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Post by hemster on Nov 9, 2012 21:43:49 GMT -5
Saw Skyfall last weekend while I was in India.
No spoiler alert: It is a very different Bond in this one! I liked Bardem as a villain. A very talented actor. M is excellent as usual. The gadgetry not so flash but a worthwhile visit to the cinema theater. (I was stuck in a monsoon downpour in the after-effects of a cyclone anyway.)
I think my favorite Bond of all time is still Sean Connery, followed by Daniel Craig.
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Post by LCSeminole on Nov 11, 2012 3:58:54 GMT -5
I just saw Skyfall last night and definitely agree with Hemster in that this is not your typical Bond movie. As to not spoil it for anyone, their is a bit of a historical perspective and it definitely paves the way for future 007 movies. FYI, if you bought any of the released Bond movies, many of them had a "Hollywood Movie Money" reward coupon on the outer plastic covering. Just go to the website www.activaterewards.com/skyfall and enter the code number for $10 at your local movie theater. Once you've entered your code you can print out a ticket. |
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 23, 2012 15:34:38 GMT -5
I also saw Skyfall, and must unfortunately agree with the critic in my newspaper who retitled it:
Blah - James Blah
My favorite Daniel Craig Bond movie was the first: Casino Royale
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Post by mrmeng430 on Nov 23, 2012 20:08:15 GMT -5
I also saw Skyfall, and must unfortunately agree with the critic in my newspaper who retitled it: Blah - James Blah +1 |
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Post by cgolf on Nov 24, 2012 21:37:34 GMT -5
We just got back from Skyfall. Interesting movie and certainly not the typical Bond movie in so many ways!!
Although Casino Royale is still my favorite Craig movie, we thought this one was close. Lots of action, a few slow dull spots but overall a decent movie. I'd give it a 7/10.... ;D
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Post by equopotential on Mar 3, 2013 14:12:29 GMT -5
I also saw Skyfall, and must unfortunately agree with the critic in my newspaper who retitled it: Blah - James Blah My favorite Daniel Craig Bond movie was the first: Casino Royale Every time I watch a Bond movie, it feels like the Jason Bourne franchise casts a long shadow over it. The move of the Bond series to go darker and less gadget based seemed to coincide with the rise of Borne and makes it look like Bond is trying to catch up. Does anyone remember the old Dean Martin or James Colburn spy send ups Matt Helm and Flint? They were more Satirical homages to Bond of the time as opposed to a mirroring of Bond. |
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Post by klinemj on Mar 3, 2013 16:45:04 GMT -5
I think that the newer Bond movies have a stronger tie with the early ones than any since Connery first left. Connery versions were not as action packed as the Craig movies, but the early Bond was a more "rely on smarts and fists" than the later gadget loaded ones.
Mark
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Post by The Mad Norseman on Mar 3, 2013 16:54:48 GMT -5
I really like Daniel Craig as Bond. The best Bond since Connery IMO.
I also like the 'darker turn' this series has taken with Craig at the helm, as well as featuring more action.
The music is better too, (crank up Adele's "Skyfall" at the beginning and then tell me you weren't inspired!).
Overall, (and again - IMO), the Craig movies are a *VAST* improvement over the campy & silly Pierce Brosnan and Roger Moore 'stuff'...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2013 18:41:41 GMT -5
Yeah, I hated all of the Bonds except for Connery, Lazenby, and Craig. Brosnan and Moore were just stupid and un-convincing...
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Post by selkec on Mar 3, 2013 18:56:45 GMT -5
I have never watched a single James Bond movie!!!! He does not impress me at all.
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Post by monkumonku on Mar 3, 2013 19:09:16 GMT -5
I have never watched a single James Bond movie!!!! He does not impress me at all. Sour grapes. ;D |
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Post by The Mad Norseman on Mar 3, 2013 19:22:08 GMT -5
I have never watched a single James Bond movie!!!! He does not impress me at all. That's fine, but how can anyone be 'impressed' (or not) with something they admit they've never seen!?  |
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Post by selkec on Mar 3, 2013 19:50:49 GMT -5
I have seen small parts and trailers. He just looks like a sissy to me,. Just not my style I guess.
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Post by geebo on Mar 3, 2013 19:57:41 GMT -5
I really like Daniel Craig as Bond. The best Bond since Connery IMO. I also like the 'darker turn' this series has taken with Craig at the helm, as well as featuring more action. The music is better too, (crank up Adele's "Skyfall" at the beginning and then tell me you weren't inspired!). Overall, (and again - IMO), the Craig movies are a *VAST* improvement over the campy & silly Pierce Brosnan and Roger Moore 'stuff'... Agree completely. |
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Post by RightinLA on Mar 3, 2013 21:57:33 GMT -5
I have seen small parts and trailers. He just looks like a sissy to me,. Just not my style I guess. Bond has been around for 50 years. Sean Connery played the original Bond and was far from a sissy. |
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