Nice article with Daniel Craig commenting on Quantum of Solace:
Nice premise but can't help thinking it's a bit risky coming out with this directly. I know I'm doing the same on this blog but I've always been prepared to go up in smoke, which appeared to happen two days ago. Still, s'pose they know what they're doing. I like that Bond, in Craig's words:
On the title itself, Craig says it's about:
"That spark of niceness." After the really unpleasant things which happened this morning via my e-mail, I'd have to agree wholeheartedly that that's what life is all about - that spark of niceness.
As for James Bond, he's a sad case. He's looking for niceness but thinks it can come through the barrel of a gun. Similarly, I was offered friendship today by someone telling me he had the power to "eat me for dinner", to destroy me but he'd give me one last chance and let's be friends. Interesting ideas on closure, solace and friendship.
As ye sow, so shall ye reap unless one of the two is of a forgiving nature and is willing to turn the other cheek.
It is a direct sequel to Casino Royale, beginning an hour after that film ends, with Bond devastated by his betrayal by true love Vesper Lynd.
"He had his heart broken at the end of the last movie and that certainly is a spur for him in this one," said Craig, 39, straight from the set in sharp grey suit, crisp white shirt and cufflinks.
"I'd be lying if I said there wasn't revenge in his heart. But it's more than that. That spurs him on, but that's not what the movie is. It's not a revenge movie. It's about him figuring a few things out."
Producer Barbara Broccoli said the film, directed by Marc Forster (Monster's Ball, The Kite Runner), mixes Bond's "inner turmoil" with action - and of course gadgets - as he tries to stop a shadowy cabal trying to bring down the world economy.
Nice premise but can't help thinking it's a bit risky coming out with this directly. I know I'm doing the same on this blog but I've always been prepared to go up in smoke, which appeared to happen two days ago. Still, s'pose they know what they're doing. I like that Bond, in Craig's words:
"...wants his closure."
On the title itself, Craig says it's about:
"that spark of niceness in a relationship that if you don't have, you might as well give up."
"That spark of niceness." After the really unpleasant things which happened this morning via my e-mail, I'd have to agree wholeheartedly that that's what life is all about - that spark of niceness.
As for James Bond, he's a sad case. He's looking for niceness but thinks it can come through the barrel of a gun. Similarly, I was offered friendship today by someone telling me he had the power to "eat me for dinner", to destroy me but he'd give me one last chance and let's be friends. Interesting ideas on closure, solace and friendship.
As ye sow, so shall ye reap unless one of the two is of a forgiving nature and is willing to turn the other cheek.
I am very excited about the new James Bond...11 months and counting!
ReplyDeleteDaniel Craig is excellent. And I like how in Casino Royale he had a bit of a dangerous edge to him. I think the later films let Bond get a bit too camp.
Well, I do like that pic - the top one, I mean!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine who would have the cheek to say such a thing to you James. I would suggest that you NOT urn the other cheek. With 'friends' like that, who needs enemies?
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about this...now NAME and SHAME the f---