The new James Bond

Originally Posted by Chimaera

Was just going to suggest Ioan Gruffudd too - perfect!

No,no not until he becomes Admiral Hornblower.

Originally Posted by mi6

As for the Bond franchise, I've said it before and I'll say it again: Brosnan is not the name that needs to be removed from the marquee. No, that dishonor should befall on Barbara Broccoli and (especially) Michael G. Wilson. Broccoli is still paralyzed by Cubby's last words ("Don't screw it up,") and Wilson is a tired old man who seems to view the Bond films not as spy adventures to thrill audiences...but as little more than his trusty pension.

It's a shame that one of the all-time best Bonds (Brosnan) got saddled with a few of the all-time worst Bond films. As the films have become more and more silly in a world that becomes more and more dangerous, I often wonder if EON should embrace the new post-9/11 world in the Bond films. The old Bond films benefitted from the Cold War, using the Soviets as villains. Perhaps it's time to send Bond into the war on terror, so that he can save a world we actually care about. No more giant space lasers aimed at cities. No more super-villains with massive secret lairs. I think it's time for Bond to do some on-screen good that audiences can actually value and enjoy..

Did you sign up just to say that? wow.

I think clive owen would be good in it. Ioan Gruffudd just looks a little bit too young to be bond

[Chimaera]

Originally Posted by Colin

Did you sign up just to say that? wow.

I think clive owen would be good in it. Ioan Gruffudd just looks a little bit too young to be bond

And the problem with that is?

OH come on! Sean Connery was much older when he took the part on.

The trouble is you need someone who is fit enough to do the part without looking as if they just came out of school.I'm afraid Clive Owen IS the right age.He has a bit more gravitas because of it plus he won't mind speaking crap dialogue.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Russ D

Ioan Gruffudd for me - about time we had a 'proper' Welshman playing Bond

He'll never get the part of course - his name would be too difficult for the yanks to understand...

Well, seeing as Bond is supposed to be English, why not Clive Owen?

Although I still prefer Christian Bale.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by mi6

As for the Bond franchise, I've said it before and I'll say it again: Brosnan is not the name that needs to be removed from the marquee. No, that dishonor should befall on Barbara Broccoli and (especially) Michael G. Wilson. Broccoli is still paralyzed by Cubby's last words ("Don't screw it up,") and Wilson is a tired old man who seems to view the Bond films not as spy adventures to thrill audiences...but as little more than his trusty pension.

It's a shame that one of the all-time best Bonds (Brosnan) got saddled with a few of the all-time worst Bond films. As the films have become more and more silly in a world that becomes more and more dangerous, I often wonder if EON should embrace the new post-9/11 world in the Bond films. The old Bond films benefitted from the Cold War, using the Soviets as villains. Perhaps it's time to send Bond into the war on terror, so that he can save a world we actually care about. No more giant space lasers aimed at cities. No more super-villains with massive secret lairs. I think it's time for Bond to do some on-screen good that audiences can actually value and enjoy..

Very few Bond films actually used the Soviets as villians. Generally where the Soviets where involved in the story, they were either competing to complete the same mission (the Spy Who Loved Me for instance) or were tolerated, with a definate mistrust but on the same side.

I think the problem the Bond films have is that they have always (particularly recently) gone for the big scenes, big explosions etc and people expect them to keep doing so.

I saw an interview with David Arnold (currently composes music for the Bond films), and he said that it is incredibly hard to compose music for the films, as people have a very set idea on what it should sound like, but expect it to be different. I think the same applies to the films. People have a set idea on how the film should be, but expect something different.

[Russ]

Originally Posted by scastle

Well, seeing as Bond is supposed to be English, why not Clive Owen?

Although I still prefer Christian Bale.

Bond is British, not just English

And Bale is also Welsh

[Halcyon]

If Hugh Grant becomes Bond, then Il never watch a Bond film ever again.
The guy would just not work.

[iron25]

Clive Owen may be british but he has no charisma and is boring.

My vote goes to Hugh Jackman, although reading the press it looks like Eric Bana might be favourite.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Russ D

Bond is British, not just English

And Bale is also Welsh

Yeah, I know he is Welsh. However, I think he could pull it off, which is not something I am convinced Ioan Gruffudd could.

[handyman]

Cant belive no one has suggested Robbie williams, I know he's no actor but I think He could pull off bond no problem.

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Originally Posted by handyman

Cant belive no one has suggested Robbie williams, I know he's no actor but I think He could pull off bond no problem.

No way!!!

[handyman]

why not ?

Originally Posted by handyman

why not ?

Because if he was no one would go to the films.I certainly wouldn't.


Mind until they improve the stupid storylines I have to say that I can't bear James Bond films anymore.I didn't bother with the last two.

[handyman]

Lots of people would go see the film even if it was total rubbish just on the robbie williams name alone.
I agree that the format has been a bit naff for the last few incarnations maybe it needs shaking up or ending for good.?