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  1. November 13, 2012, 7:39 PM #1
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    I just saw it, thought it was amazing.

    Full of action, great characters and great plot. So much better than Quantum of Solace, not even close!
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    It was good, but I don't think it was as amazing as all the reviews and hype indicate.

    Didn't really feel a strong connection to Daniel Craig as Bond in this one. There was not a lot of depth to his character - he felt a little robotic at times, like he was simply a tool or mercenary to take out the trash. I didn't really feel the swagger and charisma either.

    The movie was also sorely lacking several fixtures that have traditionally defined this series: the presence of a LEGITIMATE Bond girl, high-tech gadgetry and cool car scenes.
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    Fact: Pierce Brosnan > Daniel Craig

    Daniel Radcliffe will be > Pierce Brosnan > Daniel Craig
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    I just saw it yesterday with my son. It was good, but not great. I thought Craig's earlier Bond films were better..this one seemed like a setup for the next film with a new M, Q and Moneypenny. The villain wasn't up to par, the Bond girl played too small a role. The first chase segment was the most exciting part of the movie. My older son used the word "filler" for this Bond.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Ev View Post
    Daniel Radcliffe will be > Pierce Brosnan > Daniel Craig
    I'm sorry, but for the rest of my mortal life I will never be able to see Daniel Radcliffe as anyone other than Harry Potter.

    Just the thought of him as James Bond already makes me LOL.
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    Wait Dan Radcliffe is going to be the next bond? What? Did I miss something? Lol.

    Casino royale was still the best of Daniel Craig's films.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dyzfunctioned View Post
    Casino royale was still the best of Daniel Craig's films.
    Agreed... that one's among my favs in the whole series.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Ev View Post
    Fact: Pierce Brosnan > Daniel Craig

    Daniel Radcliffe will be > Pierce Brosnan > Daniel Craig
    Interesting.......but I read that Idris Elba (aka Stringer Bell from the Wire) is lined up to be the next Bond.

    Anyways I thought it was a great movie with a great bad guy, which is something that a lot of movies try at, but dont succeed. But I saw the movie about 15 minutes after I heard about this massive Jays deal so my mind was off track.
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    Sounds like another one to skip. Haven't been into them nearly as much since the early ones, Connery and Moore. There's only two things that have drawn me since then, Aston Martins and Bond Girls.
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    Daniel Radcliffe isn't going to be Bond, that was just my wish/guess. But maybe one day when he is 40 and doesn't look like Harry Potter anymore.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blayze View Post
    I'm sorry, but for the rest of my mortal life I will never be able to see Daniel Radcliffe as anyone other than Harry Potter.

    Just the thought of him as James Bond already makes me LOL.
    Loni Anderson syndrome. He will forever be seen as a certain character type (in Loni's case the ditzy blonde!)
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    Daniel Craig will be Bond for at least 2 more films...I read rumors where he was supposed to sign a new 5 movie deal to play Bond.

    Oh yeah, and Skyfall was freakin' awesome!! Loved it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Hockey Hitman View Post
    Daniel Craig will be Bond for at least 2 more films...I read rumors where he was supposed to sign a new 5 movie deal to play Bond.

    Oh yeah, and Skyfall was freakin' awesome!! Loved it.
    You guys are really picky.

    I'm not one that goes to a movie that often to be honest, great to see someone enjoyed it as much as I did.
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    Javier Bardem was ludicrously good in this movie. **SPOILER** The scene where Bond and Silva are in the courtyard of the abandoned island and they are shooting the scotch off the Bond-girl's head is just amazing. The music that's playing on the courtyard speakers were just perfect for the Silva character. I was so riveted by the scene but also couldn't keep from busting so hard at the music because it fit too well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by metaldude26 View Post
    Javier Bardem was ludicrously good in this movie. **SPOILER** The scene where Bond and Silva are in the courtyard of the abandoned island and they are shooting the scotch off the Bond-girl's head is just amazing. The music that's playing on the courtyard speakers were just perfect for the Silva character. I was so riveted by the scene but also couldn't keep from busting so hard at the music because it fit too well.
    Same here, he played an amazing villain.
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