Boycott

BondFan007 · Post by **BondFan007** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 11:21 pm

http://www.danielcraigisnotbond.com/boy ... l[quote][b]Boycott Casino Royale![/b]
One of the purposes of this site is to promote and support a consumer boycott of the new film, Casino Royale, and any film starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, among James Bond fans and filmgoers at large.[/quote]

I was wondering who actually boycotted the film. This isn't a "hate" thread etc. I was just wondering, as this was one of the purposes of this site, and I remember the petition, before it was closed, had thousands of signatures.

Post by **Skywalker** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:06 pm

BondFan007 wrote:http://www.danielcraigisnotbond.com/boy ... l[quote][b]Boycott Casino Royale![/b]
One of the purposes of this site is to promote and support a consumer boycott of the new film, Casino Royale, and any film starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, among James Bond fans and filmgoers at large.

I was wondering who actually boycotted the film. This isn't a "hate" thread etc. I was just wondering, as this was one of the purposes of this site, and I remember the petition, before it was closed, had thousands of signatures.[/quote]

Apart from Ameribond, has anyone not seen CR?

Moore · Post by **Moore** » Tue May 15, 2007 2:16 pm

I guess that a lot of people did watch the movie, but I doubt if anyone of them bought dvd

Captain Nash · Post by **Captain Nash** » Tue May 15, 2007 2:48 pm

But for the boycott to work and be effective, it would've only worked if people had some will power and didn't see the film.
But still having little or no effect on the overall box office.

Post by **Dr. No** » Tue May 15, 2007 7:22 pm

to the lemming way of think I guess it makes perfect sense. go with the flow, its its own reward.

but the boycott was about not rewarding mgm (or who ever).
How many boycotted and saw CR but didn't pay. Don't bother answering because I'd hate to report ya

in the states (and a few other places, probably) CR wasn't the talk of the town and didn't do great. we've got friends who haven't seen CR because of DC but are not "boycotting"

Jermaine76 · Post by **Jermaine76** » Sat May 26, 2007 2:42 am

Well, I'll admit that I broke down and went to see the movie. I had to. I can't boycott and 007 movie. I gave the new guy a chance to see what he can do and left disappointed. I'll be in the line for the next film when it comes out. Once I watch that film, I'll leave the theater again disappointed.

Post by **Skywalker** » Sat May 26, 2007 10:26 am

Jermaine76 wrote:Well, I'll admit that I broke down and went to see the movie. I had to. I can't boycott and 007 movie. I gave the new guy a chance to see what he can do and left disappointed. I'll be in the line for the next film when it comes out. Once I watch that film, I'll leave the theater again disappointed.

Glad you saw the film. Without watching it, you can only justifiably criticize the choice of Craig as Bond. You would be in no position to criticize Craig's performance or the film.

Also unless you are totally against the choice of Craig as Bond, you should not dismiss Bond 22 before you have seen it. I can just about put up with the blonde hair, lack of height and Joe average looks, but if his performance is Bond like I will be happy.

Jermaine76 · Post by **Jermaine76** » Tue May 29, 2007 8:09 pm

Skywalker wrote:Also unless you are totally against the choice of Craig as Bond, you should not dismiss Bond 22 before you have seen it. I can just about put up with the blonde hair, lack of height and Joe average looks, but if his performance is Bond like I will be happy.

I'm willing to give the guy another chance, but he needs to step up in the next film. Just like you, I can look past the blonde hair and below average looks. I just know that he better be able to be old school James Bond during dramatic scenes. Anybody can do action scenes...its the other scenes that count. One more thing...I better not see another scene were he argues with a girl over what tux to wear.

Post by **The Sweeney** » Tue May 29, 2007 8:14 pm

Jermaine76 wrote:
I'm willing to give the guy another chance, but he needs to step up in the next film. Just like you, I can look past the blonde hair and below average looks. I just know that he better be able to be old school James Bond during dramatic scenes. Anybody can do action scenes...its the other scenes that count.

Depends on what you mean by old school James Bond. If you mean smug, raised eyebrows, winks at cameras, smirks, very unsubtle, embarrassing one-liners, etc. then you can keep the old school Bond.

Jermaine76 · Post by **Jermaine76** » Tue May 29, 2007 8:36 pm

The Sweeney wrote: Depends on what you mean by old school James Bond. If you mean smug, raised eyebrows, winks at cameras, smirks, very unsubtle, embarrassing one-liners, etc. then you can keep the old school Bond.

Well, it worked for all these years. Why stop now. IMO, it was those things and having cool gadgets, beautilful women, nice cars with gadgets is what help Bond get over with people. The new style of Bond that EON is presenting now is more serious, but the fun isn't there anymore.

Post by **The Sweeney** » Tue May 29, 2007 8:49 pm

Jermaine76 wrote:
The Sweeney wrote: Depends on what you mean by old school James Bond. If you mean smug, raised eyebrows, winks at cameras, smirks, very unsubtle, embarrassing one-liners, etc. then you can keep the old school Bond.
Well, it worked for all these years. Why stop now. IMO, it was those things and having cool gadgets, beautilful women, nice cars with gadgets is what help Bond get over with people. The new style of Bond that EON is presenting now is more serious, but the fun isn't there anymore.

Times change, audiences change. FRWL is hardly the same as MR, and MR is hardly the same as LTK (I've just spanned 30 years right there with different changes).

Commander 0077 · Post by **Commander 0077** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 5:36 am

I did boycott the film. Only viewed it on a rented DVD a few weeks ago. And am I glad I saved my bucks!

Count_Lippe · Post by **Count_Lippe** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:06 am

Yeah I also watched it when it came out on dvd a while ago.

Captain Nash · Post by **Captain Nash** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:28 pm

Count_Lippe wrote:Yeah I also watched it when it came out on dvd a while ago.

Me too, several times, and I also saw it at the cinema thrice.

Post by **carl stromberg** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:04 pm

Well done to Count Lippe and C0077 for their boycotts.

You are both awarded the Order Of CraignotBond (1st Class) medal for your ideological purity.

Commander 0077 · Post by **Commander 0077** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:00 am

carl stromberg wrote:Well done to Count Lippe and C0077 for their boycotts.

You are both awarded the Order Of CraignotBond (1st Class) medal for your ideological purity.

Kind Attn:
Carl Stromberg
Minister of Defence

My dear Minister,

It is with singular honour to accept forthwith and heregone the Order of CraignotBond (1st Class). It shall be placed in my trophy room, alongside my CMG and golden PPK.

With tears,

Commander 0077

Captain Nash · Post by **Captain Nash** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:18 am

If you unwrap that medal Commander, I think you'll find some chocolate inside.
Well done all the same, you must have strong will power to boycott one of the biggest and most popular films of 2006.

Commander 0077 · Post by **Commander 0077** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:58 am

Captain Nash wrote:If you unwrap that medal Commander, I think you'll find some chocolate inside.

I shan't ever unwrap it. Never, not even if a dozen Bond girls tempt me, "Pleezze unwrap it, Commander!"

stockslivevan · Post by **stockslivevan** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:55 am

Overall the boycott seemed to be a failure altogether considering CR got a $100 million boost after its predecessor.

At least you all tried.

Captain Nash · Post by **Captain Nash** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:04 pm

stockslivevan wrote:Overall the boycott seemed to be a failure altogether considering CR got a $100 million boost after its predecessor.

At least you all tried.

The words of Yoda seem to be on my mind here.
Do, or do not. There is no try.

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