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*Chris* · 11-19-2006, 04:32 PM

I missed Branson, where was he? I'll watch out for him when I see it again next week.

I did love the dark humor (especially his line about the scratching in the torture scene).

I'll admit that I've never read the books or seen all of the older films (I've seen most on TV but not all). My Bond has mostly been Brosnan, Goldeneye was the first one I saw and I loved it, but it did go increasingly towards parody with each film. I enjoyed them all but felt something was lacking. I know most people dislike them, but when watching the older films I really enjoyed the Dalton ones because of their more realistic darkness and aggression (in the same way I wasn't that bothered by some of the Moore films which seemed too comical for the most part).

I loved this film as a reboot, and having seen it I can say it was needed and has revitalized the franchise. It's a fantastic start for Craig as Bond and, for now, I do think of him as my favorite Bond but that is something that will be tested by his next film.

I loved the way the classic line and theme only came in right at the end, after he'd earnt them.

11-19-2006, 04:32 PM	#4
Chris Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,898	I missed Branson, where was he? I'll watch out for him when I see it again next week. I did love the dark humor (especially his line about the scratching in the torture scene). I'll admit that I've never read the books or seen all of the older films (I've seen most on TV but not all). My Bond has mostly been Brosnan, Goldeneye was the first one I saw and I loved it, but it did go increasingly towards parody with each film. I enjoyed them all but felt something was lacking. I know most people dislike them, but when watching the older films I really enjoyed the Dalton ones because of their more realistic darkness and aggression (in the same way I wasn't that bothered by some of the Moore films which seemed too comical for the most part). I loved this film as a reboot, and having seen it I can say it was needed and has revitalized the franchise. It's a fantastic start for Craig as Bond and, for now, I do think of him as my favorite Bond but that is something that will be tested by his next film. I loved the way the classic line and theme only came in right at the end, after he'd earnt them.