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Is it the best Bond yet?

Posted By: Ric Peterson · 11/10/2012 2:17:00 PM

I'll say yes! Saw it in the Cineplex AVX theatre at the Kirkland Colesium Sunday night. I am very happy that you can reserve your seats ahead, in fact we reserved our seats last Thursday.  It has been a long time since I've seen line-ups at the cash, line-ups at the theater door, and a parking lot that full.  Such is the Bond franchise.  It's got action, drama, emotion and I won't spoil anything for you but I would like your thoughts. 

"Skyfall" had the biggest Bond opening ever with $87.8 Million  After four years out of theaters, James Bond is back in a big way.  "Skyfall" made a massive $87.8 million in its first three days of release.  (--That increases to $90 million when you add the $2.2 million made at Thursday night screenings.)  That makes it the best Bond debut in the series' 23-film history . . . by a big margin.  The previous record was set by "Quantum of Solace" when it opened with $67.5 million back in 2008.

(--DANIEL CRAIG'S first turn as 007, in "Casino Royale", had the fourth best opening, with $40.8 million in 2006.  It came in behind Pierce Brosnan's final Bond film, "Die Another Day", which opened with $47 million.)

Listen to the Ric and Suzanne Show all this week to win a trip to Toronto to see the 50 Years of Bond Style exhibit.

A unique exhibition exploring the design and style of the world’s most iconic movie brand

“Bond, James Bond.” From the moment Sean Connery uttered that famous name at the beginning of Dr. No, Agent 007 captured the world’s imagination. In the five decades since, the suave screen hero has not only headlined the most successful franchise in film history, he has made an indelible impact on the worlds of art, music, fashion, technology, travel, automotive design, and lifestyle.

Making its North American premiere at TIFF Bell Lightbox following its unveiling at London’s Barbican Centre this past summer, Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition ever devoted to Bond, featuring costumes, props, models, gadgets, concept artwork, storyboards and other fascinating artifacts from the series. Signature Bond items featured in the exhibition include the steel teeth worn by Richard “Jaws” Kiel in The Spy Who Loved Me(1977); the Anthony Sinclair overcoat worn by Sean Connery in Dr. No(1962); the poker table from Casino Royale (2006); and multiple gadgets from Q Branch.

Complemented by three accompanying film programmes, special guests and educational workshops, Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style is an unprecedented exploration of the distinctive design, craftsmanship and style of the world’s most famous secret agent.

Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style was originally organized by Barbican in partnership with EON Productions, guest-curated by fashion historian Bronwyn Cosgrave and Academy Award®–winning costume designer Lindy Hemming, and designed by Ab Rogers.

Bond, James Bond.

 

 

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  1. Jeffrey posted on 11/12/2012 09:07 AM This comment was edited by a moderator at 10:16 AM on 11/12/2012
    Having seen the Bond film this past Saturday in Laval I can tell you that the film itself was a great disappointment not only for myself and my wife but for the majority of people with whom we spoke.

    The lack of intrigue, sex cars, gadgets and spectacular locations diminished the films allure. In fact it is hard to imagine how they will resurrect the series with Daniel Craig playing Bond now that it has been determined its time for the youngsters to take over.!
    1. JohnH posted on 11/13/2012 10:21 AM
      @Jeffrey I too saw the film Saturday. I enjoyed the film because the special effects were not the main attraction. This film, for a change, had a good story line. Intelligent acting. And, beautiful cinematography. If I wanted sex, cars and gadgets I will play a video game. A bad film doesn't make 87 million in (3 days).
  2. Willem B posted on 11/13/2012 08:54 AM
    I'll disagree with you, Ric. I say this was a pretty disappointing Bond film because it didn't do any of the usual Bond things. Oh, we got a few glimpses into in the inner workings of MI6 and a nice societal "do we really need Bond in this politically correct climate" self retrospective...

    Meh. To me, Bond is supposed to be a guilty pleasure. This film's taken the chocolate that Bond was and turned it into Carob all the while telling is "it's good for you". Bleah!

    Bond is supposed to be a super hero with gadgets, babes and save-the-world intrigue.

    Even the women in this Bond weren't all that ... well, interesting. At least they weren't as fluffheaded as the ones in "The Living Daylights".

    The new Q reminds me of Matthew Gray Grubler from "Criminal Minds" and the Bond mission is looking suspiciiously like a "24" episode without the intresting parts.

    Now Bond is a terrible shot, didn't even pass his exams... what? No!

    It sets up the new Bond films that will come, sure... but come on. Daniel Craig is a terrible Bond. Too bad Brosnan didn't want to continue.

    Well, let's see what they do next.
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