Author Topic: James Bond 24 announced - Spectre (Read 56145 times)

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #200 on:** October 2, 2015, 08:53:03 pm »

Quote from: gazzalfc on October 2, 2015, 08:44:41 pm

And after all the shit the song is getting

'Writing's on the Wall' is the first James Bond song in 23 attempts to reach the UK number 1 in the charts

Shit songs regularly hit the number one spot, more regularly than non-shit songs, I would have thought

Nessy76 · « **Reply #201 on:** October 5, 2015, 11:27:21 am »

Quote from: SamAteTheRedAcid on October 2, 2015, 08:53:03 pm

Shit songs regularly hit the number one spot, more regularly than non-shit songs, I would have thought

https://youtu.be/h37KQu64RY4

killer-heels · « **Reply #202 on:** October 8, 2015, 11:29:21 pm »

New trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0tSVMtOiHc

conman · « **Reply #203 on:** October 8, 2015, 11:45:00 pm »

Can't wait to see Klopp in this.

mersey_paradiso · « **Reply #204 on:** October 9, 2015, 02:58:32 am »

Quote from: conman on October 8, 2015, 11:45:00 pm

Can't wait to see Klopp in this.

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oojason · « **Reply #205 on:** October 9, 2015, 11:14:15 am »

Quote from: mersey_paradise on October 9, 2015, 02:58:32 am

I'd go watch that

lionel_messias · « **Reply #206 on:** October 9, 2015, 11:37:42 am »

Quote from: killer_heels on October 8, 2015, 11:29:21 pm

New trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0tSVMtOiHc

Massive spoiler in that

Spoiler

The evil boss has a massive sinister base in the desert

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killer-heels · « **Reply #207 on:** October 9, 2015, 01:01:33 pm »

Hopefully its as good as Skyfall. It clearly wont be like Casino Royale but hopefully its not like Quantum of Solace either.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #208 on:** October 9, 2015, 02:01:46 pm »

Quote from: lionel_messias on October 9, 2015, 11:37:42 am

Massive spoiler in that
Spoiler
The evil boss has a massive sinister base in the desert
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Mouth · « **Reply #209 on:** October 21, 2015, 06:49:38 pm »

killer-heels · « **Reply #210 on:** October 22, 2015, 12:35:01 pm »

Mostly positive reviews for Spectre so far.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spectre_2015/

lionel_messias · « **Reply #211 on:** October 22, 2015, 02:13:53 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on October 22, 2015, 12:35:01 pm

Mostly positive reviews for Spectre so far.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spectre_2015/

Trying to avoid reading any of that, I know a lot of the journalists were shown it last night and Times and the Guardian are both carrying 5-star reviews.

killer-heels · « **Reply #212 on:** October 22, 2015, 03:10:59 pm »

Quote from: lionel_messias on October 22, 2015, 02:13:53 pm

Trying to avoid reading any of that, I know a lot of the journalists were shown it last night and Times and the Guardian are both carrying 5-star reviews.

There is a couple of mixed reviews but generally the reviews seem to be positive. I hope its good because the last 2 films i saw in the cinema were Avengers and Jurassic Park, so would like to watch an actual good blockbuster. The running time does concern me still.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #213 on:** October 22, 2015, 05:17:56 pm »

Quote from: Mouth on October 21, 2015, 06:49:38 pm

go 'ed Phil. Make them mix the soundtrack in mono and all.

Quote from: killer_heels on October 22, 2015, 03:10:59 pm

The running time does concern me still.

I swear films are loads longer now than when I worked in an Odeon about 15 years ago. What about us with weak bladders eh?

King_doggerel · « **Reply #214 on:** October 23, 2015, 09:50:57 pm »

why is out on a monday?
skyfall on itv will do i suppose

AndyMuller · « **Reply #215 on:** October 23, 2015, 09:55:12 pm »

I can't believe it's released on a Monday for god sake.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #216 on:** October 23, 2015, 11:02:17 pm »

Quote from: Mouth on October 21, 2015, 06:49:38 pm

"Do you expect me to talk?"

"No, Mr Bond, I expect you to be...be my, be my baby"

Just watching them all on Graham Norton, Waltz has got of Phil Neville about him.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #217 on:** October 23, 2015, 11:15:52 pm »

Watching Skyfall now, Javier Bardem is a great villian, so camp

John_P · « **Reply #218 on:** October 24, 2015, 11:43:44 am »

Ended up watching Skyfall myself last night for the first time in a while and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Got my Spectre ticket booked for Tuesday afternoon

Redman0151 · « **Reply #219 on:** October 27, 2015, 02:27:21 am »

Watched it tonight, really enjoyed it. Casino royale > Spectre > Skyfall >>>> quantum of solace so far IMO

Flaccido Dongingo · « **Reply #220 on:** October 27, 2015, 03:51:30 am »

Thought Skyfall was terrible, hoping Spectre is an improvement.

gjr1 · « **Reply #221 on:** October 27, 2015, 05:04:38 am »

Just seen this is not in OZ until 12th November

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #222 on:** October 27, 2015, 07:04:59 am »

Quote from: AndyMuller on October 23, 2015, 09:55:12 pm

I can't believe it's released on a Monday for god sake.

Why are they doing that?

TepidT2O · « **Reply #223 on:** October 27, 2015, 07:36:48 am »

To give a seven daylong opening weekend so they can say it's the biggest opening in uk history... I suspect

Going to see it today

Skeeve · « **Reply #224 on:** October 27, 2015, 11:07:19 am »

Quote from: SamAteTheRedAcid on October 22, 2015, 05:17:56 pm

I swear films are loads longer now than when I worked in an Odeon about 15 years ago. What about us with weak bladders eh?

I think it depends on what era you grew up in, the VHS era supposedly caused a drop in movie lengths compared with the 60's so while they have gone back up again, they aren't much longer than that earlier time.

One thing that does seem to have changed is more directors being allowed to put out longer movies leading to less director's cuts turning up later with just stuff like Peter Jackson padding out his already bloated movies with extended editions.

Skeeve · « **Reply #225 on:** October 27, 2015, 11:12:09 am »

For those who have already seen it, how well does Daniel Craig do in this one, some of his overly negative comments about Bond in general make me wonder if he has just phoned it in.

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #226 on:** October 27, 2015, 12:01:48 pm »

Spoilery thoughts on the film:

Spoiler

Thought it was disappointing, personally. Plenty of good moments but it drags quite heavily in certain sections and just lacks energy overall.

Highlights: Opening scene in Mexico City, Bond infiltrating the Spectre meeting, the train fight, the section at the villain's lair and parts of the final showdown.

Really don't see why they hid that Oberhauser was Blofeld. It barely got a reaction at my screening last night - maybe would have had more impact if they hadn't shown the cat about five minutes before he reveals his real name? Like Khan in Star Trek, keeping the villain's identity a secret didn't help the film. And Waltz was barely in it! Didn't like that he had such a personal issue with Bond, unnecessary.

The middle section of the film - Bond going to Austria and then onto Tangier - didn't do it for me at all. Feel like they could easily lost half an hour from the running time and kept things going at a better pace.

I rank Casino Royale and Skyfall higher. It's better than Quantum of Solace, obviously.

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Nessy76 · « **Reply #227 on:** October 27, 2015, 12:09:34 pm »

Quote from: Skeeve on October 27, 2015, 11:07:19 am

I think it depends on what era you grew up in, the VHS era supposedly caused a drop in movie lengths compared with the 60's so while they have gone back up again, they aren't much longer than that earlier time.

One thing that does seem to have changed is more directors being allowed to put out longer movies leading to less director's cuts turning up later with just stuff like Peter Jackson padding out his already bloated movies with extended editions.

There was a period in the 80s and 90s when a script would not be read if it was a page over or under 90, which equates to 90 minutes screen time.

I think most feature films now are closer to the two hour mark.

mulfella · « **Reply #228 on:** October 27, 2015, 12:34:27 pm »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on October 27, 2015, 12:01:48 pm

Spoilery thoughts on the film:

Spoiler
Thought it was disappointing, personally. Plenty of good moments but it drags quite heavily in certain sections and just lacks energy overall.

Highlights: Opening scene in Mexico City, Bond infiltrating the Spectre meeting, the train fight, the section at the villain's lair and parts of the final showdown.

Really don't see why they hid that Oberhauser was Blofeld. It barely got a reaction at my screening last night - maybe would have had more impact if they hadn't shown the cat about five minutes before he reveals his real name? Like Khan in Star Trek, keeping the villain's identity a secret didn't help the film. And Waltz was barely in it! Didn't like that he had such a personal issue with Bond, unnecessary.

The middle section of the film - Bond going to Austria and then onto Tangier - didn't do it for me at all. Feel like they could easily lost half an hour from the running time and kept things going at a better pace.

I rank Casino Royale and Skyfall higher. It's better than Quantum of Solace, obviously.

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Agree with all of that.

Chavvie · « **Reply #229 on:** October 27, 2015, 01:14:59 pm »

Quote from: Nessy76 on October 27, 2015, 12:09:34 pm

There was a period in the 80s and 90s when a script would not be read if it was a page over or under 90, which equates to 90 minutes screen time.

I think most feature films now are closer to the two hour mark.

Two hours is fine, IMO. Stretching over the 2 1/2 mark is dangerous ground though

TepidT2O · « **Reply #230 on:** October 27, 2015, 04:21:23 pm »

Brilliant

Felt perfect in length

Flaccido Dongingo · « **Reply #231 on:** October 27, 2015, 05:38:05 pm »

Mark Kermode is wanking himself silly about it, and saying it is better than the "fantastic" Skyfall, well, I thought Skyfall was shite, so I don't hold out much hope for Spectre, I do really like Craig as Bond though.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #232 on:** October 27, 2015, 06:06:22 pm »

Quote from: Flaccido Dongingo on October 27, 2015, 05:38:05 pm

Mark Kermode is wanking himself silly about it, and saying it is better than the "fantastic" Skyfall, well, I thought Skyfall was shite, so I don't hold out much hope for Spectre, I do really like Craig as Bond though.

He didn't say that...
He said sky fall was better.

John_P · « **Reply #233 on:** October 27, 2015, 07:28:57 pm »

I enjoyed it but thought it was lacking something

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #234 on:** October 27, 2015, 10:00:27 pm »

Quote from: Chavvie on October 27, 2015, 01:14:59 pm

Two hours is fine, IMO. Stretching over the 2 1/2 mark is dangerous ground though

Anything beyond an hour and I fall asleep these days!

Trada · « **Reply #235 on:** October 28, 2015, 09:19:09 pm »

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johnsmithlfc · « **Reply #236 on:** October 29, 2015, 02:22:40 pm »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on October 27, 2015, 12:01:48 pm

Spoilery thoughts on the film:

Spoiler
Thought it was disappointing, personally. Plenty of good moments but it drags quite heavily in certain sections and just lacks energy overall.

Highlights: Opening scene in Mexico City, Bond infiltrating the Spectre meeting, the train fight, the section at the villain's lair and parts of the final showdown.

Really don't see why they hid that Oberhauser was Blofeld. It barely got a reaction at my screening last night - maybe would have had more impact if they hadn't shown the cat about five minutes before he reveals his real name? Like Khan in Star Trek, keeping the villain's identity a secret didn't help the film. And Waltz was barely in it! Didn't like that he had such a personal issue with Bond, unnecessary.

The middle section of the film - Bond going to Austria and then onto Tangier - didn't do it for me at all. Feel like they could easily lost half an hour from the running time and kept things going at a better pace.

I rank Casino Royale and Skyfall higher. It's better than Quantum of Solace, obviously.

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Yeah pretty much agree with all of that.
Just back from seeing it, not a patch on Skyfall or Casino Royale really.
It's was decent enough but yeah, dragged in places and for me there were no really great moments or stand out scenes or even memorable moments.

Was all fine...did a job but yeah, nothing special.

Red Viper · « **Reply #237 on:** October 29, 2015, 11:15:57 pm »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on October 27, 2015, 12:01:48 pm

Spoilery thoughts on the film:

Spoiler
Thought it was disappointing, personally. Plenty of good moments but it drags quite heavily in certain sections and just lacks energy overall.

Highlights: Opening scene in Mexico City, Bond infiltrating the Spectre meeting, the train fight, the section at the villain's lair and parts of the final showdown.

Really don't see why they hid that Oberhauser was Blofeld. It barely got a reaction at my screening last night - maybe would have had more impact if they hadn't shown the cat about five minutes before he reveals his real name? Like Khan in Star Trek, keeping the villain's identity a secret didn't help the film. And Waltz was barely in it! Didn't like that he had such a personal issue with Bond, unnecessary.

The middle section of the film - Bond going to Austria and then onto Tangier - didn't do it for me at all. Feel like they could easily lost half an hour from the running time and kept things going at a better pace.

I rank Casino Royale and Skyfall higher. It's better than Quantum of Solace, obviously.

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Hard to disagree with that.

Spoiler

Definitely could have been twenty minutes shorter.

Oh and Lea Seydoux might just be the most horribly miscast bond girl of all time. Absolutely no chemistry between her and Craig, probably due to her being about twenty years younger than him. Thought her performance was really awful as well.

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Stussy · « **Reply #238 on:** October 30, 2015, 03:20:41 am »

I found it quite dissapointing. I'm a James Bond devotee, I love it, know the films inside out and thought it was overall a let down. That's not to say its a bad film, its not, its decent and has many good things, but it doesn't cohere in my opinion, and suffers coming after the brilliant Skyfall.

Daniel Craig has two gems of 007 movies to his name, one poor and one average I feel. May be time to call time and bring in the new cycle of Bond now.

Can do spoilery talk but the theme song was a real let down too. Absolutely unremarkable, totally forgettable, without any James Bond soul at all

Frank Becton · « **Reply #239 on:** October 30, 2015, 07:09:53 am »

Quote from: Stussy on October 30, 2015, 03:20:41 am

I found it quite dissapointing. I'm a James Bond devotee, I love it, know the films inside out and thought it was overall a let down. That's not to say its a bad film, its not, its decent and has many good things, but it doesn't cohere in my opinion, and suffers coming after the brilliant Skyfall.

Daniel Craig has two gems of 007 movies to his name, one poor and one average I feel. May be time to call time and bring in the new cycle of Bond now.

Can do spoilery talk but the theme song was a real let down too. Absolutely unremarkable, totally forgettable, without any James Bond soul at all

Agree with a lot of that, I did enjoy it but it wasn't as good as 2 of the other Daniel Craig movies.
Given some of the other Bond themes over the years, a lot of them memorable - this was just the opposite.