Die Another Day

Azred · 11-24-2002, 12:58 PM

Belle and I saw the latest Bond movie this weekend. This is the 20th Bond movie so far, beginning with Dr. No back in 1962, making James Bond the longest-running chain of reasonably successful sequels in film history.
So without further ado, a review for you. [img]graemlins/erm.gif[/img] Sorry for the stupid rhyme....

Positive
Bond always manages to deliver a solid punch, a lot of action, a sarcastic quip, a perfectly pressed shirt, and a delictable vodka martini (shaken, not stirred).
Halle Berry gives a wonderful tribute to Ursula Andress, again going all the way back to Dr. No.
This film lives up to Bond's reputation as the original action hero, going almost non-stop from the opening sequence through until the very end.
We get to see more human elements in Bond (a trend in the Brosnan interpretation), including two firsts--his capture by enemy forces and a bloody nose. Yes, he is human, after all.
Aston-Martin is back!

Negative
Unbelievably obvious CGI in some places; this detracts even from the "suspension of belief" required for a full movie-going enjoyment.
His car is a little over the top, even for Bond.
The main villain is, on the surface, a rehash of Maximilian Zorin from View to a Kill. Elements from Goldfinger and Diamonds are Forever are also present; I hope the franchise doesn't start parodying itself for new ideas....
Pierce needs a touch of Grecian Formula 44 on his temples. [img]graemlins/beigesmilewinkgrin.gif[/img]

Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable 8 out of 10.

Pierce Brosnan will make at least one more Bond movie, but after that--who knows? That being asked, the next question is "Who will be the next Bond?"

edit: later I will be making a post about the relation between Bond movies and both current events and paranoia.

[ 11-24-2002, 01:02 PM: Message edited by: Azred ]

Larry_OHF · 11-24-2002, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the review!
I hope to see it this week

Sir Goulum · 11-24-2002, 05:57 PM

The next Bond- George Clooney

11-25-2002, 01:54 PM

LoL I want to see Clooney as Bond heheheh No I like Brosnan, but this movie was a bit over the top with some of the obviously CGI effects. I think they were really trying to drag some new fans into the fold, and in the end sort of disappointed some of us older bond fans.

All in all I enjoyed the movie but it really was a bit over done in some places.

J_E_G · 11-25-2002, 04:30 PM

I liked the fact that the Bond girl was more than a 2 dimesional helpless characture, Halle Berry kicked butt in that film

the sauceman · 11-25-2002, 05:24 PM

Hurray for Bond!
I am very enthusiastic about this movie, me and my step-dad are going to see it, maybe this weekend....
and Goerge Clooney as Bond? Im hoping that was a sarcastic suggestion, cause man, that guy would KILL the Bond franchise as soon as the press released the info....bleh...
I think that Sean Connery was the best Bond, so classic and Classy!

Sauceman sighing out...

11-24-2002, 12:58 PM	#1
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	<font color = lightgreen><font color = red>Belle</font> and I saw the latest Bond movie this weekend. This is the 20th Bond movie so far, beginning with Dr. No back in 1962, making James Bond the longest-running chain of reasonably successful sequels in film history. So without further ado, a review for you. [img]graemlins/erm.gif[/img] Sorry for the stupid rhyme.... Positive Bond always manages to deliver a solid punch, a lot of action, a sarcastic quip, a perfectly pressed shirt, and a delictable vodka martini (shaken, not stirred). Halle Berry gives a wonderful tribute to Ursula Andress, again going all the way back to Dr. No. This film lives up to Bond's reputation as the original action hero, going almost non-stop from the opening sequence through until the very end. We get to see more human elements in Bond (a trend in the Brosnan interpretation), including two firsts--his capture by enemy forces and a bloody nose. Yes, he is human, after all. Aston-Martin is back! Negative Unbelievably obvious CGI in some places; this detracts even from the "suspension of belief" required for a full movie-going enjoyment. His car is a little over the top, even for Bond. The main villain is, on the surface, a rehash of Maximilian Zorin from View to a Kill. Elements from Goldfinger and Diamonds are Forever are also present; I hope the franchise doesn't start parodying itself for new ideas.... Pierce needs a touch of Grecian Formula 44 on his temples. [img]graemlins/beigesmilewinkgrin.gif[/img] Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable 8 out of 10. Pierce Brosnan will make at least one more Bond movie, but after that--who knows? That being asked, the next question is "Who will be the next Bond?" edit: later I will be making a post about the relation between Bond movies and both current events and paranoia.</font> [ 11-24-2002, 01:02 PM: Message edited by: Azred ] __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

11-24-2002, 04:41 PM	#2
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	<font color=skyblue>Thanks for the review! I hope to see it this week</font> __________________

11-25-2002, 01:54 PM	#4
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	<font color="#ff6666">LoL I want to see Clooney as Bond heheheh No I like Brosnan, but this movie was a bit over the top with some of the obviously CGI effects. I think they were really trying to drag some new fans into the fold, and in the end sort of disappointed some of us older bond fans. All in all I enjoyed the movie but it really was a bit over done in some places. </font>

11-25-2002, 04:30 PM	#5
J_E_G Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 11, 2002 Location: England Age: 45 Posts: 26	I liked the fact that the Bond girl was more than a 2 dimesional helpless characture, Halle Berry kicked butt in that film __________________ Is this the queue for ice-cream?

11-25-2002, 05:24 PM	#6
the sauceman Zhentarim Guard Join Date: April 16, 2002 Location: Southern Cali Age: 41 Posts: 351	Hurray for Bond! I am very enthusiastic about this movie, me and my step-dad are going to see it, maybe this weekend.... and Goerge Clooney as Bond? Im hoping that was a sarcastic suggestion, cause man, that guy would KILL the Bond franchise as soon as the press released the info....bleh... I think that Sean Connery was the best Bond, so classic and Classy! Sauceman sighing out... __________________ <b>A Proud member of the Penguin Army!</b><br />A Member of <b><i>The Society of Songs and Silent Blades</i></b><br />The Sauceman Cometh...

11-24-2002, 05:57 PM	#3
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 8,985	The next Bond- George Clooney

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