LOL! It really did lack the spy part of a spy movie. Lots of action, but little
suspense or intrigue. No sneaking around corners, card games where guys in
tuxes shoot knowing looks at each other as the tension builds. No slow, cool
mack-daddy seduction of women. If you saw the Bond flick with Pierce Brosnan
and Halle Berry ("Die Another Day"), think of the portion of the film where he
seemed to be going rogue for a bit. Now take that part, amp up th explosions,
quick-cut action scenes, and imagine Craig and Dench basically wearing
permanent scowls throughout it all. That was the picture. Some compare it to
the Bourne pictures, heavier on action than subterfuge. Unlike most people, I
prefer the first Bourne movie over the two sequels for the very reason that it
has a lot of suspense among the great action. Most people say the last Bourne
flick rocked most because of its amazing fighting and action scenes, and I will
agree it's a great movie. But the first was great because it kept
you guessing, it had cool things like Jason and his newfound friend casing
joints, it slowed the action down to let people talk and reveal themselves.
That's what makes Bond good at its best, the tricky mix of action and plot,
danger and even humour. Not a bad movie, just not one of the better Bond
pictures. Left me wanting more and hoping the next one will have a richer plot.
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From: "Martin Baxter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Keith, my niece went to see it as well, and complained that Bond's only line
seemed to be, "I'm going to kill you now." She wants her money back.
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Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] What movies/DVD?s did you see over the holiday -
Group Discussion
Date : Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:09:46 +0000
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Saw "Quantum of Solace", which was only okay. Liked Craig as Bond and Dench as
M, but the movie was just a bunch of action, and not very deep action at that.
The lead actress was way too young and inexperienced seeming to be what they
wanted us to believe she was. Other than that, it was all at home on TV.
Watched about a half dozen eps of "Homicide: Life on the Street" i had on tape,
which I loved. Watched "Batman Begins" on FX two or three times (can't seem to
get enough of it). Caught"The Incredibles" on back-to-back nights on NBC
(ditto). Then fell into the Star Trek flicks "Insurrection" and "Nemesis" on
TV, which were both enjoyable but not really the best films in the franchise.
Found myself getting into "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King" on TNT
tonight, and yes, tearing up at the end when Frodo and Sam are lying amidst the
lava-strewn field preparing to die.
So lots and lots of reruns. Funny thing is, I own every movie I watched on DVD,
but still found myself sitting down watching them on TV, and, I got more
enjoyment from them than some of the new fare being offered on cable!
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From: "tdemorsella"
Many of us seem to take time over the holidays to go to the movies or
check out some DVDs. What movies/DVD's did you see over the
holidays? Let us know which ones you liked or hated and why.
Tracey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
