Nick
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Post by Nick on Jun 4, 2008 12:23:09 GMT -5
TMWTGG was released only a year after LALD. They simply did'nt have the time to make it that spectacular and innovative. The action is a bit tame and some of it seems to be copying the Bruce Lee films. Therefore it is a notch down on most of the other Bond movies. The public were probably not too keen on seeing two Bond movies in 12 months, so stayed away. The film seems a bit too serious and a lot of the fun things which had previously been associated with Bond had gone. This is perhaps the direction Harry Salzman wanted to go in. There is a definate toughening up of Bond. Moore later said he was uncomfortable hitting Maud Adams. Maybe the producers thought all Bonds have to be tough like Connery. It was lucky Moore had signed up for three Bond movies, otherwise TMWTGG may have been his last. This was perhaps a watershed film. Harry Salzman left, Cubby Brocoli spent three years trying to get things back on track & making a film that would suit Moore. The result was 1977's TSWLM which saved the franchise. It's interesting that the films became much more extravagant and humorous when Cubby was solely in charge. Moore would probably be regarded as a misfire and failure if this had been his last film. |
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Post by harrypalmer on Jun 27, 2008 4:44:27 GMT -5
A great article from Alec on the frontpage( I presume it is our Alec?)! Looking forward to his Quantum review.  |
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Post by skywalker on Jul 7, 2008 14:49:42 GMT -5
A great article from Alec on the frontpage( I presume it is our Alec?)! Looking forward to his Quantum review. Agreed. A fine insight Alec006 into your opinion of DC and Casino Royale. I agree with you about Dame Judi and still now struggle to understand the reasoning behind her re-incarnation of M (horrendous decision almost on par with hiring Craig as Bond). The film has good elements and the style of film would have been fine if the actor playing Bond didn't look so old. For those of you who may not have had chance to read it, please use the below link. www.alternative007.co.uk/94.htm |
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Post by alex on Jul 8, 2008 10:30:03 GMT -5
Good work by Alec. And Brandon's 'Alpha Male' article was interesting too.
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Alec 006
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Post by Alec 006 on Jul 9, 2008 1:25:52 GMT -5
A great article from Alec on the frontpage( I presume it is our Alec?)! Looking forward to his Quantum review. Hello, Harry, Skywalker, alex...thank you so much for your feedback. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Robert has just posted my review for the trailer for "Quantum Of Solace". Please read it when you have a minute...I'm hoping you'll enjoy it just as much. Before I go, Robert has kindly asked me to write more articles...which I'm looking forward to. Everything I write is dedicated to all my friends and fellow Bond fans on "Alternative 007". Thank you once more for your warm feedback.  Take Care! |
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Post by Bourne on Jul 9, 2008 9:36:14 GMT -5
There was a Dark Knight teaser about a year ago. Are Eon finally cutting back on the promotion of all things Daniel Craig?
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Post by Greg Haugen on Jul 10, 2008 7:32:26 GMT -5
There was a Dark Knight teaser about a year ago. Are Eon finally cutting back on the promotion of all things Daniel Craig? Give it a few months. The tidal wave of Craig related hype is being prepped as we speak. |
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Post by Jake on Jul 11, 2008 7:21:45 GMT -5
I think Alec is the voice of reason on this site! ;D
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Post by harrypalmer on Sept 20, 2008 7:21:22 GMT -5
I have just read Luke Quantrill's review of Another Way To Die on the Alternative007 frontpage. I can't decide whether he liked it or not. |
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Post by skywalker on Dec 2, 2008 7:55:08 GMT -5
Luke does it again!!! Not my good self, but Alternative007's very own Mr Quantrill. Brilliant review and highly amusing. For anyone yet to read this masterpiece, please use the below link. www.alternative007.co.uk/107.htm |
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Post by harrypalmer on Dec 3, 2008 11:51:22 GMT -5
Luke does it again!!! Not my good self, but Alternative007's very own Mr Quantrill. Brilliant review and highly amusing. For anyone yet to read this masterpiece, please use the below link. www.alternative007.co.uk/107.htmLuke always makes me laugh - but there is always an element of truth along with the gags! This bit is my favourite: |
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Post by harrypalmer on May 11, 2009 10:29:58 GMT -5
I enjoyed the article on the 1967 spoof Casino Royale.
I find the film really annoying: why couldn't the maker make a real James Bond film! He had the rights to make a version of Casino Royale and had the likes of Ursula Andress, David Niven and Orson Welles available, and he made an almost unwatchable comedy spoof!
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Post by harrypalmer on Sept 18, 2009 10:59:27 GMT -5
Great review of Quantum of Solace from Alec! I loved this bit: |
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Post by Greg Haugen on Sept 18, 2009 13:47:53 GMT -5
That line from Alec about the dry cleaning tags and coupons was pretty funny.
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Post by skywalker on Sept 18, 2009 15:59:27 GMT -5
Great review of Quantum of Solace from Alec! I loved this bit: Really enjoyed the review and think Alec has got it bang on the money. |
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