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  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    I have to say, let's wait and see what Villeneuve gives us first, though.
  • 007HallY007HallY
    edited October 30 Posts: 6,329
    Berger's a talented director, yes. He's got an interesting perspective on American/British action films too as a German/going from interviews he's given about AQOTWF. Concave was a very stylish and tense film, and I've really enjoyed the dark humour and drama of Patrick Melrose. I know his latest film seems to have had mixed reviews, but I still need to check it out.

    If the stars align and he ever gets another chance at Bond, I'd be very interested. And I think whatever way they just need to get the best director they see fit based on pitches, meetings, prior work etc. (and that's not something I think we can really judge after a point, for all our talk about 'auteurs' or 'workmen').

    Spielberg would be less likely and I'm not sure if he'd even be interested.
    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    I have to say, let's wait and see what Villeneuve gives us first, though.

    Yep, agreed. I'm not his biggest fan, but he's an exceptionally talented filmmaker, and even rewatching Blade Runner I could see a lot in there that would suit Bond. Prisoners is an awesome film too. I'm cautious, but looking forward to what we get.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    It’s absolutely nuts to think there’s not even a script for Bond 26 and an individual has already kinda/sorta/has judged an entire $250M film that doesn’t even exist. And that same person is proclaiming a completely different director (whom I loved two out of his last three films— Ballad of a Small Player was a clunker, imo), would be perfect for the film AFTER the film that hasn’t been made!!! That’s absolutely craaaazyyyyyy. And the unconscious entitlement…wait to see what they give us, and move from there. Honestly, I’ve never heard/seen this type of extreme pearl clutching before.

    In the end, these are movies. To entertain and have a little escape. This isn’t Gaza. Or Ukraine. Just live in the moment, and enjoy life, and the unraveling of a film…

    No one has any idea what Villeneuve will do. Will it be Sicario meets BR? The Arrival meets Prisoner? Or something completely off the wall like ENEMY— which is bat shit crazy (and I love it).

    But c’mon Mendes, calm down. Give the passive doom and gloom a rest. Just an utter kill joy.

    The sun comes up every day— enjoy that. Read a Fleming. Do what you said you were going to do: enjoy the Bond films you love. I’d much rather read your thoughts on those films. That’d be a nice change.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    If Villeneuve opens Bond 26 with a big and inventive ski chase, then scuba diving action, he would immediately win Bond fans over. I think from his conversation with Nolan about Bond...few years back, Villeneuve knows what makes Bond work.
  • 007HallY007HallY
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    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    If Villeneuve opens Bond 26 with a big and inventive ski chase, then scuba diving action, he would immediately win Bond fans over. I think from his conversation with Nolan about Bond...few years back, Villeneuve knows what makes Bond work.

    Well, a memorable PTS at least should do it, surely? ;)

    I'm sure they'll be thinking about how to hook viewers into a new Bond (or Bond world). I'm sure they'll do it.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    007HallY wrote: »
    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    If Villeneuve opens Bond 26 with a big and inventive ski chase, then scuba diving action, he would immediately win Bond fans over. I think from his conversation with Nolan about Bond...few years back, Villeneuve knows what makes Bond work.

    Well, a memorable PTS at least should do it, surely? ;)

    I'm sure they'll be thinking about how to hook viewers into a new Bond (or Bond world). I'm sure they'll do it.

    Yeah. Exactly.
  • MSL49MSL49 Finland
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    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    I have to say, let's wait and see what Villeneuve gives us first, though.

    Agreed im interested what Villeneuve brings to the table he was good pick.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe Edward Berger for Bond 27
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    Edgar Wright's new movie is recieving huge acclaim from critics, and that is much more of a traditional action film than he's done in the past. seems like he isn't such a bad choice to direct Bond after all.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
    edited November 8 Posts: 2,990
    Lol @Mendes4Lyfe why do you like torturing yourself. So we take it Bond 26, is going to stay Bond 26 for you, yeah?...because Villeneuve is directing it, right? Also, you're already looking towards Bond 27, that is so far ahead. Another thing is, I wouldn't rule out Villeneuve from directing the next few Bond films, like he did with Dune, if Bond 26 turns out to be the critical darling and commercially successful Bond film, it's gearing up to be.
  • sandbagger1sandbagger1 Sussex
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    To be fair, this is a thread for suggesting directors that might be a good fit for a Bond film, not a thread limited to talking about the next release. Just because Villeneuve is directing the next film doesn’t mean people should stop suggesting names.

    That said, I think I’d want to actually see Wright’s The Running Man first before declaring him a good choice on the back of a few brief comments. I wasn’t blown away by trailer, but the few comments I’ve read make it sound better than than the impression I got from that trailer.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    sandbagger1 wrote: »
    To be fair, this is a thread for suggesting directors that might be a good fit for a Bond film, not a thread limited to talking about the next release. Just because Villeneuve is directing the next film doesn’t mean people should stop suggesting names.

    That said, I think I’d want to actually see Wright’s The Running Man first before declaring him a good choice on the back of a few brief comments. I wasn’t blown away by trailer, but the few comments I’ve read make it sound better than than the impression I got from that trailer.

    The problem with early reviews is the reviewers are friendly choices who are invited to these early screenings. This is seen as a big privilege, both for the individual writer and their websites. They’re not going to blast films and lose this privilege. That’s the relationship and the mutual understandings the JBlo.coms of the world have with producers (they keep getting invited to early screenings and the writers respond in as mostly favourable terms as they can muster). The early screening reviews aren’t real reviews by any stretch.
  • DEKE_RIVERSDEKE_RIVERS
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    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    Edgar Wright's new movie is recieving huge acclaim from critics, and that is much more of a traditional action film than he's done in the past. seems like he isn't such a bad choice to direct Bond after all.

    When has Edgar Wright ever received bad reviews? He's one of them.
  • MSL49MSL49 Finland
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    How about Predator Badlands director Dan Trachtenberg? I already liked Prey.
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
    Posts: 952
    Ron Howard, he has incredible range as a director. Cinderella Man, Far and Away, Rush , A Beautiful Mind. etc. He'd be perfect for bringing back a more balanced Bond film and not something overly dramatic.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe Edward Berger for Bond 27
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    From Hot Fuzz to Baby Driver to The Running Man Edgar Wright is slowly proving himself as action director. Bond could be next.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    @Mendes4Lyfe — looks like Running Man is going to underperform.

    And it looks like Villeneuve, who was expected to be shooting D3 well into December, has……. wrapped shooting.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe Edward Berger for Bond 27
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    peter wrote: »
    @Mendes4Lyfe — looks like Running Man is going to underperform.

    And it looks like Villeneuve, who was expected to be shooting D3 well into December, has……. wrapped shooting.

    Well, one of either Avengers Doomsday or Dune 3 is moving it's date as they currently share the same weekend. Warner Bros was hoping that Avengers would be pushed into 2027 with reshoots, but as they are holding firm and Dune has already wrapped looks like Warner could bite the bullet. Reddit is speculating Dune could move to November 6th date, meaning Villeneuve would finally be free to start filming Bond 25 by Spring 2027.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    DEKE_RIVERS wrote: »
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    Edgar Wright's new movie is recieving huge acclaim from critics, and that is much more of a traditional action film than he's done in the past. seems like he isn't such a bad choice to direct Bond after all.

    When has Edgar Wright ever received bad reviews? He's one of them.

    Running Man is receiving poor-to-middling reviews, sounds like another one where he’s just not quite delivered.
    Reviews round-up:
    https://www.darkhorizons.com/the-running-man-reviews-are-in/
  • DEKE_RIVERSDEKE_RIVERS
    Posts: 2,529
    mtm wrote: »
    DEKE_RIVERS wrote: »
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    Edgar Wright's new movie is recieving huge acclaim from critics, and that is much more of a traditional action film than he's done in the past. seems like he isn't such a bad choice to direct Bond after all.

    When has Edgar Wright ever received bad reviews? He's one of them.

    Running Man is receiving poor-to-middling reviews, sounds like another one where he’s just not quite delivered.
    Reviews round-up:
    https://www.darkhorizons.com/the-running-man-reviews-are-in/

    Yes, I'm very surprised. It must be really mediocre.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited 8:54am Posts: 19,564
    To be honest I’m not surprised, I find his films always promise more invention and wit than they deliver. Yes he can move the camera around and do some quick cutting, but there’s more to a movie than that. I’m sure Running Man is fine, not actually bad, but I can well believe it’s not much better than that. Mediocre, as you say.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,617
    I’m ambivalent regarding Wright. He’s a passable director who has made some entertaining films.
    Nothing that really stands out though.
    Is Wright, right for a Bond film? You could be right, or maybe not. Would Wright like to write a Bond film and direct? Who knows, is Wright right to write a Bond film?
    I’m gonna say no at this point. He’s not a bad director, but I feel we could do better.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
    edited 10:45am Posts: 2,990
    When I saw Wright's The Running Man trailer, I already knew it would be one of those his simple and fun films. Wright films are enjoyable, but they lack depth...and Bond is a character with depth. Even the lighter Bond films have depth. So I really don't understand how Wright is a right fit for Bond. He simply isn't...because he can't make a Lewis Gilbert type of Bond film.
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