Should Q and Moneypenny return to James Bond?

Originally Posted by Stuart C

Quantum of Solace was not a book. It may have been loosely based on some of Casino Royale (the book), but I haven't read that, so can't confirm it.

Sorry, I should have said source material, as Quantum of Solace is a short story, not a full-length novel. In fact, on further investigation it seems they have borrowed nothing beyond the title, although this in itself is not unusual. Several of the films have been a mish-mash of ideas from Fleming's various writings.

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Originally Posted by Moldova

I voted no because the new direction is modern and alive and more in keeping with its modern rivals such as the Bourne series, the is no need for tongue in cheek humour and silly gadgets.

I think the direction they are taking Bond is superb, both modern and classic at the same time.

ITV have been re-running some of the older films on Sunday afternoons recently and the contrast between them is very stark. In fact if you compare Moonraker (shown last week) and On Her Majesty's Secret Service (week before) you might be wondering what the hell they were playing at with Moonraker, and the tragedy of George Lazenby only doing the one film. OHMSS compares very well with Casino Royale in its portrayal of Bond as a full, rounded character who is capable of getting hurt as well as delivering wisecracks and innendo.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Chris

Several of the films have been a mish-mash of ideas from Fleming's various writings.

This is true. Eon productions have actually admitted as such..

[pmc31@blueyonder]

Originally Posted by Stuart C

This is true. Eon productions have actually admitted as such..

If I remember correctly this is the first Bond film to be based on a book in three decades.

I like this younger, harder Bond, its actually much nearer to the original films, and indeed from what I can remember, the charector in the books.

Don't forget, and I know this sounds cynical, that they need to engage a whole new generation of fans, fans who have been brought up on a diet of tougher thrillers and action films.