guys know what she thinks of the movie (and me!) Monday

[pgram]

I saw the movie at a charity premiere last night. By the end of the film, there was a lot of applause, especially at "the line", along with a few cheers. Other moments throughout did raise applause too (such as Bond's Solange-seduction techniques, the Vesper-ordering scene, and a lot of the Bond-Vesper banter.)

And, apart from a few quibbles about the pacing of the relationship development, this audience member could barely have liked it any more.

That's good. Still, from what you write, as one could have expected, it was mainly hardcore fans who saw the first screenings. One should have to wait a little bit until regular cinemagoers see the film, to estimate about the audiences' responce to it.

Yep, still coming up with excuses to write off the positive reactions of the film

On the contrary: I fear that the better the film is, the more negative reaction it will get from non-fans. At least, that is what the unpredecessed success of DAD suggests: the WORST of all Bond films by far (and possibly one of the worst films in years) and the general audiences were cheering with delight.

The point is: let's just NOT care about the non-Bond-fans. This time, they made the movie for us. Let's just enjoy it and let the producers worry about the box office. It has been a really long time since WE were the target group (and who knows when this happens again... hopefully 2008)

[JimmyBond]

The point is: let's just NOT care about the non-Bond-fans. This time, they made the movie for us. Let's just enjoy it and let the producers worry about the box office. It has been a really long time since WE were the target group (and who knows when this happens again... hopefully 2008)

Apologies for the sarcastic reply. I quite agree with you, lets not worry about the box office. I just want to see a great Bond film.

[bond_girl_double07]

And yes, we gasped as one at the pain and daring. We applauded at the final line. And I can't be the only one who wept a little...can I? (That scene in the shower...wow.)

I don't think I've ever enjoyed a screening more.

I get the sense that I'm going to cry like a little bitch.. hell, the end of the novel made me cry

[JCRendle]

I saw an "advanced screening" at my local cinema, my mate works there and they held a private screening for staff +1 the day before general release, everyone loved it. I'm going again at the weekend with my paid for ticket.

[delfloria]

At the motion picture industry screening I attended (standing room only) the crowd cheered, laughed and applauded all the way through the film. Every action sequence got is own applause as well as after the famous line. They were a tough non-bond-fan crowd but appreciated a good film.

[007_Stef]

If there was even the slightest bit of doubt about Craig, it disappeared during the parkour chase / crane fight. The crowd was really behind Craig from that point on. Cheers throughout. The crowd even laughed WITH him (not at him) during the tortune scene when he told Le Chiffre to scratch his balls and move a little to the right.

This is an audience that's accustomed to seeing the role change ever so often, and were delighted with the movie they got.

u just spoiled the torture seen for me ...BOOOOOO

[thecasinoroyale]

WELL, as with some others, we were laughing with him in THAT scene and also some of his other mannerisms and attitudes like the MIA climax, the poker game and in Ms appartment.

I for one am so so pleased that Daniel Craig is our James Bond, and both audiences I was with laughed with him, nodded for him in times of understanding and gasped with him when the action heated up!!

[Dr. Noah]

They applauded at the screening I attended -- and they were all CRITICS!

[007_Stef]

u just spoiled the torture seen for me ...BOOOOOO

sorry....

ah well.....ive been spoiled by most of the clips anyway...hehe...
sounds like an awesome line though.

[danman007]

When I saw it the audience enjoyed themselves, even humming the Bond theme as they walked out. Small applause from a few in the audience. But it wasn't a pack house(It almost was), It will be weekend though(Except Saturday, I think, street dance finale to our Pirates' Week festival).

People were lining up from early to see it, and that is a good sign.

[dee-bee-five]

The point is: let's just NOT care about the non-Bond-fans. This time, they made the movie for us. Let's just enjoy it and let the producers worry about the box office. It has been a really long time since WE were the target group (and who knows when this happens again... hopefully 2008)

Apologies for the sarcastic reply. I quite agree with you, lets not worry about the box office. I just want to see a great Bond film.

And now you have.


I've just seen it for the second time in 24 hours (I know, I know, I'm too old for this kind of thing).

First time was a charity screening; a goodish but muted reaction from people who were there to raise money but one felt didn't usually go to the cinema much.

The second, tonight, was with a general audience. Lots of laughs in the right places and - important this - genuine concentration during the tense poker scenes. Afterwards, a fantastic buzz. I also went with a friend who is hyper-critical about movies and no fan of the Bond series. He was hugely impressed by the movie and thinks it's the best of the series.

[Zorin Industries]

I also caught a charity screening yesterday, too, in Staines. What a great atmosphere among the full-house crowd.

The humour, especially, got great responses. Because they were genuine laughs coming off an excellent screenplay - not groan-inducing puns. I don't think Haggis' contributin can be over-estimated. Million Dollar Baby shared the wry sense of genuine, warm humour (something that's often forgotten).

And yes, we gasped as one at the pain and daring. We applauded at the final line. And I can't be the only one who wept a little...can I? (That scene in the shower...wow.)

I don't think I've ever enjoyed a screening more.

Thank God I wasn't the only one who nearly (and I stress nearly) shed half a male tear at THAT scene. That far surpassed the way the book delivers that moment.

[CharlieBind]

I caught a late morning showing. It was fairly full despite it being a Thursday.

Not much of an audience reaction, I'm afraid.

[tigerheart]

Saw the film tonight - mixed crowd: groups of guys, couples (of varying ages - it was nice to see older folk there), family groups (I guess I shouldn't be surprised how many young kids there were there given the certificate, but given the strength of the rough stuff...).

Generally positive reactions: laughter in the right places, there was an edge of tension in the room as the poker game went on and they definitely liked the action sequences!

[Stax]

I think it will leave people mixed. This film is more cerebral and, as such, the huge segment of the audience who can't or won't think will not like it for its lack of gadgets and dumb inuendos. There's a reason why DAD was the biggest moneymaker ...

[DamnCoffee]

After Bond sat down infront of Le-chiffre after nearly dying the audience applauded
The Torture sequence gave a great reaction from the crowd:
"I have a little itch would you mind"
Le chiffre hits
"No, no,no a little to the right"
Lechiffre hits again
"you can tell all your friends that you died scratching my balls"
The audience laughed and applauded.

and when DC delivered 'The Line' the audience stood and cheered.

[templer1972]

Went to screening last night at 8.30pm.Zero reactions ,after screening quite a number of people complaining this is not the kind of Bond film they expecting.I went with 3 of my friend an non of them like it either.

I will write my review in a few days.

[dee-bee-five]

I think it will leave people mixed. This film is more cerebral and, as such, the huge segment of the audience who can't or won't think will not like it for its lack of gadgets and dumb inuendos. There's a reason why DAD was the biggest moneymaker ...

I wonder, then, what the reason is for CR now being the bigger money earner on its opening day than DAD in the UK?

[NATO Sub]

I think it will leave people mixed. This film is more cerebral and, as such, the huge segment of the audience who can't or won't think will not like it for its lack of gadgets and dumb inuendos. There's a reason why DAD was the biggest moneymaker ...

I wonder, then, what the reason is for CR now being the bigger money earner on its opening day than DAD in the UK?

I think the publicity and press coverage has been much better for CR in the UK than it was for DAD. Craig has generated a real buzz about the character - of course the controversy helped - but he is more well known in the UK than elsewhere and many people were surprised that a 'real' (insulting to the others, I know) actor has been given the role.

I guess the UK is also the Bond 'homeland' and as such perhaps there is an appetite for Flemings Bond greater than that for the cartoon/superhero we have been seeing of late. I do know that of all my friends and family, not a single person enjoyed DAD, and most people were left talking about how that 'bloody stupid invisible car' or the CGI 'surfing' has runined the film. I think for many, DAD was the straw that broke the camels back and they are keen to see 007 return to form.

[Harmsway]

The crowd I was with (in the USA) was quite excited, thought this is to be expected at a midnight show. Laughed at all the jokes and applauded at the end. A really great audience.

[LorneGuyland]

Saw the movie last night at a packed out local cinema here in the UK. Crowd reactions generally very positive; big laughs in the right places, some proper squirming during the torture sequence (especially from the chaps) and, surprisingly, absorbed silence during the protracted poker sequences. The dreaded Branson cameo seemed to go largely unnoticed. Smattering of applause at the end.

Only two backfires, both concerning scenes with Bond and Vesper that inspired some unintentional, and quite raucous, laughter; once during the shower sequence (you'll know which part), and once during their romantic banter at the hospital (when Eva Green utters one of the most bizarre lines in the history of the franchise; however, it does elicit a good [and quite filthy] comeback from DC).