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[danielcraigisjamesbond007]

After having seen "The Dark Knight," I'd like to see Christopher Nolan direct Bond 23. I think that, given the amazing nature of "Knight," he could handle both the action scenes and the dialogue scenes between characters.

Although Nolan seems to have a propensity for too many speeches (I prefer more subtlety and more concise dialog), I think he could handle most other aspects of a Bond film rather well. The cinematography would probably be brilliant.

However, I worry that he would make it too long. I prefer Bond films to be a bit under two hours, like the early Connery ones, TND, and now QoS. That said, if that was the trade-off for the first Bond film made in IMAX (especially if it was Thunderball-esque), I'd be game.

Personally, I wouldn't care about the length of the film, if Nolan directed. I think that he could make a believable story with realistic dialogue and action. I certainly felt that way after "Dark Knight."
For me, one of the problems with a new director is that they can handle either a dialogue scene, or an action scene. Nolan, I think, is one of the directors who could handle both.

[mister-white]

Now, other than Newell, my list would have to be (and I personally think that there's a good chance any of them will do it) Brad Bird, Martin Campbell, Chris Nolan or Roger Spottiswoode.

I think other than Newell, all of those are extremely unlikely. Bird doesn't really have enough experience, Martin Campbell is getting on in years and doesn't seem to have an interest in returning to Bond (and from all indications, he didn't have the best experience on CASINO ROYALE, either), Christopher Nolan is too big for Bond, and Roger Spottiswoode is precisely the kind of for-hire hack that EON will be looking to avoid in this new, "prestigious" era.

You say Bird doesn't have the experience?!? Bet you wouldn't say that if The Incredibles and The Iron Giant were live action. Sure, he was trained as an animator, but as a director, he knows as much about live action as he does about animation. Plus, animation is NOT a genre (at all) and no one should be 'stuck' to do just animation project their whole lives that's almost word for word what he said in his commentary for The Incredibles. Plus, just look at Andrew Adamson (who's another name I should add to the list), could do animated parodies of something, then could be put in charge of a serious live action project in the same genre.

If you think Nolan is too big for Bond, then so was Forster. Both have their fan and critic following, the only difference is that Nolan's had two films that are blockbuster level. But he still seems more like a independent director, whose films have been big monster hits.

Newell as you said, seems like a likely choice.

Campbell's not too old, plus he'll be able to see the series back on track after being derailed by Forster.

And Spottiswoode is on the same level as Campbell, but ten years ago, I would have agreed was a bit of a hack, but now in recent years he's done some fairly good stuff, that's more on an emotional level that should get him another glance from Babs and Mickey.

[Harmsway]

You say Bird doesn't have the experience?!?

Yes. He doesn't have the experience of directing live action, which does differ from the task of directing an animated film a substantial amount. If he had some live action films to his credit, I think he'd be more likely. I have a hard time imagining EON selecting a director without a single live action film to his name.

Plus, just look at Andrew Adamson (who's another name I should add to the list), could do animated parodies of something, then could be put in charge of a serious live action project in the same genre.

Adamson is a horrible live action director who has produced two very terrible films. I don't think he's a successful example of a cross-over from animation to live action.

If you think Nolan is too big for Bond, then so was Forster. Both have their fan and critic following, the only difference is that Nolan's had two films that are blockbuster level. But he still seems more like a independent director, whose films have been big monster hits.

That "blockbuster level" is a fairly substantial difference, though. And I no longer think that Nolan feels like an "independent" director. I daresay he's one of the giants right now, if only for delivering one juggernaut of a blockbuster in THE DARK KNIGHT.

Campbell's not too old, plus he'll be able to see the series back on track after being derailed by Forster.

Campbell's not too old to do Bond, but he's getting old enough (and close enough to retirement) that he's going to want to do his own projects than working for-hire.

And Spottiswoode is on the same level as Campbell, but ten years ago, I would have agreed was a bit of a hack, but now in recent years he's done some fairly good stuff, that's more on an emotional level that should get him another glance from Babs and Mickey.

Even if he's improved, I fail to see him as a likely candidate in this poster-Forster franchise. He carries no prestige at all. Quite the opposite, in fact.

[JackWade]

Personally, I think it would be cool if Guy Ritchie, Matthew Vaughn, Danny Boyle or Neil Marshall directed the next film.

I'd love to see a Danny Boyle Bond film. It would certainly be a pretty interesting looking film, that's for sure.

However i tihnk none of those choices are likely as thay are all directors who like to have alot of control on their movies which i doubt EON would let them have.

I dunno about that, especially after the creative free reign that Eon gave Forster.

[Thunderball302]

Now, other than Newell, my list would have to be (and I personally think that there's a good chance any of them will do it) Brad Bird, Martin Campbell, Chris Nolan or Roger Spottiswoode.

I think other than Newell, all of those are extremely unlikely. Bird doesn't really have enough experience, Martin Campbell is getting on in years and doesn't seem to have an interest in returning to Bond (and from all indications, he didn't have the best experience on CASINO ROYALE, either), Christopher Nolan is too big for Bond, and Roger Spottiswoode is precisely the kind of for-hire hack that EON will be looking to avoid in this new, "prestigious" era.

You say Bird doesn't have the experience?!? Bet you wouldn't say that if The Incredibles and The Iron Giant were live action. Sure, he was trained as an animator, but as a director, he knows as much about live action as he does about animation. Plus, animation is NOT a genre (at all) and no one should be 'stuck' to do just animation project their whole lives that's almost word for word what he said in his commentary for The Incredibles. Plus, just look at Andrew Adamson (who's another name I should add to the list), could do animated parodies of something, then could be put in charge of a serious live action project in the same genre.

If you think Nolan is too big for Bond, then so was Forster. Both have their fan and critic following, the only difference is that Nolan's had two films that are blockbuster level. But he still seems more like a independent director, whose films have been big monster hits.

Newell as you said, seems like a likely choice.

Campbell's not too old, plus he'll be able to see the series back on track after being derailed by Forster.

And Spottiswoode is on the same level as Campbell, but ten years ago, I would have agreed was a bit of a hack, but now in recent years he's done some fairly good stuff, that's more on an emotional level that should get him another glance from Babs and Mickey.

you're right - we wouldn't say that Bird doesn't have enough experiance IF HE ACTUALLY DIRECTED LIVE ACTION FILMS - but the fact is that he hasn't and they are a different animal than he is used to.

i would go out on a limb and say that i would like to see Bird do an animated 007.

i would love to see Bird direct a few live movies - maybe after a handful he could do a Bond live action - but i don't want him learning on Bond.

speaking of Campbell - i don't think he is a good director and i wouldn't want him back. GoodenEye's direction isn't anything to write home about - and i think he was pushed to do something diffrent with CR - otherwise we'd have gotten a GoldenEye-like movie with Craig.

[Quantumofsolace007]

my new suggestion to be Chewed up and hated by CBN lol

Eli roth

[DamnCoffee]

Is that the guy who directed The Hostel parts I and II, Cabin Fever and literally nothing else?

Wow, amazing idea, there....




Danny Boyle is still my number one choice.

[Quantumofsolace007]

Is that the guy who directed The Hostel parts I and II, Cabin Fever and literally nothing else?

Wow, amazing idea, there....




Danny Boyle is still my number one choice.

the guy who directed the boring and overrated slumdog millionare

No thanks

[DamnCoffee]

Actually the guy who was rumored for the Bond 23 directors chair back in March. He directed other boring movies such as 28 Days Later as well as it's sequel 28 Weeks Later, easily two of the best horror movies of the last decade. You can find the link here, as you can see, the rumor generated a lot of positive feedback from other CBn forum members.

[Quantumofsolace007]

Actually the guy who was rumored for the Bond 23 directors chair back in March. He directed other boring movies such as 28 Days Later as well as it's sequel 28 Weeks Later, easily two of the best horror movies of the last decade. You can find the link here, as you can see, the rumor generated a lot of positive feedback from other CBn forum members.

ok i suppose I was a bit childish in my response and i'm well aware of the boyle rumours even commented on them postivly if I remember.

If he will do bond 23 like 28 days later then yes I want him however if it's going to be like slumdog millionaire.

I apologize for being childish However I want a suspensefull bond.

[The Shark]

Actually the guy who was rumored for the Bond 23 directors chair back in March. He directed other boring movies such as 28 Days Later as well as it's sequel 28 Weeks Later, easily two of the best horror movies of the last decade. You can find the link here, as you can see, the rumor generated a lot of positive feedback from other CBn forum members.

Yep and he also publicly declined the role here.

I'm still opting for Matthew Vaughn or Katherine Bigalow for Bond 23.

[DamnCoffee]

Yep and he also publicly declined the role here.

I'm still opting for Matthew Vaughn or Katherine Bigalow for Bond 23.

Yessss. I know, and that was a really shame. But hey, we can still hope.

Both of the ideas you mentioned Shark, would be indeed, very interesting. I LOVED Layer Cake, and from what I've heard about Katherine Bigalow, I have no trouble at all welcoming her to the Bond family.

[Orion]

Matthew Vaughn would be my number one choice.

[Quantumofsolace007]

Matthew Vaughn would be my number one choice.

i wouldn't mind Vaughn

[Agent 76]

John Woo

[Mr. Blofeld]

John Woo

No Way

[DamnCoffee]

Ooh. What about Edward Zwick? DEFIANCE, BLOOD DIAMOND?

[Quantumofsolace007]

Ooh. What about Edward Zwick? DEFIANCE, BLOOD DIAMOND?

Honestly He was the first known director to come to mind But I never metioned him ccause he was american.

How about Pierre Morel?

[The Shark]

Ooh. What about Edward Zwick? DEFIANCE, BLOOD DIAMOND?

Nah too American. All of his films are pretty average in my opinion.

[Tybre]

Ooh. What about Edward Zwick? DEFIANCE, BLOOD DIAMOND?

I liked his direction on Defiance. Nothing spectacular, but good. Been years since I've seen Blood Diamond.

[Bucky]

Edgar Wright

Nevermind, he is busy working on Ant-Man

back to Alfonso Cuaron

Edited by Bucky, 23 August 2009 - 02:12 AM.

[PotterBond007]

How about Michael Bay? Can anyone say pyrotechnic Bond movie? That would be neat.

Or even Stephen Sommers from the first two Mummy Movies, Brett Ratner(X3). I've also heard people say Quentin Tarantino, though I haven't seen any of his work. Rob Cohen, perhaps? He did Mummy 3, Stealth, Fast and the Furious. Ridley Scott (Haven't seen his work, either). OH! Ron Howard. He did good with Da Vinci Code. Chris Nolan would be good, too, I think. Or Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Patriot). Just some names I'm throwing into the pot.

[Jose]

This is obviously wishful thinking:
Alfonso Cuaron
Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu
Danny Boyle
Edward Zwick

Edited by Jose, 23 August 2009 - 06:00 AM.

[dinovelvet]

How about Michael Bay? Can anyone say pyrotechnic Bond movie? That would be neat.

Or even Stephen Sommers from the first two Mummy Movies, Brett Ratner(X3). I've also heard people say Quentin Tarantino, though I haven't seen any of his work. Rob Cohen, perhaps? He did Mummy 3, Stealth, Fast and the Furious. Ridley Scott (Haven't seen his work, either). OH! Ron Howard. He did good with Da Vinci Code. Chris Nolan would be good, too, I think. Or Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Patriot). Just some names I'm throwing into the pot.

I gotta ask...is this a spoof post?

[PotterBond007]

How about Michael Bay? Can anyone say pyrotechnic Bond movie? That would be neat.

Or even Stephen Sommers from the first two Mummy Movies, Brett Ratner(X3). I've also heard people say Quentin Tarantino, though I haven't seen any of his work. Rob Cohen, perhaps? He did Mummy 3, Stealth, Fast and the Furious. Ridley Scott (Haven't seen his work, either). OH! Ron Howard. He did good with Da Vinci Code. Chris Nolan would be good, too, I think. Or Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Patriot). Just some names I'm throwing into the pot.

I gotta ask...is this a spoof post?

No, not really. Well, maybe the Michael Bay bit. There's some good people in there. Though I'm no expert on directing. But Bond is an action movie, so why not an action director?

[JimmyBond]

How about Michael Bay? Can anyone say pyrotechnic Bond movie? That would be neat.

Or even Stephen Sommers from the first two Mummy Movies, Brett Ratner(X3). I've also heard people say Quentin Tarantino, though I haven't seen any of his work. Rob Cohen, perhaps? He did Mummy 3, Stealth, Fast and the Furious. Ridley Scott (Haven't seen his work, either). OH! Ron Howard. He did good with Da Vinci Code. Chris Nolan would be good, too, I think. Or Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Patriot). Just some names I'm throwing into the pot.

I'll ignore the Michael Bay comment because you yourself have shown you don't really believe it.

Stephen Sommers is popcorn fare, he shouldnt be anywhere near Bond. Brett Ratner is no better than Sommers. Quentin Tarantino is a great director but all wrong for Bond. Rob Cohen is just a horrible choice.

The only name on the list I'd get behind would be Ridley Scott, but I think they'd have a better chance of getting Tony Scott instead, who'm I actually do think would do a great job.

[PotterBond007]

How about Michael Bay? Can anyone say pyrotechnic Bond movie? That would be neat.

Or even Stephen Sommers from the first two Mummy Movies, Brett Ratner(X3). I've also heard people say Quentin Tarantino, though I haven't seen any of his work. Rob Cohen, perhaps? He did Mummy 3, Stealth, Fast and the Furious. Ridley Scott (Haven't seen his work, either). OH! Ron Howard. He did good with Da Vinci Code. Chris Nolan would be good, too, I think. Or Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Patriot). Just some names I'm throwing into the pot.

I'll ignore the Michael Bay comment because you yourself have shown you don't really believe it.

Stephen Sommers is popcorn fare, he shouldnt be anywhere near Bond. Brett Ratner is no better than Sommers. Quentin Tarantino is a great director but all wrong for Bond. Rob Cohen is just a horrible choice.

The only name on the list I'd get behind would be Ridley Scott, but I think they'd have a better chance of getting Tony Scott instead, who'm I actually do think would do a great job.

Hmmm. Ok. Like I said, I don't know much about directing or choosing one. I just threw out some names I was familiar with.

[dinovelvet]

How about Michael Bay? Can anyone say pyrotechnic Bond movie? That would be neat.

Or even Stephen Sommers from the first two Mummy Movies, Brett Ratner(X3). I've also heard people say Quentin Tarantino, though I haven't seen any of his work. Rob Cohen, perhaps? He did Mummy 3, Stealth, Fast and the Furious. Ridley Scott (Haven't seen his work, either). OH! Ron Howard. He did good with Da Vinci Code. Chris Nolan would be good, too, I think. Or Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Patriot). Just some names I'm throwing into the pot.

I gotta ask...is this a spoof post?

No, not really. Well, maybe the Michael Bay bit. There's some good people in there. Though I'm no expert on directing. But Bond is an action movie, so why not an action director?

Well, I'd like to think that Bond in the Craig era is a little bit more than just generic action that Sommers and Cohen etc churn out every summer, and EON are aiming for a classier creative team than they did in the Brosnan era. Prior to QOS, Marc Forster was known for low-key Oscar bait indie dramas like Monster's Ball and Finding Neverland. I think we're far more likely to see someone else along those lines rather than someone like Michael Bay!

Having said that, I wouldn't mind Tony Scott giving it a go. Pelham 123 showed that he can put away the smash cut editing when he wants to and give the actors a chance to shine.

[PotterBond007]

How about Michael Bay? Can anyone say pyrotechnic Bond movie? That would be neat.

Or even Stephen Sommers from the first two Mummy Movies, Brett Ratner(X3). I've also heard people say Quentin Tarantino, though I haven't seen any of his work. Rob Cohen, perhaps? He did Mummy 3, Stealth, Fast and the Furious. Ridley Scott (Haven't seen his work, either). OH! Ron Howard. He did good with Da Vinci Code. Chris Nolan would be good, too, I think. Or Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Patriot). Just some names I'm throwing into the pot.

I gotta ask...is this a spoof post?

No, not really. Well, maybe the Michael Bay bit. There's some good people in there. Though I'm no expert on directing. But Bond is an action movie, so why not an action director?

Well, I'd like to think that Bond in the Craig era is a little bit more than just generic action that Sommers and Cohen etc churn out every summer, and EON are aiming for a classier creative team than they did in the Brosnan era. Prior to QOS, Marc Forster was known for low-key Oscar bait indie dramas like Monster's Ball and Finding Neverland. I think we're far more likely to see someone else along those lines rather than someone like Michael Bay!

Having said that, I wouldn't mind Tony Scott giving it a go. Pelham 123 showed that he can put away the smash cut editing when he wants to and give the actors a chance to shine.

So, then, someone who can show action, but at the same time bring out the characters' emotion? Like that?

[Cruiserweight]

How about Michael Bay? Can anyone say pyrotechnic Bond movie? That would be neat.

Or even Stephen Sommers from the first two Mummy Movies, Brett Ratner(X3). I've also heard people say Quentin Tarantino, though I haven't seen any of his work. Rob Cohen, perhaps? He did Mummy 3, Stealth, Fast and the Furious. Ridley Scott (Haven't seen his work, either). OH! Ron Howard. He did good with Da Vinci Code. Chris Nolan would be good, too, I think. Or Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Patriot). Just some names I'm throwing into the pot.

I'll ignore the Michael Bay comment because you yourself have shown you don't really believe it.

Stephen Sommers is popcorn fare, he shouldnt be anywhere near Bond. Brett Ratner is no better than Sommers. Quentin Tarantino is a great director but all wrong for Bond. Rob Cohen is just a horrible choice.

The only name on the list I'd get behind would be Ridley Scott, but I think they'd have a better chance of getting Tony Scott instead, who'm I actually do think would do a great job.

Hmmm. Ok. Like I said, I don't know much about directing or choosing one. I just threw out some names I was familiar with.

You said you threw out a few names you were familiar with but then say you've never seen any of Tarantino's or Scott's films? How can you be familiar with a director if you've never seen any of their films?