let's be honest: really, do we need a new James Bond??? I don't think so...

dewiparry

Stay on topic guys, we already have a Jason Bourne thread.

Thanks

MSL49

I liked the Renner one too.

Troy

George_Kaplan wrote: »

SonofSean wrote: »

We do need a new James Bond, and we are getting a new James Bond. But I would like to see a few changes to make him more relatable to the younger / non-fan crowd. Just a little overhaul to make him more contemporary and not so snobbish. The product placements needs to go, especially the luxury watches and high end fashion brands. In reality, Bond wouldn't wear an Omega (I do myself in own life, but I'm not a field agent dodging bullets and blowing up laboratories). In the books he liked a Rolex (because Fleming did), but in the new movies he should be wearing something like a G-Shock or a Hamilton Khaki or a Seiko GMT. The most sacrilegious thing I'd vote for is getting rid of the Aston Martin. The only people who drive them are middle aged men on a Sunday afternoon in the Cotswolds. I'd like to see him upgrade to something far more formidable (and bullet proof) like a Rezvani Tank (a beast of a truck with a V8 engine) or something super fast and gorgeous like a Dodge Charger STR8 (in black). It would be good to see Bond back in action but with a modern approach to ass-kicking and espionage.

Brands and luxury have been a part of Bond since the books. Bond's lifestyle isn't supposed to be relatable or realistic, it's fantasy wish fulfillment. Who wouldn't want to travel the world, stay in luxury hotels, drive nice cars, and wear better clothes? It's a key thing that sets him apart from all the blue-collar action heroes and hardboiled detectives that dominate the action/thriller genre.

My understanding is that Bond’s modus operandi is to go undercover to get close to villainous billionaires. Luxury clothing and an unlimited expense account is therefore crucial - wearing a M&S suit whilst driving a Nissan Qashqai to a Travelodge wouldn’t cut it

RichardTheBruce

Believe this subject has been researched and addressed.

Verdict: needed.

George_Kaplan

Troy wrote: »

George_Kaplan wrote: »

SonofSean wrote: »

We do need a new James Bond, and we are getting a new James Bond. But I would like to see a few changes to make him more relatable to the younger / non-fan crowd. Just a little overhaul to make him more contemporary and not so snobbish. The product placements needs to go, especially the luxury watches and high end fashion brands. In reality, Bond wouldn't wear an Omega (I do myself in own life, but I'm not a field agent dodging bullets and blowing up laboratories). In the books he liked a Rolex (because Fleming did), but in the new movies he should be wearing something like a G-Shock or a Hamilton Khaki or a Seiko GMT. The most sacrilegious thing I'd vote for is getting rid of the Aston Martin. The only people who drive them are middle aged men on a Sunday afternoon in the Cotswolds. I'd like to see him upgrade to something far more formidable (and bullet proof) like a Rezvani Tank (a beast of a truck with a V8 engine) or something super fast and gorgeous like a Dodge Charger STR8 (in black). It would be good to see Bond back in action but with a modern approach to ass-kicking and espionage.

Brands and luxury have been a part of Bond since the books. Bond's lifestyle isn't supposed to be relatable or realistic, it's fantasy wish fulfillment. Who wouldn't want to travel the world, stay in luxury hotels, drive nice cars, and wear better clothes? It's a key thing that sets him apart from all the blue-collar action heroes and hardboiled detectives that dominate the action/thriller genre.

My understanding is that Bond’s modus operandi is to go undercover to get close to villainous billionaires. Luxury clothing and an unlimited expense account is therefore crucial - wearing a M&S suit whilst driving a Nissan Qashqai to a Travelodge wouldn’t cut it

Exactly.