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[Mr. Blofeld]

Like many fans, I've always wondered if Timothy Dalton, had he started his tenure earlier, would have been a more-successful Bond. As such, I've hit upon the idea of a rewrite (in line with Dalton's more serious portrayal) of Octopussy, which I present to you below:

The beginning of the film would show a dying 009 stumbling into the embassy, carrying a Faberg

[jrdoo7]

it would have been james brolin not dalton. we talk about what if connery was in ohmss or moore in the mwtgg in 69 if they made it before ohmss. or if brosnan was in ld.[quote name='Mr. Blofeld' post='787513' date='28 October 2007 - 02:42']Like many fans, I've always wondered if Timothy Dalton, had he started his tenure earlier, would have been a more-successful Bond. As such, I've hit upon the idea of a rewrite (in line with Dalton's more serious portrayal) of Octopussy, which I present to you below:

The beginning of the film would show a dying 009 stumbling into the embassy, carrying a Faberg

[Publius]

I think it could have worked really well, but I think making Octopussy Moore's swan song in '81 and having Dalton debut with FYEO in '83 would have been even better.

And your rewrite is pretty good.

[Mr. Blofeld]

I think it could have worked really well, but I think making Octopussy Moore's swan song in '81 and having Dalton debut with FYEO in '83 would have been even better.

And your rewrite is pretty good.

Why, thank you! It's my first try, and I'm always willing to listen.

[Cruiserweight]

Octopussy is my favorite bond film so it'd be hard for me to see it in any other form but your ideas have alot of potential.

[RazorBlade]

What can I say? I would have loved a much longer period of TD as bond. OP is as good a place to start at any.

[Mr. Blofeld]

Why, thank you, Cruiserweight and RazorBlade! I'm glad to hear some positive feedback.

Any more comments?

[coco1997]

My comment is that you're an extremely talented and creative writer, Mr. Blofeld, and I look forward to your redrafts of other Bond entries in the future.

[The White Tuxedo]

The 80's should have been the decade of Dalton! The faster you get Moore out the better! OCTOPUSSY had a lot of potential. A good story, in fact probably the best that is not from Fleming. Though it uses bits of Fleming. But it's totally ruined by Moore being all smarmy and NOT funny. That stupid chase in India is another mark against. And the safari, which is a bad idea executed extremely poorly. Tarzan yell anyone? Of course, I'd also suggest they should have gotten a better director too. Glen also helped destory OCTOPUSSY's potential.

This would have made a cracking Dalton film! The romance with Octopussy, chasing down the bomb before it goes KABOOM. I even like the clown idea. Fleming had a similar idea I think, I think y'all probably already know about it. Quite Hitchcockian actually.

[Mr. Blofeld]

Well, a film series is always better with new blood; just look at OHMSS.

[MicroGlobeOne]

The 80's should have been the decade of Dalton! The faster you get Moore out the better!

I can't say that I entirely agree, and this seems a bit harsh.

[Mr. Blofeld]

The 80's should have been the decade of Dalton! The faster you get Moore out the better!

I can't say that I entirely agree, and this seems a bit harsh.

Well, Moore was getting a bit on in years, and it showed; as hence, the role needed a new actor sooner than when the films got one.

[Cruiserweight]

The 80's should have been the decade of Dalton! The faster you get Moore out the better!

I can't say that I entirely agree, and this seems a bit harsh.

Well, Moore was getting a bit on in years, and it showed; as hence, the role needed a new actor sooner than when the films got one.

I don't think his age affected the films until his very last one,AVTAK.

[Mr. Blofeld]

The 80's should have been the decade of Dalton! The faster you get Moore out the better!

I can't say that I entirely agree, and this seems a bit harsh.

Well, Moore was getting a bit on in years, and it showed; as hence, the role needed a new actor sooner than when the films got one.

I don't think his age affected the films until his very last one,AVTAK.

Not even in Octopussy?

[Cruiserweight]

The 80's should have been the decade of Dalton! The faster you get Moore out the better!

I can't say that I entirely agree, and this seems a bit harsh.

Well, Moore was getting a bit on in years, and it showed; as hence, the role needed a new actor sooner than when the films got one.

I don't think his age affected the films until his very last one,AVTAK.

Not even in Octopussy?

No,i think he looked good in Octopussy and was still believable in the role.It wasn't until AVTAK until i said ok it's time for a change.

[coco1997]

Funny what two years can do to a guy...

[jaguar007]

The 80's should have been the decade of Dalton! The faster you get Moore out the better!

I can't say that I entirely agree, and this seems a bit harsh.

Well, Moore was getting a bit on in years, and it showed; as hence, the role needed a new actor sooner than when the films got one.

I don't think his age affected the films until his very last one,AVTAK.

Not even in Octopussy?

No,i think he looked good in Octopussy and was still believable in the role.It wasn't until AVTAK until i said ok it's time for a change.

I think Moore started to look a little too old in FYEO (which is my favoirite Moore film).

[Judo chop]

I see the crazy war-mongering Russian general has been removed from your rewrite.

[Mr. Blofeld]

I see the crazy war-mongering Russian general has been removed from your rewrite.

Always good to hear.