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Discussion: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
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Cedric(006) |
Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Jul 26 2008, 11:58 PM EDT There were a total of 10 directors that helped the man framed as OO7 to make it to the big screen. Of those 10, each of has someone we personally favor. Which director do you think is the best at his job on the Bond Films? Mine is definatly Martin Campbell. His knack on the two Bond films that he did (Goldeneye and Casino Royale). If you look at both films, not only did he introduce two of the best bonds, but his films have many distinct features. Mainly, they are some of the most action pack films, and the woman he cast, well................ Second comes Terence Young. Dr. No, FRWL, Thunderball, need I say more? Third - Guy Hamilton Fourth - Peter Hunt Fifth - Lewis Gilbert Sixth - John Glen Seventh - Roger Spottiswood Eighth - Lee Tamahhori Ninth - Michael Apted Marc Forster - ? or ?? Who do you prefer? Cedric 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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JustinApplebee |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Jul 27 2008, 10:12 AM EDT I think I prefer Lewis Gilbert. While only three films, the quilty of each is very good. It is really not about the film as a whole, but about some parts that make or brake a director. One of which is those 'key' scenes. Such as in Moonraker, which Lewis directed. Benard Lee's last scene with 007 was a classic one, one that I personally will never forget. In The Spy Who Loved Me, which is Roger Moores best film, the action aboard the Atlantis was full of action, and the quality of any scene with Lewis Gilbert behind the lens was a great one. To make this quick...... 2- Guy Hamilton 3- Peter Hunt 4- Martin Campbell 5 - Terrence Young 6- John Glen 7- Roger Spottiswood 8- Michael Apted 9- Lee Tamahori 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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calvtob14 |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Jul 28 2008, 11:25 AM EDT "There were a total of 10 directors that helped the man framed as OO7 to make it to the big screen. Of those 10, each of has someone we personally favor. Which director do you think is the best at his job on the Bond Films?I could not have said it better myself. Mar4tin campbell is excellent and so is young. However I do love hamilton. Do you find this valuable? |
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Thread_King |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Jul 28 2008, 3:23 PM EDT What a nice idea for a topic. I think I'll go with Terrence Young 2. Lewis Gilbert 3. Martin Campbell 4. Peter Hunt 5. Guy Hamilton 6. Roger Spottiswood 7. John Glen 8. Michael Apted 9. Lee Tamahori Do you find this valuable? |
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moore4ever |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Jul 29 2008, 11:39 PM EDT 1. Guy Hamilton- He had a great run as a director. He kick Bondmania into high (mostly Sean) with goldfinger. He gave Connery one last hurah as Bond, he launched Roger's career and casted Christopher Lee as a superp villian (Fleming's cousin). 2. Terrence Young- The 1st director that launch the greatest film series, Every director trys to go by his methods. 3. Lewis Gilbert- I think he had direct outside box touch. Countiued Roger's career after Guy. He gave us Jaws! 4. Roger Spottiswood-Back to the basic touch on Bond. Like to see him return for another Bond (could happen) 5. John Glen- Finished Moore's career and lauch the dark side of Bond with Dalton. Fast paced action. 6. Martin Campbell-Launch Bond's 5 & 6's careers. Another down to earth, thinking outside a big box. 7. Peter Hunt-....Should have stayed as the editor. 8. Michael Apted/Lee Tamahori-Killed Brosnan's run as Bond. Didn't care how the film turned out deal. Do you find this valuable? |
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moore4ever |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Jul 29 2008, 11:40 PM EDT "1. Guy Hamilton- He had a great run as a director. He kick Bondmania into high (mostly Sean) with goldfinger. He gave Connery one last hurah as Bond, he launched Roger's career and casted Christopher Lee as a superp villian (Fleming's cousin).Marc Forster, we'll find out in Nov Do you find this valuable? |
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Thread_King |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Jul 29 2008, 11:45 PM EDT You know this is hard. All the directors gave od something different with Bond. Just like the actor who portrayes Bond, the Director must take Flemings novel into account and add what he believes Flemings getting at They are all A-Ok in my book. YOu cant really look at the film in hole. You must lookk at the script, the scenes, the quotes, the mood, etc.......... It is a tough call, beacuse all the films are great! (DAD is an exception. As Bond fans we did not need that as a 20th anniversy as a collection) Do you find this valuable? |
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Cedric(006) |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Jul 31 2008, 10:39 AM EDT "You know this is hard. All the directors gave od something different with Bond. Just like the actor who portrayes Bond, the Director must take Flemings novel into account and add what he believes Flemings getting atyes, they are all OK, but can we really say that it does, in a way, come down to the boxx offfice as well.. It is the responce of Bond fans of that particular film that can be put on account as well. Do you find this valuable? |
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LeChiffre006 |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Aug 3 2008, 8:10 PM EDT I think I'll go also with Lewis gilbert Do you find this valuable? |
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vid |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Aug 4 2008, 1:58 AM EDT i say john glen is a top 3 Do you find this valuable? |
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sean.7 |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Aug 4 2008, 3:57 PM EDT Martin Campbell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111 Then Guy Hamilton Peter Hunt Lewis Gilbert Roger Spottiswoode Do you find this valuable? |
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LeChiffre006 |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Aug 4 2008, 4:21 PM EDT 1. Lewis Gilbert 2. Peter Hunt 3. Terence Young 4. Martin Campbell 5. Roger Spottiswoode 6. Guy Hamilton 7. John Glen 8. Lee Tam. 9. Michael Apted Do you find this valuable? |
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~TheWhiteTuxedo~ |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Aug 8 2008, 12:37 AM EDT This is utterly difficult. They have all had their great moments and beautifully written scenes and pilots. If pressured, i believe I ought to go with Terence Young. The films he has directed - Dr. No, From Russia With Love, and Goldfinger - I think they can speak for themselves. Dr. No - Can I count the classic moments in such a film!? The scenes were beautiful. The casting was done great. All the actors were well dressed. From Russia With Love - Red Grant, Blofeld, Rosa Klebb, Krostson - They all speak for themselves. From the gypies scene to the fight aboard the Orient Express, the action was always there. Goldfinger - Argueable the best Bond film (though Im not a personal fan) ~TheWhiteTuxedo~ Do you find this valuable? |
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Cedric(006) |
RE: Who Do You think Is The Best behind The Lens?
Aug 10 2008, 9:05 AM EDT Whow, i seems everyone gives ole Martin a tough rep! But it seems everyone has their own top director. Do you find this valuable? |
