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[x007AceOfSpades]

I think she can pull it off, and well too. She is an Oscar winning director and her last two/three films have been fantastic and she's director one of my many favorites too ('Near Dark'). I would love to see her tackle Bond.

[tdalton]

I think she can pull it off, and well too. She is an Oscar winning director and her last two/three films have been fantastic and she's director one of my many favorites too ('Near Dark'). I would love to see her tackle Bond.

 

I'd be absolutely shocked if she weren't on the shortlist, if not at the very top of EON's list.

 

I think after getting someone like Mendes to direct a Bond film followed by the success that Skyfall had with critics and the Academy, EON will focus on names that can get them not only back into the mix for Oscars such as the ones they were nominated for this time around, but into the discussion for the so-called "major" awards that they missed out on this time around.  Hopefully EON decides to venture outside of the UK in their search for a director this time around, as I think both Kathryn Bigelow and Ben Affleck should be under heavy consideration for the job.

[x007AceOfSpades]

I think she can pull it off, and well too. She is an Oscar winning director and her last two/three films have been fantastic and she's director one of my many favorites too ('Near Dark'). I would love to see her tackle Bond.

 

I'd be absolutely shocked if she weren't on the shortlist, if not at the very top of EON's list.

 

I think after getting someone like Mendes to direct a Bond film followed by the success that Skyfall had with critics and the Academy, EON will focus on names that can get them not only back into the mix for Oscars such as the ones they were nominated for this time around, but into the discussion for the so-called "major" awards that they missed out on this time around.  Hopefully EON decides to venture outside of the UK in their search for a director this time around, as I think both Kathryn Bigelow and Ben Affleck should be under heavy consideration for the job.

 

Agreed. I, too believe that's the direction they want to go in. People seeing a trailer for a Bond film with someone like Bigelow's name attached to it will make people consider seeing it based on the critical and commercial success of 'The Hurt Locker' and 'Zero Dark Thirty'. I'd love to see Bond 24 nominated for more than just technical awards. Ben Affleck can do drama well and even action scenes ('The Town') and can  certainly direct his actors that's for sure. Maybe a few months ago, it would seem strange seeing a Bond film with "Directed by Ben Affleck" in the credits, but with him winning an Oscar and other multiple awards for 'Argo' I believe you are right that he too should be under heavy consideration for the job too.

[JohnnyWalker]

I agree that Bigelow and Affleck are exceptional directors, but if we're taking bets I'd say "No chance". Both in that they wouldn't do it and they wouldn't even get considered.

[tdalton]

 

I think she can pull it off, and well too. She is an Oscar winning director and her last two/three films have been fantastic and she's director one of my many favorites too ('Near Dark'). I would love to see her tackle Bond.

 

I'd be absolutely shocked if she weren't on the shortlist, if not at the very top of EON's list.

 

I think after getting someone like Mendes to direct a Bond film followed by the success that Skyfall had with critics and the Academy, EON will focus on names that can get them not only back into the mix for Oscars such as the ones they were nominated for this time around, but into the discussion for the so-called "major" awards that they missed out on this time around.  Hopefully EON decides to venture outside of the UK in their search for a director this time around, as I think both Kathryn Bigelow and Ben Affleck should be under heavy consideration for the job.

 

Agreed. I, too believe that's the direction they want to go in. People seeing a trailer for a Bond film with someone like Bigelow's name attached to it will make people consider seeing it based on the critical and commercial success of 'The Hurt Locker' and 'Zero Dark Thirty'. I'd love to see Bond 24 nominated for more than just technical awards. Ben Affleck can do drama well and even action scenes ('The Town') and can  certainly direct his actors that's for sure. Maybe a few months ago, it would seem strange seeing a Bond film with "Directed by Ben Affleck" in the credits, but with him winning an Oscar and other multiple awards for 'Argo' I believe you are right that he too should be under heavy consideration for the job too.

 

I still haven't seen Argo yet (bought it a couple of weeks ago, just haven't had the time), but I'd base my desire to see him direct a Bond film just off of his work on Gone Baby Gone and The Town.  Both are magnificent films, and as you said, The Town shows that he can handle action.  I think, at this point, he'd by my top choice for the job.  Bigelow would certainly be up there on my list as well, and I think that either of them could find a nice balance between the need for action in a Bond film with the kind of drama that EON is going to want to include in their films moving forward.

[007jamesbond]

brad bird would another good choice........he did well for mission impossible IV

[x007AceOfSpades]

 

 

I think she can pull it off, and well too. She is an Oscar winning director and her last two/three films have been fantastic and she's director one of my many favorites too ('Near Dark'). I would love to see her tackle Bond.

 

I'd be absolutely shocked if she weren't on the shortlist, if not at the very top of EON's list.

 

I think after getting someone like Mendes to direct a Bond film followed by the success that Skyfall had with critics and the Academy, EON will focus on names that can get them not only back into the mix for Oscars such as the ones they were nominated for this time around, but into the discussion for the so-called "major" awards that they missed out on this time around.  Hopefully EON decides to venture outside of the UK in their search for a director this time around, as I think both Kathryn Bigelow and Ben Affleck should be under heavy consideration for the job.

 

Agreed. I, too believe that's the direction they want to go in. People seeing a trailer for a Bond film with someone like Bigelow's name attached to it will make people consider seeing it based on the critical and commercial success of 'The Hurt Locker' and 'Zero Dark Thirty'. I'd love to see Bond 24 nominated for more than just technical awards. Ben Affleck can do drama well and even action scenes ('The Town') and can  certainly direct his actors that's for sure. Maybe a few months ago, it would seem strange seeing a Bond film with "Directed by Ben Affleck" in the credits, but with him winning an Oscar and other multiple awards for 'Argo' I believe you are right that he too should be under heavy consideration for the job too.

 

I still haven't seen Argo yet (bought it a couple of weeks ago, just haven't had the time), but I'd base my desire to see him direct a Bond film just off of his work on Gone Baby Gone and The Town.  Both are magnificent films, and as you said, The Town shows that he can handle action.  I think, at this point, he'd by my top choice for the job.  Bigelow would certainly be up there on my list as well, and I think that either of them could find a nice balance between the need for action in a Bond film with the kind of drama that EON is going to want to include in their films moving forward.

Argo is pretty good, I plan on re-watching again, however, I wouldn't say it's Best Picture quality compared to 'Zero Dark Thirty' but it's worth watching that's for sure. 'Gone Baby Gone' is a great film as well and I was thoroughly impressed with his direction for the Action scenes in 'The Town'.

 

brad bird would another good choice........he did well for mission impossible IV

 

He's only done one live-action film, and whilst it's a great one too, I would love to see what he does next before considering him for Bond 24.

[jrcjohnny99]

My personal choices would be 

1. Joe Wright

2. Matthew Vaughn

3. Tom Hooper

 

These two are no brainers; all Brits, all very talented with a great understanding of how to turn a great script (and a known property) into a fresh and exciting movie. 

 

A few of the other folks mentioned wont be available (assuming Eon are gung-ho for a 2013 start

Ben Affleck is committed to a couple of WB projects (including the long gestating version of Stephen King's 'The Stand) and I don't see WB letting go of their new golden boy.

Brad Bird is in pre-production on Disney;s 'Tomorrowland' which I believe is due to start shooting at the end of the year

Kathryn Bigelow is in talks with 2 studios for her next pic, I'd be surprised if she'd go down the Bond route at this point

Danny Boyle just completed Trance and will be doing publicity for it over the next 6 months, I doubt he'd jump into a Bond movie and he has stated a number of times recently that he doesn't want to end up working on 100mil studio pics

 

I personally wouldn't want a previous director to return, especially not Forster but i wouldnt be too excited about Campbell either; I loved CR but GE is possibly my least favourite Bond movie...

[tdalton]

brad bird would another good choice........he did well for mission impossible IV

 

He's only done one live-action film, and whilst it's a great one too, I would love to see what he does next before considering him for Bond 24.

 

Plus, hiring Brad Bird wouldn't really go along with the idea of continuing to do what they started with Skyfall.  If we're basing what Bond 24 would look like by what Bird did with Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (which is what the original point suggests), then we'd be in for a cartoonish film with action sequences that are very much of the Brosnan Era school of action sequences, along with poor performances from an otherwise very solid group of actors. 

 

If they were trying to make a Bond film that was a follow up to Die Another Day, then I'd definitely say that they should hire Bird for the job.  That's the kind of Bond film he would do a very good job of making (I have no doubt he would have made a far better film than Lee Tamahori did), but as a follow up to the (mostly) character-driven and serious films like Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and Skyfall, I don't think he would be a very good choice for the director's chair.

[x007AceOfSpades]

 

brad bird would another good choice........he did well for mission impossible IV

 

He's only done one live-action film, and whilst it's a great one too, I would love to see what he does next before considering him for Bond 24.

 

Plus, hiring Brad Bird wouldn't really go along with the idea of continuing to do what they started with Skyfall.  If we're basing what Bond 24 would look like by what Bird did with Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (which is what the original point suggests), then we'd be in for a cartoonish film with action sequences that are very much of the Brosnan Era school of action sequences, along with poor performances from an otherwise very solid group of actors. 

 

If they were trying to make a Bond film that was a follow up to Die Another Day, then I'd definitely say that they should hire Bird for the job.  That's the kind of Bond film he would do a very good job of making (I have no doubt he would have made a far better film than Lee Tamahori did), but as a follow up to the (mostly) character-driven and serious films like Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and Skyfall, I don't think he would be a very good choice for the director's chair.

 

I did like 'Ghost Protocol', but You're right when you say Bird would be great for a Brosnan-Era Bond film rather than the direction the films seem to be heading in now.

[S K Y F A L L]

I really liked SAFE HOUSE 2012 and wouldn't mind seeing that director taking on a Bond film but I wonder what the producers criteria is for even considering someone right now. Not a lot of billion dollar directors laying around.  

[QOS4EVER]

\should be under heavy consideration for the job.

Agreed. I, too believe that's the direction they want to go in. People seeing a trailer for a Bond film with someone like Bigelow's name attached to it will make people consider seeing it based on the critical and commercial success of 'The Hurt Locker' and 'Zero Dark Thirty'. I'd love to see Bond 24 nominated for more than just technical awards. Ben Affleck can do drama well and even action scenes ('The Town') and can  certainly direct his actors that's for sure. Maybe a few months ago, it would seem strange seeing a Bond film with "Directed by Ben Affleck" in the credits, but with him winning an Oscar and other multiple awards for 'Argo' I believe you are right that he too should be under heavy consideration for the job too.

I agree with you whole heartedly , I haven't watched nor have I picked up Argo yet .

But if 'The Town' is any indication of what he can do I will be pleased .'He handles action close to the level of what Forster and Campbell were able to achieve .

[x007AceOfSpades]

The filming of the action scenes Forster did in QOS are nowhere near the level of Afflecks action direction in 'The Town'.

[QOS4EVER]

The filming of the action scenes Forster did in QOS are nowhere near the level of Afflecks action direction in 'The Town'.

Nope , I don't think you seem to get the level of intensity of action of what I talk off.

[x007AceOfSpades]

The filming of the action scenes Forster did in QOS are nowhere near the level of Afflecks action direction in 'The Town'.

Nope , I don't think you seem to get the level of intensity of action of what I talk off.

 

No, I do actually. Both films action scenes are shot completely different. QOS has fast paced cuts and editing whereas Skyfall has breathing room with the action. Yes Forster never shot an action film before, and it clearly shows. It's as if he modeled the way the scenes are to be approached and presented of The Bourne Films (sad to say). That wasn't the case with Skyfall.

[TheSilhouette]

Argo was my favorite film this year. I'd be THRILLED if Affleck directed Bond 24. He's one of the best working today.

[seawolfnyy]

I do agree Ace, that months ago it would have seemed blasphemy for Ben Affleck to direct a Bond film. However, he really is a fantastic director. Argo is tied for my fave 2012 film with Skyfall. Based on what Affleck has done both in The Town and Argo, I really think he could make an incredible Bond film. I would be fine with Kathryn Bigelow as well. She does very well with action scenes as evidenced both by The Hurt Locker and ZDT. I would be fine with either.

[tdalton]

Argo was my favorite film this year. I'd be THRILLED if Affleck directed Bond 24. He's one of the best working today.

 

Definitely agreed that he's one of the best directors working today.  He's been one of the best since 2007 when Gone Baby Gone was released.  That's a film that should have gotten a lot more Oscar buzz than it did.  The same could be said for The Town.  As far as I'm concerned, he's now directed three films that are of Oscar caliber, and combine that with the style of films that he's been making, I think it makes him a very attractive candidate to take the reigns of Bond 24.

[TheSilhouette]

Argo was my favorite film this year. I'd be THRILLED if Affleck directed Bond 24. He's one of the best working today.

 

Definitely agreed that he's one of the best directors working today.  He's been one of the best since 2007 when Gone Baby Gone was released.  That's a film that should have gotten a lot more Oscar buzz than it did.  The same could be said for The Town.  As far as I'm concerned, he's now directed three films that are of Oscar caliber, and combine that with the style of films that he's been making, I think it makes him a very attractive candidate to take the reigns of Bond 24.

I just finished watching Gone Baby Gone and was incredibly impressed as well. In fact he may even be at the top of my list. It's rare to see a director with the sort of balance he posesses in all aspects of directing. The sad thing is that many will dismiss him right off the bat because;

A.) He's American

B.) He's Ben Affleck

 

Also, Logan seems to be hinting that Bond 24 will also lean on the more human interpretation of the character.

 

“Fleming’s courage in showing Bond’s fear and vulnerability and depression was really interesting and something that a modern audience can accept,” said Logan. “I think Skyfall demonstrated that they want more layers to that character. And those are the layers that Fleming wrote.”

http://ca.ign.com/ar...-bond-24-update

 

Makes me think they may target another drama oriented director.

Edited by TheSilhouette, 09 March 2013 - 11:41 AM.

[graric]

 

 

I do prefer Bond films to run a bit longer, at a more deliberate pace, and maybe that´s what Marc Forster should have allowed QOS, too.

I think he probably would have done if it weren't for the Writer's Strike.

 
That's by far the only real problem with Quantum Of Solace , if we were to get the crisp dialogues of Casino Royale it would have been perfect. I couldn't care less about how the dialogues were given because of my strong affinity towards Bond but for a new comer it with out a doubt would rub a person the wrong way . the film is perfect in every other aspect

Going by his own words the pace of the film was a very deliberate choice of his, and a reaction to what he thought were Casino Royale's 'over-long' poker scenes, so even if the writer's strike didn't happen the film wouldn't have been much longer...although some of the pacing issues might have been improved slightly

"I just wanted this to be a much shorter film. Casino Royale was way too long for my taste; that poker game was really slow, so I wanted to make this a really tight and fast film. It should be like a bullet."- Marc Foster. (And agree about the dialogue needing some work...less sure about it being perfect in everything else.)
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[TheSilhouette]

I don't think Marc Forster is a bad director. Yeah the writer's strike didn't help, but I think it was a mistake for the producers to sign him on, because just from the things he said about the film you can tell that his vision really wasn't right. He wanted a quick, frantic, wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am type of film, and it just wan't the right place to go artistically. Especially after Casino Royale.

[QOS4EVER]

 

 

 

I do prefer Bond films to run a bit longer, at a more deliberate pace, and maybe that´s what Marc Forster should have allowed QOS, too.

I think he probably would have done if it weren't for the Writer's Strike.

 
That's by far the only real problem with Quantum Of Solace , if we were to get the crisp dialogues of Casino Royale it would have been perfect. I couldn't care less about how the dialogues were given because of my strong affinity towards Bond but for a new comer it with out a doubt would rub a person the wrong way . the film is perfect in every other aspect

Going by his own words the pace of the film was a very deliberate choice of his, and a reaction to what he thought were Casino Royale's 'over-long' poker scenes, so even if the writer's strike didn't happen the film wouldn't have been much longer...although some of the pacing issues might have been improved slightly

"I just wanted this to be a much shorter film. Casino Royale was way too long for my taste; that poker game was really slow, so I wanted to make this a really tight and fast film. It should be like a bullet."- Marc Foster. (And agree about the dialogue needing some work...less sure about it being perfect in everything else.)
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He really should have made it a bit longer but that isn't a big deal anyway since almost all movies have a similar runtime.

The dialogues should have been delivered as smooth as Casino Royale. That would have given it a much better feel.

 

The filming of the action scenes Forster did in QOS are nowhere near the level of Afflecks action direction in 'The Town'.

Nope , I don't think you seem to get the level of intensity of action of what I talk off.

 

No, I do actually. Both films action scenes are shot completely different. QOS has fast paced cuts and editing whereas Skyfall has breathing room with the action. Yes Forster never shot an action film before, and it clearly shows. It's as if he modeled the way the scenes are to be approached and presented of The Bourne Films (sad to say). That wasn't the case with Skyfall.

it was boring and dull. That sense of intensity was lost which CR and QOS had

But getting back to topic , I think we can safely remove both Campbell and Forster from our list .

With the comments that Campbell gave and QoS  reception I doubt it'll happen. I don't think Ben Affleck would turn up either, though he might be a good choice.

They would most likely look for someone British

[quantumofsolace]

http://www.femalefir...-24-283416.html

[SecretAgentFan]

With INTERSTELLAR now moving for a release date in the summer of 2014 we can rule out Nolan effectively. 

 

Unless Sony would approve pushing Bond 24 into 2015.

[jrcjohnny99]

Greatly concerned about the rumors circling Guy Ritchie; that would in my eyes be an un,mitigated disaster.

I like some of his earlier films a lot, but his Sherlock Holmes films are appalling.

I'd rather have Marc Forster back..... 

[Matt_13]

I've settled on the Ralph Fiennes idea. I think he'd be the classiest director they could hire.

[x007AceOfSpades]

I don't think Marc Forster is a bad director. Yeah the writer's strike didn't help, but I think it was a mistake for the producers to sign him on, because just from the things he said about the film you can tell that his vision really wasn't right. He wanted a quick, frantic, wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am type of film, and it just wan't the right place to go artistically. Especially after Casino Royale.

 

Well Said. He isn't a bad director, just a bad directing choice for QOS.

[Mallory]

With INTERSTELLAR now moving for a release date in the summer of 2014 we can rule out Nolan effectively. 

 

Unless Sony would approve pushing Bond 24 into 2015.

 

If they did they would have gotten Sam Mendes to direct.

 

My choice would be Rupert Wyatt. Rise of the Planet of the Apes had everything going against it yet he turned it into one of the best films of 2011. It was well done, perfect for the direction the Bond films are going. He would do very well with the cast and Logan.

[007jamesbond]

I've settled on the Ralph Fiennes idea. I think he'd be the classiest director they could hire.

 

yep but I don't think EON would be thinking the same thing 

[Mallory]

LOL at Lewis Gilbert. Dude is 93.