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Universal Exports in "Casino Royale" PTS

Started by Matt_13 , Apr 30 2010 01:54 AM

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#1 Matt_13

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Posted 30 April 2010 - 01:54 AM

Probably didn't need its own thread but I just noticed this and thought it was really cool.

During Bond and Dryden's meeting in the office, Dryden slides open his drawer to reveal his pistol. Underneath said pistol lies a folder, which clearly boasts the Universal Exports logo. What a great touch that is, barely noticeable but there nonetheless. Ah well, thought I'd share. B)

#2 JimmyBond

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Posted 30 April 2010 - 04:38 AM

It is brought up in QoS as well, in fact every Bond has used the moniker at one point.

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Posted 30 April 2010 - 05:43 AM

You can't really see it in Casino Royale but I'm pretty sure when Bond and Vesper are in the car and Bond is looking over "last minute details" that whole letter states that he is from Universal Exports.

#4 Guy Haines

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Posted 01 May 2010 - 06:01 AM

Probably didn't need its own thread but I just noticed this and thought it was really cool.

During Bond and Dryden's meeting in the office, Dryden slides open his drawer to reveal his pistol. Underneath said pistol lies a folder, which clearly boasts the Universal Exports logo. What a great touch that is, barely noticeable but there nonetheless. Ah well, thought I'd share. B)


I spotted it too. What a pity - for him - that when he picked up the pistol Dryden didn't notice it was a little bit lighter than it would be if loaded! :tdown:

It is attention to detail such as this that I like in films in general and Bond in particular. Particularly in a reboot such as CR, it was important to remind the audience that the film really was a Bond film. Little touches like that help.

Presumably you noticed the Universal Exports business card flashed by Bond in QoS, and the alias on it - Robert Sterling? Related to a certain marine biologist, perhaps? :tdown:

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Posted 02 May 2010 - 07:32 PM

Never noticed this in either film. Looks like someone needs to watch them again.

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Posted 02 May 2010 - 07:57 PM

Never noticed this in either film. Looks like someone needs to watch them again.


What a good excuse. :tdown:

Might join you. B)

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Posted 02 May 2010 - 09:10 PM

Never noticed this in either film. Looks like someone needs to watch them again.


What a good excuse. :tdown:

Might join you. B)



The logistics of this would be mind boggling. I mean you live in Oz and I am in the UK, but if your game I am. Ill put the kettle on. :tdown:

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Posted 03 May 2010 - 01:13 PM


Presumably you noticed the Universal Exports business card flashed by Bond in QoS, and the alias on it - Robert Sterling? Related to a certain marine biologist, perhaps? B)


Yep indeed. I did like this nice touch.

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Posted 03 May 2010 - 04:28 PM

Probably didn't need its own thread but I just noticed this and thought it was really cool.

During Bond and Dryden's meeting in the office, Dryden slides open his drawer to reveal his pistol. Underneath said pistol lies a folder, which clearly boasts the Universal Exports logo. What a great touch that is, barely noticeable but there nonetheless. Ah well, thought I'd share. :tdown:



Presumably you noticed the Universal Exports business card flashed by Bond in QoS, and the alias on it - Robert Sterling? Related to a certain marine biologist, perhaps? :tdown:


Oh yes, that one was a bit more blatant but very cool nonetheless. B)
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