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Azred · 11-24-2002, 12:58 PM

<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 ]

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.