Author Topic: Solo, you going to any late night stores at midnight to pick up CASINO ROYALE? (Read 15220 times)

The Fake Shemp · « **on:** March 12, 2007, 07:10:23 PM »

Well, are you?

You should start warming up your DVD player right about now!

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2007, 07:13:28 PM »

Circuit City is selling this for 20 or 15$

Vizzys · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2007, 07:21:45 PM »

I watched it last night on my creative zen vision.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2007, 07:22:58 PM »

Just by the way, I got those Bond Collection DVDs (all volumes) for Christmas and have just recently started watching from the beginning. It's pretty ridiculous how incredibly mediocre and laughable You Only Live Twice is compared to the next one, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. I love Connery, but holy shit Lazenby rocks.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2007, 07:24:32 PM »

I think the real travesty is Octopussy. I contend that is easily one of the worst films of all-time. It deserves to be MST3K'd.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2007, 07:38:15 PM »

I'm getting to that one soon–the thing I REALLY am NOT looking forward to is watching the Moore Bonds. Seriously, was there any...any GOOD Bond flicks during Moore's time?

Cheebs · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2007, 07:41:35 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on March 12, 2007, 07:38:15 PM

I'm getting to that one soon–the thing I REALLY am NOT looking forward to is watching the Moore Bonds. Seriously, was there any...any GOOD Bond flicks during Moore's time?

For Your Eyes Only is considered a great bond movie by bond-whores like me and solo.

The Spy Who Loved Me also tends to get a lot of praise.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2007, 07:43:51 PM »

Okay, good. It's been forever since I watched a Moore Bond, but I've seen the Connery ones and OHMSS tons of times. Connery=sex.

Robo · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2007, 07:59:09 PM »

Octopussy worse than Moonraker? No way.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2007, 08:08:19 PM »

$13.99 at Circuit City, I'll probably bite for that price.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2007, 09:01:34 PM »

Its gotta look hot in HD

to bad I don't have a PS3. Loved it in theaters, will probably grab it sometime this week.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2007, 09:07:54 PM »

My copy on Blu Ray shipped today, it should be here tomorrow or Wednesday.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2007, 09:12:53 PM »

Quote from: RoboJ on March 12, 2007, 07:59:09 PM

Octopussy worse than Moonraker? No way.

He dresses up as a clown to stop a bomb at a circus! A CLOWN! The soundtrack is awful, the story is beyond awful and it looks like a low budget film. He arrives in a hot air balloon for Christ's sake.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2007, 09:43:26 PM »

Might get it, might not. Most likely I won't get it this month

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2007, 10:00:38 PM »

Getting it tonight at Blockbuster cause of the 3 free fullsize theatrical posters and poker set.

Solo · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2007, 06:34:41 AM »

Lolz, no. I'm not that hardcore. I'll be going today after my one class (Tuesdays rock), at 10 in the morning, AKA 2.5 hours from now I'll have it.

Solo · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2007, 10:27:49 AM »

I've now got it Willco. Are ye satisfied? Still think the choice of cover art was awful. They should have used the teaser poster art. Oh well, too late now.

Also, Shake, why would you buy this? All we've heard from you is how mediocre CR was. I don't know about you, but I usually don't buy movies I don't like.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2007, 10:32:41 AM »

Amazon.com says it's thirty miles away from my house.

Cheebs · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2007, 10:45:32 AM »

Quote from: Solo on March 13, 2007, 10:27:49 AM

I've now got it Willco. Are ye satisfied? Still think the choice of cover art was awful. They should have used the teaser poster art. Oh well, too late now.

I really wish the boxart matched the ultimate editions

makaveli · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2007, 11:16:20 AM »

cranks better

Solo · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2007, 11:26:48 AM »

Quote from: Cheebs on March 13, 2007, 10:45:32 AM

Quote from: Solo on March 13, 2007, 10:27:49 AM
I've now got it Willco. Are ye satisfied? Still think the choice of cover art was awful. They should have used the teaser poster art. Oh well, too late now.
I really wish the boxart matched the ultimate editions

That too. But then, the UE cover art is EVEN WORSE. They look like someone with about 2 days of Photoshop experience created them.

Cheebs · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2007, 12:11:44 PM »

Quote from: Solo on March 13, 2007, 11:26:48 AM

Quote from: Cheebs on March 13, 2007, 10:45:32 AM
Quote from: Solo on March 13, 2007, 10:27:49 AM
I've now got it Willco. Are ye satisfied? Still think the choice of cover art was awful. They should have used the teaser poster art. Oh well, too late now.
I really wish the boxart matched the ultimate editions

That too. But then, the UE cover art is EVEN WORSE. They look like someone with about 2 days of Photoshop experience created them.

I know but consistency and all that.

Solo · « **Reply #22 on:** March 13, 2007, 12:12:32 PM »

Thats one thing the SE's have easily over the UE's: better box and DVD menu design.

Cheebs · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2007, 12:31:36 PM »

Quote from: Solo on March 13, 2007, 12:12:32 PM

Thats one thing the SE's have easily over the UE's: better box and DVD menu design.

Yeah, but I am so glad I upgraded. All of them outside of Goldeneye which is rather messed up looking look FANTASTIC compared to the SE's. I tried to go back the SE of OHMSS the other day just to compare personally and it was painful. The first 10 or so movies cleaned up damn nicely.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #24 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:23:28 PM »

My Blu Ray copy arrived at my house this morning according to UPS. Just five more hours of work...

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #25 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:58:04 PM »

I'd pick it up because, despite my thoughts on the actual film, I'm a DVD whore.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #26 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:30:09 PM »

Ayo Jacob bring it over to my house so we can watch it. Also bring Kingdom of Heaven SE cause I don't want to buy it

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #27 on:** March 13, 2007, 08:33:33 PM »

Got my Blu Ray copy of Casino Royale in the mail today... looks absolutely incredible.

beelzebozo · « **Reply #28 on:** March 13, 2007, 09:33:38 PM »

got mine in the mail from amazon today.
watching it now.

so awesome.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #29 on:** March 14, 2007, 04:42:38 AM »

If this is what they call a two disc set i'm feel sorry. And its false advertising to say that there are more than 90 minutes of extras when in face its two 25 minute documentaries and a music video. The rest of the bullshit on the disc has nothing to add that is relevant to JamesBond.

Oh well at least the movie rocks.

Solo · « **Reply #30 on:** March 14, 2007, 07:49:01 AM »

Rocks just as hard on DVD

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #31 on:** March 14, 2007, 01:16:28 PM »

Casino Royale should've gotten an Oscars for best film... ever.

Solo · « **Reply #32 on:** March 14, 2007, 02:27:49 PM »

I'll drink to that! Vespers for everyone!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #33 on:** March 14, 2007, 02:36:46 PM »

When is the sequel coming? God, it feels weird asking that since there's actual continuity in Bond films now!

Solo · « **Reply #34 on:** March 14, 2007, 02:37:30 PM »

November 2008. 2 years all told. Not too bad.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #35 on:** March 14, 2007, 02:40:35 PM »

I can't wait that long. They're not using CG anymore, so what's the hold up?

Solo · « **Reply #36 on:** March 14, 2007, 02:46:11 PM »

2 years has been pretty standard for the franchise, aside from the first 4 films, which were obviously cheaper and faster to shoot, which were released a year apart. Also, they actually had a vast amount of Fleming material at their fingertips back then. Theres still a fair bit they havent used, but they've pretty much mined most of it.

Yeti · « **Reply #37 on:** March 14, 2007, 04:38:49 PM »

What is the sequel going to be based on?

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #38 on:** March 14, 2007, 04:41:22 PM »

Quote from: Yeti on March 14, 2007, 04:38:49 PM

What is the sequel going to be based on?

well if anything they'll get things figured out with Mr White and possibly go back to Spectra Organization.

Cheebs · « **Reply #39 on:** March 14, 2007, 04:44:29 PM »

No spectre or smersh ever again. They made that very clear. Vesper WILL be in it even though she is dead and play a imporant part:

spoiler (click to show/hide)

The actress said she recorded a scene for the movie, a recording for bond revealing some important information that he needs.

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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #40 on:** March 14, 2007, 04:44:52 PM »

Solo says no S.P.E.C.T.R.E. due to licensing, but how I want it.

Cheebs · « **Reply #41 on:** March 14, 2007, 04:46:03 PM »

I believe Craig is contracted through 2012 so we will only get 4 with him it seems ala Brosnan $:-\$

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #42 on:** March 14, 2007, 04:48:44 PM »

Quote from: Willco on March 14, 2007, 04:44:52 PM

Solo says no S.P.E.C.T.R.E. due to licensing, but how I want it.

There is still posibilities, remember how they got Casino Royale out of the lawsuit or something? I wouldnt doubt that things have been cleared up by now. I just dont want to wait another 2 years for a great bond film. I just hope they keep it gritty and realistic.

And yes Eva Green did film several scenes for the next movie. As well as Mr White before his untimely demise.

I'll take 4 gritty James bonds with Craig over 4 shitty bond films with a great bond (Pierce).

Cheebs · « **Reply #43 on:** March 14, 2007, 04:55:58 PM »

It's not just that, they also seem to not WANT to use it. They say no Q again in the next film however moneypenny is a possibility.

Yeti · « **Reply #44 on:** March 14, 2007, 11:33:50 PM »

I hate to say it but I kind of miss the Q gadgets. $:-\$ I kind of wish they would return, but not be quite so outlandish.

I don't get the Moneypenny hate though, I always thought she had an interesting dynamic with Bond.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #45 on:** March 14, 2007, 11:39:30 PM »

She was a slut.

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #46 on:** March 14, 2007, 11:52:48 PM »

I shouldn't have check this thread I just spoiled myself.

Yeti · « **Reply #47 on:** March 15, 2007, 12:59:08 AM »

Quote from: Willco on March 14, 2007, 11:39:30 PM

She was a slut.

No she wasn't. She just had a crush on Bond.

I can sympathize.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #48 on:** March 15, 2007, 01:26:07 AM »

This is the first time since Goldeneye released that I've been looking forward to the next Bond in the series.

Hopefully they can keep their shit together.

HyperZoneWasAwesome · « **Reply #49 on:** March 15, 2007, 03:25:27 AM »

It felt kinda weird to not be at all disappointed in a Bond film. I didn't have to use any qualifiers when telling people I liked it.
"at least that one scene was kinda cool."
"man, that chick was smoking, eh."

None of that. So yeah, its here I join the love train for Casino Royale.

Solo · « **Reply #50 on:** March 15, 2007, 06:35:44 AM »

Guys, Mr. White didn't meet his demise, or at least not that we know of. Bond shot him in the leg, and presumably was gonna press him for information.

Also, you'll never see Blofeld or SMERSH or SPECTRE again. Well, I guess I shouldnt say never, since McClory DID just die this past year, so perhaps those rights are more up for grabs now.

Ichirou · « **Reply #51 on:** March 16, 2007, 03:49:47 AM »

If we don't see SPECTRE or SMERSH or Blofeld, I hope we see an organization in that vein...Bond needs a truly massive, overwhelming agency to fight against - that way we can have several movies where he's fighting that organization's agents while slowly working his way up to the top.

Solo · « **Reply #52 on:** March 16, 2007, 07:34:56 AM »

That is definately the plan, it seems. It looks like Craig's 3 films will be a trilogy of sorts, presumably working his way up the food chain.

Cheebs · « **Reply #53 on:** March 16, 2007, 08:04:35 AM »

I hope they get Paul Haggis back. Apparently his re-write on CR more or less changed the entire script from scratch.

Solo · « **Reply #54 on:** March 16, 2007, 09:41:17 AM »

That is what is real scary about CR and the future of the Bond series. I mean, the team behind the dreadful DAD was the same team behind the awesome CR, writers and all (exluding Haggis). Thats why I am fearful about Bond 22. Sure, its the team that made CR, but its also the same team that made TWINE and DAD. Lets hope they learn from CR's success to keep making movies like that.

Cheebs · « **Reply #55 on:** March 16, 2007, 09:47:19 AM »

I remember reading that Craig turned down the role after reading the script from the DAD guys and only accepted the role after the Haggis re-write. They NEED Haggis back.

It also helps that Royale was the closest to a Fleming novel since the Connery films so it had that as well to keep it going. The problem also is, excluding Connery, no great Bond film has ever been followed up by another great bond film.

OHMMS -> Diamonds Are Forever
The Spy Who Loved Me -> Moonraker
For Your Eyes Only -> Octopussy
The Living Daylights -> Licence To Kill(not bad like the last two but nowhere near TLD)
Goldeneye -> Tomorrow Never Dies

Solo · « **Reply #56 on:** March 16, 2007, 09:49:06 AM »

And I'll bet dimes to donuts they wont get him. This was definately a one-shot deal for Haggis. Probably a boyhood fantasy to write a Bond flick. I can't fathom him returning. Neither will Campbell. So at the very least we're gonna have the crappy old writers and a new director.

Cheebs · « **Reply #57 on:** March 16, 2007, 09:50:45 AM »

Quote from: Solo on March 16, 2007, 09:49:06 AM

And I'll bet dimes to donuts they wont get him. This was definately a one-shot deal for Haggis. Probably a boyhood fantasy to write a Bond flick. I can't fathom him returning. Neither will Campbell. So at the very least we're gonna have the crappy old writers and a new director.

And no Fleming novel to keep the plot from growing out of control. The only thing that keeps me optimistic is that the two writers said no Q and no gadgets for Bond 22 again.

Solo · « **Reply #58 on:** March 16, 2007, 09:53:31 AM »

Still, expect something the caliber of TWINE (I cant see them going as far out as DAD for some time) for Bond 22. Probably passable, but utterly disappointing as a CR follow up.

Cheebs · « **Reply #59 on:** March 16, 2007, 10:18:48 AM »

it also helps that this a a DIRECT sequel to CR continuing the story from that. It has Mathias, Vesper..etc still and has the same storyline. It will be hard for it to take a total 180 in style.

Also my gut feeling is that Craig is a type of bond actor that could make a generally weak Bond film still enjoyable due to his presence of the character. Unlike a Moore or Brosnan.

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Author Topic: Solo, you going to any late night stores at midnight to pick up CASINO ROYALE? (Read 15220 times)