JAMES BOND: NO TIME TO DIE starring Daniel Craig (2021) 2 2

[Bosco685]

Sadly, some SJW papers ran with that interview and twisted what Daniel Craig said.

So rather than noting he was talking about growing beyond James Bond as a focus, it turned into an alternate message.

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On 9/23/2021 at 7:47 AM, Bosco685 said:

Sadly, some SJW papers ran with that interview and twisted what Daniel Craig said.

So rather than noting he was talking about growing beyond James Bond as a focus, it turned into an alternate message.

 Barbara Broccoli didn’t get any flak when she essentially said the same thing: “James Bond can be any colour, but he is male.”

[Bosco685]

On 9/23/2021 at 9:59 AM, Oddball said:

 Barbara Broccoli didn’t get any flak when she essentially said the same thing: “James Bond can be any colour, but he is male.”

That doesn't bring clicks though or paper sales

[Get Marwood & I]

The main cast members were on the Graham Norton show here last night. Must be odd promoting a film you finished two years ago, especially when it's your last of a series and you have to sort of say goodbye all over again for the publics benefit. Craig came over quite well I thought. I'm looking forward to seeing it, if I can sneak in the back and drop the mask.

[Bosco685]

With MGM buying MGM there were questions how it will handle the Bond franchise.

 

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As reported by Deadline, Broccoli discussed the franchise's future when talking to British broadcaster Sky ahead of No Time To Die's premiere. The producer told the broadcaster when discussing the streaming vs theatrical debate that each film will be made with theatrical releases as the primary focus in mind. Broccoli then reiterated Amazon's previous assurances, saying the company has told her that any future James Bond films will receive theatrical releases. Despite this, Broccoli did end her response by stating that they'll see what happens, leaving room for any future changes.

 

"We focused on making the films for theatrical release and… I think that’s our position. [Amazon] certainly have told us that the films will be theatrical films in the future. And we’ll see what happens."

 

Concerns about the future of the franchise first came following news of MGM's purchase. Former James Bond writer John Logan expressed concerns regarding Amazon helming the franchise, sharing his fears in an essay in The New York Times. Logan compared the creative process behind the franchise as more familial rather than the process behind other major franchises such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars, stating he and producers Broccoli and Michael Wilson had in-depth, passionate discussions over the films' directions. Logan feared Amazon taking control would lose this element of the process, sacrificing originality and artistic creativity for a safe, mass-appeal customer experience.

 

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[Bosco685]

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The London world premiere of “No Time to Die” will stream exclusively on Facebook, Variety can reveal. The social media platform has secured access to the live red carpet at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday (Sept. 28), and will broadcast the event on both Facebook and through Oculus Venues, an experiential space for the Facebook-backed Oculus VR headset.

 

The red carpet will broadcast from 5:30 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. local time, and the show will be hosted by presenter Clara Amfo. The production will incorporate Facebook’s social video tools, such as live comments, captioning and Q&As.

 

“No Time to Die” stars Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw and Naomie Harris are expected to hit the red carpet in London, alongside Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, as well as Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker-Bowles. Also set to attend are healthcare workers and members of the armed forces.

 

[paperheart]

early reviews are mostly very good/excellent

https://www.metacritic.com/movie/no-time-to-die/critic-reviews

Edited September 28, 2021 by paperheart

[WolverineX]

I'm going to miss Craig

[Bosco685]

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Director Cary Joji Fukunaga fuses all the elements of a good 007 adventure, including that ineffable touch of soul.

 

“No Time to Die” is a terrific movie: an up-to-the-minute, down-to-the-wire James Bond thriller with a satisfying neo-classical edge. It’s an unabashedly conventional Bond film that’s been made with high finesse and just the right touch of soul, as well as enough sleek surprise to keep you on edge.

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Bond is there to save the world; he’s there to save Madeleine and Mathilide; he’s there to save himself. Can he do all three? What happens in the climactic scene feels poetic: Bond, in a strange way, takes on the karma of all the people he has killed. I never thought I’d wipe away a tear at the end of a James Bond movie, but “No Time to Die” fulfills its promise. It finishes off the saga of Craig’s 007 in the most honestly extravagant of style.

 

[Bosco685]

A few strong character spin-offs would be interesting.

[Bosco685]

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Daniel Craig’s last hurrah as James Bond is finally upon us after several delays due to the global pandemic. No Time To Die begins its run internationally this week, ahead of its October 8, 2021, launch in the U.S. and now all eyes will be on the Bond film as it becomes the latest tentpole release to text its box office muscle during a time when moviegoing hasn’t 100% stabilized.

 

No Time To Die begins its international rollout today in Korea and adds other major markets such as the UK, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and Spain, through Friday, October 1. When it’s all said and done, the film will be in over 50 international markets by Sunday and, per “Deadline“, industry experts believe that the latest Bond effort could debut this weekend with $90 million from foreign markets. The low end is reportedly $80 million while $100 million isn’t out of the question depending on word of mouth.

 

Working in its favor is that built-up anticipation for the film’s release is at a true high for fans so this could be one of those movies that will get even more people to brave a trip to their local cinema. Reviews are solid so far with the film currently holding an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes as of this writing with our very own Chris Bumbray giving 007 his seal of approval. All of this is important as the film continues its rollout with further key markets including Russia and France joining the U.S. and Canada next week for Bond’s latest adventure. No Time To Die even secured a release in China dated October 29, 2021, which will only help its international chances.

 

If the film debuts with $90 million from foreign markets, it would be a win for the box office which is still dealing with the global pandemic. For comparison’s sake, 2015’s Spectre opened to $123.5 million internationally while Skyfall pulled in $109.2 million during its offshore debut. Both films opened during a robust box office climate so No Time To Die’s tracking if it holds, would be a solid start.

 

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In a profile by EW highlighting the women of Bond, Lashana Lynch recalls the arduous audition process she endured for No Time to Die. It started off rather typical, as she met with Craig, Broccoli, and Fukunaga and read a scene. However, the second half of the audition was a "stunt test like no other," as Lynch says, which included handling guns, ammunition, and a military-like obstacle course. Read how Lynch described the stunt test below:

 

"It was a stunt test like no other. They set up maybe five different scenarios, whereby you had to change a clip of magazines, run out of ammo, grab another gun, change the magazine on that, load up, run across the room, roll on your back. It was like an assault course as a test for a movie."

 

[paperheart]

On 9/28/2021 at 4:43 PM, paperheart said:

early reviews are mostly very good/excellent

https://www.metacritic.com/movie/no-time-to-die/critic-reviews

does any studio not somehow front load the better reviews?

[Bosco685]

U.K. Cinemas Hail “Bond Day” as ‘No Time to Die’ Opens Nationwide

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With theaters expected to welcome more guests than seen since pre-pandemic days and many opening their doors at midnight, the film is being billed as a "watershed moment" for the industry.

 

No Time To Die — undoubtedly the most hotly anticipated 007 of all time given almost two-years of delays due to the coronavirus pandemic — has finally landed in British cinemas.

 

Following Tuesday’s glittering world premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall (and simultaneous screenings in almost 60 venues around the world), Thursday — dubbed “Bond Day” — saw the 25th instalment of the franchise release across cinemas in the U.K. (and Brazil, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands). The film already launched in Korea on Wednesday, immediately topping the box office, and will head over to the U.S. on Oct. 8.

 

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Refresh for latest…: MGM/Eon/Universal’s highly-anticipated No Time To Die has clocked an estimated $6.2M-$6.8M (£4.5M-£5M) in the UK on its opening day today. Daniel Craig’s final turn as legendary secret agent 007 came in about 13% above Spectre (Monday opening) and just 26% below Skyfall (Friday opening). The Cary Joji Fukunaga-directed pic is enjoying the widest theatrical release of all time in the market with 772 cinemas playing the film amid buzz and excitement aplenty.

 

More than 30,000 people attended midnight screenings in the UK and Ireland on Wednesday night. No Time To Die sold a spectacular 1.62M advance tickets for the opening four days, surpassing Spectre’s total advance bookings by over 12% and performing in line with Skyfall at the same time pre-release.

 

[ExNihilo]

All Bond films follow the same basic formula: action packed intro sequence, a car chase or two (and if not a car, then maybe a boat or train or some other method of transport), beautiful women, and an over the top villain with an equally outrageous plan for world domination.  What changes between films/stars/arcs, is tone.  Daniel Craig's Bond was a grittier Bond.  A departure from the almost cheesy writing of the Pierce Brosnan movies.  No Time to Die is no different than any other Bond film of the Daniel Craig era.  That's not necessarily bad, but it just feels like the villains are starting to get a little campy.  It's a decent film with fairly good acting from most of the cast.  The exception being the stereotypical Russian scientist accent and a goon who seemed to be trying (and failing) to channel de Niro in Goodfellas or something.  It feels rare that the female cast is as strong (acting wise) or plays as big a role as what we have here for Craig's final installment, but they all bring something different to the table and it works really well.  The action sequences, by and large, are fantastic, though some of it goes by so quickly it's a bit of a blur.  But that's a common complaint I have with action sequences in movies, the zoomed in face shots which detract from the fight sequence.  There is one sequence in particular though that was fantastic, and that was the "single" shot fight.  If you've seen Netflix's Daredevil or Punisher, then you know the kind of shot I'm referring to.

I'm not sure what more to say without getting into spoilers.  I will say this though, I think it's worth rewatching Spectre before watching No Time to Die.  There were some plot elements that were lost on me because it's been 6 years since I had seen Spectre.

Lastly, I'll say it's a fun film to watch.  It's not as good as Casino Royale or Skyfall, but it's better than Quantum of Solace.  I'm not sure if that's a reflection of the actual film quality, or if it just feels good to escape reality and actually see a Bond film in theaters again.

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Though, truth be told, it wasn't much of an escape given that the plot of the film centered around unleashing a deadly virus on the world.  What a coincidence that they had a story in place and were filming a movie about a virus before covid hit (as the film was supposed to be released in 2019).

 

[media_junkie]

On 9/30/2021 at 4:37 PM, ExNihilo said:

I'm not sure what more to say without getting into spoilers.  I will say this though, I think it's worth rewatching Spectre before watching No Time to Die. 

NOOOO!!! That film bored me to tears.

[ExNihilo]

On 9/30/2021 at 1:59 PM, media_junkie said:

NOOOO!!! That film bored me to tears.

Haha, yeah, I don't remember having a positive reaction to Spectre either.  Really all you need to know from Spectre is that the love interest in that film is the same woman in this film.  I didn't realize that and it ended up confusing me because I thought Bond just hooked up with women and moved on to the next.

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[Gatsby77]

On 9/30/2021 at 4:59 PM, media_junkie said:

NOOOO!!! That film bored me to tears.

+1.

I remember literally only two scenes from Spectre. It was about as instantly forgettable as Quantum of Solace, which was a huge letdown.

Because I think Skyfall is absolutely a top 3 all-time Bond film; maybe top-2.