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[Quantumofsolace007]

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Marc Forster Suggests A Lighter And More Humorous 'Bond 23'

'I feel like the next one can take it to a bit more humorous place again...'

[The Ghost Who Walks]

I'm fine with more humour, as long as it doesn't take overhand, like it did in films like Moonraker and Diamonds are Forever. Once again, I mention The Living Daylights as a fine piece of inspiration for a new film's tone.

They also need to keep the fairly realistic, grounded tone for at least a few more films before they get back to the "madman wants to take over the world" plots again (aren't we all tired of those by now?).

I'm game for more girls, though. We need the return of the classic "Bond casually walks by swimming-pool where many beautiful ladies reside"-scenes.

[tdalton]

I'm fine with more humour, as long as it doesn't take overhand, like it did in films like Moonraker and Diamonds are Forever. Once again, I mention The Living Daylights as a fine piece of inspiration for a new film's tone.

I think that a film similar in tone to TLD would be a perfect way to continue moving the Craig Era forward. I quite liked the style of humor we got in QoS (Bond's reaction to Fields' hotel choice and then his solution to the problem was quite funny, and there were other great moments scattered throughout the film as well), and wouldn't want to see them stray to far from that. A film in the style of TLD would be, I think, a nice compromise on where to go with BOND 23, as it would allow for more humor than we got in QoS, but the humor that would be there would be a bit more subtle than it was in some of the other Bond films.

[Craig is 007]

I can't understand why some people say that Quantum Of Solace has a lack of humour. There are plenty of funny moments in the film

[Mr_Wint]

Let's bring back the jet-pack and everything that comes with it. Give the people what they want.

[Quantumofsolace007]

Let's bring back the jet-pack and everything that comes with it. Give the people what they want.

give who what?


I mean i'm a bond fan and i'm quite happy.

[DamnCoffee]

Who's Mark Forseter?

[Qwerty]

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Marc Forster Suggests A Lighter And More Humorous 'Bond 23'

'I feel like the next one can take it to a bit more humorous place again...'

[zencat]

Remember the early rumors about QOS was that it would have more "Roger Moore style" humor?

[TheREAL008]

And Marc thinks he's going to direct another one?

[sharpshooter]

I don’t really want a massive change in direction from the last two films. I think doing that would be a step backward. The changes should be done subtly without breaking the atmosphere.

I'd like more or less the same grit, but with a slight increase in smart humour, more romance and perhaps a few gadgets -(though I don't want this aspect to take away the emphasis on Bond's physical endurance and ability as displayed in CR and QoS.)

[Eddie Burns]

Go away Marc...go and make another movie nobody cares about.

[singleentendre]

Go away Marc...go and make another movie nobody cares about.

And take MK12 with you...

[Qwerty]

And Marc thinks he's going to direct another one?

He very likely would be had he not said "no".

[Mr Teddy Bear]

I don’t really want a massive change in direction from the last two films. I think doing that would be a step backward. The changes should be done subtly without breaking the atmosphere.

I'd like more or less the same grit, but with a slight increase in smart humour, more romance and perhaps a few gadgets -(though I don't want this aspect to take away the emphasis on Bond's physical endurance and ability as displayed in CR and QoS.)

I agree. I like the dangerous, gritty world Campbell and Forster have placed Bond in and I don't want to see that trampled over in the next one. I want them to keep the sharp humor of the last two, perhaps sprinkled throughout a bit more, but still sparingly. Add in some dark, ironic one liners like in the early Connery films("On their way to a funeral"), not out right punch lines where it feels like Bond should wink at the audience.

As for gadgets, I can see them working well and being plausible if they kept them in the vein of the FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE brief case. An every day device with some plausable extras to help out of a spy in believing situations. The gadgets should assist a spy in a general situation and avoid the cliche of being tailored made for escape from a certain situation that Bond happens to find himself in. Or I'd be fine if they kept gadgets to a minimum like in ROYALE and QUANTUM.

Don't get me wrong- I'm not some nostalgic fanboy who wants to avoid progression- it just makes sense to use what has worked well before.

[TheREAL008]

And Marc thinks he's going to direct another one?

He very likely would be had he not said "no".

Thanks! I was unclear if he was going to direct another one, not that I would have minded, but out of curiosity...why did he say no?

[Qwerty]

And Marc thinks he's going to direct another one?

He very likely would be had he not said "no".

Thanks! I was unclear if he was going to direct another one, not that I would have minded, but out of curiosity...why did he say no?

Here's an article you'll likely want to check out.

>> Forster Reaffirms He's Not Returning For 'Bond 23'

[JimmyBond]

Give the people what they want.

When they gave the people what they wanted, we ended up with Tomorrow Never Dies. The people don't know what they want.

[Harmsway]

A lighter, more relaxed BOND 23? Sure. QUANTUM OF SOLACE was particularly lacking in the overt fun factor (not necessarily a bad thing, for what it's worth), so a change of pace might not be a terrible idea.

I imagine that a more relaxed/humorous BOND 23 could play somewhat like CASINO ROYALE, just without the dark/tragic notes of its final sections. I'd be up for that.

[Double-Oh Agent]

And Marc thinks he's going to direct another one?

He very likely would be had he not said "no".

Thank goodness he said no then. I don't want him around Bond again.

[The Ghost Who Walks]

I'm fine with more humour, as long as it doesn't take overhand, like it did in films like Moonraker and Diamonds are Forever. Once again, I mention The Living Daylights as a fine piece of inspiration for a new film's tone.

I think that a film similar in tone to TLD would be a perfect way to continue moving the Craig Era forward. I quite liked the style of humor we got in QoS (Bond's reaction to Fields' hotel choice and then his solution to the problem was quite funny, and there were other great moments scattered throughout the film as well), and wouldn't want to see them stray to far from that. A film in the style of TLD would be, I think, a nice compromise on where to go with BOND 23, as it would allow for more humor than we got in QoS, but the humor that would be there would be a bit more subtle than it was in some of the other Bond films.

Agree with every thing you say. The humour in TLD does not consist of obvious "gags" (cello chase aside, but I love that one too!), and would fit Craig's style very well.

And off course, it's an excellent film in almost every way, and combines a gritty Bond with a more down-to-earth plot and a sense of adventure and excitement.

As long as one liners doesn't "get in the way", I'll be happy. I recently re-watched Tomorrow Never Dies, and cringed every time Pierce opened his mouth. No surprise he disliked saying those lines too.

[AgentBentley]

Marc Forster is not directing the next Bond, so his ideas are really not that relevant.
Like many others on this forum, I don't want the tone of CR and QoS to be abruptly changed for Bond 23, and I agree there was humor in those two movies.
Tweak a bit of things here and there, but don't change the Daniel Craig feel.

[MJC]

Indeed, yes. Absolutley. I would suggest an appearance by Chris Rock (Mel Gibson and Danny Glover tried this), "Bond, you da craziest ******* I seen all day, and I been up since Six!" Or, co-star Chris Tucker (from Rush Hour), after shooting Mr. White, "Woo, you know he not gonna be in Bond 24!"

(For those of you with no ear for sarcasam, I don't really mean it.)

[DaveBond21]

I think Forster is possibly relaying things that the Bond team have said to him about what may happen next. It would be interesting to note if those comments were made before QOS was released, or if they were made following the reviews.

[Jim]

Marc Forster is not directing the next Bond, so his ideas are really not that relevant.

On that logic, the ideas of anyone here would be even more meaningless.

[bond 16.05.72]

A lighter, more relaxed BOND 23? Sure. QUANTUM OF SOLACE was particularly lacking in the overt fun factor (not necessarily a bad thing, for what it's worth), so a change of pace might not be a terrible idea.

I imagine that a more relaxed/humorous BOND 23 could play somewhat like CASINO ROYALE, just without the dark/tragic notes of its final sections. I'd be up for that.

I'd agree wqith that, some have mentioned TLD but that still suffers from Moore hang overs, I'd agree that Dalton's tone would be fine but I'm not too pleased on making it that light.

Craig's era has dispensed with the Mooreisms, CR & QOS showed DC can deliver great dead pan lines, more of that please. I do want to see more enjoyment in Bonds face, he's got over the Vesper thing let him concentrate on being James Bond.

I'd never change what came before because for the first time we've seen the origins now lets see Fleming's Bond truly fly.

[Aces High]

And Marc thinks he's going to direct another one?

Please No..go on I'll do it instead.

[DKnight007]

More girls, more laughs is always good, just as long as long as we don't see forced over the top cheesiness in every other scene.

[DKnight007]

A lighter, more relaxed BOND 23? Sure. QUANTUM OF SOLACE was particularly lacking in the overt fun factor (not necessarily a bad thing, for what it's worth), so a change of pace might not be a terrible idea.

I imagine that a more relaxed/humorous BOND 23 could play somewhat like CASINO ROYALE, just without the dark/tragic notes of its final sections. I'd be up for that.

I do want to see more enjoyment in Bonds face, he's got over the Vesper thing let him concentrate on being James Bond.

I'd never change what came before because for the first time we've seen the origins now lets see Fleming's Bond truly fly.

Agreed...even if we see Bond giving a wink with Craig adding a smile/smirk in a scene or something would be good to see.

Lets see Craig start to enjoy the dangerous yet fun aspects of being Bond.

[bond 16.05.72]

A lighter, more relaxed BOND 23? Sure. QUANTUM OF SOLACE was particularly lacking in the overt fun factor (not necessarily a bad thing, for what it's worth), so a change of pace might not be a terrible idea.

I imagine that a more relaxed/humorous BOND 23 could play somewhat like CASINO ROYALE, just without the dark/tragic notes of its final sections. I'd be up for that.

I do want to see more enjoyment in Bonds face, he's got over the Vesper thing let him concentrate on being James Bond.

I'd never change what came before because for the first time we've seen the origins now lets see Fleming's Bond truly fly.

Agreed...even if we see Bond giving a wink with Craig adding a smile/smirk in a scene or something would be good to see.

Lets see Craig start to enjoy the dangerous yet fun aspects of being Bond.

It's the only way I can see things going, I really can't see them going for the tone of QOS, it was more sour faced than CR.

I liked the tone of CR, if you unload the emotional aspect of CR and dial the deadpan humour up a notch, let Craig enjoy himself as DK007 puts it let him enjoy the danger.

I can see why QOS was like it was but that aspect of Bond evolution has come to an end, the Gun Barrel at the end signalled he's here now. Continue to develop him and nothing wrong with making a later Craig entry (if he does any more of course) more emotionally driven but make a Bond 23 a fun ride without turning it cheesy, as I said the tone of FRWL is where we need to go.

Q, Moneypenny gadgets etc, I can see that the Q MP thing will be addressed in 23 because Craig has mentioned it too much, my guess is they have had all intention to bring these things back once QOS arc was out the way, it's all down to how it is interpreted I guess we need to trust EON. Gadgets are already back it's just they aren't ludicrous any more, let it continue this way.