SHE SAID, HE SAID -The NO TIME TO DIE Version!

[@scottcarroll9201]

Mad respect for you David. I must admit that I had doubts as to whether you could remain objective about the movie considering the VIP treatment EON gave you. But you have been completely honest with your feelings about the movie. That's integrity. Well done.

[@HOTD108_]

Objective? Aren't films art? How can you judge art objectively? I believe the word you should have used here is "critically".

[@alfredvalrie5541]

They’re not gonna give him the good treatment next time 😆

[@paulclemens7953]

Ditto. Very well said.

[@Asshole88]

@@HOTD108_ you can judge films objectively ffs 😆 🤣 😂

[@prbambi9934]

Wow! Your wife is awesome David. Im not sure how I missed this video when you first released it but I really enjoyed it.

[@ashleybradley4123]

More Danielle please! She's a lot of fun, the conversation was great, and it's refreshing to get the thoughts of a casual Bond fan.

[@gabi7583]

My girlfriend is from Matera and I have been there a couple of times.I am returning this December and I can confirm the place is indeed magical.

[@johnrigs6540]

Danielle is just AWESOME!! Her analysis and insights are fresh and fantastic - you definitely should bring her on more often! I especially loved her very simple description of Craig’s outlook on his finale - “ Did my stint - Bonds not gonna live - he’s coming with me!!” And she was absolutely right that no actor should have that kind of influence on the direction of a movie franchise like that - they should just do their job! Like you said - we all love Craig but what makes him so different from all the other Bond actors that he was allowed to make such a giant decision - when Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton and Brosnan could not? Now i have seen it a few times at this point and the film itself has actually really grown on me - I love the story and the characters…. and I think it’s his best performance ever as James Bond… But I STILL hate that ending! (I bet the only person in that meeting you talked about that DID love the ending idea was Craig himself lol!) Your friends idea of DuDu on the table at the end was BRILLIANT btw! Great great video - whenever some extra Zaritskys visit The Bond Experience it’s always a special highlight!

[@evobirkz8]

Agree, no bond actor should be aloud to take such decisions, barbara broccoli loves him and seems to think no one is worthy of filling Craig’s shoes.

[@mandyschmidt7960]

I agree with your point, but Craig started of as a different kind of Bond, a Bond fit for the 21st century, so I think he earned the right to end it the way he wanted it and to me it felt like the right kind of conclusion for his Bond, who has always been a bit more brutal and tragic. Rami was a really weak villain though. I don't know, I really like NTTD but I totally get why people who love the older Bonds don't like it or Craig's Bond in general.

[@johnrigs6540]

@@mandyschmidt7960 I actually love Craig’s Bond! I think he has brought in emotion and depth that the character has never had before- not in any of the previous 24 films. So that was pretty groundbreaking! And although he played him very differently than every other actor who had come before him, I still completely recognized him as the character we’ve all loved throughout these many years. That’s why seeing him killed off was such a gut punch for all of us. And even though I did not agree at all on how they ended it, I still absolutely loved the film - and I think years from now, after we’ve had a few more “traditional” Bond movies, I think that we will all really probably admire the brave things they did in this Movie! (Even though they really annoy us right now lol!)

[@briteppr62]

Ditto!

[@briteppr62]

@@evobirkz8 Absolutely correct!

[@langleymneely]

Right off the bat I wanted to say that discovering your channel through Calvin's and watching all the great content you guys have made during the lead up (and eternal waiting process) to No Time To Die has been a highlight of a very sad and traumatic year for me! You are a charming personable gentleman whose content is consistently nuanced, intelligent and passionate! I've been familiarizing myself with your wonderful back catalogue of videos and you have now gained a new 'ride or die' fan sir! ❤👍🏽 I consider myself a 'die hard' Bond fan since seeing GoldenEye when I was 15 years old. I own every EON film, including the terrible ones. For most of my life I have immersed myself in every piece of 007 trivia and franchise minutia on screen and BTS. I preface with all that to say I am a huge outlier because I FREAKIN ADORED THIS FILM! lol No Time To Die accomplishes something I have been desperate to see in this franchise: the emotional growth/evolution of Bond as a character. The tiny amount of time we got to see James Bond as a father was heartfelt, bittersweet, and gave so much more credence to the idea that he and Madeline deeply love each other. I can count on 1 hand the amount of onscreen Bond relationships the films have tried to pass off as unique, love of his life romances, and most of those are a bust IMO. Really I only buy the importance of 3 relationships: Tracy, Vesper, and now Madeline. No Time To Die managed the impossible! Like you guys have alluded, Bond and Madeline in SPECTER had less chemistry than Denise Richards and that nuclear bomb in TWINE! jk Even with my enjoyment of NTTD I 100% understand how some feel slighted by how much of a departure from the 007 formula this is. Like you mention, every time that ending hits, no matter what, you get a sharp audible gasp from the audience, followed by stunned bittersweet silence! I haven't felt surprised by a Bond film on this level since watching (and retaining) OHMSS the very first time! That alone is a fete in itself, add to it a great film in top tier shape and No time To Die raises higher on my definitive rankings. Most of the time I rather my favorite franchises take a huge creative swing, if it fails (Quantum of Solace, sorry) it fails but if it doesn't it helps the franchise evolve and grow (Casino Royale). Every time a Bond film releases people who mostly aren't that familiar with the franchise ask the same loaded question: "Is Bond too predictable, old and dated for todays audience?" I've always replied with a resounding "hell no", and frankly taking risks like this demonstrate that there's so many unexpected places the franchise could head next, that is beyond exciting to me as a 'die hard' fan! Cheers to you and your gorgeous daughter Danielle! 😜 Just joking... everyone knows she's your beautiful niece! ❤

[@johnrigs6540]

That is a GREAT comment - full of in depth ideas and above all - a real love for the character of James Bond! I am firmly on the “ hated the ending” team - but I really appreciate the take you brought in here. Though I still love the film - next time I watch it I will try to look past the idea that they killed my hero and appreciate some of the other things they brought in that you pointed out. Who knows - maybe one day I’ll think they made the right call after all! ( though I doubt it lol!!)

[@erawa2740]

35:38 "Well, sometimes it's good to be in the back and...not the front." Best moment of the video. Very philosophical. Didn't see it coming :)! More seriously, thank you for your videos!

[@jhunt5440]

“A famous composer, who we won’t name, that we had dinner with…” “David Arnold?” Whoops. 😂

[@shahzadimam8497]

Great conversation. It's the first time I have heard Danielle on your channel and she was a pleasure to listen to 😀

[@jerrymanas671]

Love this discussion! You both make great points.. For me a weird thing happened. I've been rewatching a lot of Bond films lately, and movies I formerly had ranked very low (Octopussy, Quantum of Solace, and even Die Another Day) wee far better than I remembered. I just rewatched No Time to Die for the 3rd time, and the opposite happened. It's moving lower in my list. The acting, choreography, and scenery were great (I loved Jamaica), but I don't go to a Bond film for emotional heaviness, and I agree the villain was weak. Also, the plot was overly complicated with too many holes. The film brought back some Bond elements,, but destroyed many others.. Paloma was a high point because it brought some fun to an otherwise too serious film.

[@johnrigs6540]

I hear you - although I have to say No Time To Die has actually gotten better to me with each subsequent viewing - every other Bond film I’ve seen since I saw it suddenly seems better somehow! I definitely think the emotional heaviness it has makes it stand apart from traditional Bond movies and in a way - almost puts it in a different category altogether. Plus, of course, the other 24 films get extra bonus points for not blowing him up at the end.😎

[@jerrymanas671]

@@johnrigs6540 haha your last comment had me laughing because I actually ranked a few of them higher now for that very reason - they didn't blow him up at the end lol. NTTD has some amazing elements and it would be much higher in my opinion if it wasn't a Bond film. The fact that it stands apart is what I didn't care for. From a pure cinematic standpoint, I'd rate it much higher than I would as a Bond film. But everyone wants something different. That's just me, I prefer the tropes.

[@johnrigs6540]

@@jerrymanas671 Yea me too! I really hope they bring them back when they reboot - I think we have all missed them! They will probably -sadly - have to keep a continuing storyline through multiple films though - just because modern audiences expect it from their franchises now. But if they bring back the fun classic lighter Bond elements while they do that I think we will all be happy!

[@jerrymanas671]

@@johnrigs6540 I totally agree! I wouldn't even be opposed to a 60s period piece. But if they bring back some of the elements that would work too.

[@davidfriend4328]

Glad you liked Octopussy - my favourite film ever, no joke! I always risk being seen as having no taste when I say that :) Yet it's a fun, exciting, amusing romp that combines Cold War tensions (very prevalent in the early eighties) with exotic, Kipling-esque adventure.

[@TheSpecialExecutive]

And... Danielle steals the show again. 🥂😉 Excellent discussion, very insightful. The Craig films have effectively become alternate universe Bond. I do agree with you, he had way too much say in how Bond was portrayed as the films progressed which is why Casino Royale was the best of the series.

[@richardphil3529]

Hi David from France 🇫🇷. Thanks for this great moment. Your conversation was fun, interesting. Two point of view. Great great idea. Thanks to associate BOLLINGER, the French excellence 🥂😜🇫🇷 you didn’t notice that in the movie there’s only whiskey 🥃…. Is it a French champagne bashing ?! I don’t understand. Thanks again for the good moment with your so intelligent wife, and fun. Bollinger bring à such good feeling. For my birthday, my wife offered me on 4 th nov the so lovely commando sweater. Great great. See you soon dearest David. Don’t forget Bollinger 🥂🥂🇫🇷🙏

[@liammccaul6587]

What an insightful and engaging discussion! I have just discovered your channel, David, and am working my way through all your content. I am 68 years old, and the first Bond film I saw was Dr.No, when it appeared in cinemas, and subsequently saw all the Connery Bond films as they came out. Dr.No and Goldfinger were something so ‘new’ and surprising back then (I remember the fervour with which they were greeted), and I loved them all. Then I fell off the Bond train until the Daniel Graig era. I LOVED Casino Royal, Quantum of Solace (the editing style worked for that time, I feel), and Skyfall, and enjoy Spectre as part of the series of Craig films, although the ‘magic’ was not there. I have seen No time to die 3 times, the last in IMAX (which was absolutely spectacular, by the way!), and this film has, for me, improved on each viewing, and loved it on my second viewing. I totally agree with your analysis of the plot holes, Danielle and David, but maybe I’m the sort of viewer who lets that wash over me a little. Perhaps my love for No time to die is due a little to having no expectations coming into it, as I am pretty much a blank slate when I watch a movie, and just switch off my mind and enjoy the emotional roller coaster ride. Even on my third viewing I was very emotional at the end (and have shed a tear all three viewings). On the other hand, this is such a FUNNY movie. The way the actors deliver their lines had me chuckling and smiling so many times. The stoic, British, slightly ironic and wittily sarcastic yet seething tone of Daniel Craig’s performance really appeals to me. Well, I must thank No time to die for introducing me to your wonderful KZbin site. I am a Bond fan reborn!! Many thanks and best wishes to you both (from a new subscriber!).

[@garyrobinson8665]

This was great David. I like that even though you didn't love the movie you don't get angry about it and you both keep things fun yet interesting. I also loved your roundtable discussion with the guys.

[@sharp52092]

My thoughts on No Time to Die, and bit of a warning: I wrote a novel. My theory is that M knew about Mathilde and he kept her existence quiet to protect her. That's why Nomi and presumably the rest of MI-6 didn't know. M also said they didn't know where Bond was and presumed he was dead. Yes, tptb literally said, "Screw it, we're going there" and chucked the formula out the window. Honestly, besides Bond dying, I am okay with it. I mean, would I like to go more back to formula for the next Bond film? Yes, but for this final chapter I was mostly okay with it. Again, besides Bond dying. I'll get more into that later. I like Bond's journey, story, and themes: Bond trusting/not being able to people and not thinking the world or people can change. I really like that. I think it's understandable and makes sense for him after everything he's gone through. Also I think it's something we can all relate to. I think Felix had to die because they wanted to show nobody was safe in this film. Jamaica, Cuba, and Paloma was all great. Dialogue was great in the film. M, Q, and Moneypenny were all fantastic. The apartment scene especially. I really hate to lose this supporting cast. :( I like the Blofeld scene. Though yeah, I also kind of wish he had been the big bad of this film. The action scenes: Matera, Cuba, Norway chase, and the stairwell fight all great. Fantastic. I don't buy that the EMP watch could have killed the nanobots, but that's my opinion. However, I do believe that Q could have found a cure eventually. I believe in him, he can fix anything. I get what you're saying about Bond and being emasculated. As for Bond only having sex with one woman, true, yes. However, I would argue that he's been to that club many times before. So he's probably made out and been with plenty of women during those 5 years. Also he wanted to have sex with Nomi when they arrived at his place and I'm sure he would have with Paloma if they had time. Maybe they did during a 3+ hour cut. My main complaint with Safin is that I want to better understand why he wants to make the world "tidier". I mean I get he wants revenge, he's obsessed with Madeleine, etc. I didn't like how let Mathilde go in my first viewing, but I would argue it's not entirely out of character since he let Madeleine go in the beginning of the film. Also, I think Safin understood Mathilde wasn't going to like or accept him, so that's another reason, he was like, "Whatever, go." I doubt many people have liked and judged him throughout his life. I really like Madeleine in this film. I wish she had told him, but I think she didn't want Bond emotionally distracted with everything going on. Also yes, she still could have been bitter/upset and needed to trust him with the most important thing in her life. Nomi was something of a surprise. I was completely prepared to dislike her, but she was an agent. I like that she was opposite of Bond, by the book, younger, less experienced, etc. They never brought up her gender or race. Well, besides the scientist and it was a bit eye-rolling, but I'll let it slide. Bond's Family: I get the family/child storyline is new territory for Bond. Some are not going to like it, especially old school fans. I get it, but I would make a case that there is a family theme all throughout the Craig Bond era. Judi Dench's M is his mother, Ralph Fiennes's M is his stepfather, Kincade is his father/mentor, Felix is his brother, Q is younger brother, Mr. White is his father-in-law, Vesper is his first love, Madeleine is his partner, etc, etc. And honestly I like it, it adds humanness and I like that Bond has someone and some happiness. He lost his parents when he was young and so many people along the way since Casino Royale, so again, I like that. Also Flemming probably would have gone there at some point if had he lived since Kissy was pregnant in the You Only Live Twice novel. If I could pick the ending, it would have been the ceremony ending. When Secret Service agents retire, I believe they get a big ceremony and there were behind the scenes photos of Craig at a ceremony. Maybe that some alternate opening since Bond is retired at the beginning, but it strikes me more as an ending. Yeah, that's the ending I wanted and again, I think he deserved a happy ending. If not then do a Dark Knight Rises type ending, but I suppose Craig didn't want to be asked if he's coming, so that was never gonna happen. Same with the Dou-Dou ending/theory. Side note, poor Mathilde in this film, she meets her father, loses him, and her stuffed animal all in 24 hours. Bond's Death: If they had to kill Bond then have him die for Queen and country, not in that completely cruel and emotional way. I mean I get the Greek mythology and I suspect Craig, the producers, and writers wanted something deeper. I get it, but I still don't like it. Also it's rather eerily similar to the pandemic, I think it made my mom mad when we all watched NTTD on PVOD last week. Finally, this movie has made me think. Honestly, I haven't thought this much about a movie since I can't remember. I don't think I've even thought about Star Wars this much in quite some time. Heck, my relationship was not this nearly complicated with the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, at least by the end. Probably because by Rise of Skywalker, I rolled my eyes at the end there and I was just, checked out "eh, whatever". I think even though I hate Bond dying and the way its done, I think it's a better ending than Rise of Skywalker. I mean it's not like Blofeld's granddaughter gets Bond's name and number.

[@HOTD108_]

Nice to see David bonding with his daughter on Bond.

[@TheBondExperience]

LOL....well done.

[@langleymneely]

Lmao! 🤣 So bogus but so funny!

[@lorilori3]

😄

[@TheSpecialExecutive]

Here's my theory. Bond's not dead. They repeatedly showed he was impervious to explosive devices, first at Vesper's grave then later when he has multiple hand grenades dropped on him so obviously the rocket explosions wouldn't have any affect either. 😁

[@TheOTA101]

bruh he got vaporised

[@RighteousBrother]

And the bullets he took to the body?

[@Benji568]

Cary Fukanga confirmed in an interview that Daniel Craig Bond is 100% dead. So Bond 26 and beyond will be another complete reboot.

[@tlshortyshorty5810]

going as far as to include a post-Bond Bond modeled after Craig (and admittedly Captain Price) in a story of mine to imply he’s still out there “Last mission I did before going freelance was someplace in the Kuril Islands off the coast of Kamchatka… Don’t remember much after that Tomahawk hit, but I did make it to the Fox Islands in Alaska…”

[@jeffreardon3969]

I totally agree. Craig was given to much power on the direction of the movie. They should not have killed off Bond. They really distorted the very basic foundation of Bond the character. A father? Killed off? Even Ian Fleming left an out in From Russia w Love. Bond cannot die.

[@robertbankers8003]

Corrrect, that’s what happens when yo give the actor to much say, casino the best went down from there, very disappointed.

[@karltimpany9833]

A blessing in disguise that Craig has gone now

[@crobeastness]

David Arnold also had dinner with a critic i follow. That critic said David Arnold said that you can only use the "all the time in the world" stuff for a bond girl dying not bond himself. So they misused it that way.

[@Awesomepossum2025]

I just got back from my 10th viewing of #NoTimeToDie

[@MickGbecauseyouneed2462]

Just watched it for the third time tonight. The plot holes start to drive you mad!

[@randallrutherford1384]

Really? Which ones? I've only seen the movie twice. Loved it the first time and the second time he even more

[@MickGbecauseyouneed2462]

@@randallrutherford1384 I will give a couple and try not to give spoilers. EMP and the effect on nanotechnology (blood) - could have used his watch, The fact we went from Safin tidying up the human race to actually selling the nanotech for cash (the inbound boats towards the end), why he suddenly let Matilda go, and did Bond not finally have some hope and much to live for?

[@scottcarroll9201]

@@MickGbecauseyouneed2462 Also Safin abducts Bond's kid and tells her about all the grand plans and love he has for her and how he's going to raise her and then just...lets her go after she bites him on the finger. My eyes rolled so hard they hurt.

[@whatsilviadid3993]

@@scottcarroll9201 that is true, it felt out of place.

[@brandontran4180]

All great points!!! For me, there's a lot that I really like about No Time to Die. The action is the best in the series. The cinematography is beautiful and colourful. The soundtrack and gun sounds were impactful. Everyone was strong in the acting department. I also felt that Madeline was fleshed out compared to SPECTRE. I really liked that Bond is vulnerable and was actually in danger the entire time. It makes him less of a superhero and more like Fleming's Bond. The references to past Bond films and Fleming's novels felt tasteful and got me happy seeing them. When it comes to flaws, the one that sticks to me the most is Safin's motivation. I found it so sudden that it went from wanting revenge against SPECTRE to being obsessed over Bond and his family. Also, I felt that Blofeld and Paloma were underused. SPECTRE was killed off way too fast and way too easily. Am I the only one felt that M was incredibly dumb in this film? I get that it was part of the story, but it got ridiculous. About the ending. At first viewing, it shocked me because I didn't expect them to do that! It was a punch in the gut as a Bond fan. However, it gave me a revelation that Daniel Craig is the Bond I truly grew up with. I recently rewatched the Brosnan films and it doesn't have the same impacts compared to the Craig films. So, watching No Time to Die multiple times really made me appreciate the ending. It was like saying goodbye to a good friend. Even though this film will remain divisive, I have to give credit to Craig for giving us an incredible performance and giving us a fresh take on James Bond. His depiction turned me into a Bond nerd, so that's why I liked this film a lot more than others. The flaws are huge but I felt that the strengths far outweigh the weaknesses. It's not the best Craig Bond film but it's far from the worst. I felt satisfied with No Time to Die being his final film. If SPECTRE was his final film, that would have continued the tradition of each actor's last film being the worst. If I had to give No Time to Die a rating out of 10, it would be an 8/10

[@andrewwoolstencroft9987]

Really enjoyable video David & Danielle, just like hanging out with friends, thank you both.

[@evobirkz8]

Great discussion, i agree with you about no time to die broke the formula in so many ways, for me it puts it in the very bottom of bond movies, because it didnt feel like a bond movie. Watched Goldeneye the other day and i just think that, thats how you make a good bond movie, follow the formula in a modern way.

[@eabcool]

really enjoyed it. Danielle is very perceptive about Craig getting too much control. Nice to see the honesty from you both

[@cinnamonbuns9170]

This has been fantastic. There's never been a nail that has had it's head hit more cleanly and precisely than your views on No Time To Die. I applaud you both for your courage and honesty. Cheers to you...oh wait, there's no more bubbly?

[@jerome007ify]

Thank you,thank you,thank you Danielle for pointing out that the ending was all about Craig’s vanity & ego. Bond didn’t have to die. Pure & simple. Great job David 🍸

[@babyblu8900]

It was indeed all about Craig, he wanted to wreck the entire franchise and leave it with nowhere to go

[@scottcarroll9201]

What really annoyed me is that poor Pierce was a good soldier, gave 100% in every movie (even Die Another Day), and they basically just tossed him aside. They then let Craig's Bond fall in love twice, go rogue like eight times, have a kid, and die all in the course of five movies. What the hell?

[@dtuk22]

I agree . I feel theres no amount of justification for killing off a 60 yr iconic movie character & British institution. All the talk about its a fitting end to Daniel's Bond...i'm not interested...don't care. If this in fact was Craigs idea....Barbara & Co should have said ......NO.

[@dtuk22]

....& another thing...its not just Craig's Bond killed off. Its every character as we got to know them. For a plausible reboot each character has to be re cast. To carry over the actors & pretend nothing happened would be laughable.

[@scottcarroll9201]

@@dtuk22 That's a great point. You can't keep any of the actors the same at MI6 or the "Bond is just a code name" folks would have an absolute field day. That's actually a plus for me because I thought Naomie Harris was way too attractive to be Moneypenny and Ben Whitshaw was way too young to be Q. Ralph Fiennes was okay as M but he was no Judi Dench or Bernard Lee.

[@dauph6252]

This was great! 👍 love the raw uncut conversation. Thanks you!

[@martinbarrett6249]

I just loved this chat! I’ve listened to so many wannabe’s discussing NTTD so seriously since its release that I was being driven to distraction. This covered everything perfectly in a much more casual and relaxed way. THANK YOU 👏

[@amymorrison4213]

"Her secret will be the death of you" referred to Bond having been the betrayer/untrustworthy with no faith in actually innocent Madeilline.

[@rrassoc]

I'm glad to say I waited, and drove 75 minutes to see my 1st viewing in an IMAX theater. Loved the experience. (And the movie.)

[@bobbybrinker]

This was so enjoyable!! We need the D&D Duo more often, Dave!! Was cracking up at the back-to-back “Nooo-maybe…” 😆 Keep up the great work, Señor Z!

[@RobT07]

That was great. And OMG, Danielle is so much fun! Quoting Star Wars and Bond and knowing the movies? Wow.

[@charlesmarsh316]

"Roll, roll, roll in ze hay!" (I loved the "Young Frankenstein" quote!) It was great seeing you two collaborate on a video! Danielle, I very much enjoyed hearing your perspective, particularly as you hadn't been poisoned by the reviewers opinion nanobots. "Bond fan victim" - my partner (bless 'im!) would sympathize. He's indulged me in so many Bond parties, viewings, merch - "long-suffering" doesn't begin to describe it. Both of your viewpoints have helped solidify my Craig film ranking (from best to worst): CR, QOS, SF, SP, NTTD. Perhaps "Diminishing Returns" would make a good Bond title? (I wish I'd had some Bolly to get outside of while watching.) Cheers!

[@snorpley2654]

"I'm like fifty percent" is the best quote ever

[@TheBondExperience]

;)

[@chriswhite1417]

I've just seen the film in Brunei (just out of lockdown). I'm trying to rationalise the ending and implications in my head. The thing that keeps nagging at me is whether Daniel Craig became bigger than James Bond in the franchise (as you have pointed out) and whether his desire to flex his acting range drove a plot twist that stretched the formula to breaking point. Actually I commented above before the end of watching and you guys are so spot on it's ridiculous.

[@BillyC1975]

After seeing all of Craig's Bond movies, have started to feel that his tenure should have ended with Skyfall.

[@denniswhite9721]

Danielle is great and so right-on about the song and Billie Eilish. She ain't no Dame Shirley Bassey!

[@denniswhite9721]

I just have to make another comment, you guys are hilarious!

[@CB-Phantom]

That was GREAT!!!! I really enjoyed “hanging out with you guys “ and WOW finished a whole bottle of Bollinger?? Must have been good! Being the Bond fan you are I really appreciate your honesty with your assessment of the movie. Very refreshing. Til the next time…

[@jameschapman9236]

Really great video… Danielle is a natural! Great comments! I do agree that Daniel wasn’t very Bond in this… his mannerisms were more like his character from Knives out.

[@michaelpoplawski2998]

Great insights and interaction you two. My favorite couple.

[@SPORT2932]

Don't forget the film is getting good reviews. I see some people are saying Craig had too much power. We really don't know that for sure. Barbara Brocolli and Michael Wilson have the ultimate power and wouldn't do anything to hurt Bond's long term story. Even to get Craig back for one more movie. If they were dead set against his death it wouldn't have happened. I think Craig has had input on casting (Felix, Q and Paloma all had worked with him prior) and directors who have been top notch.

[@jupiterfive3379]

Having watched the full one hour seven minutes and forty seven seconds, I have to say I found myself agreeing with the both of you practically all the way through. In particular with David when, discussing Bonds demise that it really shouldn’t have been about 'winding it all up' for Craig. The story is Bond and we didn’t want or need an ending that would dot the 'I's' and cross all the 'T's' for Craig's tenure. Goodness knows where we go from here but I certainly wouldn’t want to be the one charged with creating the next story. Surely all those from M.I.6. and connected with Daniel's Bond will have to go as we can’t have them back again after having had them bid him a fond farewell. Great conversation, you two.

[@johnsimmons831]

So that's what the 'Q' stands for!

[@vdawson647]

Have we ever gotten a gun barrel without blood at the end? That should of been the ultimate tell he wasn't going to survive.

[@Mathemoto]

Enjoyed every second of this! And Quantum of Solace is Craigs second best Bond film.

[@andrewharper4296]

Can DooDoo carry nanobots!? The best KZbin comment ever. 😂

[@Plally06]

Fascinating discussion, lots to unpack. Re the 'unearned' use of OHMSS, that's striking given that Zimmer himself likes to quote Ridley Scott who said 'sentimentality is unearned emotion' ('Sway' podcast from Nov 15 interview with Hans Zimmer by Kara Swisher). So you'd have thought he'd be very sensitive to that. I'm in two minds about it. I feel it works beautifully in Matera but later on, it calls back the gravitas of OHMSS in ways which may be potentially jarring or at odds with this new film. Re Craig's influence, nobody in any room with Barbara Broccoli is going to get a cufflink, brand name or storyline on screen that she isn't 100% behind. And it wouldn't be the first time a film's tone or storyline was driven largely by the actor's personality just the first time we came out feeling the 5 stages of grief.

[@behindthestunts]

Great job Danielle - we don't see enough of you in this 'talking heads' type scenario. You guys should definitely do more of these,,,,perhaps about Bollinger LOL.....congrats

[@TheBondExperience]

You don't have to encourage her with the Bollinger...LOL

[@chrishughes3206]

I saw this movie a second time last night, hoping that the second watch would increase my love for the film but I still didn't feel anything at the end. The film has some amazing action pieces but it just feels like a load of random action pieces put together around a very flimsy, plot which is clearly taken from other movies. The villain just wasn't strong enough for me. Rami did his best I think but it just didn't feel like a bond villain. I understand that the film is perhaps closer to the books than earlier films but sorry, this film just doesn't do it for me. I am trying real hard to love it. In many ways, I prefer Spectre.... I really hope the next bond incarnation takes us back to the standalone format and focuses on delivering solid popcorn flicks as opposed to these overblown dramas we have been getting. We come to bond films for escapism and none of Craig's films have really delivered that. Casino Royale and Skyfall probably came the closest.

[@lucksy1]

Move over Ant & Dec, forget Morecambe & Wise forget Laurel & Hardy. Danielle & David are the new double act in town !!! Superb, loved every minute, more Bolly next time !! 💖💝💖

[@johnravioli6660]

Great video David … Did I pour you some champagne ? 😂

[@charliespencer2448]

Thanks David ironically I was going to do a quick reel with Amanda talking about the reaction we both have because our kids our Matilde’s age. I really enjoyed this episode because it was fun and down to earth 🌏! Take care. Danielle hit on many good points.

[@rettization]

Transylvania is a region in Romania! Justice for David! Jokes aside enjoyed the discussion! Love bringing in more opinions

[@racx_00]

This was the first cinema Bond for my son. Danielle is spot on with the funeral atmosphere, my son and I were certainly feeling that way afterward.

[@nickkambitis5340]

Wow, I totally agree with you and your beautiful wife. By the way the two of you together make a great duo. It was good to hear a woman’s perspective. Bottle of bollinger aside you both encapsulated everything that was not quite right about ‘No Time To Die’ I love James Bond but in the film the dad thing just didn’t work, as to the ending, surly if he died then how does he come back? Like Bobby from Dallas, coming out of the shower! It was all a dream😂. Great show.

[@christophermillar377]

Video was really enjoyable guys! Few cracking moments, David was just right to keep it unedited! Look forward to the next. 🙌🙌

[@ThomYrecords]

While I don't necessarily agree with all your sentiments, I absolutely love this format. You are one wonderful duo and this video was just perfect, so much fun! :)

[@DanielStocker03]

“Alexa, STOP!” 😆 Love Danielle’s insights

[@darrenfry4695]

What a great life you have David living like bond and having a gorgeous wife ,,lol so jealous

[@scottw5658]

I absolutely LOVE PALOMA! One of the best Bond Girls ever!!!

[@AP20009]

Everybody…come. Come closer, I have 4 words for ya! JAMES. BOND. WILL. RETURN. That’s all!

[@williambassett6962]

Great discussion and every enjoyable to see Danielle join you and get her take. I only saw the movie one time, and your insights will change how I view it a second time. From a first time viewing though, there was a lot of things that didn't make sense. I felt the same way as what you two said... obviously there was a lot of editing and changes made. I think a lot was left on the editing room floor that probably would have made it a better movie.

[@siobhandolores]

Quite the handsome pair. Bravo, you two.

[@jupiterfive3379]

Your Alexa commands 30 minutes in triggered my own device and set her off!

[@TheBondExperience]

LOL!

[@patrickfisher4241]

If only Madeleine and Bond had the chemistry of these two, the film might have been all the better for it...even Bond and Dou Dou had more chemistry then Bond had with Madeleine...and Bond left (the world) with Dou Dou while Madeleine left with Nomi? No wonder Craig had an intimacy coach on set...Craig and Lea in bed was almost like Roger Moore and Mayday in bed...even had more chemistry with Vesper at her grave...harsh...

[@JLeoni96]

Most bond gadgets tend to be used once then discarded, maybe if he'd not used the EMP to dispatch the bionic eye, we would have the alternate ending.

[@TheSugarst1]

Your wife is spot on!

[@wesjackson7437]

First of all, just discovered and love your channel. This is a fun and insightful conversation with your wife. The only point I want to make about Q being gay is that I think they did it in a cheap way where they can just edit out the “he’ll be here any minute” line for the Chinese market.

[@robertojordan996]

Your wife is the perfect co-host! More of her please!

[@ProperCh]

Great points which mirror my thoughts on the movie. In terms of the actors having agency over Bond i think this is a bit of a special case where there hasnt been one character like Bond that has been recast so many times and had so many sagas. You can say on screen Batman but to a similar point each iteration of Batman is different and has the directors intent behind them. So im actually fine with the director and actor having agency over the character. Also since Craig Bond is the only one that has a connecter saga to the 4 movie arc i think it was fine to have a definite ending to his Bond. Nolans Batman had a definite beginning and end and changed up alot about the character but I thought it was fine to do that. Thats the point of having different versions of the character.

[@petervfl]

Love this video guys! All the best.

[@lifeschool]

Without jumping unnecessarily onto the "bring on the drunk wife" bandwagon, I could tell from the sighing that talking about JB wasn't really her bag. Even though you mentioned "seeming as you are a woman" several times, she is obviously not the girly-girl type who gets gushy about the usual 'women' things. In fact almost non of those remarks were met by a typically female response. She responded as a viewer, and any casual movie goer might do. I did enjoy some of the drinking banter you guys were having, and you are right, everyone stayed until the end. Hearing Danielle's impression of The Count from Sesame Street brought back some huge memories. It's sad that we are the last generation to appreciate what a great show that was.

[@hayleya.439]

Transylvania is a real place! It's in Romania. I used to have a coworker from there :) His accent didn't sound anything like Safin's though.

[@geoffreygershon]

Whether it was about his ego or not, I have ZERO issue with Craig or EON wanting to end his story this way - it COMPLETELY tracks with the story they were telling with the previous four movies. And there is BARELY any "love" or "family" in this or any of his four movies.....he LEFT Madeline for five years after he thinks she betrayed him...when they reunite, they have ONE night together and then he goes all out to keep them safe and prevent the spread of the Heracles project for the greater good - how was he "emasculated" exactly?? :)

[@mikemorgan8895]

There were so many different novels thrown into this mix. The poison garden is from the book”You Only Live Twice”. The other Aston Martin was from OHMSS. The other obvious references to OMHSS were many with the music and Bond saying “we’ve got all the time in the world “.

[@scottcarroll9201]

The other Aston in the film was the V8 Vantage from Living Daylights.

[@kevinngomez5451]

Danielle is the best. She was so nice to wish my mom a happy birthday same day as hers.

[@whatsilviadid3993]

I am a female James Bond fan and I like how human and vulnerable this Bond has become. However, I think the more intimate/vulnerable scenes are not really Craig’s forté and I didnt feel he had a very good chemistry with Madeleine. Actually, I think Craig had much better chemistry with Paloma and I wanted a bit more of that because it was a good balance of action, humour and flirtyness.

[@scottcarroll9201]

I agree. Bond and Madeline just never clicked for me.

[@godinacape]

Nah, paloma and Bond is more like a teacher and student relationship. Madeline and Bond has a natural chemistry, the eyes speak.

[@theoconstantinou2839]

I’ve only seen the film once & i’m still reeling from it. I had a bad feeling once he he gets his 00 status then later chatting with Q Thankfully the James Bond community like yourself David have been helping me to come to terms with it so thanks for that

[@RolandHulme]

5:30 You're not meant to be a fan of the bad guy, David! He's the bad guy!! Oh, wait, I get what you mean.

[@demetrisross17]

Wow Mr Z, She get’s it!

[@jeffreardon3969]

This was really entertaining, Thank you!

[@joeyfiuza]

37:42 Well done, lady. I laughed my butt off ! Thanks. Rami Malex is overestimated. A lot.

[@ChrisDan94_]

I don’t think we have ever had Craig’s Bond have this much dialogue. That’s the biggest take away for me!

[@RolandHulme]

7:15 Maybe I like this so much because it's like a romance movie!!!

[@Librarypencils]

Great couple review. More He said She said segments!

[@williamcoolidge9884]

I'm willing to bet Craig told EON he would come back for a 5th film only on the condition that they killed Bond.

[@DJDavis844]

Agreed that the ending, villain and the rank of where this movie is in Daniel Craig's tenure. They could've used Blofeld's bionic eyeball as a way to get him out of jail. It would bring the entire Vesper Lynd thing to a close, would've faced his past since he is Blofeld's adopted brother, and ended up with Madeline w/o a daughter. Really his tenure should've ended after Spectre. Then bring in the new actor to bring Bond out of retirement in a whole new way.

[@matthewwhitney1693]

Can't wait watching this tonight with a sinful amount of alcohol, David did you notice in the trailer it's the helium escape valve that flashes on the watch,but the finished film it's the dial ,also are we gonna see a replica of that emp gadget anytime soon,have a lovely day David and family.

[@briteppr62]

Danielle is lovely & insightful!

[@SuperDevilDoctor]

Aidan Turner (POLDARK) for the next Bond.

[@nethaendafendr]

I say: Doctor He says: No I say: From Russia He says: With Love and so on, I guess _/\O/\_

[@rexryan472]

So hard to focus on the review with David’s chest bursting through his shirt 💪🏻💪🏻

[@seanwarren5613]

Great video David. You guys were both on amazing form👍🥂

[@itsonlymusic1]

Good discussion and some nice observations, but Man... I feel like we saw a different movie. If I were to cut anything it would be like 50% of the Cuba scene. Looking at this movie as a piece of the big DC picture, the whole movie really worked for me. Including the end. Saw it 5 times.

[@bellerophon9116]

Hi David and Danielle! 🎩 Regarding Billie Eilish, and the writing for the female roles, I agree with Danielle. It's great when you don't get the sense that Hollywood is proselytizing by shoe-horning people into roles that don't make sense, or obviously seem as if they’re checking off a box. Instead, they used scenes like Q’s apartment that shows a bit of his private life in much the same way as they did when Bond calls Eve Moneypenny in the middle of the night and Moneypenny responds, “It’s called life James. You should try it.” It makes things feel more seamless and smoothe in its presentation. Ps. Juxtaposition does a great a capella version of the song, No Time To Die. I use that one in my current Bond play lists instead of the officially released song featuring Billie Eilish. Pss. Paloma and Doo Doo sounds like a Saturday morning newspaper cartoon title😂

[@MrFord4210]

Great conversation. Danielle was excellent, no nonsense opinion and insight. Will she take over presenting the channel when Nomi gets announced to take over in the the next 007 film? I agree with Danielle's retro idea and Henry Cavill would be a good choice or will they break from the formula entirely and go back right to the start and do an origin story with "Silverfin" like they did with Batman Begins, Christopher Nolan to direct?

[@hosni4064]

about the watch thing, I thought it was generally known that anything electronic powered not a wristwatch when hit by an EMP would be made of Explodium, as we saw with GoldenEye and Primo's eyeball

[@RolandHulme]

12:30 All this stuff about how the female characters were written is AMAZING. I so appreciate Danielle's perspective.