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[Qwerty]

Now on the CBn main page...

'Quantum of Solace' Behind-The-Scenes Video

New footage, interviews with Daniel Craig, Marc Forster, stunt rehearsals, and more

[Daddy Bond]

Looks like Craig actually jumps and catches a rope pretty high of the ground in one scene(albeit with a safety cable), yet still, I like how he gets in the middle of the action. It seems like technology is enabling stars to do more of their own stunts in the recent years. Am I right on this?

[tdalton]

The scenes with M, Tanner, and Bond look like they will be better than the M/Bond scenes in Casino Royale. The rest of it, though, looks a bit uninspired.

Who didn't see this coming?

Do you get a kick out of trying to bring everyone else down, or something?

No, I don't get a kick out of trying to bring anyone down. That's not what I'm doing at all. I'm simply stating my opinion of QoS, just like everyone else.

[Qwerty]

The scenes with M, Tanner, and Bond look like they will be better than the M/Bond scenes in Casino Royale. The rest of it, though, looks a bit uninspired.

Who didn't see this coming?

Do you get a kick out of trying to bring everyone else down, or something?

Opinions are merely that. Let's try and keep things civil here.

[Blonde Bond]

Great Scot!

Looks promising so far. weird to see this much material from the filming, when it seems like they only started filming.

[Daddy Bond]

Great Scot!

Looks promising so far. weird to see this much material from the filming, when it seems like they only started filming.

True, of course, there seems to be a growing trend to spend more time documenting the making of films. People are demanding more and more "extras", especially now with multi-disc/special edition releases, HD and Blue Ray, so it's not surprising that we have more footage available earlier on these days. What do you think?

[MarcAngeDraco]

The clips look brilliant, this just made my day!

I'm so glad they rearranged the title. I thought it looked a lot cleaner stacked like that.

I hadn't noticed until I read your post, but I think I liked it a little better before...

[mcdonbb]

[quote name='tdalton' post='834689' date='7 February 2008 - 19:49'][quote name='Judo chop' post='834687' date='7 February 2008 - 14:44'][quote name='tdalton' post='834660' date='7 February 2008 - 13:06'][quote name='Harmsway' post='834658' date='7 February 2008 - 14:04'][quote name='tdalton' post='834655' date='7 February 2008 - 13:02']The scene with the ropes was the worst part of the video to me.[/quote]
Why? What's not to love?
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It just looks extremely silly and looks to be just more needless action.
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How does one distinguish

[Double-0-7]

Damn the internet restrictions here at work.

At least you can get to CBn - I have to wait until evening to catch-up!

I liked this video more than the one at the official QoS site. I hope they don't overdo the action and turn the 007 back into a "Die Hard" level of non-stop action. The jetboat sequence sure looks promising though.

[Professor Dent]

Great clip. I liked the rearranged Quantum of Solace logo at the end as well.

[Vauxhall]

Anyone sharing my thoughts that the second interview snippet with Foster might have been shot in M's office? The wall in the background as well as the shelf with the bottles on it seem to be the same.

I agree. Very well spotted!

[.0.0.7.]

Just when my post-press-conference buzz had worn off... this unexpected surprise! I agree that it looks promising so far, and as DC said, we are only seeing the tip of the tentacle. I'm sorry, iceberg.

DC also looks like he's really enjoying this. Much more relaxed and confident than the serious, driven DC we saw during the CR filming. He now has nothing to prove, he can get on with doing Bond how he wants. Nice to see him this way. I love seeing clips like the shot of him getting out of a car with smoking tires, just laughing. Hard not to share his enthusiasm.

All this bodes well for the quality of QoS.

[Qwerty]

Nice to see him this way. I love seeing clips like the shot of him getting out of a car with smoking tires, just laughing. Hard not to share his enthusiasm.

All this bodes well for the quality of QoS.

Noticed that as well. While it still seems like this one is going to be yet another hell of a shoot for him, he seems to be enjoying every bit of it (for as much as one can judge by viewing these videos).

[Leon]

Hahaha, awesome! He's tearing up that tarmac.

Great video, looks amazing. Is that a matt grey PPK he spins and points in one clip? I paused it at the best moment I could and the muzzle and overall size match the PPK. (same as the model he is weilding in the CR publicity shot among the pillars in Venice, dressed in DJ).

[Mr Ashdown]

I'm getting a very strong classic-Connery vibe from all this -- though, of course, it's got the Daniel Craig/Paul Haggis magic threaded through it, which maks it even more wonderful.

Craig is the first Bond actor since Connery who seems effortlessly cool; there's just something about the way he moves. The first image that pops into my head when I think about James Bond is Sean Connery panther-walking through the Shrublands corridors in "Thunderball" -- the nonchalance, sexuality and dangerousness of an Alpha Male. Daniel Craig seems to have this in spades. But better yet, there's a lot more going on with him than there was with Connery.

Beyond the brilliant, inspired lead actor, there's all sorts of genuinely classy thing happening with the James Bond films these days. Look at those sets, the misen-en-scene (how cool is the snow in the scene with Bond and M?) and that supporting cast! "Casino Royale" had a brilliant screenplay (the dialogue just sizzled, didn't it?) -- and with Haggis on board again, it's a safe bet that "Quantum of Solace" wll be equally well-written. This means that a focussed storyline will allow honest characterisation to come to the fore, grounding everything in a stylish believability. It's not Ken Loach-style "realism"; it's more interesting than that -- it's a fusion of Bond reality (hightened sadism, sex, violence and intensity; typified by the fact that Daniel Craig covered in blood and sweat still looks a billion times better than practically every other man on Earth) and an approximation of genuine reality. You can't believe in hollowed out volcanos, but you can believe in MI6 agents with personal vendettas.

Exciting suff, all this. I'm getting more and more impressed with this new vision.

[Leon]

You can't believe in hollowed out volcanos, but you can believe in MI6 agents with personal vendettas.

To be honest, if they had something along the lines of a secret base inside a volcano in this film or the next Craig film I'd probably love every minute of it. It would be amazing larger-than-life 007 but with the superb style, darkness and quality of the DC Bond (with Paul Haggis on the script).

[Skudor]

Great clip. I liked the rearranged Quantum of Solace logo at the end as well.

I also prefer it this way. I wonder if that's a permanent change, or just to fit the small square format of the clip.

[sharpshooter]

I like the re-arranged QoS logo as well. More clean, and uses its space better.

Craig is born to play this role!

[Sir James Moloney]

Bloody Hell, I can

[dodge]

Many deletions on this thread indicate some fireworks I missed. Here's hoping TDalton comes back and that we're all still open to dissenting opinions.

I broke my solemn vow of not watching any video clips, in addition to avoiding all printed spoilers. Here's a positive reaction based on the images alone without any sound (I do want this film to surprise me):

--As has been pointed out, Craig does look simply fantastic. Not only more relaxed--great to see him actually laugh!--but with more confidence and sinewy grace in his every movement than the young Sean Connery. The man rocks when he walks.
--The two abbreviated fight scenes look pretty damned exciting.
--Did I actually see the funereal Marc Forster SMILING?

We have no guarantees, not yet. There are so many ways that any film can go wrong. But..dinged if this doesn't LOOK groovy so far.

[Joe Bond]

Here's a screenshot of the part where Craig uses what appears to be a PPK.

http://img230.images...2725/ppkmk2.jpg

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[Sir James Moloney]

Here's a screenshot of the part where Craig uses what appears to be a PPK.

http://img230.images...2725/ppkmk2.jpg

That does look like a ppk. And the watch? Does anyone have a photoshop sort of program that can clean the picture a bit?

[Jackanaples]

I'm getting a very strong classic-Connery vibe from all this -- though, of course, it's got the Daniel Craig/Paul Haggis magic threaded through it, which maks it even more wonderful.

Craig is the first Bond actor since Connery who seems effortlessly cool; there's just something about the way he moves. The first image that pops into my head when I think about James Bond is Sean Connery panther-walking through the Shrublands corridors in "Thunderball" -- the nonchalance, sexuality and dangerousness of an Alpha Male. Daniel Craig seems to have this in spades. But better yet, there's a lot more going on with him than there was with Connery. mi

Beyond the brilliant, inspired lead actor, there's all sorts of genuinely classy thing happening with the James Bond films these days. Look at those sets, the sen-en-scene (how cool is the snow in the scene with Bond and M?) and that supporting cast! "Casino Royale" had a brilliant screenplay (the dialogue just sizzled, didn't it?) -- and with Haggis on board again, it's a safe bet that "Quantum of Solace" wll be equally well-written. This means that a focussed storyline will allow honest characterisation to come to the fore, grounding everything in a stylish believability. It's not Ken Loach-style "realism"; it's more interesting than that -- it's a fusion of Bond reality (hightened sadism, sex, violence and intensity; typified by the fact that Daniel Craig covered in blood and sweat still looks a billion times better than practically every other man on Earth) and an approximation of genuine reality. You can't believe in hollowed out volcanos, but you can believe in MI6 agents with personal vendettas.

Exciting suff, all this. I'm getting more and more impressed with this new vision.

The quick description that I usually use to describe Craig's particular kind of cool is that he's Sean Connery by way of Steve McQueen. I thought that description was original with me, but others posted about it first. Craig is definitely the only Bond besides Connery that I look at on film and say, "I want to be THAT guy."

One of the things that has me excited about the Craig era is that the filmmakers seem to be asking themselves, "What would Fleming do with Bond in the 21st century?" Take the free-running sequence in CR is a perfect example: Fleming would have LOVED the idea of free running. It's exactly the sort of exotic real world thing he'd have relished writing into one of his thrillers. If it had been around back in WWII he'd have insisted that the commandos all be fully trained in it.

I'd love to see a return of Bond's superior knowledge of food and drink. It's an aspect of his personality that really shines in the Terence Young directed movies and would fit very well in Food Network, celebrity chef present.

Everything we've heard and seen so far about QOS has me really excited. As good as CR was I think this new movie will prove to be superior in every way: wittier, more stylish, sexier, more exciting, you name it. Part of the reason I believe that is no doubt due to simple wish fulfillment. But I also think that the reboot/restart of what feels like a whole new Bond series has inspired the filmmakers to an unprecedented degree. These new movies feel alive, with creativity and passion to burn.

[Sir James Moloney]

Here's a screenshot of the part where Craig uses what appears to be a PPK.

http://img230.images...2725/ppkmk2.jpg

That does look like a ppk. And the watch? Does anyone have a photoshop sort of program that can clean the picture a bit?

The watch looks like a big one. Someone in another forum said they were going to make a new watch for the film and that it would have the same design as the Seamaster 2220.80.00 but with a black face and bezel. He also said they will produce the quartz and midsize versions as with the blue onesand that there will also be another limited edition of 10,007, but that the dial had not been finalized.
Daniel

[Jackanaples]

Many deletions on this thread indicate some fireworks I missed. Here's hoping TDalton comes back and that we're all still open to dissenting opinions.

I'm sure everyone's open to dissenting opinions around here. But isn't it just a little too soon to be so relentlessly down on everything? If QOS turns out sour, there'll certainly be a time to moan and we'll all have a go at that point.

I think there's very little to indicate he has anything to worry about. After the success of CR, he can rest assured they're not going to suddenly go the Brosnan/Moore route with this one. Nine BAFTA nominations sealed that deal. Also, in my opinion, anyone who says CR has too much action while simultaneously loving the wall to wall action extravaganza that is FYEO is being perhaps a little disingenuous and unfair.

Having said that, I look forward to TDalton's return. I enjoy reading his views on Bond most of the time, even when I am not in agreement with them.

[HildebrandRarity]

I look forward to TDalton's return. I enjoy reading his views on Bond most of the time, even when I am not in agreement with them.

Ditto.

I used to be 'Scorpion' ... and before that 'Sensualist'...and before that 'ray t' as far back as 2002 on here, during the 'Blue Eyes' (one of two original founders of CBn) era.

Don't let anyone run you out of town, TDalton.

[Shamelord]

Sure wish we could have gotten some close-ups of all the pictures on the wall behind Forster - imagine it would be somewhat revealing.

I freeze-framed the picture here! It seems we will see shots of the Andean plateau -- the lead to seeing Macchu Picchu ? I noticed the Bregenz Seebuhne floating opera stage with the huge eye in the middle. These sets look cool.

I agree with your Steve McQueen / Sean Connery comparison regarding Daniel Craig. The energy he has throwing the key away and getting past Field is great and reminds me of the scene with German car at the Ocean Club in CR. Craig's way of walking is fantastic.

Plus the sets look fantastic. Plus the action looks fantastic. Plus...

Edited by Shamelord, 08 February 2008 - 04:36 PM.

[Jim]

I look forward to TDalton's return. I enjoy reading his views on Bond most of the time, even when I am not in agreement with them.

Ditto.

I used to be 'Scorpion' ... and before that 'Sensualist'...and before that 'ray t' as far back as 2002 on here, during the 'Blue Eyes' (one of two original founders of CBn) era.

Don't let anyone run you out of town, TDalton.

Hmm. Perhaps a bit dangerous to suggest that people hunt down those alternative lifestyles and read those posts, wouldn't you say?

[kneelbeforezod]

Craig is the first Bond actor since Connery who seems effortlessly cool; there's just something about the way he moves.

For me that's possibly his greatest strength. I could watch a whole film of him just walking into hotel rooms and bars etc.

Thats why I've always thought they should RIP OFF the famous steadycam shot from Goodfellas. Imagine Craig walking a woman through, say, an opera house... or a restaurant... to get somewhere... I haven't worked out the details exactly lol, but christ he would be cool doing it.

I think Bond needs a few moments like that, when the director does something a bit more stylish and audacious.

[craigbegins]

Is it just me or does Marc Forster look like a young Blofeld?
The footage looks amazing anyway