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EoN sells up - Amazon MGM to produce 007 going forwards (Steven Knight to Write)

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  • 007ClassicBondFan007ClassicBondFan
    Posts: 2,727
    The tone of the film will ultimately depend on the type of story they tell. I can't see the movie getting any darker than some of the more recent films of the series but I also don't think we're getting any sort of throwback film either. If this was EON still involved in the making of the movie than I'm sure that it's more than plausible that they would look back to films like TLD and Goldeneye for ideas as to where to go next - but this is an entirely new group of filmmakers involved in the project now. I think that the end goal in their eyes might be to present an entirely new incarnation of Bond which isn't dependent upon the previous portrayals but could still stand alongside them as being valid adaptations of Fleming's character and his world. In that sense - if that Variety article about Knight being influenced by the early Fleming novels is accurate - then I'm most definitely intrigued.
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
    edited 2:55am Posts: 943
    I can see a Villinueve bond involving a lot of lingering shots of talking softly in dark rooms with no score interrupted every ten minutes or so with action scenes which are distressing to watch. No thanks. Give us something lively and show Bond being the hero with a triumphant score and a quip at the end.


    Saying it needs to be lighthearted is just as useless as Craig saying that bond 24 will be back with more laughs. Both are accurate in describing what you want out of a film. If saying light-hearted is useless than saying a film is dark or gritty is just as useless which is silly logic.

    Goldeneye and The living Daylights both have a light-hearted tone. Part of that is the scripts, the rapport between the characters and actors, the score, the way it's shot, lighting etc.

    Again, When I say straightforward mission I mean Bond is assigned a mission at the beginning of the film and he completes that mission.

    No soap opera about going rogue, or visiting his long lost cousin who is secretly had an affair with his girlfriend etc.

  • LucknFateLucknFate 007 In New York
    Posts: 2,216
    Every announcement so far has proven they have been a step ahead of speculation and rumor at every stage so far. I wouldn't be surprised if we find out in the press conference launch that DV is directing more than one.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,614
    LucknFate wrote: »
    Every announcement so far has proven they have been a step ahead of speculation and rumor at every stage so far. I wouldn't be surprised if we find out in the press conference launch that DV is directing more than one.

    Careful, you’ll give poor @Mendes4Lyfe heart failure.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe Edward Berger for Bond 27
    Posts: 9,394
    Daltonforyou wrote: »
    I can see a Villinueve bond involving a lot of lingering shots of talking softly in dark rooms with no score interrupted every ten minutes or so with action scenes which are distressing to watch. No thanks. Give us something lively and show Bond being the hero with a triumphant score and a quip at the end.

    You only reminded me of why I believe Villeneuve is wrong for Bond 26, because he will take Bond more seriously than it needs to be taken, especially coming straight after the adventure where he literally sacrifices himself.
  • DEKE_RIVERSDEKE_RIVERS
    edited 8:02am Posts: 2,516
    In my opinion, TB would be the film to emulate.

    But it's not going to happen. It will probably be closer to CR. Even so, I expect Villeneuve puts a spin on things.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe Edward Berger for Bond 27
    Posts: 9,394
    GE and TLD prove you can have sillier Bond moments as well as a relatively grounded story. Both films have a realistic setting, and build on real-world events, and yet they manage to incorporate some of the OTT escapist fun that fans expect.

    I'm tired of pretending its an either/or and we have to pick which we prefer when the franchise has successfully pulled off a balance of all aspects many times.
  • DEKE_RIVERSDEKE_RIVERS
    Posts: 2,516
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    GE and TLD prove you can have sillier Bond moments as well as a relatively grounded story. Both films have a realistic setting, and build on real-world events, and yet they manage to incorporate some of the OTT escapist fun that fans expect.

    I'm tired of pretending its an either/or and we have to pick which we prefer when the franchise has successfully pulled off a balance of all aspects many times.


    Trying to be balanced is what made the Brosnan era forgettable. I prefer variety to balance.
  • dewiparrydewiparry
    Posts: 311
    Just feels a bit tacky now doesn't it. Let's regroup next year lol
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe Edward Berger for Bond 27
    Posts: 9,394
    dewiparry wrote: »
    Just feels a bit tacky now doesn't it. Let's regroup next year lol

    What feels tacky?

    Anyway, Heyman has already laid it out, there's "no timeline" for Bond 26.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
    edited 10:47am Posts: 2,986
    Let Villeneuve finish Dune first. I think he would be done by December or so...or into January. But whatever, he's gone far with Dune 3 already.
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