James Bond Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 What the hell made Moore do A View to a Kill?Why was the script worse? Paul Haggis co-wrote it after all. Marc Forster wanted to make the film shorter and add lots of fast cut action scenesGun hidden under dress. In a thigh holster.I think as a favour to Cubby more than anything. They had a kind of loyalty to each other since their friendship went way back.Forster was unhappy with the original script. All that remains from it, according to Craig, is everything up until Mr. White's interrogation and escape. In other words, not a whole lot. A final shooting draft of the new script was not submitted before the writer's strike and therefore lacked the polish it needed. Craig and Forster tried to tighten it up but could only go so far. That, and I don't think Forster's direction really works for Bond.I concur now. Good reference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyman Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) Speaking of QoS, I'm watching The Spy Who Loved Me right now...and there are quite a few similarities between the two. In fact, I think TSWLM is what QoS should've been, had they got it right.Other than the fact that Jaws >>>>>>>Dominic Greene Edited November 23, 2012 by Crazyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lahey Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I went and saw it last night. It actually kind of reminded me of The Dark Knight. I didn't really feel like I was watching a Bond movie though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasMeadow Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 It was good. I haven't seen a bond movie In years so maybe that's why I liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lahey Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I liked it, but I was disappointed that it wasn't a bit more politically incorrect and sexist. A female M and a black Moneypenny is a bit too politically correct for a James Bond movie. The villain was really cool though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 We've had a female M for 17 years and you just decided you didn't like it? Plus:She's dead anyways and we have a male M again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyman Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 We've had a female M for 17 years and you just decided you didn't like it? Plus:She's dead anyways and we have a male M again. So back to the good 'ol days of the Cold War?! The Bond marathon is on the SyFy channel right now. Casino Royale is currently on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I liked it, but I was disappointed that it wasn't a bit more politically incorrect and sexist. A female M and a black Moneypenny is a bit too politically correct for a James Bond movie. The villain was really cool though.If it makes you feel any better M is an incompetant retard who dies and Moneypenny got secratary because she is a shit field agent who can't fucking hit a moving target. What a hooray for tolerance!What the hell made Moore do A View to a Kill?Why was the script worse? Paul Haggis co-wrote it after all. Marc Forster wanted to make the film shorter and add lots of fast cut action scenesGun hidden under dress. In a thigh holster.I think as a favour to Cubby more than anything. They had a kind of loyalty to each other since their friendship went way back.Forster was unhappy with the original script. All that remains from it, according to Craig, is everything up until Mr. White's interrogation and escape. In other words, not a whole lot. A final shooting draft of the new script was not submitted before the writer's strike and therefore lacked the polish it needed. Craig and Forster tried to tighten it up but could only go so far. That, and I don't think Forster's direction really works for Bond.I concur now. Good reference!I felt QoS had less to do with the actual story and more to do with Bond's character. Cubby has made some strange decisions for the series. He seemed to have loved the camp Roger Moore added to the role, Ian Flemming would have hated him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfse Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Supremacy by Muse should have been Skyfall's song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Fuck muse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyman Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Supremacy by Muse should have been Skyfall's song. It's the 50th anniversery, of course they were going to choose a female vocalist who can belt one out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Supremacy by Muse should have been Skyfall's song. It's the 50th anniversery, of course they were going to choose a female vocalist who can belt one out...Adele had that classic Shirley Bassey feel.Can we talk about the cinematography? I've been a long time fan of Roger Deakins and he deserves an Oscar for Skyfall along with just about every film he's done but this one had some incredible shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Those shots of Shanghai and the whole fight with Patrice and all that blue lightning was mind-blowing. All of the scenery shots were brilliant as well. I loved the long shot of Bond and M standing in Scotland. Deakins definitely deserves an Oscar.Also, I love Adele's song, but I have a feeling if David Arnold had been on board as a composer he might have begged for Shirley Bassey. He did some work with her in 2008 and this year being the 50th I'm sure he would've felt it appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyman Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Supremacy by Muse should have been Skyfall's song. It's the 50th anniversery, of course they were going to choose a female vocalist who can belt one out...Adele had that classic Shirley Bassey feel.Can we talk about the cinematography? I've been a long time fan of Roger Deakins and he deserves an Oscar for Skyfall along with just about every film he's done but this one had some incredible shots. Those shots of Shanghai were simply amazing. I agree, he does deserve an Oscar for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) Those shots of Shanghai and the whole fight with Patrice and all that blue lightning was mind-blowing. All of the scenery shots were brilliant as well. I loved the long shot of Bond and M standing in Scotland. Deakins definitely deserves an Oscar.Also, I love Adele's song, but I have a feeling if David Arnold had been on board as a composer he might have begged for Shirley Bassey. He did some work with her in 2008 and this year being the 50th I'm sure he would've felt it appropriate.Adele sells more records. They wanted a hit for Skyfall and Adele can and has delivered it.I love the scene where Bond is on the raft going to the Shanghai night club. I wouldn't be surprised of Deakins gets nominated. Edited November 24, 2012 by Georgy Zhukov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I like Adele's tune. Best since Goldeneye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Supremacy by Muse should have been Skyfall's song.Adele was perfect. Saw it for the third time tonight, still incredible and still my favorite Bond movieOne more thing I picked up on:Maybe this is just a coincidence but in the title sequence, "Judi Dench as M" appears over a tombstone. Seeing how many references there were in the title sequence, I wouldn't be surprised if this was intentional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Would have been better of Adele was actually hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead74 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I like Adele's song but I love Muse and think Supremacy is a great track. I'm going to see the film tonight so will decide whether Muse's song would be more appropriate. From what I've seen on the trailer there's a LOT of action in it so maybe a good rock song would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Fuck Muse, just enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Muse suck now.And I'd say best since The World is Not Enough. That was a great tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 The World is Not Enough and Tomorrow Never Dies kick the shit ot of the GoldenEye theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Nah Goldeneye was boss. Tina Turner FTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfse Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 facepalm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead74 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Muse do not suck. Their sound has changed and just because they don't have the classic rock sound that some people want from them some people say they are shit and everyone else jumps on the bandwagon. The 2nd Law has some great tracks (not all) on it. Just because it's not for everyone doesn't mean it's shit. Some of their piano composition is really good.Anyway, back on topic, my favourite Bond theme was Goldfinger and of course The Living Daylights was great. Awesome song with the classic bond sound and the last Bond film that John Barry scored. A-ha and John Barry was a magic combo IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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