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Craig is my favorite Bond by far.

Never say never again

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

Trailer is awesome.

Disappointed in the theme song. Not really sure what I was expecting, but that wasn't it. It comes off as weak to me. The last 2 theme songs were infinitely better IMHO.

Aizle wrote:

Trailer is awesome.

Disappointed in the theme song. Not really sure what I was expecting, but that wasn't it. It comes off as weak to me. The last 2 theme songs were infinitely better IMHO.

The last two (Another Way to Die and You Know My Name) didn't immediately scream "Bond" though. If you heard them without seeing the movie, you wouldn't even know what they were, just songs you might here on some top-40 list somewhere (except they didn't make it that high on the charts).

Skyfall would be recognizable as Bond music to anyone who's watched the series. It really sounds like it was ripped from the 60's.

There's a weight and sorrow to Adele's song that I think tempers the song and calls for restraint.

I think "Bond" as a concept is pretty much wide open for redefinition at this point (i.e. the post-Casino Royale era).

I took another listen and I think I figured out what I don't like. The chorus section seems really weak to me. I like the other sections and agree that it harkens back to the classic bond style themes

Author:	FarSky [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:01 am ]
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Theme: And trailer:

Author:	Talya [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:27 am ]
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That's... a real Bond theme. Evocative of the 60's, Nancy Sinatra or Shirley Bassey, and yet modern, too. It's perfect.

Author:	Lenas [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:29 am ]
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Yeah I dig Adele. That chick's got some pipes.

Author:	Slythe [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:01 pm ]
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That preview actually made me interested in seeing the film.

Author:	FarSky [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:15 pm ]
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I enjoyed Casino Royale (though it was kinda draggy in places), and thought it was quite good. I've got the Blu-ray of Quantum of Solace, though I've never watched it. I've never been a huge Bond fan (I've seen all four Brosnan Bonds; I love Goldeneye [which I just bought on iTunes since they're having a sale on all of the HD Bond films], and enjoy The World is Not Enough's goofy charm, but Tomorrow Never Dies and Die Another Day were absolute junk). Strangely, given my history with the franchise, I'm actually becoming excited for this one. I love the theme (I generally like Adele, and upon the announcement thought "Yeah...that seems right"). And Sam Mendes (American Beauty) is directing, with Roger Deakins is lensing. So yeah, interested.

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Author:	Arathain Kelvar [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:40 pm ]
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I still think Goldeneye's the best Bond film.

Author:	Lenas [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:51 pm ]
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Craig is my favorite Bond by far.

Author:	Numbuk [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:30 pm ]
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Lenas wrote: Craig is my favorite Bond by far. Gentlemen do prefer blondes, after all.

Author:	Rorinthas [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:03 pm ]
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We could finally be getting somewhere again.

Author:	Talya [ Sat Oct 06, 2012 7:00 am ]
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I was a huge Bond fan, at some point in my younger years. My ranking of Bond Movies: Very much like (In order from most to least favorite): Casino Royale Thunderball GoldenEye For Your Eyes Online You Only Live Twice From Russia With Love The Spy Who Loved Me On Her Majesty's Secret Service Quantum of Solace The Living Daylights Indifferent toward (In no particular order): Dr. No Goldfinger The World is Not Enough Live and Let Die License to Kill Really Bad (In no order at all) Diamonds are forever Moonraker Octopussy A View to a Kill Tomorrow Never Dies Die Another Day That's only 21...I'm missing one somewhere, I'll need to look later. I'll add comments, too.

Author:	TheRiov [ Sat Oct 06, 2012 8:38 am ]
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Never say never again

Author:	Rorinthas [ Sat Oct 06, 2012 9:10 am ]
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The man with the golden gun. Otherwise your list is pretty spot on. I don't know if I would have ranked Casino first, but the good/meh/ugly is right. The world is not enough has a sole remdeeming quality. Q's departing words were so very true in that he passed within a year.

Author:	Talya [ Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:52 am ]
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TheRiov wrote: Never say never again Not a real bond movie. And damn, i can't believe I forgot Man with the Golden Gun. I love that one. The villain is Darth Sarumanga!

Author:	Aizle [ Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:03 pm ]
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Trailer is awesome. Disappointed in the theme song. Not really sure what I was expecting, but that wasn't it. It comes off as weak to me. The last 2 theme songs were infinitely better IMHO.

Author:	FarSky [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:04 pm ]
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Works pretty damn well to me:

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Author:	Aizle [ Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:04 pm ]
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Talya wrote: On Her Majesty's Secret Service /blink Really?

Author:	Rorinthas [ Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:03 pm ]
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I'm always going to refer to John Cleese as R, but we will see about this new guy.

Author:	Talya [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 6:39 am ]
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Aizle wrote: Trailer is awesome. Disappointed in the theme song. Not really sure what I was expecting, but that wasn't it. It comes off as weak to me. The last 2 theme songs were infinitely better IMHO. The last two (Another Way to Die and You Know My Name) didn't immediately scream "Bond" though. If you heard them without seeing the movie, you wouldn't even know what they were, just songs you might here on some top-40 list somewhere (except they didn't make it that high on the charts). Skyfall would be recognizable as Bond music to anyone who's watched the series. It really sounds like it was ripped from the 60's. Quote: Really? Hey, a lot of people don't like it because it was an actor they don't recognize. But I'm not alone here, Lazenby and that movie got critical approval for it, too. It was Lazenby himself who chose to only ever make a single Bond movie, not UnitedArtists. Bit of Trivia: First choice of the director to play Bond in that movie was a very young Timothy Dalton (way back in 69.) He declined, believing himself too young for the role (he was only about 25). 18 years later he had a second opportunity to play the role and he took it. (Most people didn't like him much, though.)

Author:	Aizle [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:52 am ]
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Talya wrote: Aizle wrote: Trailer is awesome. Disappointed in the theme song. Not really sure what I was expecting, but that wasn't it. It comes off as weak to me. The last 2 theme songs were infinitely better IMHO. The last two (Another Way to Die and You Know My Name) didn't immediately scream "Bond" though. If you heard them without seeing the movie, you wouldn't even know what they were, just songs you might here on some top-40 list somewhere (except they didn't make it that high on the charts). Skyfall would be recognizable as Bond music to anyone who's watched the series. It really sounds like it was ripped from the 60's. I took another listen and I think I figured out what I don't like. The chorus section seems really weak to me. I like the other sections and agree that it harkens back to the classic bond style themes like: But with Shirley Bassey she's got that real edge on her voice which really makes the song. I know Adele can do that to and frankly was expecting more of that in her song. Hers comes off as more of a lounge song to me.

Author:	FarSky [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:25 am ]
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There's a weight and sorrow to Adele's song that I think tempers the song and calls for restraint.

Author:	Aizle [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:29 am ]
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FarSky wrote: There's a weight and sorrow to Adele's song that I think tempers the song and calls for restraint. I don't disagree, but that's part of why I don't like it as a Bond theme. Bond isn't sorrowful.

Author:	FarSky [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:37 am ]
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I think "Bond" as a concept is pretty much wide open for redefinition at this point (i.e. the post-Casino Royale era).

Author:	Aizle [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:42 am ]
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FarSky wrote: I think "Bond" as a concept is pretty much wide open for redefinition at this point (i.e. the post-Casino Royale era). No no no no no. We tried to redefine bond with Pierce and make him touchy-feely and not a womanizer. **** to the no.

Author:	Talya [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:48 pm ]
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Aizle wrote: I took another listen and I think I figured out what I don't like. The chorus section seems really weak to me. I like the other sections and agree that it harkens back to the classic bond style themes I agree completely here. I hate the chorus section, the backing vocals are lousy. I ignore them because the rest of the song fits so well, but yeah. You're right.

Author:	Aizle [ Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:28 am ]
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Yup, that edit of the song is infinitely more powerful than the full song. Largely because it takes the most powerful sections of chorus and cuts out the wimpy parts. Don't get me wrong, totally psyched to see this movie. I'm just a little disappointed with Adele's work, it could have been better.