Why is it that most of us appear to like the Bond franchise and continue to anticipate the next offering, however bad or good it is? does it say something about human nature or is it the escapism?
The Quantum of Solace extension of the Casino Royale story is dark, it's about revenge and it's about Bond finding a quantum of solace in his pain over the death of Vesper, whom he truly loved.
It is also explicit about "Them", the ones this blog has railed against since its inception, the story of which is only now reaching the mainstream. I do feel some vindication in that, as the baddies topple governments in the film with the reminder, "This organization has people everywhere," a similar thing is in operation in real life.
"If they're everywhere, how come we've never heard of them?" asks M.
Precisely, Dame Judy, precisely.
Finally, the film is a grand statement on the futility of anger and revenge. Romans 12:20 again:
First reviews here.
The Quantum of Solace extension of the Casino Royale story is dark, it's about revenge and it's about Bond finding a quantum of solace in his pain over the death of Vesper, whom he truly loved.
It is also explicit about "Them", the ones this blog has railed against since its inception, the story of which is only now reaching the mainstream. I do feel some vindication in that, as the baddies topple governments in the film with the reminder, "This organization has people everywhere," a similar thing is in operation in real life.
"If they're everywhere, how come we've never heard of them?" asks M.
Precisely, Dame Judy, precisely.
Finally, the film is a grand statement on the futility of anger and revenge. Romans 12:20 again:
16; Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
First reviews here.
I've never fancied Bond films, I have to admit. Too much male posturing and sexual objectification of the Bond girls that bordered on the ridiculous.
ReplyDelete* Not that I'm a feminist.
Ah but the most recent have been very feminist.
ReplyDeleteI liked the earlier ones, I always thought they were rather escapist and loved the gadgets. I haven't seen the later ones tho.
ReplyDeleteFrom your write up here, the film does seem to make a good statement.
Post coming up today, Sunday.
ReplyDeletei don't like the new JB, he is very boring. Escapsim should be fun.
ReplyDeleteIt's an opinion, CUS.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen the film yet but lots of people are is more Jason Bourne than James Bond
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