Director Tamahori says modern Bond needs juice

30-Jul-2002 • Die Another Day

Yahoo movie news have reported a short interview with "Die Another Day" director Lee Tamahori:

"There is only one James Bond and he`s been going for 40 years," Tamahori told Cinescape, "Let`s face it, he`s always been desirous of beautiful women! You cannot escape the fact Bond is about girls, gadgets and big action. It`s a kind of mantra."

"I grew up watching Bond as Cold War spy thriller - From Russia With Love was probably my favorite," he continued, "Later, the series moved into the outrageousness of You Only Live Twice, then into the high-camp Roger Moore years with big action and spectacular stunts. All the time, it`s been metamorphing. You can`t go back to Ian Fleming`s Bond now, because the 40 years and 19 past movies have changed people`s perceptions of what this guy is. He`s not Sean Connery anymore, and certain things do not hold true now. I find it very dull when Bond goes off to casinos or the opera - it`s so boring! Tuxedos and wandering `round Monaco and chips and roulette wheels... you need some more juice these days."

Thanks to `Umpire` for the alert