tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5230992985317364959.post6255818795166443757..comments2024-01-17T18:50:15.159-05:00Comments on Between the Seats: Definitive Bond Marathon: Quantum of Solace (2008)edgarchaputhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03874108948902089501noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5230992985317364959.post-72978163633712936982011-12-04T20:16:43.477-05:002011-12-04T20:16:43.477-05:00@Well, we could get into offers up hypotheses all ...@Well, we could get into offers up hypotheses all day long about what 21st century brands of watches of drinks he would enjoy. I think the purposes is that he consumes expensive things that people want. I think there needs to be a certain connection with what people are familiar with as well.edgarchaputhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874108948902089501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5230992985317364959.post-78264227801015643362011-12-04T13:02:22.915-05:002011-12-04T13:02:22.915-05:00OK, I agree in principle (Stephen King makes a sim...OK, I agree in principle (Stephen King makes a similar argument when criticised for his use of brand names, such as Excedrin in The Shining), but I can't accept that James Bond would wear an Omega (he'd prefer a Corum), nor would he drink Bombay Sapphire (sooner Plymouth Gin or Tanqueray). The Bond of the novels, to whom Craig is closest, would scoff at either of these ersatz luxury brands.<br /> <br />I also don't need the lingering shots of Sony kit (though it does make a change from Apple).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149329795866645050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5230992985317364959.post-42413006872554267122011-12-04T09:11:41.057-05:002011-12-04T09:11:41.057-05:00@Multiplex Slut: You are not the first to complain...@Multiplex Slut: You are not the first to complain about product placement in a Bond film. That aspect has never bothered me, but then again I come from a different perspective than most. I'm a very serious, die hard fan of the franchise, including the original books. Even in those the author would mention what brand of cigarettes or drinks Bond preferred to consume since he was such a picky guy, so to me the product placement always felt natural: these are the brands a sophisticated James Bond feels comfortable with.edgarchaputhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874108948902089501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5230992985317364959.post-50427719343138451242011-12-04T07:42:31.584-05:002011-12-04T07:42:31.584-05:00Really excellent review of a problematic film. I w...Really excellent review of a problematic film. I wouldn't be as generous as you with my final mark (the story is a real mess, and marks are lost automatically for blatant product placement), but you raise some very interesting points about the unusual, challenging and positive aspects of the film.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149329795866645050noreply@blogger.com