Here is the first official picture from the third Bond movie starring Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming's 007 secret agent.
What do we know so far?
Film starring: Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench, Albert Finney. This is probably the most prestigious cast to appear in a Bond movie.
David Arnold, who wrote score for five Bond movies since 1997, is replaced by Thomas Newman in the 23rd film of the series. Sam Mendes never worked with other than Newman since his first feature, the Award-winning American Beauty. Newman was nominated for 10 (yes!) Oscars, but he returned home empty-handed every time. "Maybe this time, for the first time, I'll win" sang Liza Minnelli in Cabaret. Cross our fingers for Newman, he deserves it. Mendes saying good-bye to Arnold is a sign of bravery: he and his favorite composer can live up to one of the best Bond composers ever. Mendes is not afraid of playing with the tradition... Just let's not forget about the incredible scores written by David Arnold... Excellent job!
Mendes said that, since it is the 50th anniversary of the James Bond series, he will recall the the original Bond of the 60s. He will not have to worry about not being able to bring his ceremonial vision to the silver screens. The Broccoli family literally pays their respects to Bond since the 23rd movie's production budget is an estimated $ 200,000,000.
The 21th century Bond established by Martin Campbell in Casino Royale, and followed by Marc Foster in the Quantum of Solace will go to a slightly new direction. Campbell once saved the series by directing GoldenEye starring Pierce Brosnan, when everybody thought that Bond was over, that he was worn out over the decades. The new direction lasted for seven years, then Brosnan left the project. However he said he would return as the secret agent in Quentin Tarantino's black and white version of 007. The idea disappeared from the scene. Then came Craig, and the new Bond. His first two films were outstanding, not just as Bond, but as action movies. Some hated Craig and considered the movies as an assault on the series. You see, there are conservative people in the world, and there are others who want to move forward. I do not see much point in a debate. I was amazed by Craig, who is without a question the best actor to play Bond. I am not saying he is the best, because there is no such thing as best Bond. Everyone has a Bond. Some feel an urge to choose one. I do not. I love them all.
The point I am getting at is that Mendes has probably figured out something how to unite the old and the new Bonds. There are only two installments with the new Bond, and he is already taking it in a new direction. It is unprecedented that they change Bond under one actor. There is no need to worry about Craig. He is a fine actor. One of the best nowadays. And there is Mendes. And this is the 50th anniversary. The pressure is high and they seem to follow a new recipe. But hey, that is what Bond is about: when the chips are down, he says all in.
2 comments:
Isn't Daniel getting a bit old and rusty to play such energetic parts?
He is definitely not. He is in the best condition. However, if they are cutting down on action, they are moving back to the old Bond world, which is , after all, not a bad thing.
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