07 Nov 08
I've just seen the new Bond film, which I enjoyed in the standard unbelievable way that Bond films go, however, I have a couple of queries and wonder if anybody can help me please?
1. In the film, they use a desk top (literally a desk top) computer, which they manipulate with Minority Report type of touch screen antics. Do these really exist now, or is it still strictly sci-fi comic book excellence?
2. Is the 'unknown organisation' SPECTRE? Have I missed them saying this, or are we meant to still be guessing? Does this mean that a bald man with a white cat will appear in Bond 23 when this coms out?
08 Nov 08
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1. In the film, they use a desk top (literally a desk top) computer, which they manipulate with Minority Report type of touch screen antics. Do these really exist now, or is it still strictly sci-fi comic book excellence?
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08 Nov 08
Originally posted by surtismI thought Blofeld bought the farm at the beginning of the first Roger Moore Bond film (I forget the name, shame on me 😳 ) when Bond (Moore) dropped him down the smokestack.
I've just seen the new Bond film, which I enjoyed in the standard unbelievable way that Bond films go, however, I have a couple of queries and wonder if anybody can help me please?
1. In the film, they use a desk top (literally a desk top) computer, which they manipulate with Minority Report type of touch screen antics. Do these really exist now, or is i ...[text shortened]... ? Does this mean that a bald man with a white cat will appear in Bond 23 when this coms out?
08 Nov 08
Originally posted by SuzianneHe did, but these films are effectively prequels in the timelines, as Bond has only just got his '00' status - by the time Moores Bond kills him it would be further in to his career.
I thought Blofeld bought the farm at the beginning of the first Roger Moore Bond film (I forget the name, shame on me 😳 ) when Bond (Moore) dropped him down the smokestack.
08 Nov 08
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Originally posted by surtismIt gets called Quantum. But, you could be right. Maybe it will lead up to Spectre.
2. Is the 'unknown organisation' SPECTRE? Have I missed them saying this, or are we meant to still be guessing? Does this mean that a bald man with a white cat will appear in Bond 23 when this coms out?
The title actually means: Required amount of comfort in distress.
Which I take it refers to his state of mind, however, the organization the bad guy was from, was definitely mentioned as being called "quantum".
The film was good. Except the initial chase scenes. They were shot with that Borne identity shaky camera malarkey, and that really pisses me off.
Bond swapping hotels was brilliant.
08 Nov 08
Originally posted by surtismThis is a very good point. Thanks for reminding me.
He did, but these films are effectively prequels in the timelines, as Bond has only just got his '00' status - by the time Moores Bond kills him it would be further in to his career.
So I assume all of Craig's Bond movies will be in this earlier timeline? It's confusing, since M is still female and as old as she was in Brosnan's Bond films. Creative license, I guess.
08 Nov 08
Originally posted by shavixmirHush you!
It gets called Quantum. But, you could be right. Maybe it will lead up to Spectre.
The title actually means: Required amount of comfort in distress.
Which I take it refers to his state of mind, however, the organization the bad guy was from, was definitely mentioned as being called "quantum".
The film was good. Except the initial chase scenes. T ...[text shortened]... shaky camera malarkey, and that really pisses me off.
Bond swapping hotels was brilliant.
Has this even opened yet in the US?
09 Nov 08
Originally posted by shavixmirThanks for the info - will see how Bond 23 pans out!
It gets called Quantum. But, you could be right. Maybe it will lead up to Spectre.
The title actually means: Required amount of comfort in distress.
Which I take it refers to his state of mind, however, the organization the bad guy was from, was definitely mentioned as being called "quantum".
The film was good. Except the initial chase scenes. T ...[text shortened]... shaky camera malarkey, and that really pisses me off.
Bond swapping hotels was brilliant.
I agree on the car chase scenes, they also did some of the fight scenes in a Bourne style, which makes them a lot harder to focus on. I imagine that the idea is to bring the audience into the films more.
09 Nov 08
Originally posted by SuzianneIts almost as if the new Bond films are to be taken as brand new, as if we should forget all the previous ones, as like the new Batman films (new Joker, Two-Face etc). Certainly creative licence!
This is a very good point. Thanks for reminding me.
So I assume all of Craig's Bond movies will be in this earlier timeline? It's confusing, since M is still female and as old as she was in Brosnan's Bond films. Creative license, I guess.
Dame Judi Dench will hopefully stay as M for as many films as possible, shes a superb actress.
09 Nov 08
Originally posted by SuzianneLive And Let Die was Moore 1.
I thought Blofeld bought the farm at the beginning of the first Roger Moore Bond film (I forget the name, shame on me 😳 ) when Bond (Moore) dropped him down the smokestack.
Lazenby was in Her Majesty's Secret Service , by the way.
My favorite bond is obviously Connery.
I have every Bond film on VHS up to Goldeneye.
After that, I kind of lost interest.
My favorite is no doubt Goldfinger. 🙂
I love when he makes Goldfinger lose at cards.
09 Nov 08
Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromficsLive And Let Die was Moore 1.
Live And Let Die was Moore 1.
Lazenby was in Her Majesty's Secret Service , by the way.
My favorite bond is obviously Connery.
I have every Bond film on VHS up to Goldeneye.
After that, I kind of lost interest.
My favorite is no doubt Goldfinger. 🙂
I love when he makes Goldfinger lose at cards.
Yes! Thanks! 🙂
Lazenby was in Her Majesty's Secret Service , by the way.
Yes, as to why Blofeld was killed in Moore's debut... at the end of OHMSS, Bond (Lazenby) gets married and Blofeld has her killed. At the beginning of LALD, Bond (Moore) was at her gravesite. That's why I knew it was Moore's first Bond film, even though I couldn't remember the title.
My favorite is no doubt Goldfinger. 🙂
I love when he makes Goldfinger lose at cards.
My favorite lines from Goldfinger:
Bond (while being strapped to a table with the laser working its way up to his groin): Do you expect me to talk?
Goldfinger: No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die!