zen Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 A teaser. Most probably, Craig as 007 for the last time. Coming in April 2020. If you are planning to read a few books, here is a short guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranvir Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I wasn't expecting that music lol. Craig's movies have the pattern of good bad good bad, I'm hoping this one is a good one after the disappointment of Spectre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Ranvir said: I wasn't expecting that music lol. Craig's movies have the pattern of good bad good bad, I'm hoping this one is a good one after the disappointment of Spectre. Many of the Bond films tend to fluctuate b/w relatively serious ones and all out entertainers to cater to a variety of tastes. As a Bond fan, I have read books and comics, listened to audiobooks, and of course watched the films. They are all good. No Time to Die is expected to pick the story from Spectre coffee_rules 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_B_ Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 The problem i have with daniel craig james bond movies is that the plots have become so intricate and convoluted spanning multiple movies. I remember going to specture and being on wikipedia half to the time as the film linked back to skyfall and quantum of solace etc. There have been some epic scenes such as the day of the dead scene in mexico city. That is the saving grace. But i just miss the time of relatively stand aline clear plot of pierce brosnan era I call this intricate multi movie plot linking the nolan effect sandeep 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) On 10/7/2019 at 3:05 PM, G_B_ said: The problem i have with daniel craig james bond movies is that the plots have become so intricate and convoluted spanning multiple movies. I remember going to specture and being on wikipedia half to the time as the film linked back to skyfall and quantum of solace etc. There have been some epic scenes such as the day of the dead scene in mexico city. That is the saving grace. But i just miss the time of relatively stand aline clear plot of pierce brosnan era I call this intricate multi movie plot linking the nolan effect I guess, Bond films have had to reinvent for the 21st century audiences .... Besides the opening sequence, I liked the plots in Austria (Dr. Swann's introduction) and Morocco (had some beautifully shot sequences that looked good on screen) as well (the twin locations were earlier used in TLD) As for the linking of plots, that happens in original Bond novels too for e.g. OHMSS, YOLT, and TMWTGG. TB, OHMSS, and YOLT are considered as SPECTRE trilogy. Bond battled SMERSH, the Russian Secret Service, operatives in many of his books. And in earlier films too for e.g. Dr No is a SPECTRE operative in the first film, who is to be avenged in FRWL (In the book, the events in DRNO follow after FRWL, where SMERSH is used instead of SPECTRE ) .... Sean Connery's YOLT and DAF are linked, relatively speaking, as well as after Blofeld escapes at the end of YOLT, Bond pursues him at the beginning of DAF Edited October 9, 2019 by zen G_B_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FischerTal Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 never liked Craig as Bond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneFast Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Loved Skyfall awesome movie, 007 is one of my favorite franchises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
construction430 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 https://www.msn.com/en-ph/entertainment/celebrity/priyanka-chopra-wants-james-bond-role/ar-AAIr4hJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) Caribbean as a location works well in both Bond films and Fleming's books. No Time to Die is shot in Caribbean too so I hope the parts are interesting Bond in Caribbean: Films: DRNO, TB, LALD, OP (pre title sequence), GE, DAD, CR, and now NTTD Books (full length novels): LALD, DRNO, TB, and TMWTGG PS Trailer of the 1st film: Edited October 10, 2019 by zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Highest Grossing Bond Films Position Film Year Actor Gross (with inflation) 1. Skyfall 2012 Daniel Craig $1,108,561,008 2. Thunderball 1965 Sean Connery $1,014,941,117 3. Goldfinger 1964 Sean Connery $912,257,512 4. Spectre 2015 Daniel Craig $880,669,186 5. Live and Let Die 1973 Roger Moore $825,110,761 6. You Only Live Twice 1967 Sean Connery $756,544,419 7. The Spy Who Loved Me 1977 Roger Moore $692,713,752 8. Casino Royale 2006 Daniel Craig $669,789,482 9. Moonraker 1979 Roger Moore $655,872,400 10. Diamonds Are Forever 1971 Sean Connery $648,514,469 11. Quantum of Solace 2008 Daniel Craig $622,246,378 12. From Russia with Love 1963 Sean Connery $576,277,964 13. Die Another Day 2002 Pierce Brosnan $543,639,638 14. Goldeneye 1995 Pierce Brosnan $529,548,711 15. On Her Majesty's Secret Service 1969 George Lazenby $505,899,782 16. The World is Not Enough 1999 Pierce Brosnan $491,617,153 17. For Your Eyes Only 1981 Roger Moore $486,468,881 18. Tomorrow Never Dies 1997 Pierce Brosnan $478,946,402 19. The Man with the Golden Gun 1974 Roger Moore $448,249,281 20. Dr. No 1962 Sean Connery $440,759,072 21. Octopussy 1983 Roger Moore $426,244,352 22. The Living Daylights 1987 Timothy Dalton $381,088,866 23. A View to a Kill 1985 Roger Moore $321,172,633 24. Licence to Kill 1989 Timothy Dalton $285,157,191 https://www.007james.com/articles/box_office.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) Film budgets (unadjusted) Release Date Title Production Budget Opening Weekend Domestic Box Office Worldwide Box Office Trailer Apr 8, 2020 No Time to Die Nov 6, 2015 Spectre $300,000,000 $70,403,148 $200,074,175 $879,620,923 Play Nov 8, 2012 Skyfall $200,000,000 $88,364,714 $304,360,277 $1,110,526,981 Play Nov 14, 2008 Quantum of Solace $230,000,000 $67,528,882 $169,368,427 $591,692,078 Nov 17, 2006 Casino Royale $102,000,000 $40,833,156 $167,365,000 $594,420,283 Nov 22, 2002 Die Another Day $142,000,000 $47,072,040 $160,942,139 $431,942,139 Nov 19, 1999 The World is Not Enough $135,000,000 $35,519,007 $126,930,660 $361,730,660 Dec 19, 1997 Tomorrow Never Dies $110,000,000 $25,143,007 $125,304,276 $339,504,276 Nov 17, 1995 Goldeneye $60,000,000 $26,205,007 $106,429,941 $356,429,941 Jul 14, 1989 Licence to Kill $42,000,000 $8,774,776 $34,667,015 $156,167,015 Jul 31, 1987 The Living Daylights $40,000,000 $11,051,284 $51,185,000 $191,200,000 May 24, 1985 A View to a Kill $30,000,000 $13,294,435 $50,327,960 $152,627,960 Oct 7, 1983 Never Say Never Again $36,000,000 $10,958,157 $55,500,000 $160,000,000 Jun 10, 1983 Octopussy $27,500,000 $8,902,564 $67,900,000 $187,500,000 Jun 26, 1981 For Your Eyes Only $28,000,000 $6,834,967 $54,800,000 $195,300,000 Jun 29, 1979 Moonraker $31,000,000 $7,108,344 $70,300,000 $210,300,000 Jul 13, 1977 The Spy Who Loved Me $14,000,000 $1,347,927 $46,800,000 $185,400,000 Dec 20, 1974 The Man with the Golden Gun $7,000,000 $21,000,000 $97,600,000 Jun 27, 1973 Live and Let Die $7,000,000 $35,400,000 $161,800,000 Dec 17, 1971 Diamonds Are Forever $7,200,000 $43,800,000 $116,000,000 Dec 18, 1969 On Her Majesty's Secret Ser… $8,000,000 $22,800,000 $82,000,000 Jun 13, 1967 You Only Live Twice $9,500,000 $43,100,000 $111,600,000 Dec 29, 1965 Thunderball $9,000,000 $63,600,000 $141,200,000 Dec 22, 1964 Goldfinger $3,000,000 $51,100,000 $124,900,000 Apr 8, 1964 From Russia With Love $2,000,000 $24,800,000 $78,900,000 May 8, 1963 Dr. No $1,000,000 $16,067,035 $59,567,035 Averages $63,248,000 $29,333,838 $84,556,876 $283,117,172 Totals 26 $1,581,200,000 $2,113,921,905 $7,077,929,291 SP $300M! It is more like a gift to the franchise fans esp. for making SF the most successful (adjusted and unadjusted) Bond film. Edited October 11, 2019 by zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) The Daniel Craig Collection (4 films) is coming out in 4K HDR on Oct 22nd. Is anyone planning to get it? I have all Bond films on BR (Blue Ray) except CR (Casino Royale) and QOS (Quantum of Solace), which are on DVD, so am on the fence on this one as I can look to upgrade CR and QOS or just get the digital ones when the titles come out in 4K HDR (currently available in 4K without HDR on iTunes). Also my favorite ones tend to fall in the first 16 films (1962 to 1989) Edited October 15, 2019 by zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 As a 007 fan, if you are planning to read Ian Fleming's short stories, here is a preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniac Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) 007 has lost it's appeal since the Bourne franchise or the MI franchise have taken off. It has become very confused in its approach. the dark gritty approach in the Daniel Craig versions have been overshadowed by Bourne. the more ridiculous version of Bond with over the top stunts has been overshadowed by the MI franchise. The only thing left is the brand value. Also Daniel Craig might be a great actor but has the charisma of a dead fish. No way he can compete with previous bonds like Brosnan.Moore and Connery or with guys like Matt Damon and Tom Cruise. The only way Bond can make a comeback is if they go back to their campy over the top origins and try to compete with MI in that regards. Edited October 31, 2019 by maniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniac Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Spectre was one of the most boring bond films ever. I liked Casino Royale in the Craig era that's about it. Gollum and Stan AF 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, maniac said: The only way Bond can make a comeback is if they go back to their campy over the top origins and try to compete with MI in that regards. I can see the sentiments as my favorite ones tend to fall in the 1962-1989 era. But the recent films continue to make big money (even when adjusted for inflation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniac Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, zen said: I can see the sentiments as my favorite ones tend to fall in the 1962-1989 era. But the recent films continue to make big money (even when adjusted for inflation) Yes it is the brand value. Can you compare it to other franchises like Bourne or MI. I think the new MI film grossed over a billion and it has a similar premise to Bond. Even some third rate super hero movies make the same money so that can’t be measured as success. A brand name like Bond should make in the same ball park as other big time franchises like Marvel movies, Star Wars franchise or the Fast and Furious films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, maniac said: Yes it is the brand value. Can you compare it to other franchises like Bourne or MI. I think the new MI film grossed over a billion and it has a similar premise to Bond. Even some third rate super hero movies make the same money so that can’t be measured as success. A brand name like Bond should make in the same ball park as other big time franchises like Marvel movies, Star Wars franchise or the Fast and Furious films. IIRC, Bond is the longest running franchise, which is now set to release its 25th film. Considering it has churned out so many films and lacks the novelty factor, its revenues are still solid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan AF Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Is the James Bond story even relevant anymore??. Only liked skyfall and casino royale in the last 2 decades or so. Rest all very forgettable movies. A Lot of other franchisees have zoomed past JB. MI, Jason bourne etc. maniac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Stan AF said: Is the James Bond story even relevant anymore??. Only liked skyfall and casino royale in the last 2 decades or so. Rest all very forgettable movies. A Lot of other franchisees have zoomed past JB. MI, Jason bourne etc. Of course it is relevant esp. for the “fans”. Bond 25 is coming out, and then the franchise is likely to reboot with a new Bond. Jason Bourne has ended iirc, while there is no news on MI’s next instalment. Though I want MI to continue as well Edited November 1, 2019 by zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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