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[Gobi-1]

I thought Mr. Hinx was terrific and terrifying, the metal thumbnails was a complete surprise/shock to me, however I wanted to see more of him in the film. Since we never saw him actually die do you think he could return in Bond 25?

 

I certainly hope so. I want to see him use his thumbs in all sorts of interesting ways.

[S K Y F A L L]

I have my doubts about his death too, it is really left open IMO. Maybe he'll free Blofeld in Bond 25.

[Gobi-1]

I have my doubts about his death too, it is really left open IMO. Maybe he'll free Blofeld in Bond 25.

 

That would be my guess as well.

[Ernst Stavro BIofeld]

I agree that Mr. Hinx's death didn't really come across as definitive, which is partly due to how immensely strong he came across throughout the film itself. Wouldn't be the least bit surprised to see him play a role in breaking out Blofeld should the franchise continue with the Spectre-storyline (to which I hope it does).

[Vauxhall]

I thought he was good, and a far more memorable henchman than the past few movies. However, I do think they underused the metal thumbnails idea - a shame just to have it in passing. As for his fate, I can't see how he would survive his neck presumably being broken at such high speed. If they bring back Hinx, then they really are stuck for ideas.

[deth]

I thought he was great... the best henchman since Necros.

 

Him coming back would be fine... like Jaws, he seemed rather durable.

[thecasinoroyale]

Glad others think that. Maybe he messed his neck and face up with that nasty fall and ends up with a metal jaw or something. 

[RMc2]

I would love to see him return with horrible neck scars, which along with Blofeld's facial scar would provide easy and strong visual reminders of their motivations to kill Bond!

 

His 'death' felt very unclear, I wouldn't be surprised to see him return either

[Trevelyan 006]

Being familiar with much of Dave Bautista's film and sports career, I'm glad to say that he really impressed me this time out (with just one line of dialogue mind you)! What a perfect fit he was and the thumbnails were a very nice touch. Almost everyone I know who has seen the movie agrees with the thoughts here in the sense that they really enjoyed his character and performance and aren't exactly sure if being pulled from the train punched his number permanently. 

 

Awesome, awesome job. He was able to carry the film as the villain in between Waltz's appearances well! I'd gladly welcome his return, if that happens to be possible.

[AMC Hornet]

We didn't see Scarria or the helicopter pilot after they were ejected, either (not even a 'Wilhelm scream') - does that mean they'll be back too?

[agentbug]

The thumb thing was so underused they may well have just replaced that with him breaking the guy's neck. I don't see that being any less effective.

 

Hinx in general though I thought was brilliant.I could have done without the one word he said, but everything else was superb. He had such presence, and you got the impression he was smart and had manners, as the actor said during promo. All of that got conveyed, he did a very good job IMO. Would love to see him again but, alas, doubt we will...

[Hockey Mask]

Being familiar with much of Dave Bautista's film and sports career, I'm glad to say that he really impressed me this time out (with just one line of dialogue mind you)! What a perfect fit he was and the thumbnails were a very nice touch. Almost everyone I know who has seen the movie agrees with the thoughts here in the sense that they really enjoyed his character and performance and aren't exactly sure if being pulled from the train punched his number permanently. 
 
Awesome, awesome job. He was able to carry the film as the villain in between Waltz's appearances well! I'd gladly welcome his return, if that happens to be possible.

Loved him as a henchman but it wasn't much of a leap from his wrestling career.

[Silva25]

I thought that Hinx was intimidating and imposing.  However, I was disappointed that they didn't let him really talk.  I get that they were going for the "silent muscle-bound henchman" ala Oddjob or Jaws, but then don't cast Dave Bautista.  He's already proven that he's good for more than that.  For example, he's proven to have quite good comedic timing, so you could do fun stuff with him being this ruthless/brutal guy who will kill you at the drop of a hat.  But, at the same time, he has a sort of dark sense of humor about him.

[Agent Spriggan Ominae]

We didn't see Scarria or the helicopter pilot after they were ejected, either (not even a 'Wilhelm scream') - does that mean they'll be back too?

 

Sciarra's demise was censored/offscreen in the final film but it's still likely he wound up in the blades, like in the script as that's the direction he went flying/falling before it cuts away. The pilot fell to his death. As far as Mr. Hinx, in the script the barrels were being pulled under the train and he winds up dragged under the wheels. Still could be his fate in the final film but yet again it's censored/offscreen. The script was pretty violent at times. For the final film they went with less is more. Kinda like with Carlos in CR, you don't see him get blown up but the fact that they don't show anything implies it's pretty nasty.

[deth]

Mendes has confirmed on the empire podcast that Hinx could have survived.

[sharpshooter]

His standout scene is obviously the train fight. And it delivered what I wanted. The first time Craig's Bond was physically outmatched and on the back foot. Without Madeleine's intervention with the pistol, buying him some time, Bond was a goner. They really conveyed that Hinx was a walking brick wall. Nothing affected his advances. He also does attempt to use his thumbs on Bond to no avail - and Blofeld's torture sequence also references the issue of being without eyes. So nice symmetry there. 

[Pierceuhhh]

I don't want him back. I prefer each Bond movie to feel as different as possible. TSWLM would have more of its own mystique, which it would deserve, if Jaws hadn't come back for seconds.

If he was to return, it should have been later in SPECTRE. Would have livened up the drab finale. Bizarre creative decision!

[Tarl_Cabot]

Let's a get new henchman next time…maybe smaller but more lethal like, say, Tony Jaa perhaps? A devastating martial artists who won't miss 4-5 haymakers in a row like Mr Hinx? 

[deth]

Let's a get new henchman next time…maybe smaller but more lethal like, say, Tony Jaa perhaps? A devastating martial artists who won't miss 4-5 haymakers in a row like Mr Hinx? 

 

 

nah, too easily taken out by a Roger Moore front kick to the face.

[sharpshooter]

Hinx was good for what he was. Stamper is still my favourite modern era henchman, though.

[Professor Pi]

Hinx was good for what he was. Stamper is still my favourite modern era henchman, though.

 

Indeed.

[rubixcub]

As far as Bautista's comedic timing, I think they could've gotten more mileage out of Hinx with non-verbal reaction shots -- raised eyebrows & facial expressions, etc. -- to give him a humorous streak, i.e. Bond throws a punch and Hinx's face seems to say, "really?  That's your best shot?"

 

Dave

[dlb007]

Dave Batista had incredible presence in this film, but I felt a lot more could have been done with the character. I didn't necessarily get the opinion that he was merely a henchmen; his killing of the fellow during the meeting was an audition for a bigger role. The incident on the train, in my opinion, was Hinx going after Bond on his own. Who knows if that's right or not. Unfortunately, I do not see how he could have possibly surivied that skirmish. At best, he was pulled under the train and killed or had his head completely torn off. Of course, it's a Bond movie and we only just saw Daniel Craig plummet off a bridge and a waterfall with no residual damage. Anyway, I'd be in favor of him coming back. In fact, I'd want him to have more screentime and for one more than one brutal fight between the two.

[Professor Pi]

I was thinking about why his character doesn't quite work like Oddjob and Jaws.  In those instances, their signature 'weapon'--metal rimmed bowler hat, metal teeth--also becomes their Achilles heal Bond turns against them (both electrically, as it turns out.)  With Hinx, nothing is done with his "Silver Thumbs" (and that name might have been too on the nose.) 

 

Oddjob, Jaws, Red Grant, Xenia Onatopp, and Stamper are better hench persons.  And rather than his one line of dialog, I'd prefer it if Mr. Hinx eerily smiled on his way out the train, as if to say "you think this will kill me?  I'll be back!"

[sharpshooter]

I've been wondering about the nature of Hinx's employment. If he has freedom in his work, or if he's directly acting on Blofeld's orders. Eg. go here, do this, do that. 

 

Hinx non-verbally signs up to kill Mr White - when he arrives at his shack he's already dead. So the trail moves to Austria, and Hinx is then taken down by Bond.

 

Do we think the train attack was pure revenge? Hinx acting on his own accord to kill his foe, or merely softening him up for Blofeld? 

[Professor Pi]

It makes more sense that Hinx is acting on his own.  It doesn't make sense for Blofeld to order him to kill Bond as he clearly wants to torture him psychologically and physically.

 

I'm unclear why SPECTRE wants Madeleine alive?  She just met Bond, so she can't be used as bait for him.  Hinx is sent to kill The Pale King but not Madeleine?  From the video camera, Hinx was led to the clinic, but what are Oberhauser's intensions with Swann?

[AMC Hornet]

Ask Carver and Trevelyan.

[DaveBond21]

Mr Hinx had one memorable line - well, one memorable word - and it was because he knew he was going to die.

[FlemingBond]

well i noticed the thumbnails but i didn't realize they were metal

[stamper]

I'm just wondering why Bond didn't erase the tapes in Mr White house before leaving. Hinx find them, but it's a bit convenient I think. Love his smile when he sees the camera, nonetheless.