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Shrinkdial · 28 October 2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Back from the movie and quite disappointed.

If you expect to see a "normal" Bond movie you're in for a surprise.
The first 10 minutes took off with a bang and I was really enjoying the movie but after that................

It had a few points, one involving a car but I'm not going to spoil it for you.

It's quite obvious that they are cutting down on costs and the movie is suffering.

Wow, meant to be worth a million dollars a minute... Cost cutting??

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crew · 28 October 2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I just finished watching Archangel with Daniel Craig.

A great movie and in my opinion a much better role for him.

I'll check it out.
Too bad that Bond was a disappointment. I've been looking forward to seeing it with great expectation. I still plan on going but my enthusiasm will be tempered.
How was the music?

speedo · 28 October 2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I just finished watching Archangel with Daniel Craig.

A great movie and in my opinion a much better role for him.

He could be good for another role i am not doubting his potential as an actor or an action hero. Bond for me is not him.

A.Sharp · 29 October 2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

So I should save the $10.50?

10.50???

14.00 here... Darn its gonna be like 20 bucks someday soon.

Langleyz · 29 October 2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by A.Sharp

10.50???

14.00 here... Darn its gonna be like 20 bucks someday soon.

$21.50 here for an adult ticket. About the same again for a popcorn and coke.

Ditch · 29 October 2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by speedo

Saw it before the premiere. Worst bond ever. If i want a dark action film, batman is better, if i want an old and tired hero, willis is better in the die hard series. This film lacks everything i used to love bond for. And i still think that craig should be a villain rather than bond.

This is what I thought after watching Skyfall: The last two Batman films were twice as good. Many reviewers have given Skyfall excellent ratings, which I suspect were 'paid for'.

It is the most beautifully shot Bond film ever (Sam Mendes & Roger Deakins should be congratulated for that) but there isn't much of a story; significantly less than any other Bond film I've seen.

Javier Bardem does a fantastic job as the super-villain. One of the best Bond baddies for sure.

Those two big plus points can't entirely make up for a sub-par plot though.

speedo · 29 October 2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ditch

This is what I thought after watching Skyfall: The last two Batman films were twice as good. Many reviewers have given Skyfall excellent ratings, which I suspect were 'paid for'.

It is the most beautifully shot Bond film ever (Sam Mendes & Roger Deakins should be congratulated for that) but there isn't much of a story; significantly less than any other Bond film I've seen.

Javier Bardem does a fantastic job as the super-villain. One of the best Bond baddies for sure.

Those two big plus points can't entirely make up for a sub-par plot though.

A.Sharp · 30 October 2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by langleyz

$21.50 here for an adult ticket. About the same again for a popcorn and coke.

usd????

spuds · 30 October 2012, 08:02 AM

Seen it.

Loved it.

And while I do agree with Mon's opinion that it's not a great BOND movie in the traditional sense I also agree with Paul's opinion that Bond's a far more complex and complete character this time round.

I thought it was an excellent film and I hope they keep sending Bond in this more realistic direction....
But I also hope they give him an exploding pen and a dogs-doohdahs car to play with too in the next one.

Leasky · 30 October 2012, 05:09 PM

Slightly off topic but he was pretty good in Layer Cake.

malarky_hk · 1 November 2012, 11:30 PM

The movie did not quite measure up to the previous two Bond films.

The action did not blow me away; the plot was weak; the Bond girls were not hot enough; and the villain was not vile enough. Maybe good for a rental.

The Joker · 9 November 2012, 07:54 AM

Well, I was glued to my seat.

Otherwise I would of walked out.

Dr. Robert · 9 November 2012, 08:08 AM

Opens in California Nov. 9th........I'll go see it.

FLHP · 12 November 2012, 09:02 AM

Caught it this afternoon. Worth a trip to the theater.

james1787 · 12 November 2012, 12:07 PM

I agree that it wasn't a bad movie, it just was missing many James Bond elements. Javier Bardem did do a fantastic job at playing the villain.

Oh yeah...

******WARNING: MAY CONTAIN PLOT SPOILERS..********

For one element, James Bond always had the gadgets. What did he have in this movie? a tracking device and a gun that would only let him fire it. Oh yeah, and the Astin Martin from Goldfinger that made a short cameo (people actually cheered in the movie theatre to see that!).

The plot felt more 'skattered' to me. The James Bond plots that I grew up with was always the crazy bad guy with an even crazier scheme to obtain some sort of 'power' (financial, rule the world, etc) It involves some grand plan that James Bond saves the day. This movie was a little harder to follow. The villain has a hard drive stolen that has the names of the MI-6 agents. I don't quite recall what his demands were but in the end he was simply out to get 'M' in some sort of revenge from his past history of being an Agent of MI-6.

The other part I wasn't a fan of.. the earpiece. In some of the older classic James Bond.. he always worked on his own. His charm, grace and wit or skills would get him through most situations. In this film he's always connected to the team just about every where he goes.

Overall the effects were good and my wife and I did enjoy the movie but I miss the regular James Bond formula that never fails to please.

rolio · 12 November 2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

But Mon can only count to 3.

00pumpkin · 13 November 2012, 11:55 PM

I saw it yesterday in an IMAX theatre. I liked it better than the Quantum movie but not as much as Casino Royale. I enjoyed the back to the basics approach and the references to the older films.

I would definitely pay the $$ again to see it.

30 October 2012, 08:02 AM	#39
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Seen it. Loved it. And while I do agree with Mon's opinion that it's not a great BOND movie in the traditional sense I also agree with Paul's opinion that Bond's a far more complex and complete character this time round. I thought it was an excellent film and I hope they keep sending Bond in this more realistic direction.... But I also hope they give him an exploding pen and a dogs-doohdahs car to play with too in the next one. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

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00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 1,976	I saw it yesterday in an IMAX theatre. I liked it better than the Quantum movie but not as much as Casino Royale. I enjoyed the back to the basics approach and the references to the older films. I would definitely pay the $$ again to see it. __________________ 16710, 116520, 216570, 116610LV

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1 November 2012, 11:30 PM	#41
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	The movie did not quite measure up to the previous two Bond films. The action did not blow me away; the plot was weak; the Bond girls were not hot enough; and the villain was not vile enough. Maybe good for a rental.

9 November 2012, 07:54 AM	#42
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	Well, I was glued to my seat. Otherwise I would of walked out.

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FLHP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Bill Location: Missouri Watch: Rolex/Omega Posts: 40	Caught it this afternoon. Worth a trip to the theater.

12 November 2012, 12:07 PM	#45
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,365	I agree that it wasn't a bad movie, it just was missing many James Bond elements. Javier Bardem did do a fantastic job at playing the villain. Oh yeah... ****WARNING: MAY CONTAIN PLOT SPOILERS..****** For one element, James Bond always had the gadgets. What did he have in this movie? a tracking device and a gun that would only let him fire it. Oh yeah, and the Astin Martin from Goldfinger that made a short cameo (people actually cheered in the movie theatre to see that!). The plot felt more 'skattered' to me. The James Bond plots that I grew up with was always the crazy bad guy with an even crazier scheme to obtain some sort of 'power' (financial, rule the world, etc) It involves some grand plan that James Bond saves the day. This movie was a little harder to follow. The villain has a hard drive stolen that has the names of the MI-6 agents. I don't quite recall what his demands were but in the end he was simply out to get 'M' in some sort of revenge from his past history of being an Agent of MI-6. The other part I wasn't a fan of.. the earpiece. In some of the older classic James Bond.. he always worked on his own. His charm, grace and wit or skills would get him through most situations. In this film he's always connected to the team just about every where he goes. Overall the effects were good and my wife and I did enjoy the movie but I miss the regular James Bond formula that never fails to please.

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