You know, I really liked Kingsman. It was fun, colorful, action-packed, and a nice respite from the Bourne-ification of the spy genre (I enjoy the Bourne series for the most part, but - besides the Craig Bond films - not a fan of its imitators). Regardless, it made an instant star of Taron Egerton, and an action star out of rom-com regular Colin Firth, so it makes sense a sequel is on its way. Now,... Read More...
- 4/18/2017
- by Damion Damaske
- JoBlo.com
Brogan Morris Oct 20, 2016
Werner Herzog's villainous turn in the first Jack Reacher movie is the Bond villain we've been missing...
This article contains spoilers for the first Jack Reacher movie, and for Spectre.
It stars Tom Cruise, driving a muscle car at traffic at the height of his reckless stunts phase. It has a stellar supporting cast of Oscar winners (Robert Duvall), nominees (Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins), and shoulda-been-nominees (David Oyelowo, two years before he gave one of the performances of the century in Selma). It’s written and directed by the Academy Award-winning Christopher McQuarrie, and adapted from a book in a remarkably popular series of them. And yet, despite all that pedigree, action franchise-kickstarter Jack Reacher remains curiously forgettable.
Reacher, which has sequel Jack Reacher: Never Go Back out this Friday, is a serviceable actioner, no more no less. Still, if you remember the film at all,...
Werner Herzog's villainous turn in the first Jack Reacher movie is the Bond villain we've been missing...
This article contains spoilers for the first Jack Reacher movie, and for Spectre.
It stars Tom Cruise, driving a muscle car at traffic at the height of his reckless stunts phase. It has a stellar supporting cast of Oscar winners (Robert Duvall), nominees (Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins), and shoulda-been-nominees (David Oyelowo, two years before he gave one of the performances of the century in Selma). It’s written and directed by the Academy Award-winning Christopher McQuarrie, and adapted from a book in a remarkably popular series of them. And yet, despite all that pedigree, action franchise-kickstarter Jack Reacher remains curiously forgettable.
Reacher, which has sequel Jack Reacher: Never Go Back out this Friday, is a serviceable actioner, no more no less. Still, if you remember the film at all,...
- 10/19/2016
- Den of Geek
MGM
James Bond is an institution. The film franchise, which just released its 24th movie in the form of Sam Mendes’ Spectre, continues the tradition of global domination as it pulls in more punters than ever before. After more than five decades of Bond, that’s a hell of an achievement.
That said, the Bond series might have been forced to call it a day had it not been for the “reboot” in 2006. After Die Another Die (which marked actor Pierce Brosnan’s fourth and final turn as Bond) came to epitomise all that was wrong and dated about the franchise, a new, grittier approach was deemed to more in tune with the times. And so along came Casino Royale, which reimagined Bond as something akin to the Jason Bourne series.
With Daniel Craig firmly in place as 007, the franchise suddenly found itself injected with a new lease of life...
James Bond is an institution. The film franchise, which just released its 24th movie in the form of Sam Mendes’ Spectre, continues the tradition of global domination as it pulls in more punters than ever before. After more than five decades of Bond, that’s a hell of an achievement.
That said, the Bond series might have been forced to call it a day had it not been for the “reboot” in 2006. After Die Another Die (which marked actor Pierce Brosnan’s fourth and final turn as Bond) came to epitomise all that was wrong and dated about the franchise, a new, grittier approach was deemed to more in tune with the times. And so along came Casino Royale, which reimagined Bond as something akin to the Jason Bourne series.
With Daniel Craig firmly in place as 007, the franchise suddenly found itself injected with a new lease of life...
- 11/13/2015
- by Sam Hill
- Obsessed with Film
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It almost had to happen. After each great Bond movie usually comes a disappointment: Tomorrow Never Dies succeeded GoldenEye, Quantum of Solace trailed Casino Royale, and now Spectre comes after the superlative revisionist Bond that was Skyfall.
Daniel Craig’s third 007 outing was so accomplished that it would inevitably be a tough act to follow; but though Spectre‘s sporadic brilliance means it in moments threatens to match its immediate predecessor, a sluggish third act and general unevenness ultimately leaves it as an entertaining yet inferior cousin. Thanks to last year’s Sony hack, we know Craig and director Sam Mendes rushed into the Spectre shoot with a grossly inflated budget and without a finished script in order to rapidly capitalize on Skyfall‘s billion-dollar success, and it shows: Spectre is a huge, opulent trifle with bloat issues and enough money to paper over the fact...
It almost had to happen. After each great Bond movie usually comes a disappointment: Tomorrow Never Dies succeeded GoldenEye, Quantum of Solace trailed Casino Royale, and now Spectre comes after the superlative revisionist Bond that was Skyfall.
Daniel Craig’s third 007 outing was so accomplished that it would inevitably be a tough act to follow; but though Spectre‘s sporadic brilliance means it in moments threatens to match its immediate predecessor, a sluggish third act and general unevenness ultimately leaves it as an entertaining yet inferior cousin. Thanks to last year’s Sony hack, we know Craig and director Sam Mendes rushed into the Spectre shoot with a grossly inflated budget and without a finished script in order to rapidly capitalize on Skyfall‘s billion-dollar success, and it shows: Spectre is a huge, opulent trifle with bloat issues and enough money to paper over the fact...
- 10/27/2015
- by Brogan Morris
- We Got This Covered
Spectre The Day of the Dead Vlog. Sam Mendes‘ latest Spectre (2015) movie featurette entitled “Day of the Dead Festival” has been released. In the video, Sam Mendes, the director, talks about the location and occasion for the set-piece, and Jany Temime, costume designer, talks about the culture of the Mexican festivity. Anna Terrazas, the costume supervisor in Mexico, talks about the problems they encounter, and Kenny Crouch, also costume supervisor, talks about the massive amount of extras that needed to be prepared. Naomie Donne, make-up designer, praises the workflow and hands-off approach to the production design.
I’ve decided to keep my expectations tailored, according to the latest Sam Mendes/Daniel Craig James Bond outing. While half of us really adored that film and thought it was a perfect throwback, whilst maintaining a pristine modernity and fusing those two together, and half of us thought it was an imbalanced mix-up...
I’ve decided to keep my expectations tailored, according to the latest Sam Mendes/Daniel Craig James Bond outing. While half of us really adored that film and thought it was a perfect throwback, whilst maintaining a pristine modernity and fusing those two together, and half of us thought it was an imbalanced mix-up...
- 6/16/2015
- by Marco Margaritoff
- Film-Book
The idea of a funny, bumbling secret agent is nearly as old as the spy thriller film. Of course they’ve had their forefathers in the comedy cops and detectives that emerged in the silents ( Buster Keaton in Sherlock, Jr. ) and the talkies ( Bob Hope in My Favorite Brunette, and gumshoes played by Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, the Bowery Boys, and the Three Stooges ). In the swingin’ sixties there was the ultimate incompetent Inspector Closeau in the Pink Panther film series and on TV it was ” Car 54, Where Are You?’ and that legend of Mayberry, Deputy Barney Fife ( played to perfection by the multiple Emmy-winning Don Knotts ). There were a few secret agents during the Golden Age ( and Bob Hope, again, in My Favorite Spy ), but it wasn’t till we were introduced to 007 during the cold war that the big and small screen was filled gadget-heavy trench coats.
- 10/21/2011
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Yes, Bond 23 is a year away but it starts shooting relatively soon so expect the rumours and speculation to appear on a constant basis from now on! Now we have two pretty juicy rumours for the third Craig Bond movie – both the title and details on the theme tune. Collider are reporting that (via WhatCulture) the new movie will be entitled Skyfall. This apparently stems from the news of a number of domains and urls being registered all hinting at that very title. Of course, that could be something else entirely (a videogame, maybe?) But what do you think? Does it suit? It’s certainly more simple than Quantum of Solace…….. As for the theme tune – recently when she was on Jonathan Ross’s chat show, Adele hinted that she was going into the recording studio in November to record a theme, but refused to divulge any further. Whilst...
- 10/5/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Leon)
- www.themoviebit.com
Box Office Challenge
What movie will be No. 1 at the box office?
Hitting the screens this weekend …
Drive
I Don’t Know How She Does It
Straw Dogs
Tsr’s complete Film Review Database
This weekend sees three new wide releases at the box office, none of them particularly Pavlovian in the hype department…
I’m personally the most excited about Straw Dogs, due in great part to my adoration of Kate Bosworth, but I doubt it will sell too many tickets. I was shocked by the absence of Bosworth from the film’s primary movie poster — that’s an epic fail. Yes, this is a remake, but James Marsden is no Dustin Hoffman, and though it might be considered an homage, what they’ve mimicked from the original movie poster, ugh, I just don’t see what they were thinking. This poster might be the least marketable piece of...
What movie will be No. 1 at the box office?
Hitting the screens this weekend …
Drive
I Don’t Know How She Does It
Straw Dogs
Tsr’s complete Film Review Database
This weekend sees three new wide releases at the box office, none of them particularly Pavlovian in the hype department…
I’m personally the most excited about Straw Dogs, due in great part to my adoration of Kate Bosworth, but I doubt it will sell too many tickets. I was shocked by the absence of Bosworth from the film’s primary movie poster — that’s an epic fail. Yes, this is a remake, but James Marsden is no Dustin Hoffman, and though it might be considered an homage, what they’ve mimicked from the original movie poster, ugh, I just don’t see what they were thinking. This poster might be the least marketable piece of...
- 9/16/2011
- by Aaron Ruffcorn
- The Scorecard Review
Since the development of the next Craig Bond movie re-ignited, there hasn’t been much solid news. Rachel Weisz, now Mrs. James Bond in real life, was rumoured as the big villain, possibly heading up dangerous organisation Quantum, but it’s looking more like the generally villainous Ralph Fiennes will be taking on at least one enemy role, with Javier Bardem joining him opposite Bond. Daily Mail, who are usually right with Bond scoops, say that both roles are confirmed which is certainly exciting and already suggests a bigger and more dramatic movie than Quantum of Solace. They also clarify the recent Naomie Harris rumours – apparently she’s Miss Moneypenny, Bond’s friend/admin boss in MI5. She was in some of the older movies but if they’re bringing her back you can assume it’s for a bigger more substantial role. But does that mean there is still...
- 7/10/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Leon)
- www.themoviebit.com
Based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Ned Vizzini, It’s Kind Of a Funny Story very much uses the medium of an adult psychiatric wing to explore the nuances and intricacies involved within human relationships. The story follows newly admitted16 year old Craig Gilner through the inner workings of an adult psychiatric floor as he is introduced to numerous people, chief among them Bobby, played by Zach Galifianakis. As Bobby and Craig bond strengthens, the story reveals itself as one of courage and respect; truth is not always told in how one believes they should act but governed from the sincerity and realism they see within themselves.
Adopting the classic tale of parental push meets adolescent pull and stylized to meet that classic story, the score of this film, done by the numerous members of Canadian export Broken Social Scene, reflects the complex emotions present in the film.
Adopting the classic tale of parental push meets adolescent pull and stylized to meet that classic story, the score of this film, done by the numerous members of Canadian export Broken Social Scene, reflects the complex emotions present in the film.
- 12/6/2010
- by Kaitlin McNabb
- SoundOnSight
Chicago – While MGM continues to do everything in their power to delay the development of the James Bond franchise (“Quantum of Solace” came out in 2008 and not a single frame of a new film has been shot, meaning it’s still going to be awhile), Activision has pressed forward and developed an entirely new story in video game form. Complete with opening credits, a theme song by Joss Stone, voice work by Daniel Craig & Judi Dench, and the kind of globe-hopping locations that typify the best 007 adventures, “James Bond: Blood Stone” seems to have a lot going for it. Of course, at the end of the day, it’s the way a game plays and not its intentions that matter and this anticipated release plays like one of the biggest disappointments of the season.
Video Game Rating: 2.5/5.0
If “Blood Stone” were actually a Bond movie, which is what it’s trying to be,...
Video Game Rating: 2.5/5.0
If “Blood Stone” were actually a Bond movie, which is what it’s trying to be,...
- 11/16/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The Quantum organization puzzle still hasn't been solved, and Mr. White was one of the key players behind the mysterious organization. I'm not sure if the writers of the new Bond film are going to continue the Qunatum storyline and end it as a trilogy of sorts, or take a break from it and come back to it in a future Craig Bond flick. (Mr. White was the guy Bond shot at the end of Casino Royale, and was in the trunk during the opening car chase of Quantum.)What I do know is that Jesper Christensen, who played the villianous Mr. White, won't be back.More from MI6:Speaking to press ahead of Friday's premiere of his new film "The Family" at the Berlin film festival, Christensen said that he is happy that his "interlude as a villain in the James Bond series is over."Explaining his position, Christensen said: "Today,...
- 2/18/2010
- LRMonline.com
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