The silly spy whose mojo overpowered James Bond

Sydney Morning Herald ^ | 01/25/2005 | Tanya Gold

[Modernman]

The last few movies have done quite well. Even the sillier ones.

It's simple concept, but it works well whenever it's applied correctly: Gadgets, Girls and Guns.

Sure, Bond is a total dinosaur, but so what? It's the movies for heaven's sake. Does anyone really want to watch an accurate portrayal of the spy biz ? (balding middle-aged guy slips satchel full of cash to African colonel in exchange for information regarding the next coup attempt)

[discostu]

As a percentage though that's not that good. In a world where Kevin Smith can make a movie for 6 bills that pulls in 30 mil it's hard to justify spending 180 mil for slightly over 200% return.

[Yo-Yo]

Not to mention Dr. Goodhead

[Oztrich Boy]

There were Bond imitators and parodies right from the beginning

"Bond. James Bond."

"Smart. Maz Smart"

[hattend]

Today they would be politicians. Spectre grins on the news every day. You voted for it.

It's Bush's fault.

[Argh]

I can't remember the last time I saw an article with so much misinformation. Fortunately, it's unimportant.

[Perdogg]

http://www.mjnewton.demon.co.uk/bond/russian.htm

[stan the beaver]

Explosions are good.

[Young Werther]

I gave a humorous speech at Toastmasters regarding the "Real" Bond. Born in 1919 he would be 86 years old today, (84 when I gave the speech). The premise of the speech was, "What would a Bond movie be like if he was portrayed at his real age.

He no longer carries a Walther PPK because he can no longer aim it due to his "palsy". He get's about on a Rascal. He no longer smokes because of the emphzema! His silver cigarette case? Well now he uses it to store his Viagra. Secret Agent? No more. He's a greeter at the local Wal Mart. Bond Girls? He has a thing for Bea Arthur. Oh, Sean could play him again, without his toupe!

Well I guess you get the drift. Like Sherlock, Bond's days are long gone!