Comments on: The James Bond 22 Director Short List http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/ Blogging the Reel World Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:50:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Director for Bond 22? « Ultimate James Bond Fan Blog http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-179270 Director for Bond 22? « Ultimate James Bond Fan Blog Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:28:39 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-179270 [...] /film, which previously reported that Martin Campbell won’t be returning to direct Bond 22, now reports on the shortlist of potential directors for that film. …a supposed list of directors that the [...] [...] /film, which previously reported that Martin Campbell won’t be returning to direct Bond 22, now reports on the shortlist of potential directors for that film. …a supposed list of directors that the [...]

]]> By: ihartsf http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-38857 ihartsf Thu, 24 May 2007 19:25:26 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-38857 Juji2, Closeminded, mabye. But pathetic? Scott took the true life story of a drug addicted lesbian model turned bounty hunter, and what did he turn it into? A string of unforgettable slow-motion shots, flying bullet shells, and explosions inexplicably co-starring two 90210 cast members playing themselves. He took gold and produced bronze. Put that story in two-dozen different directors' hands and you would have had a more memorable film. I think they should go after someone who has a proficiency in storytelling (see Lord of the Rings, the Bourne films, Spider Man, and Harry Potter 3-5 for moving someone from more obscure story-based movies into franchise/blockbuster territory). After all, even the most recent Bond films are mostly dialogue and intrigue. Juji2,

Closeminded, mabye. But pathetic?

Scott took the true life story of a drug addicted lesbian model turned bounty hunter, and what did he turn it into? A string of unforgettable slow-motion shots, flying bullet shells, and explosions inexplicably co-starring two 90210 cast members playing themselves. He took gold and produced bronze. Put that story in two-dozen different directors’ hands and you would have had a more memorable film.

I think they should go after someone who has a proficiency in storytelling (see Lord of the Rings, the Bourne films, Spider Man, and Harry Potter 3-5 for moving someone from more obscure story-based movies into franchise/blockbuster territory). After all, even the most recent Bond films are mostly dialogue and intrigue.

]]> By: juji2 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-38526 juji2 Thu, 24 May 2007 01:08:45 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-38526 ihartsf obviously is closeminded and pathetic. tony scott i think would be an amazing choice for the next bond film, not only is he an alumni to action films, he is british. what makes a better mix? domino was an intense story with an intense chracter backround, hence the use of hand crank during filming. ihartsf obviously is closeminded and pathetic.
tony scott i think would be an amazing choice for the next bond film, not only is he an alumni to action films, he is british. what makes a better mix? domino was an intense story with an intense chracter backround, hence the use of hand crank during filming.

]]> By: HappyEvilDude http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-37635 HappyEvilDude Tue, 22 May 2007 09:20:14 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-37635 There's no way I'd want QT to direct an official Bond movie. I mean, James and the Girl engaging in endless pop-culture referencing rants? James killing people with endless amounts of gore spilling everywhere? No, no. QT should do a "hommage-60's style" spy flick, like he did for blaxploitation movies, martial arts movies, westerns, etc... Tony Scott might do a good job, but I'm not too sure. I'd like to see Marc Forster. He's been doing very different films (Monster's Ball, Finding Neverland, Stay, Stranger Than Fiction) and always succeeding at excellence or near-excellence. Still I'd be surprised if it's either of these three that get the job. There’s no way I’d want QT to direct an official Bond movie. I mean, James and the Girl engaging in endless pop-culture referencing rants? James killing people with endless amounts of gore spilling everywhere? No, no. QT should do a “hommage-60’s style” spy flick, like he did for blaxploitation movies, martial arts movies, westerns, etc… Tony Scott might do a good job, but I’m not too sure. I’d like to see Marc Forster. He’s been doing very different films (Monster’s Ball, Finding Neverland, Stay, Stranger Than Fiction) and always succeeding at excellence or near-excellence. Still I’d be surprised if it’s either of these three that get the job.

]]> By: ihartsf http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-37324 ihartsf Mon, 21 May 2007 19:45:07 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-37324 I'm sorry. Did you see Domino? The problem hardly stopped at the script. I could not wait for that movie to end so I could get out of the theater. Tony Scott shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a Bond project. I’m sorry. Did you see Domino? The problem hardly stopped at the script. I could not wait for that movie to end so I could get out of the theater. Tony Scott shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near a Bond project.

]]> By: Filmsy Movie Links - Movie Reviews Blog http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-37237 Filmsy Movie Links - Movie Reviews Blog Mon, 21 May 2007 17:01:26 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-37237 [...] SlashFilm:  Directors line up for 007   [...] [...] SlashFilm:  Directors line up for 007   [...]

]]> By: Nick http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-37093 Nick Mon, 21 May 2007 10:04:23 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-37093 Mark Forster and Mark Forster? Mark Forster and Mark Forster?

]]> By: Geoffrey Fleming http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-37081 Geoffrey Fleming Mon, 21 May 2007 09:27:04 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/21/the-james-bond-22-director-short-list/#comment-37081 With a good written script Tony Scott could be a seriously good contender for the next Bond. With a good written script Tony Scott could be a seriously good contender for the next Bond.

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