soldier of fortune Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Well after seeing the third Bourne Film, i'm thinking this is teh reason they binned Brosnan as bond and went grittier with Daniel Craig. Just something about the camera work, fight scenes, and more subtle product placement (Nearly every car was German!!) made me enjoy the Bourne movies quite a lot more than the recent Bond films. Just thinking what other people think?
Silent Bob Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 The Bourne movies and other grittier recent spy flicks really were part of the inspiration for the Casino Royale reboot. Can't we throw Jack Bauer into the mix and have the ultimate battle of the JB super agents?
Iambaytor Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Pssht Secret Agents. Give me the Johns (McClane and Rambo) any day. Honestly though, I'm going Bond he's hard to beat more suave and whatnot. And if you're going Bauer you might as well put that candy ass Ethan Hunt on here as well.
Jumbie Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Let's be clear: Bond was NEVER suave. He makes childish puns. THat's not suave. Still, Bond movies have more style, it's undeniable. Sometimes they're a bit too self conscious and end up over the top, especially with the action scenes. I have to admit, the best thing about the Bourne movies is that they have action sequences that are tense and fun and spectacular without seeming fantastical. But, yeah, moviewise, Bond still comes out on top, and I'll tell you the biggest reason for that: Matt Damon. He just fails to interest me. He's a good actor an in the right movie, Bagger Vance, Good Will HUnting, you can't take your eyes off him. But he's not pulling off the tortured, amnesiac, spy thing well enough for me. ------------------------------------ Bourne vs Bond in Books? BOurne all the way. The Bond books are very good, but the Bourne books are AWESOME. Very psychological without sacrificing plot and action.
Benz Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Bond. James Bond. There's a reason that there's so many 007 movies (Although I'll admit On Her Majesty's Secret Service was a flop and that's why that guy only did 1 Bond film.) Oh and then there's the Bond girls.. Sexytime! (One of the Bond Girls is a transgender. From the Rodger Moore era. I forget which one. But I read that the other day.)
archangel Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 in a world where spies collide, three heros must unite to save the world from certain destruction. Matt Damon is is the enigmatic Jason Bourne "I remember. I remember everything. EXCEPT where i left my keys" Daniel Craig is James Bond 'Shaken not stirred, you bloody blackgaurd! SHAKEN NOT STIRRED!' And Keifer Sutherland as Special Agent Jack Baur "Fuck it. I've been shot at, kidnapped, tortured, killed and brought back. Twice. You guys are pussies." Join these three heroes as they attempt to unravel the sinister plot to take over the world in this summers biggest Action Flick: "The 24 Hour Royall Ultimatum" Baur: 'I'm getting tired of these mother fuckin terrorists on this mother fucking plane!' This film is not yet rated.
soldier of fortune Posted August 30, 2007 Author Posted August 30, 2007 I'd buy a ticket to see Arch's film!! This was originally meant to be a poll, but it fucked up on me Sure why not throw ol' Jack Bauer in there for the laugh.
Darth Fluffakins Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Bond movies have always seemed kinda campy to me, there's only been a few bonds I can say I liked. I'm most likely just not one for spy movies, but the Jason Bourne movies were fantastic, and totally kicked ass.
The NZA Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 ive certainly enjoyed the Bourne thing more than Bond lately, but Casino Royale (as SB pointed) was a step in the right direction for me. 'Tor - i loves Mclaine, but Rambo, really? after that most recent trailer?
Acalis Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 From the Bourne Vs. Bond thread in Mystery Hondo's Theater 3000, at the suggestion of Skeeter, here you go.
Acalis Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Shouldn't this be Bourne VS Bond in FC? It is now... http://www.hondosbar.com/forum/index.php?s...c=7977&st=0
The NZA Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 little unfair, seeing as both Bourne & Bond are cool, and pull of amazing feats (Bourne sure can drive), but Bauer's clearly metahuman. I do love me some Spy vs Spy, though.
the division of joy Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I DON'T CARE, MCCLANE WOULD KICK ALL THEIR ASSES!!!!! i mean, the fucker can bring down a fighter jet single handedly, he's got the upper hand on bond bourne and bauer, in a 3 v 1 handicap table ladders and chairs match...
Signal08 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 you are right, he isnt a spy... who needs a spy when mr yippie ki yay himself can single handedly kill a country? Nothing to spy on! Im with DoJ on this one, Mcclain it is! buuuuuuut ok... Bourne is my pic. but Bourne isnt a spy, he is just an assassin.
The NZA Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 i guess, i thought we were going for Spy movies, like uh, The Saint.
Iambaytor Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 but Rambo, really? after that most recent trailer? Motherfucker turned a turret on a truck around and blew the guy in the front seat to bits! He ripped a dude's guts out with his bare hands!! Okay I'll admit Rambo 2 and 3 were shit. But First Blood was a good action flick and I don't doubt this new one's going to be a gorey good time.
The NZA Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 aw, i recall enjoying first blood, part 2 as a kid. Im not sure how it's aged, but Rambo III coupled with Rocky IV taught me all i know about the cold war.
Reverend Jax Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Jesus Christ, what's wrong with you people! Stick to the parameters, otherwise every fight will just come down to Superman, Galactus and God. Seriously, this is some lame ass bullshit. "Who would win in a fight, Jet Li or Bruce Lee?" "Godzilla!" Fuck, this shit gets retarded.
the division of joy Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Jesus Christ, what's wrong with you people! Stick to the parameters, otherwise every fight will just come down to Superman, Galactus and God. Seriously, this is some lame ass bullshit. "Who would win in a fight, Jet Li or Bruce Lee?" "Godzilla!" Fuck, this shit gets retarded. have some cheese to go with your
Silent Bob Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Tsk and here I turned to Dr. Strangelove and Invasion of the Body Snatchers for all my Cold War education. I was misinformed. By the way, many of Hollywood's top tier directors (including the likes of Steven Spielberg) consider the Bourne films to be the new gold standard for modern action movies. Hopefully we'll start seeing some more films with that level of intelligence, acting and craftsmanship on display. If they toss a steadicam in with the deal, I'm convinced. As great as the films were, though, I'll always prefer Bond. Damon played the character perfectly, but let's face it, Bourne lost his personality along with his memory.
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