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November 20, 2006

That's more like it

Jeff Simon writing for The Buffalo News calls the Bond reboot Bond Reborn. There are a couple quasi-spoilers at the linked article but no real surprises if you have read the novel; this is a remarkably faithful adaptation of Ian Fleming's work. Cautious types have this quote to be getting on with until they see the film.

What you have to remember about James Bond is that Ian Fleming's novels only really took off when the world discovered that one of their biggest fans was John F. Kennedy. Here was a guy who had all the money in the world, was married to Jackie and would sleep with Marilyn Monroe and HE was caught up in James Bond fantasies. And if you think that fact tells you in 2006 what a hopeless anachronism James Bond is now, guess again.

In fact, I think it tells you how completely independent of era James Bond fantasies really are.

Quite. For fear of aforementioned spoilage I shall say nothing except that this is the best Bond film ever made. Yes, I am including all the Sean Connery films. Yes, that means this a better Bond than From Russia With Love, a better Bond than Dr. No. Time to see the film if you have not already done so. Cubicle-bound Flea-readers wishing to adopt a more secret-agenty lifestyle might peruse cars, cocktails, watches and other assorted marketing. Not to forget a careful consideration of Eva Green and, of course, the Judi Dench lesbian scene that was not to be.

One last thing, I admit Ace is mostly right about Act Four. Mostly. Now going to watch Dr. No again to test my absurd claims of the above paragraph.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at November 20, 2006 06:57 AM

Comments

Daniel Craig...... :drool:

Posted by: agent bedhead at November 20, 2006 12:14 PM

The main complaint I have heard is to the effect that Bond should have dark hair; this despite Roger Moore. I like it that Craig looks tough. This is much more in line with the character from the novels than any previous actor in the role.

I also think Eva Green is extraordinary. Just exquisite and her accent is PERFECT.

Posted by: Ghost of a flea at November 20, 2006 12:28 PM

Despite all this time, Mr Bond still cannot pose with his finger OFF the bloody trigger. I'd say he needs a round or three with some ancient Regimental Sgt Major to give him a proper bawling.

Posted by: Montieth at November 20, 2006 02:14 PM