Author Topic: Go See Bond (Read 19081 times)

Cheebs · « **Reply #120 on:** November 22, 2006, 08:25:41 AM »

You forgot you called it better than the departed at gaf.

I agree with you of him potentially surpassing Connery. When he has 3 films under his belt I will be suprised if I look back and still call Connery his superior.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #121 on:** November 22, 2006, 08:27:25 AM »

Solo is dead to me. :'(

Cheebs · « **Reply #122 on:** November 22, 2006, 08:30:45 AM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 22, 2006, 08:27:25 AM

Solo is dead to me. :'(

Pretty much everyone at EvilBore agrees with Solo. Well but PD, except PD declared you dead to him recently.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #123 on:** November 22, 2006, 08:31:44 AM »

The Dark Shake is DEAD TO RIGHTS.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #124 on:** November 22, 2006, 08:31:55 AM »

Solo rocks.

Cheebs · « **Reply #125 on:** November 22, 2006, 08:32:57 AM »

Also to those who want to know, monday Bond jumped ahead of Happy Feet and is showing it might(and likely based on the INCREDIBLE word of mouth) have one hell of a leggy run.

Intenationaly, and unlike most films international intake is just as if not more important than domestic intake for Bond, the film is breaking all kinds of records. Its Friday-Sunday take tied "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" as the second-highest weekend launch in Brit history, trailing only "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #126 on:** November 22, 2006, 12:17:37 PM »

Rock on, Solo. I agree with most, if not all, of his points. Casino Royale rocked the house.

Also, Daniel Craig is easily my favorite Bond since Connery. He adds a level of charm and tones down the cold, mechanical killer that Brosnan could never do.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #127 on:** November 22, 2006, 01:06:43 PM »

Dare I say I liked Craig better than Connery?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #128 on:** November 22, 2006, 01:10:16 PM »

I think Craig is the most layered Bond and probably a better actor than Connery at his point in his career, but let's wait a few films. Connery has consistency under his belt, in terms of performances and Bond films. I remember than Brosnan started off pretty good, as well (although Craig in Casino Royale is easily better performance-wise than Brosnan in GoldenEye) and basically became more and more of a cariacture with each further installment.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #129 on:** November 22, 2006, 01:10:48 PM »

On that, we agree.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #130 on:** November 22, 2006, 01:28:05 PM »

Hey Solo, do you have somewhere that you post these awesome reviews, or do you write them just for us and GAF? Because you rock. You're better than pretty much all the critics out there.

Even though I did like The Departed more.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #131 on:** November 22, 2006, 01:29:25 PM »

Solo is an awesome critic, except when he has Ebert moments like calling CASINO ROYALE a better film than THE MOTHERFUCKING DEPARTED. $:-\$

Cheebs · « **Reply #132 on:** November 22, 2006, 01:56:08 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 22, 2006, 01:29:25 PM

Solo is an awesome critic, except when he has Ebert moments like calling CASINO ROYALE a better film than THE MOTHERFUCKING DEPARTED. $:-\$

He is far from alone. Casino Royale did better with the critics than The Departed.

Solo · « **Reply #133 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:04:36 PM »

Quote from: Cheebs on November 22, 2006, 08:25:41 AM

You forgot you called it better than the departed at gaf.

I agree with you of him potentially surpassing Connery. When he has 3 films under his belt I will be suprised if I look back and still call Connery his superior.

Indeed, I did say that, and stand by it. Its a matter of Departed being a 9.49999 to CR's 9.5 though. Both were phenomenal. My being a huge Bond nut + finally seeing the Bond movie I always wanted + having it rock hardcore pushed it over the top for me. Its a day later, and I am still tingling from the awesomeness of CR. When the movie ended, I just had a fucking huge grin on my face, which Im not sure has left yet.

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 22, 2006, 08:27:25 AM

Solo is dead to me. :'(

:'( We'll always have Oldboy Shakie

Quote from: ZomBz on November 22, 2006, 08:31:55 AM

Solo rocks.

Thank ye. You also rock the house.

Quote from: Willco on November 22, 2006, 12:17:37 PM

Rock on, Solo. I agree with most, if not all, of his points. Casino Royale rocked the house.

Also, Daniel Craig is easily my favorite Bond since Connery. He adds a level of charm and tones down the cold, mechanical killer that Brosnan could never do.

Amen! When Willco and I have an agreement on a movie, it usually means its frikkin' great. Which CR is. And totally fucking agreed on Craig. He has more charm than Brosnan (surprisingly) and more coldness (not surprising). Seriously though, like I said in my review, the first shot of Craig killing the dude in the sink, he looked like a serial killer. Scary bastard.

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 22, 2006, 01:06:43 PM

Dare I say I liked Craig better than Connery?

I won't yet, but if he can keep this up, I will for sure. Craig is already the uncontested #2 in my eyes. He just seems so..... alive or something in the role. Its hard to explain. I *felt* Craig's portrayel.

Quote from: CajoleJuice on November 22, 2006, 01:28:05 PM

Hey Solo, do you have somewhere that you post these awesome reviews, or do you write them just for us and GAF? Because you rock. You're better than pretty much all the critics out there.

Even though I did like The Departed more.

Thanks!
Nope, I pretty much just write 'em for my own amusement. I dont do it for every movie I see, but when something really does a number on me (be it seething hate or gushing praise) I feel the need to review it. CR evoked something in me, so I felt the need to gush about it in review form.

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 22, 2006, 01:29:25 PM

Solo is an awesome critic, except when he has Ebert moments like calling CASINO ROYALE a better film than THE MOTHERFUCKING DEPARTED. $:-\$

I wub you Shake

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #134 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:06:18 PM »

Now that you mention it, I haven't watched Oldboy yet this week... :'(

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #135 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:07:42 PM »

I think I'm going to go see the movie again this weekend

Solo · « **Reply #136 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:09:33 PM »

I most definately will pay to see this in theatres again, and will obviously buy the DVD on Day 1.

Other random stuff I loved:
- The B&W intro was perfect, and Im pleasantly surprised that they actually kept in all in B&W.
- I LOVED the opening titles. The were done by the same guy who did all the Brosnan movies, yet these ones blew those 4 away.
- I really enjoyed the M/Bond relationship. Its the first time in ages they've had some growth.
- The bomber chase scene is the most exciting action scene this year.
- I loved how rough and arrogant Bond was in this one (bulldozing the shit out of a building, killing in the embassy, crashing the car as a "valet").
- The shower scene
- OMG REAL CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
- "The whole world will know you died scratching my balls!"

- The bitch is dead. Only my favorite line in all of Fleming's books.
- Loved how they set up the future Bond. He treats women as disposable, but not because of a problem with women, but because of his own issues.
- That final shot. Like honestly, who didnt see it coming? That it STILL rocked my socks is a testament to how awesome Craig and the movie were. "Who are you?" "Bond. James Bond." *cue credit, James Bond theme, and a roaring crowd*

My theatre was sold out, rare for a Tuesday night showing.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #137 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:11:25 PM »

The last movie I saw twice in the theater was Star Wars Ep III; pfft I went on the first day showing at midnight, and the next day my brothers wanted to see it so I took them. I didn't go again because I wanted to lol.

I saw ROTK about three times at the theater in a row though

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #138 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:12:26 PM »

I will go see it with Disposable White Guy if he lets me

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #139 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:12:45 PM »

Please, PD. I saw Sin City seven times in theaters, and had to pay for six of those tickets. :'(

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #140 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:14:00 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 22, 2006, 02:12:45 PM

Please, PD. I saw Sin City seven times in theaters, and had to pay for six of those tickets. :'(

Seven seems excessive, but so does three lolz. Cheers to good movies.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #141 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:14:31 PM »

Sin City was worth it.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #142 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:14:56 PM »

Also, I thought when he shoots Mr. White and he starts slowly walking up the steps, and the very beginning of the full theme song also slowly builds up - to the line! - is worth seeing the movie alone.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #143 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:16:07 PM »

Quote from: Willco on November 22, 2006, 02:14:56 PM

Also, I thought when he shoots Mr. White and he starts slowly walking up the steps, and the very beginning of the full theme song also slowly builds up - to the line! - is worth seeing the movie alone.

Yeah, that part was awesome. Check the third page.

Solo · « **Reply #144 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:17:39 PM »

Wait? PD likes Bond now?

THE POWER OF CRAIG COMPELS YOU!

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #145 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:18:22 PM »

Quote from: Solo on November 22, 2006, 02:17:39 PM

Wait? PD likes Bond now?

THE POWER OF CRAIG COMPELS YOU!

Yeah, but he agrees with me that its overhyped...

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #146 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:20:05 PM »

Casino Royale brings people together.

Solo · « **Reply #147 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:20:10 PM »

No that Ive seen it, feel free Cheebs to say again what Eva has said about Bond 22.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #148 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:21:48 PM »

Quote from: Solo on November 22, 2006, 02:17:39 PM

Wait? PD likes Bond now?

THE POWER OF CRAIG COMPELS YOU!

You didn't read my review of the movie?

Craig was awesome indeed. Movies impress me when they prove me wrong. In Casino Royale, there were parts where I chuckled to myself because I knew exactly what was going to happen - like when the terrorist blew himself up while thinking he was going to blow up the gas tanker. I saw that coming the minute the terrorist put that keychain bomb under the tanker.

But there were many parts where I thought one thing would happen but it didn't. Like when Bond was chasing Eva to the bank, and the camera never showed her face. I expected it to actually be that arab woman who got killed earlier, and I totally didn't expect it to actually be Eva.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #149 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:22:53 PM »

I'm definitely going to end up seeing this movie again, as I went with only one of my friends on Saturday night...or was it Friday? I don't remember.

Last time I did that was Sin City.

Never seen a movie more than twice in theaters - you're insane Shake.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #150 on:** November 22, 2006, 02:23:43 PM »

Oooooh boy, that arab chick was hot.

Yes, I am insane -- when I had a job, I wasted whole paychecks at weekends at the movies.

Solo · « **Reply #151 on:** November 22, 2006, 03:02:55 PM »

This is the type of movie that will play even better on repeat viewings. Strange as it sounds, knowing what is gonna happen lets you enjoy other things you may have missed the first time when you were more intensely focused. I cant wait to see it again.

What "arab" chick? Caterina?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #152 on:** November 22, 2006, 03:06:09 PM »

The one who was married to the Jew nosed terrorist, who lost his Aston Martin to Bond.

Cheebs · « **Reply #153 on:** November 22, 2006, 03:26:48 PM »

I'm going again tomorrow.

Soon I will determine if it is indeed better than OHMSS.

Solo · « **Reply #154 on:** November 22, 2006, 03:35:11 PM »

1. From Russia With Love
2. Casino Royale
3. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
4. Thunderball
5. The Living Daylights

Would round out my Top 5 now

Cheebs · « **Reply #155 on:** November 22, 2006, 03:39:10 PM »

OHMSS has a special place in my heart since when I got into Bond I was young. Like 7-8. All the ones I watched were the Roger Moore ones and Goldfinger. What can I say, I was young. In the middle of that I decided to rent OHMSS. That ending was a total mindfuck for me at that age.

Solo · « **Reply #156 on:** November 22, 2006, 03:46:01 PM »

I still think OHMSS is the best score John Barry ever did. And pretty much all his Bond ones are extremely memorable. I can hear the OHMSS theme right now in my head.

Melissa · « **Reply #157 on:** November 22, 2006, 07:03:25 PM »

Here's a page with all the Bond intros...in order, I believe:

http://martinklasch.blogspot.com/2006/11/video-james-bond-title-sequences.html

Bloodwake · « **Reply #158 on:** November 22, 2006, 07:48:05 PM »

I just watched the Departed again.

Casino Royale > the Departed.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #159 on:** November 22, 2006, 07:48:57 PM »

Fuck you and die.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #160 on:** November 22, 2006, 08:07:08 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 22, 2006, 07:48:57 PM

Fuck you and die.

I love you too, Shake.

But I'm right.

Join us... those who are right

Bloodwake · « **Reply #161 on:** November 22, 2006, 08:07:47 PM »

Quote from: Solo on November 22, 2006, 03:46:01 PM

I still think OHMSS is the best score John Barry ever did. And pretty much all his Bond ones are extremely memorable. I can hear the OHMSS theme right now in my head.

AMEN.

OHMSS is the best score, hands down.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #162 on:** November 22, 2006, 08:23:08 PM »

Quote from: Bloodwake on November 22, 2006, 07:48:05 PM

I just watched the Departed again.

Casino Royale > the Departed.

:rapetime

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #163 on:** November 22, 2006, 08:26:11 PM »

Yeah, let's fuck his faggurt bitch ass up!

Bloodwake

Vizzys · « **Reply #164 on:** November 22, 2006, 08:29:52 PM »

Saw this last night on my creative zen, good movie.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #165 on:** November 22, 2006, 08:39:22 PM »

You're so fuggin hardcore.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #166 on:** November 22, 2006, 10:40:59 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 22, 2006, 08:26:11 PM

Yeah, let's fuck his faggurt bitch ass up! Bloodwake

You guys are fackin cacksackers.

Wow, I really can't translate that accent well through the keyboard.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #167 on:** November 23, 2006, 01:28:26 AM »

I gotcha.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #168 on:** November 23, 2006, 01:29:07 AM »

WHY WAS THIS THREAD BUMPED? :'(

Solo · « **Reply #169 on:** November 23, 2006, 06:42:43 AM »

Because now all your friends will know you died scratching my balls!

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #170 on:** November 26, 2006, 09:32:23 PM »

Finally watched it just now

This movie was awesome. The only thing bad about it was Craigs pouty lips buubuububuuu lol

But man, Eva Green...oh man...

Good flick!

Prost · « **Reply #171 on:** November 27, 2006, 09:30:53 AM »

Fucking awesome movie!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #172 on:** December 02, 2006, 11:18:53 AM »

Help me convince Disposable White Guy to see Bond with me on Sunday, and then...

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... have sex afterwards

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Disposable White Guy · « **Reply #173 on:** December 02, 2006, 05:33:01 PM »

I was promised a spanking from Crystal Gemini. Pitching some anal sex for hawt aZn domin-e-shun is totally worth it.

Vizzys · « **Reply #174 on:** December 02, 2006, 05:34:28 PM »

Willco has plans to rape you watch out!

Disposable White Guy · « **Reply #175 on:** December 02, 2006, 05:35:47 PM »

He knows who carries the fucking luggage in this relationship.

Diablos · « **Reply #176 on:** December 02, 2006, 06:30:55 PM »

Bond dies at the end.

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Nah

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bork · « **Reply #177 on:** December 03, 2006, 07:14:34 PM »

Really enjoyable film, far better than any of the Bond movies that have released in the past what...20, 30 years? Here's hoping they can keep this momentum going in the next movie.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #178 on:** December 10, 2006, 02:39:01 PM »

Quote

Domestic:     $128,894,000      39.7%
+ Foreign:     $195,575,283      60.3%

= Worldwide:     $324,469,283

Production budget: $150 million

Solo · « **Reply #179 on:** December 10, 2006, 02:46:07 PM »

It will be the most successful Bond movie, both financially and critically.

News:

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