Getrag Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Couple of bits of Trivia about this film, Le Chiffre was sucking down on Benzedrine, an early stimulant that gave an euphoric effect. Probably to help him concentrate during the card game. It was used a lot in the books, even by Bond himself but has never been in the film. First Bond movie where it rains too. Saw the film yesterday and I have to agree with everyone, loved it, very refreshing and good to see a down and dirty, tough Bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 How about best Bond Girl Actress? Not the best looking, but the best as an actor. Is it possible to have a list with the top five slots empty? Don't be silly, they could never have a half decent actress. It would show up the mediocre bond performances. I'm looking forward to seeing Daniel Craig actually. I don't really like him to look at but he's a good actor and it's what these types of films have needed for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I love the way people talk about Bond like it's a science... isn't it just mediocre pulp fiction with a few gadgets and explosions..? like Lethal Weapon, but the francise is British and has been around longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I love the way people talk about Bond like it's a science... isn't it just mediocre pulp fiction with a few gadgets and explosions..? like Lethal Weapon, but the francise is British and has been around longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I thought it was a decent attempt to rescue the franchise let down by recent previous films full of ridiculous stunts and the illustrious sexual inuendo. Not wanting to spoil it for others but could have done with a stronger/more action packed finale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 dam my cynical mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 dam my cynical mind! you know there's more to it than that. of course i'm not really willing to get into this discussion so you'll just have to take my word for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I just like posting slightly off kilter comments to end a thread... a skill I learnt from Mr Foster himself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I just like posting slightly off kilter comments to end a thread... a skill I learnt from Mr Foster himself... well i won't let you dammit! granted the thread is a little off-topic now but it's still struggling along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 I just like posting slightly off kilter comments to end a thread... a skill I learnt from Mr Foster himself... 'No, Mr. Thread, I expect you to die' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaoriFan Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Happy Feet with the Penguins beat Casino Royale over the weekend in box office takings in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6211929.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geneb Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Wank not enough gadgets thats was one of the main attractions of Bond:( the new guy is a good bond but the story was total shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 great to see a movie without POINTLESS gadgets. We have Austin Powers for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geneb Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 great to see a movie without POINTLESS gadgets. We have Austin Powers for that are u female? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I love the Bond gadgets, but having them in a pre-dated film sort of defies the point. It's the shameless product placement that really annoys me, can ruin a perfectly good film IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 One could say it had a weak ending, but the book ended very much that way, just Bond and Lynd recovering, then she tops herself because she can't live with being a double-agent and betraying Bond. It's from that point onwards that Bond devotes his life to destroying SMERSH. I thought the very last scene was truly excellant, with the classic "Bond...James Bond" then straight into the Dr. No theme, which would have been his next adventure when he got back to Blighty. Maybe he should have driving a Bentley GT rather then the DB9, but then Ford were the paymasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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