Pierce Brosnan to continue as Bond in Bond 21 [Archive]

mjb1975

11-01-2002, 18:49

I saw a little feature on him on the news - he said he's now honoured his contract and could walk away if he wanted to, but he would like to do a fifth and a sixth movie, if the producers keep him on. I think they'd be mad not to!

Great Bond!

Davester

11-01-2002, 19:27

Yep, best Bind yet IMO. And Goldeneye is the best film so far!

Dxfatass

11-01-2002, 21:01

I agree 100%: Best Bond yet.
I really like Sean Connery (watched From Russia With Love for the 1st time last night- excellent! You Only Live Twice tonight :p ) but Brosnan is defintelly my favourite.

Roll on Bond 20 and 21. Hopefully he will give-in to temptation and do 22 as well :cool: He seems in good shape and from the sound of his DVDs brings a bit to the actual story, eg. TND wanted Paris to be someone from his past, who he had strong feelings for and then TWINE wanting Bond to fight with a injury through the whole film. Lets hope he gets the wish he was rumoured to have for Bond 20, to be more adult, with a higher certificate rating....

Idle Child

11-01-2002, 21:15

what?!!! Pierce ("what accent am i talking in? guess") Brosnan?

you must be kidding me he's the best bond.
Connery oozed sex appeal. i know i'd rather be him if i could be a bond. Brosnan's surely just a pretty face? i'm not convinced that the guy can even land a punch..

but anyway, i'm not really a great fan of bond films per saye.

glad to see they've finally run out titles for their movies! ;)

PS.. Halle Berry is surely the cutest bond girl ever to get into a bond film? if they can dress her up into any thing as snug as they did in the flinstones, i might even consider going to watch a new bond film in the cinemas (or a bond film full stop) for the first time ever!

Desk

11-01-2002, 21:27

Easily the worst of all the official Bonds (and possibly even Niven and Nelson), the dull pretty boy has more than outstayed his welcome in the role.

He's also beginning to look a little weathered. Might need to take Roger's lead and book in for a face lift or two.

Desk

GinSoakedBoy

11-01-2002, 22:02

Originally posted by Desk
Easily the worst of all the official Bonds

While I wouldn't say he's the worst (Moore gets my vote on that one) he's still not a very good Bond. Lazenby, Connery and Dalton all brought something unique to the role (Bond with a heart, Bond with the humour, and Bond in a bad mood respectively) but Brosnan and Moore are just generic tosh.

Personally, I'd stop the franchise at 20. Its a good number to stop at, and in the 40th anniversary as well. But if they must continue, the producers should show a bit of initiative and look to the future. Bring in someone younger and fresh, who could re-invent the role for themselves.

My choice would be Christian Bale, but I'll expect to be beaten about the head with a sharp stick for that one ;)

Desk

11-01-2002, 22:17

Originally posted by GinSoakedBoy

While I wouldn't say he's the worst (Moore gets my vote on that one) he's still not a very good Bond.

Nah, while Moore and Brosnan are both at the bottom of the barrel, the pretty boy mannequin is still the worst, because even though Moore is not "James Bond", he's still very charismatic and watchable, and can at least handle the comedy.

My choice would be Christian Bale, but I'll expect to be beaten about the head with a sharp stick for that one ;)

Not at all - Bale seems like a very good match for the role, as he's at least got the acting chops.

I still quite like the idea of Eastender's Martin Kemp in the role. He's suave, debonair, charismatic and oozes danger and menace. Tragically, I just doubt that he could ever pull off the accent. Plus, with Brosnan grimly clinging to the role, he'll soon likely be too old (already needing a Connery syrup).

Desk

GinSoakedBoy

11-01-2002, 23:21

Originally posted by Desk
I still quite like the idea of Eastender's Martin Kemp in the role.
Desk

Do you reckon they could be conviced to re-form Spandau Ballet to do the theme tune as well? First Bond to co-write the theme would be quite an accomplishment...

Idle Child

11-01-2002, 23:36

please no..
sorry, gotta disagree with martin kemp for the next bond. he's another wavy haired type. And, i too doubt he could get the accent right. he's far too household to be bond. no romantiscism to him.

and talking of hair cuts: Connery had the best haircut out of the bonds (and i'm not even a fan of short hair), but the wavy hair variety doesn't look that masculine dodging those bullets.

Earl Jolly Brown

12-01-2002, 00:10

Given that he's got a thin metal plate protecting the back of his skull, I think Martin Kemp would have to be very careful doing any fighting or stunt scenes... Though he impressively threw himself across a bar on TV last night, apparently. But he's been my vote for the next Bond for the last two years, more to ellicit scorn from Bondophiles than anything else :nuts:

mr_woo

12-01-2002, 00:12

i personally feel that Pierce Brosnan is a pretty damn good Bond and i certainly do think that he can act. I really do think that with the right script he could do very well.

Now having Martin Kemp in the role would be truly excellent

I could just imagine it, Bond meeting the bad guy and in the strongest eastenders accent possible shouting:

'YOU! I want to have a word.....'

I'd definitely pay good money to see that! :D :clap:

Davester

12-01-2002, 00:14

Martin Kemp - are you on crack!?!?!:nuts:

He is missing something, but hey I haven't seen as much of him as you have (i don't watch Eastenders) so I may be wrong. Personally disagree with all teh Connery stuff - it is populist rubbish. Brosman is great! TBH I do agree it is about time to call it a day for him - perhaps Robbie Williams:D :nuts: :eek:

kidding before I get flammed.

Btw Bale sounds like a good idea.

mr_woo

12-01-2002, 00:19

heh i dont watch eastenders and i'm only taking the **** :D

But you never know, if given the chance Martin Kemp could be fine.

Christian Bale sounds like another good choice but to honest i'd rather see Pierce Brosnan as Bond rather than him.

Davester

12-01-2002, 00:26

Originally posted by mr_woo
heh i dont watch eastenders and i'm only taking the **** :D

But you never know, if given the chance Martin Kemp could be fine.

Christian Bale sounds like another good choice but to honest i'd rather see Pierce Brosnan as Bond rather than him. Thought so but people are entitled to their opinions! If the next movie is going to be adult do you reckon' we'll see more of a bond girl than before ;) :D

SqueakyG

12-01-2002, 00:35

I've never much cared who plays Bond -- he's just a hairy-chested mysogynist *******, whoever plays him. But okay. Let's go through it:

Connery:
The "definitive" Bond, but his attitude (particularly towards women) is very out-dated now. Still the coolest though.

Lazenby:
Terrible actor playing a terrible Bond, but saved by the fact that it is a VERY good Bond film.

Moore:
Ridiculous. He was too old to begin with, then got older and older. The older he gets, the more ridiculous it is that he's such a womaniser. Also put at a disadvantage due to the Bond films of his era being the worst-scripted (all puns and no seriousness)

Dalton:
A little too serious in demeanor, and his two Bond films suffered from being a product of the 80's. But actually not that bad.

Brosnan:
A good all-rounder. The "mario" of the Bonds. Competent at all aspects of performance, but excelling in none. Also suffering from the Roger Moore "looking a bit too old" syndrome.

SithLordSi

12-01-2002, 02:12

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Clive Owen.

KeyserSoze

12-01-2002, 10:23

i dont think Brosnan is particularly good as Bond either.

i think hes a bit too Fa Fa Fa *Hugh Grant* Fa Fa Fa *Pretty boy* Fa Fa Fa *Weakling*.

robbiejm

12-01-2002, 18:53

Brosnan
Connery
Moore
Dalton
Lazenby

In that order, plus another vote for Christian Bale as the next Bond.

Panavision

12-01-2002, 19:38

Didn't take long before this thread generated into...
...xxxx is better than Brosnan :D

kandee

12-01-2002, 19:53

adrian paul from highlander the series - but not for a couple of years - and why hasn't tom baker been in a bond film - he'd be great at whatever part he played.

Tony Keats

12-01-2002, 20:12

Originally posted by SithLordSi
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Clive Owen.

Nah, he's not a good enough actor. He does look the part and he was great in the 'moody' parts of Croupier, but his delivery is a bit rickety and his performances are too patchy.

I say Ben Chaplin (in about 5 years anyway).

Aardvark

12-01-2002, 20:52

Originally posted by SqueakyG
Bond -- he's just a hairy-chested mysogynist *******...

Yes! That's what we want Bond to be! A thug in a tuxedo. Sure, he's a *******, but the point is he's our *******! A ruthless killer who happens to be working for Queen & Country!

By the way, does anyone know is Cleese is coming back as 'R'? I sincerely hope not; he was embarassing.

Dxfatass

12-01-2002, 22:13

Originally posted by Aardvark

By the way, does anyone know is Cleese is coming back as 'R'? I sincerely hope not; he was embarassing.

No, he's coming back as 'Q'.

Aardvark

12-01-2002, 22:15

Originally posted by Dxfatass

No, he's coming back as 'Q'.

Whatever. He was still cr@p. And probably will be again.

Gizmo

12-01-2002, 22:57

Wasn't he meant to be inept and silly - a fall guy to Q's grumpy persona?

Cleese is a comic genius and, if his role is more fleshed out, I've no doubt he will be an asset to the next Bond film.

I'm not sure who would be a good Bond next - not that I think Brosnan is finished yet - a couple of Bond's left in him yet.

I don't know that Martin Kemp would have the neccessary acting credentials and movie experience to play Bond but, despite all the ****-taking, he probably does have the neccessary presence and look of malevolance about him. Though I doubt even he could scare and disturb any audience any more than he did when his popular beat-combo played that god-awful ditty 'true'. Arrgh, the pain!

den

12-01-2002, 23:26

Wonder how many more bond boxsets there will be :rolleyes:

sticker

13-01-2002, 08:27

Bring on CLive Owen as the next Bond -
Just watch BMW Films, and some of his back catalogue...

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jamie_rowe

13-01-2002, 16:24

Originally posted by Davester
perhaps Robbie Williams:D :nuts: :eek:

Do you wanna take that outside? Robbie Williams as Bond?! One of the Teletubbies could do a better job!

Keep Pierce Brosnan on cos he's the best since Connery.

Panavision

13-01-2002, 20:10

Ralph Fiennes as Bond! Remember, an actor changes to suit the script! :clap:

Davester

13-01-2002, 21:34

Originally posted by jamie_rowe

Do you wanna take that outside? Robbie Williams as Bond?! One of the Teletubbies could do a better job!

Keep Pierce Brosnan on cos he's the best since Connery. I was joking, hence the ;)
I couldn't think of a worse choice TBH

Werdna007

14-01-2002, 07:38

Originally posted by Panavision
Ralph Fiennes as Bond! Remember, an actor changes to suit the script! :clap:

WHAT ??? After The Avengers movie ? I really hope you are joking :eek:

Pike Bishop

14-01-2002, 07:49

I've always thought that Ralph Feinnes would make a great bond, and reckon he should be the next one.

Spam

14-01-2002, 09:59

Moore wasnt that bad, Live and Let Die and Spy Who Loved Me are two of my fave bond films. Connery was defenitly the one though and i liked the Dalton films, shame he didnt do a couple more.

Cap'n Al

14-01-2002, 10:17

It should be Jeremy Northam. No doubt about it, the man's about as close to Ian Fleming's conception of James Bond as anyone working today.

At The Gates

14-01-2002, 15:36

I dont know how you lot can stand:

1) Pierce Brosnan
2) Any of the new Bond films

Thay have nothing. Boring actors playing boring (now) characters, no decent stories, no interesting locations (tomy time modelled boat racing down docklands - oh the exoticness of it all!).

God even the theme music is souless..What next? A Spice Girls bond theme? N-Sync perhaps?

Judi Dench is just horrible and John Cleese is ridiculous in it. But mostly Judi Dench. Grrr i cant stand her. Why they made Bond a politically correct loser is beyond me. Dump Dench for starters.

The best bond era was Sean Connery. Both for films and actors. Some of Roger Moores stuff was good, and bizarrely i quite liked Dalton and the Lazenby film.

I guess i just want to see a hairy chain smoking alcoholic driving through monte carlo in a muscle car, shooting bad guys whilst entertaining several lady friends.

But no..we get boring Brosnan being told what to do by Judy Dench, whilst driving a middle of the road BMW..

RoboCop4

14-01-2002, 16:02

Originally posted by Cap'n Al
It should be Jeremy Northam. No doubt about it, the man's about as close to Ian Fleming's conception of James Bond as anyone working today.

I agree 100%. I thought Jeremy Northam would make a good Bond after seeing him in 'Emma'. He's got just the right look and style - he just needs to beef up a bit, the way Brosnan seems to have done between Goldeneye and TND.

Robbie Williams would spend too much time winking and smirking at the camera, Ralph Fiennes seems a little too intense, and Clive Owen always seems to be a grumpy sod - Bond needs to have plenty of charisma.

In any case, Brosnan should step down after the next one, before he outstays his welcome and just starts to look like a dirty old man, as Connery and Moore did in their later films.