First look at explosive MIA action!

[seishin87]

Here it is. A first look at the action sequence filmed at Dunsfold, standing in for Miami International. Very Explosive sequence it's shaping up to be. Also perhaps the first look at villain Carlos played by Claudio Santamaria. Enjoy!

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006340486,00.html

 

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Here it is. A first look at the action sequence filmed at Dunsfold, standing in for Miami International. Very Explosive sequence it's shaping up to be. Also perhaps the first look at villain Carlos played by Claudio Santamaria. Enjoy!

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006340486,00.html

Thats looks ****ing awesome,

the bond theme kicking in as well.

 

[That-Guy]

MIA action? "Missing In Action Action?"

 

[Hunter Rider]

Damn! that is gonnna be one kickass spectacular sequence

 

[seishin87]

MIA action? "Missing In Action Action?"

MIA as in Miami International Airport.

 

[seishin87]

Damn! that is gonnna be one kickass spectacular sequence

Oh believe me, it's going to be that and so much more! These pics are only a glance at this epic sequence. It's a great sequence. Very diffrent from a typical Brosnan action sequence. There is a lot of suspense and jeapordy in this sequence. And no gadgets whatsoever. Just Bond making do with what he can by jumping on the backs of tanker, hi-jacking tow tugs or close quarter combat in the confines of the tankers cab while it's speeding down a live runway.

 

[Furious Styles]

Oh believe me, it's going to be that and so much more! These pics are only a glance at this epic sequence. It's a great sequence. Very diffrent from a typical Brosnan action sequence. There is a lot of suspense and jeapordy in this sequence. And no gadgets whatsoever. Just Bond making do with what he can by jumping on the backs of tanker, hi-jacking tow tugs or close quarter combat in the confines of the tankers cab while it's speeding down a live runway.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasnt a typical Brosnan action sequence much like the other typical Connery, Moore and Dalton action sequences?

 

[AndrewBerger]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasnt a typical Brosnan action sequence much like the other typical Connery, Moore and Dalton action sequences?

No. A typical Brosnan action sequence was something that just seemed like it was thrown in for the "cool" effect and consist of him running around with a machine gun like Rambo.

The action sequences of Connery, Moore, Dalton and Lazenby were much more creative, made Bond rely on his wits instead of a machine gun and served a purpose for the story.

 

[Furious Styles]

No. A typical Brosnan action sequence was something that just seemed like it was thrown in for the "cool" effect and consist of him running around with a machine gun like Rambo.

The action sequences of Connery, Moore, Dalton and Lazenby were much more creative, made Bond rely on his wits instead of a machine gun and served a purpose for the story.

I didn't know they sold Hatorade in the James Bond section. Brosnan's action sequences pretty much reflect the rest of the Bond series. There really is no deviation from the clasic Bond action formula. They may have been modernized for an ever changing movie audience, or popularized for the 90's, however other than DAD's unfavourable CGI, there really is not much of a difference from the other films. For instance;

Boat/Water Sequences: Thunderball, Live And Let Die, Licence To Kill, TWINE

Ski/Snow Sequences: OHMSS, TSWLM, AVTAK, TWINE

Car Sequences: Just About every Bond movie ever made

Airplane/Helicopter Sequences: YOLT, FYEO, Moonraker, Octopussy, LTK, Goldeneye

Of those four common action set pieces, you're telling me that Brosnan's were the most shallow, worthless scenes of them all? I find that very hard to believe. There are many instances in which each respective Bond uses wit and also throws caution to the wind and goes gung-ho.

 

[Agentsands77]

There really is no deviation from the clasic Bond action formula.

Bond pulling a Rambo/Die Hard-styled shootout in the finale of TOMORROW NEVER DIES certainly is quite a deviation from the classic Bond action formula, which relies upon exciting and intriguing concepts to create cool sequences.

Of those four common action set pieces, you're telling me that Brosnan's were the most shallow, worthless scenes of them all? I find that very hard to believe. There are many instances in which each respective Bond uses wit and also throws caution to the wind and goes gung-ho.

Sometimes they were. Brosnan's Bond had some great sequences (ala the boat chase in TWINE), but for every great sequence he had a bunch of bland, dull, uncreative ones (the multitudes of boring shoot-outs). I'd say that in the overall look at the franchise, Brosnan's action and fight sequences pale in comparison to some of the greater, more unique ones in the series.

CASINO ROYALE certainly stands out from Brosnan's films in that every one of its sequences is creative and interesting, relying less on machine gun antics.

 

[Furious Styles]

Bond pulling a Rambo/Die Hard-styled shootout in the finale of TOMORROW NEVER DIES certainly is quite a deviation from the classic Bond action formula, which relies upon exciting and intriguing concepts to create cool sequences.

Sean Connery in You Only Live Twice, George Lazenby in OHMSS, Roger Moore in TSWLM. They all feature Bond and his allies using excessive force to battle the villains. Brosnan's films aren't perfect, however for people to find fault in his films when the Casino Royale trailer blatantly shows Craig pistol whip someone in the face and involved in a giant shootout, I don't see how their complaints are justified.

Sometimes they were. Brosnan's Bond had some great sequences (ala the boat chase in TWINE), but for every great sequence he had a bunch of bland, dull, uncreative ones (the multitudes of boring shoot-outs). I'd say that in the overall look at the franchise, Brosnan's action and fight sequences pale in comparison to some of the greater, more unique ones in the series.

Every Bond actor had a stinker of an action scene, other than Dalton. No Bond film will ever match the energy Timothy Dalton's action sequences possessed. Nope, can't be done....

CASINO ROYALE certainly stands out from Brosnan's films in that every one of its sequences is creative and interesting, relying less on machine gun antics.

Bond jumping from one crane to another looked like amazing stunt work. However, I'll reserve judgment for when I see the movie. It's all been done in a Bond movie before, however the scenes are usually modified to fit the actor's uniqueness. Bond action sequences are usually the same present wrapped in a different packacge...

 

[Agentsands77]

Sean Connery in You Only Live Twice, George Lazenby in OHMSS, Roger Moore in TSWLM. They all feature Bond and his allies using excessive force to battle the villains. Brosnan's films aren't perfect, however for people to find fault in his films when the Casino Royale trailer blatantly shows Craig pistol whip someone in the face and involved in a giant shootout, I don't see how their complaints are justified.

It's less the shootout aspect, but rather that just Brosnan's shootouts were dull, dull, dull. The TND finale isn't wrong because Bond's using guns, but it is dull because there's nothing more to it.

And the Madagascar sequence from CASINO ROYALE where Bond pistol whips a guy is a little different in its overall dynamic - Bond's not actually able to shoot any of those people. The guys are shooting at him, but Bond's having to rely on physical prowess and intelligence.

Every Bond actor had a stinker of an action scene, other than Dalton. No Bond film will ever match the energy Timothy Dalton's action sequences possessed. Nope, can't be done....

Dalton's sequences were alright. He had some really mediocre action sequences - the "Bond rides in a cello case" or that skirmish on the rooftops from THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS, or that appalling bar fight in LICENCE TO KILL. Connery had all the truly great fight scenes in the series, IMO. He got some okay ones as well, but they were far more fresh at that time than they feel now.

And its worth noting that Brosnan especially got some really dull sequences. TWINE's only worthwhile action scene was the Q-boat chase, and DIE ANOTHER DAY's only truly intriguing one was the car duel. He fared better in TOMORROW NEVER DIES and GOLDENEYE, but even TOMORROW NEVER DIES had some dull shoot-out moments throughout.

 

[xwolverine2]

im digging the leather jacket