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I think they were inspired by Logan...
But Blofeld does hint at the daughter, and I'd say the 'it'll be the end of you' stuff does raise the stakes there for Bond.
It is certainly more plausible than EON being inspired by Endgame.
As I read in The Making of No Time To Die book, there were arguably a number of reasons that scene felt wrong.
First, it sounds like Phoebe Waller-Bridge was the main writer of the scene. She can be a mixed bag when it comes to writing true drama and tension. The dialogue was cringe-worthy, honestly.
Second, it sounds like Daniel Craig was arguably co-directing the scene. He seemed like he was not sure how to play the scene. It felt like he could talk the talk (pun intended), with his ego. But he couldn't walk the walk. Craig's creative control at its worst was shown in this scene. For me, he could in retrospect, feel soap-opera like in his acting. This is one thing that won't be missed in future Bond movies, even if there should be drama to raise the stakes. A different approach to the drama in Bond is needed.
Third, the scene feels like a last minute add-on. Remember, Christoph Waltz wasn't announced with the main cast at the announcement itself. Maybe, EON was figuring out how to bring him back, or he wasn't going to come back at that time. Or EON didn't want to announce him as officially as Blofeld, simply because of the criticism that the "secret" of his true identity caused. As I've said before, it seems that everyone (namely Waltz and Craig) in retrospect knew that they were written into a corner thanks to the family connection. Plus, this being a true finale to an overall long story, didn't do them any favors.
So, honestly, I feel that the portrayal of Blofeld has no where to go but up, with whoever is in charge of the series.
Another thing that I would change is Paloma being on the boat with Bond and Leiter. Unfortunately, she would drown. Bringing things full circle with Vesper. It could add to Bond's guilt and determination about protecting his family. I know that it's a bold and controversial choice, but that is one thing that I would change. It would be similar to Dr. Kaufman in TND, a memorable one scene character that gives a similarity to an Ian Fleming-like character.
Your Paloma suggestion is devastating. They should have done it.
I can't see what that would add to Bond's determination that Felix's death doesn't already. On the other hand, having Paloma there would make the scene cluttered. It works much better this way.
Yes, I view SP as a reaction to the MCU as a whole. Back when the MCU was the trend-setter.
I don't think the book suggests that at all; it says Craig had ideas for what Bond should say and they took that onboard, but that's scripting, not direction. He also wrote a lot of QoS, he knows the character.
I think that would distract from Felix dying: Felix is the important character there. Paloma served her purpose.
I find it refreshing that NTTD inverts the traditional 'fridging' narrative and Paloma being this vivacious character that gets to live and revel in the joy of the spy world is novel for the Craig era.
That's a good point. It's not a decision I've liked in the past, but rewatching the movie Leiter's death makes sense for the story and has an impact. The Craig era also had four female sacrificial lambs that maybe seeing a few survive by the end was a good thing.
Any alternative stories you'd have run with?
Yes, this was a disappointment. The film needed a stunt there.
Exactly. Something inventive needed to happen on that road and the forest as well. From the trailers and BTS videos, it was looking like the Norway sequence was going to be very memorable. It just turned out to be standard action. So disappointing!
Em....
Bond kills Madeleine for the insurance money and seeks revenge when there isn't a swift payout....
No. I don't have any ideas.