Movie Bond ( and how he isn't used properly)

As I begin to read more James Bond I start to judge the movies more, and I have come to a conclusion. I really don't think the movies have used Bonds character to its fullest potential. Right now in the movies they have used only two aspects of Bond, his action and his humor. While these are important they only make up about maybe a third of the Bond presented in the book. Whats really lacking is the deeper side of Bond, that we find in the novel and I think its a very interesting character. Bond is present really as a cold , and over confident person. He isn't always right but he would sure like to be . In the movies Bond may be cocky but he always wins. I also think that in the movies we don't get really a feeling of how cold Bond is. Most of the time he seems to be cracking one liners, but in the books he is analyzing the opponent and preparing himself to do what ever he needs to. And though it has not been really touched upon in the books I have read I would like to see the novel Bond find someone to care about, not just a Bond girl that leaves the next book but someone he really cares for. Would he drop working for england or would he leave the girl ( probably the second). I guess for this reason I was a big fan of the most reason Bond movie. I liked the movie for other reasons, but in particular how they portrayed him as cold and not always right( just like in the novel). And also they had him fall in love, and for a bit Bond did resign which thought was an interesting turn. Sadly his love died and now ( in the next movie which comes out in not to long) he will get revenge. It will be interesting to see how far he goes and if he will disobey Queen and country for revenge. Personally I think he will because if he has a score to settle you can bet Bond will settle it, no matter what the cost. 

The knowledge of Ian Fleming

This is post part 2! And for all those die hard fans, I have an exciting news. I have recently finished Thunderball and begun Goldfinger. Huzzah! It has indeed been interesting to compare the two books. But that full comparison is for a later blog.

As I read these books I have begun to realize how smart Ian Fleming really is. Bond as you may or may not know is very talented in many things beside being a secret agent. He is a very good card player and also talented at many other sport. Apparently Ian Fleming was to because he gives a huge amount of detail on what Bond is doing, be it his hand in cards or his gold swing, Fleming knows how to play, with what to play, and how to describe it. I think I have actually learned how to play a card game just by reading these books, which makes it very interesting to read because i can better understand Bond's character and strategy. Fleming also gives much detail in other matters besides Bond's games. He is very descriptive on the subject of clothes, he gives unique colors and sometimes goes as far as giving a brand name. Among other things described in this book is cars, which again , Fleming seems to know everything about. He describes the car, down to the engine. He describes how the car reacts when Bond shifts gears. Overall this abundance of knowledge creates a very enjoyable experience for the reader because we know exactly what is supposed to be going on and we understand the world of Bond.

Bond girl

 My blog is finally back from being accused and investigated for spam (?)

So tonight I am going to do two posts, a special treat for the hordes of readers of this blog.

What I wish to write about is another essential part of any James Bond story, the Bond girl. As an experienced Bond fan I know very well what I want from a Bond girl, personality wise( because they are all beautiful women right). I really enjoy when a Bond girl is a match for Bond. This does not mean physically, like she could fight him. But more that she will fight as much as him. She should be persistent and should have some other goal than becoming Bond's girl. I like it when they are actual characters that frustrate Bond sometimes. A good example of this type is the Bond girl in Thunderball, Domino. While on the outside she may only appear to be a mistress of Largo( the villain) she is much more than that. She has goals that she wishes to achieve and will let no man stand in her way. For example to get revenge on Largo for the death of her brother, she is willing to put her life in danger to sabotage Largo's evil plot. I like this quality because it makes her seem more real, and someone more worth being a Bond girl. Because Bond with all his style could pick up any pretty face, but it is a girl with goals, determination, and the willingness to fight that makes it worth bond chasing the whole book after her.