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[supernova]

Am I right in supposing that Mollaka was the one that was intended to set off the bomb in Miami Airport and the plan changed after he was killed by James Bond at the Embassy? My confusion is the bomber has been killed very publically by the Secret Service and his mobile (with the vital Ellipsis clue) appropriated, but the Miami bombing plan continues with just one terrorist bomber?

Also does anybody know how much time has elapsed between the shooting at the Embassy in Madagascar and the bombing attempt at Miami airport?

Last question, I read that in a Casino Royale preview Mollaka spits at Bond, and that's why Bond shots him. It seems a pity they cut that part out - does anyone have any thoughts on why they did?

[ComplimentsOfSharky]

[font=Courier New]Am I right in supposing that Mollaka was the one that was intended to set off the bomb in Miami Airport and the plan changed after he was killed by James Bond at the Embassy? My confusion is the bomber has been killed very publically by the Secret Service and his mobile (with the vital Ellipsis clue) appropriated, but the Miami bombing plan continues with just one terrorist bomber?

I don't understand what is confusing you...

The word ELLIPSIS is a vague clue...the logical assumption would be that the operation wasn't burned.

[Vauxhall]

Am I right in supposing that Mollaka was the one that was intended to set off the bomb in Miami Airport and the plan changed after he was killed by James Bond at the Embassy? My confusion is the bomber has been killed very publically by the Secret Service and his mobile (with the vital Ellipsis clue) appropriated, but the Miami bombing plan continues with just one terrorist bomber?

I certainly assumed that Mollaka was intended to set off the bomb in Miami, and after he was killed by Bond in Madagascar, Dimitrios had to find someone else to carry out the job. He found Carlos after he realised that Mollaka had been eliminated.

Also does anybody know how much time has elapsed between the shooting at the Embassy in Madagascar and the bombing attempt at Miami airport?

I believe that it is merely 2 or 3 days later. There was a thread somewhere that tried to place a timeline along which the events of CASINO ROYALE could be fitted. Both the Madagascar and Miami scenes were placed in early July 2006 if I remember correctly.

Last question, I read that in a Casino Royale preview Mollaka spits at Bond, and that's why Bond shots him. It seems a pity they cut that part out - does anyone have any thoughts on why they did?

Yes I did hear that a shot was filmed of Mollaka spitting at Bond. In the script draft, there was dialogue between the two where Mollaka mocks Bond, asking his name as he wanted to find out who was going to die. Both versions ended up with Bond shooting Mollaka from point blank range. I imagine the version from the final movie was used as it showed Bond to be far more impulsive and basing his actions on instinct rather than common sense necessarily.

[annita]

Am I right in supposing that Mollaka was the one that was intended to set off the bomb in Miami Airport and the plan changed after he was killed by James Bond at the Embassy?

yes he was, and the plan stayed the same but with a different bomber.

My confusion is the bomber has been killed very publically by the Secret Service and his mobile (with the vital Ellipsis clue) appropriated, but the Miami bombing plan continues with just one terrorist bomber?

I think there are several explanations here... Le Ciffre was desperate since his stock shorting period was coming to an end and he wanted the operation done ASAP,so there was no time to think of another plan, also, how could he know what happened to the cell phone? here is the smart thing about what Bond done..he caused an explosion that caused so much confusion, most probably the terrorist thought that the cellphone was destroyed in the explosion. I also think Le Chiffre assumed that no one would understand what the word"Ellypsis" meant.

Also does anybody know how much time has elapsed between the shooting at the Embassy in Madagascar and the bombing attempt at Miami airport?

when Le Chiffre was informed of Mollaka's death , he said that Ellipsis expires in 36 hours, so things moved fast within that time period.

Last question, I read that in a Casino Royale preview Mollaka spits at Bond, and that's why Bond shots him. It seems a pity they cut that part out - does anyone have any thoughts on why they did?

because had Bond shot Mollaka after he spat on him , it would have appeared revenge motivated and Bond would have looked like a egoist, this way he looks impulsive and brash, but also there is a hint of deviousness, since he caused confusion that allowed him to escape and get the cell phone.

[dinovelvet]

Am I right in supposing that Mollaka was the one that was intended to set off the bomb in Miami Airport and the plan changed after he was killed by James Bond at the Embassy? My confusion is the bomber has been killed very publically by the Secret Service and his mobile (with the vital Ellipsis clue) appropriated, but the Miami bombing plan continues with just one terrorist bomber?

Also does anybody know how much time has elapsed between the shooting at the Embassy in Madagascar and the bombing attempt at Miami airport?

Last question, I read that in a Casino Royale preview Mollaka spits at Bond, and that's why Bond shots him. It seems a pity they cut that part out - does anyone have any thoughts on why they did?

It changes the reason for Bond killing him. If Molloka spits at him and then Bond shoots, it would seem like he's killing him on the spur of the moment, out of anger. without thinking. But as it plays out in the film, Bond kills him because he, with his new Licence to Kill, has decided that it is right to do so - as he explains to M later "I thought the world would be a better place with one less bomb-maker"

[JCRendle]

except it goes against him saying he's needed alive.

[dinovelvet]

except it goes against him saying he's needed alive.

Well that is the intent at the start of the mission - obviously Bond and Carter are there to arrest Molloka and take him in. Bond changes his mind at the embassy; Molloka would be able to get away clean by hiding at the embassy, and could contact his associates (Demetrios), warning them to go into hiding too, etc. So Bond decides he might as well kill him, and gambles that Molloka's cellphone will have enough information to lead him to his associates. And being Bond, he's right

[Publius]

except it goes against him saying he's needed alive.

When they had him surrounded, that was the logical plan. But when things changed and Bond found himself cornered and Mollaka all but walking free, he had to make a split-second decision. That's just the nature of his job.

[FullMetalJacket]

That's just the nature of his job.

...Exactly. That's the very essence of having the license to kill.

[supernova]

. . . I read that in a Casino Royale preview Mollaka spits at Bond, and that's why Bond shots him. It seems a pity they cut that part out - does anyone have any thoughts on why they did?

because had Bond shot Mollaka after he spat on him, it would have appeared revenge motivated and Bond would have looked like a egoist, this way he looks impulsive and brash, but also there is a hint of deviousness, since he caused confusion that allowed him to escape and get the cell phone.

Great answers thanks Annita. But I think re the last answer Bond killing Mollaka as revenge motivated fits right in with the Bond we see at the Casino picking up the steak knife and going after Le Chiffre.