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Bond 23 - "Skyfall" *spoilers from post 595*

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    #62
    Penn
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    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    It gets a name "Skyfall" Source and Adele is to be doing the theme tune

    One of the lyrics of the chorus has been released

    # Skyfall... James Bond broke up with me but I'm stronger now because of it... Skyfaaalllllll #


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    #63
    paddyismaddy
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    pixelburp wrote: »
    "Skyfall", hmmm. The name sounds like one of those Bond videogame adaptations they've been trying to make over the last few years. In fact I believe one of the last ones was called "Nightfire", ha.

    better title than qos


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    #64
    humanji
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    In fairness though, Quantum Of solace was the name of a Bond story.


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    #65
    Anakin.S
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    humanji wrote: »
    In fairness though, Quantum Of solace was the name of a Bond story.


    and the definition of the title actually fitted in quite well with the ending of the film
    Bond finding the guy who initially set up Vespa and instead of killing him stops him from doing the same to another woman


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    #66
    syklops
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    Anakin.S wrote: »
    and the definition of the title actually fitted in quite well with the ending of the film
    Bond finding the guy who initially set up Vespa and instead of killing him stops him from doing the same to another woman

    Would it not have been better if he had
    stopped him from doing the same to another woman, by killing him


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    #67
    Mr. K
    Registered Users Posts: 2,485 ✭✭✭Mr. K


    syklops wrote: »
    Would it not have been better if he had
    stopped him from doing the same to another woman, by killing him

    Nah,
    killing him
    would've meant that Bond hadn't grown as a character.


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    #68
    ricero
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    im not liking this. there bond films for a reason

    http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/bond-23-skyfall-expected-to-drop-action-scenes-in/250600


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    #69
    pixelburp
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    Meh, worth a try if this is true. Seriously. The James Bond franchise is a tired, vacant meme at this stage, even with the attempt to reboot it with Craig's turn in the role.

    In any case, I seriously doubt the studio would allow Mendes to remove all the action from a Bond movie - the franchise is one of the most lucrative for branding after all - but if he could do it, it might be an interesting experiment. We're 22 movies in people - some fresh approaches wouldn't go amiss at this stage.


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    #70
    krudler
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    ricero wrote: »
    im not liking this. there bond films for a reason

    http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/bond-23-skyfall-expected-to-drop-action-scenes-in/250600

    I'm not liking I had to go to nme's website to view that :pac:

    I thought Casino Royale got the mix of action and drama just right, the poker game went on for a good chunk of the movie and the action never felt too ridiculous aside from the sinking house. if they remove all the action scenes it just wont be a Bond movie, you can alter things to keep them fresh but it'd just be another spy thriller without some of the trademarks, CR refreshed the series just enough.


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    #71
    Mickeroo
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    I don't see why the action should have to be toned down too much to get an oscar nom. Surely if Johhny Depp can get nominated for POTC......


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    #72
    ricero
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    krudler wrote: »
    ricero wrote: »
    im not liking this. there bond films for a reason

    http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/bond-23-skyfall-expected-to-drop-action-scenes-in/250600

    I'm not liking I had to go to nme's website to view that :pac:

    I thought Casino Royale got the mix of action and drama just right, the poker game went on for a good chunk of the movie and the action never felt too ridiculous aside from the sinking house. if they remove all the action scenes it just wont be a Bond movie, you can alter things to keep them fresh but it'd just be another spy thriller without some of the trademarks, CR refreshed the series just enough.
    I totally agree that casino royale has the perfect blend of both action and drama it's just a perfect movie IMO and totally refresed Many peoples intrest in the franchise. I would actually like to see the character of bond develop more and show the strain and pain this career choice has on his life but still keep the amazing action sequences in there for the die hard bond fans


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    #73
    LighterGuy
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    I am actually starting to go off the Bond movies :(

    Casino Royale was good.
    Quantum of Solace was crap.

    Sure look at the previous ones..
    GoldenEye was good.
    Tomorrow Never Dies wasn't the best.
    The World is Not Enough - better than the previous, but ... ehhh.
    Die Another Day - same old crap.

    Its just the same old crap. Can you really make really enjoyable movies when you've made 22 previous movies with the same formula? albeit, tweaked but still the same.


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    #74
    LighterGuy
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    pixelburp wrote: »
    "Skyfall", hmmm. The name sounds like one of those Bond videogame adaptations they've been trying to make over the last few years. In fact I believe one of the last ones was called "Nightfire", ha.

    2002 just called for you :pac:


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    #75
    humanji
    Registered Users Posts: 19,976 ✭✭✭✭humanji


    ricero wrote: »
    im not liking this. there bond films for a reason

    http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/bond-23-skyfall-expected-to-drop-action-scenes-in/250600
    In fairness, Mendes did Road To Perdition, which had plenty of action and was Oscar worthy (did it win one? Can't remember). If you look at the differences between Casino Royal and Quantom Of Solace, CR had a great blend of action and drama. QoS was pretty much action sequences with a few bits of exposition to tie them together.

    It seems to me that it's a good idea to try and avoid the over the top action scenes to get a great story going. I've a lot of faith in Mendes, so I'm sure he's not going to cock it up.


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    #76
    MrStuffins
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    humanji wrote: »
    In fairness, Mendes did Road To Perdition, which had plenty of action and was Oscar worthy (did it win one? Can't remember).

    6 noms and a win for Cinematography


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    #77
    foxyboxer
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    There was always a certain comfort of having a bond movie every 2 years come out in November. They may have been weak but it was still something to look forward too. Like LOTR at Christmas.


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    #78
    senordingdong
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    Hopefully it will be an improvement on QOS, but if the title is anything to go by than it might not be.


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    #79
    Mister Jingles
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    http://crave.cnet.co.uk/laptops/bond-23-announced-live-on-ipad-today-50005924/

    :D


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    #80
    Zardoz
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    That French Bond girl is some specimen,gorgeous.


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    #81
    JP Liz V1
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    Ola Rapace who is the husband of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo's Noomi Rapace) has been added to the cast
    https://forumofgames.com/




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    #82
    JP Liz V1
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    Ben Whishaw is Q :eek: (way too young imo) if rumours on web today are true
    https://forumofgames.com/




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    #83
    humanji
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    Yeah, I read that earlier. I wonder how he'll fit into it. As you say, he seems way too young, unless they're going for the "wonder kid" approach.


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    #84
    Kess73
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    Zardoz wrote: »
    That French Bond girl is some specimen,gorgeous.

    She is no Eva Green


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    #85
    JP Liz V1
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    http://www.digitalspy.ie/movies/news/a360062/skyfall-daniel-craig-slips-back-into-blue-trunks-for-james-bond-23.html

    ^ First set pics
    https://forumofgames.com/




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    #86
    senordingdong
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    Pics don't really reveal anything unfortunately.


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    #87
    OldeCinemaSoz
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    if it even touches on OHMSS...it could be the second best bond film ever...


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    #88
    senordingdong
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    Shouldn't be hard to top QOS, though Casino Royale is definitely a tough cookie to follow.


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    #89
    OldeCinemaSoz
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    everything went pear shaped after OHMSS...although DAF was a step in the right direction...


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    #90
    Mister Jingles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,190 ✭✭✭Mister Jingles


    Casino Royal would have to of been the best Bond flick since GoldenEye.

    I still wonder do all those people who threw a song and dance when it was revealed that Craig was to be the new bond still have that same view. ?


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    #91
    OldeCinemaSoz
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    it's a pity that john RIP barry won't be back to do the soundtrack although getting annie lennox to do the vocals might be nice...

    :)


    it's not craig that's the problem imho it's the whole decline of the franchise...

    basically the bond film needs reinvention. and how it could do that i've no idea...


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