Say It Ain't So -- Daniel Craig Says 'Bond 22' Will Contain Roger Moore-Style Comedy
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I hate to deliver such disheartening news right before the weekend, but Daniel Craig has told Britain's Daily Express that, after Casino Royale delivered so wonderfully by showing us a tough, no-bullshit Bond, the producers have apparently decided to go off the rails in the next installment by re-introducing the 'Bond comedy' antics that made most of Roger Moore's Bond films unwatchable. I just can't get behind this move in the slightest. Excising the bad humor of the Bond series was the smartest move they made during the re-launch -- even smarter than hiring Craig -- and there's simply no reason for them to go back to the pun-happy days of yore. I mean, really, what are they thinking? Let's hope this is more Craig speaking for himself than actually announcing real policy, although it doesn't seem that's the case.
In other Bond news, the next Bond book has been announced. Called Devil May Care, it's being written by British writer Sebastian Faulks and will be in book stores in 2008, with a commemoration of Ian Fleming's 100th birthday in mind. The only plot elements we know of the book so far are that it will be set during the Cold War and -- shock of all shocks -- will feature a variety of exotic locales. That's a new twist for the Bond series, eh? Also, one final thing on the Bond front: for those of you who have been asking what gives with our Bondcast, we're working on it -- a new incarnation is returning soon, we promise!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-13-2007 @ 11:39AM
Akbar Fazil said...
Just when I thought B. Broccoli had finally made some good decisions and redeemed the franchise after the abysmal final Pierce films we get this crap.
WTF!
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7-13-2007 @ 11:44AM
Jeff said...
I will refuse to see that under any circumstances...screw them!
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7-13-2007 @ 12:12PM
YouFaceTheTick said...
Uh, ever think he was being cheeky? Casino Royale was a smash and received pretty wide acclaim. Craig's a smart cookie, so it's doubtful this is anything more than he wanted to play with the very same media and ass-clowns who said he'd blow as Bond.
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7-14-2007 @ 12:04AM
beersnob1 said...
I hope he was only being flip. If that is true then it will kill all the progress that was made. The last bond film was light years ahead of the drivel made with Brosnan. If they keep it literate and forget the cutsey jokes and gadjets the seats will be filled.
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7-13-2007 @ 9:26PM
david W said...
I can always use 'moore' bond movies ;)
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7-14-2007 @ 4:41AM
thalius4 said...
He did not say that. In fact he didn't even talk to the Daily Express, they just took parts from his recent interview with Sam Taylor-Wood and f***ed them up beyond all recognition. Press people... :/
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7-18-2007 @ 5:52PM
katied said...
The Excess,I mean Express,is known for taking people's comments out of Contex.I just posted a reply to another post on this subject,but I don't think it can be said enough:This story is a crock.And Cinematical is falling for it.
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8-13-2007 @ 8:41PM
redhorse said...
God I hope this is bull...... I was refusing to see Casino based on my hatred of the films after "From Russia With Love". A friend said that I was missing the best Bond ever. I saw Casino and was thrilled with the gritty, tough Bond that I had read in Ian Fleming's novels. I sure as hell hope they don't screw this up!
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8-21-2007 @ 2:33PM
olias said...
do not take a massive step backwards eon
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