I have just got home from watching this, still a bit stunned and not really sure what to make of it, I think it was good but it may have been brilliant cant make my mind up. Anyone else seen it yet?
Thought it was great. Bond films have improved so much in the Daniel Craig era. Couldn’t believe the ending. There were people crying where I watched it. Obviously he needed to die, but we’re so used to main characters avoiding death at the last second that you half expected a helicopter to swoop in and grab him.
Thought it was great. Bond films have improved so much in the Daniel Craig era. Couldn’t believe the ending. There were people crying where I watched it. Obviously he needed to die, but we’re so used to main characters avoiding death at the last second that you half expected a helicopter to swoop in and grab him.
Great to watch it in a packed cinema too.
Why did he need to die? Seems to be a trend nowadays in movies that just leaves the film on a sour note for me
I think after that crappy film with Pierce sliding down the glacier, and the invisible Aston, there had to be a major change of direction. I liked the little nods to earlier films with "All the time in the world", and the old Astons etc.
Thought it was great. Bond films have improved so much in the Daniel Craig era. Couldn’t believe the ending. There were people crying where I watched it. Obviously he needed to die, but we’re so used to main characters avoiding death at the last second that you half expected a helicopter to swoop in and grab him.
Great to watch it in a packed cinema too.
Why did he need to die? Seems to be a trend nowadays in movies that just leaves the film on a sour note for me
Very convoluted storyline, with bit part characters that are reasonably pointless - with a few additions Harping back to JB films that aren’t necessarily ‘infamous’!
Liked the addition of the new 007, and the little rivalry there but just seemed to be a film too close to life with Covid - regarding a ‘deadly virus like killer that will spread through the world’ blah blah blah
Was looking forward to seeing how bind would cope after what Remi Maleks character did to him (please tell me others only ever see Freddie Mercury when they see him!?) after a pretty average storyline on the island!
Seemed to pander too much to set up for future female ‘bonds’ - almost shoehorning the daughter into the fold!
Too many potentially good ideas that got lost along the way 10 mins later - the mask, the virus effects, M going rogue etc
The ending ….. WHAT!? WHY!?
As someone else said to me, James Bond was always the constant- it was always an escapism where you knew JB would escape somehow and whatnot- it seemed silly at times but it was always good to have a character span different films and lifetimes and you knew there was an ‘order’ to the films
I enjoyed I enjoyed it and didn’t think it was too long. Although I too am a bit unsure what to make of it.
One thing I do know is that it leaves a new franchise possibility with either his daughter or refreshing it as 007 and not Bind and leaving the black girl in the starring role.
Only thing I would change is giving the girl spy he went to the ball with a bigger role. She was great.
Thought it was great. Bond films have improved so much in the Daniel Craig era. Couldn’t believe the ending. There were people crying where I watched it. Obviously he needed to die, but we’re so used to main characters avoiding death at the last second that you half expected a helicopter to swoop in and grab him.
Great to watch it in a packed cinema too.
Why did he need to die? Seems to be a trend nowadays in movies that just leaves the film on a sour note for me
Couldn’t believe the ending. There were people crying where I watched it.
I welled up like a soppy bitch and a tear actually rolled down my cheek. I went immediately to the pub and bought a pint of Stella to refind my male inner being.
Best Bond I've seen. Before that, it was Skyfall by a country mile but not now.
I think the ending was right. It was perfect for the end of Daniel Craig. It also put a proper end to my childhood.
Thought it was great. Bond films have improved so much in the Daniel Craig era. Couldn’t believe the ending. There were people crying where I watched it. Obviously he needed to die, but we’re so used to main characters avoiding death at the last second that you half expected a helicopter to swoop in and grab him.
Thought it was great. Bond films have improved so much in the Daniel Craig era. Couldn’t believe the ending. There were people crying where I watched it. Obviously he needed to die, but we’re so used to main characters avoiding death at the last second that you half expected a helicopter to swoop in and grab him.
Great to watch it in a packed cinema too.
Seriously !!!
was looking for 'great storyline, ties up old previous films nicely, can't wait for the next Bond, excellent cast' not a great big whopping spoiler.
I think it was ok but had to move seats three times due to people no longer knowing how to behave at the cinema. Full on convos, running commentary and phones on checking Facebook etc.
I think it was ok but had to move seats three times due to people no longer knowing how to behave at the cinema. Full on convos, running commentary and phones on checking Facebook etc.
Yup. And looking at concerts etc these days its simply a sea of mobile phones or people getting up for a pint/pee/wank/whatever.
Couldn’t believe the ending. There were people crying where I watched it.
I welled up like a soppy bitch and a tear actually rolled down my cheek. I went immediately to the pub and bought a pint of Stella to refind my male inner being.
Best Bond I've seen. Before that, it was Skyfall by a country mile but not now.
I think the ending was right. It was perfect for the end of Daniel Craig. It also put a proper end to my childhood.
I’d certainly echo the bit about it overtaking Skyfall as the best ever Bond film.
I think it was ok but had to move seats three times due to people no longer knowing how to behave at the cinema. Full on convos, running commentary and phones on checking Facebook etc.
People do that when I'm in the cinema, I tell them to shut up, put your 'phone away, etc.
Couldn’t believe the ending. There were people crying where I watched it.
I welled up like a soppy bitch and a tear actually rolled down my cheek. I went immediately to the pub and bought a pint of Stella to refind my male inner being.
Best Bond I've seen. Before that, it was Skyfall by a country mile but not now.
I think the ending was right. It was perfect for the end of Daniel Craig. It also put a proper end to my childhood.
??? Bloody hell mate. You're younger than you sound.
He had to die as there was no point in living...he had been infected by the nano-bots in such a way that if he ever touched anyone again they would die instantly....thru the DNA virus. Not sure about the technicality of it all - but that was what I understood...enjoyed it though...the odd humerous moments helped....
Sammy you have complained about the similarities to Covid twice now, so it’s worth pointing out this film was written in 2018/19. Also, I don’t understand that bit about an “order to the films”. This is the final part of a five-part reboot. This Bond was the only incarnation to have consistent sequels and an ongoing arc.
He was either going to settle down and quit the game (a la The Dark Knight Rises), or die. He’d already quit the game a couple of times in those five movies which implied he wasn’t able to truly retire. So a heroic death seemed like an obvious turn.
They packed in so much, including spending a chunk of the film tying up the Spectre stuff, so it didn’t leave a huge amount of time to develop the new villain and his nefarious plan (which, honestly, I’ve already forgotten).
Still, there’s a lot to like in there, I’m keen to see it again.
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Be interested in to see how it carries on from here on out.
Only drawback for me was the fact Safin wasnt given enough of a backstory.
Was looking forward to seeing how bind would cope after what Remi Maleks character did to him (please tell me others only ever see Freddie Mercury when they see him!?) after a pretty average storyline on the island!
It’s funny to see people wetting theirselves over the plot and the ending . For me it was the perfect send off for the best 007 ever .
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Best Bond I've seen. Before that, it was Skyfall by a country mile but not now.
I think the ending was right. It was perfect for the end of Daniel Craig. It also put a proper end to my childhood.
was looking for 'great storyline, ties up old previous films nicely, can't wait for the next Bond, excellent cast' not a great big whopping spoiler.
hoping I have been whooshed
Not gonna bother going now.
Does this mean that there won't be any more James Bond films?
For all those wetting themselves at the prospect of a female Bond, Barbara Broccoli has said Bond will always be a man. Of course, he could be gay and a man (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/feb/19/mi6-boss-apologises-for-past-ban-on-lgbt-staff), that would get a few peoples' knickers in a twist.
As to the film, it kept me enthralled from beginning to end although I think I enjoyed Skyfall more.
As for all those saying he died at the end, did you not see the invisible helicopter that whisked him away just as the missiles went off?
Bloody hell mate. You're younger than you sound.
;-)