Matt Damon Says James Bond Franchise is "Repulsive"

[statikcat]

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

There hasn't been a single "Iraq War II" movie that has made money. Not one, unless you count Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 911. If Universal is going to throw $125 million down the toilet on The Green Zone just to make a 4th Bourne film, that's like adding $125 in negative costs to the Bourne budget before the cameras even roll.

Nah it makes no sense to assume the movie will make zero $. Universal is probably betting it will at least break even and I would agree.

Originally Posted by Dotpattern

How is anything Damon said any different than any of us here that puts out our opinion on any given subject matter?

Actors like Damon pay taxes, are American citizens and have just as much right to express their freedom of speech as any of us.

+1. I am not a huge Bond fan but like the movies. The character has gotten a bit tiresome over the years. Anyway, I think his explanation on why HE does not like Bond makes perfect sense. He is not slamming those who are Bond fans. Also, don't blame him for being outspoken, blame the press for putting it everywhere. Oh yeah you can blame yourself and your peers since that's who eats the stuff up..

[mikejet]

"Matt Damon"

Quote from Matt Damon in Team America.

[Dotpattern]

Originally Posted by Ator the Invincible

Who said he didn't? Nobody suggested he should be thrown in jail or deported for saying what he said. But just like when we put out our opinions, people have the right to agree, disagree, get angered by, refute, or even ignore what he said. Freedom of speech doesn't mean people aren't allowed to react or respond to what we say. That's what we're doing here. Responding to what he said.

Agreed. My point exactly. But I'm referring to the reactions that suggest actors should keep their mouths shut simply because they are actors.

No, no one suggested he should be thrown in jail or deported. But likewise, Damon (or any other actor) hasn't suggested that he thought he was a deep thinker or any kind of genius, no more than he suggested that he knew more than a guy at the deli.

[Ator the Invincible]

Originally Posted by Dotpattern

And an actor stating their opinion in no way suggests that they think they're deep thinkers or know any more than anyone else.

Oh, I disagree with this part. Many of them do think that. There's evidence of this everywhere. My favorite example being the time Sean Penn flat out stated at the Oscars that actors have a better understanding of the world than anyone else, and received an ovation for it. The smuggness was uncanny. This is the kind of stuff that led to the Film Actors Guild in Team America.

[Secretagentnumber6]

Originally Posted by mikejet

"Matt Damon"

Quote from Matt Damon in Team America.

First thing I thought of after reading this.

[Dotpattern]

Originally Posted by Ator the Invincible

Oh, I disagree with this part. Many of them do think that. There's evidence of this everywhere. My favorite example being the time Sean Penn flat out stated at the Oscars that actors have a better understanding of the world than anyone else, and received an ovation for it. The smuggness was uncanny. This is the kind of stuff that led to the Film Actors Guild in Team America.

Sorry Ator, I was still editing my post...hence the difference in the part you quoted.

Okay, I agree with the Sean Penn example, but there's a big difference between Damon giving his opinion about the Bond character and Penn flat out saying actors have a better understanding of the world. But I understand what you're saying.

[doctorsteve]

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

I've had a hard time putting into words what it is I like about the Bond character....

"Bond is an imperialist, misogynist sociopath who goes around bedding women and swilling martinis and killing people."

Thanks Matt! That is exactly what I was looking for!

Yeah... He says it like it's a bad thing...

[Ator the Invincible]

Originally Posted by Dotpattern

Sorry Ator, I was still editing my post...hence the difference in the part you quoted.

Okay, I agree with the Sean Penn example, but there's a big difference between Damon giving his opinion about the Bond character and Penn flat out saying actors have a better understanding of the world. But I understand what you're saying.

Yeah, and it's kind of a cheat on my part using Penn as an example. He's certainly an extreme case when it comes to this kind of stuff. Great actor though...

[Mxr5150]

Not as repulsive as "Stuck on You", eh Matt?

[GreenScar]

Originally Posted by statikcat

Nah it makes no sense to assume the movie will make zero $. Universal is probably betting it will at least break even and I would agree.

Remember that a movie has to make 2.5X it's budget to break even for the studio (world wide box office and home video)

[STARKILLER--1138]

Oh, the power of Matt Damon. He states his personal feelings about a movie character and sends the fanboys into an uproar. AWESOME!

[Jmills]

Originally Posted by davidxiphoid

Maybe 'm in the minority but I agree with Matt! With the exception of the last 2 movies, I haven't been a Bond fan since the Connery movies. Celebs have opinions just like everyone else. And we can agree or not agree with them just like we do with everyone else.

The Bourne Franchise woke up the Bond franchise. Theres no denying that. The Bond movies were repulsive and old, especially after the series of Roger Moore movies and certainly the Bronson's. Goldeneye was decent, but everything after that was so corny and far fetched.

I'm sorry but the Bourne franchise is far more realistic and gritty. Thats what the CIA do to members if they get out of line. They hunt them.

I understand the Bond concept as just being that "spy" characther, but it got old fast, especially with lasers, and over the top gadjets. I do want to say I loved Casino Royale, and have yet to see Quantam of Solace but I feel they're moving in the right direction while staying true to the roots.

[thedarkangel1975]

I never liked the Bond movies until Quantum of Solace to be honest. I never carewd for bond but I liked the Biourne movies. So Damon doesn't like his Bourne movies or he is not wild about a fourth? That to me is not really clear but he states his movies are better. I am glad he thinks that way, i agree but he did not trash anything and i believe this is the media just trying to stir the pot as usual.

[Jmills]

Oh Also his comment on if they support his project you owe them a Bourne film. I dont think that's saying he has no passion for the project, otherwise he wouldn't of done the sequels to the first one. I think hes just saying Universal wants to see another Bourne movie, and due to them supporting his project he'll give them what they want. A fourth Bourne installment. God the way you guys take some of these quotes lol.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by Secretagentnumber6

First thing I thought of after reading this.

thank you!

thank God the James Bond character DOES stick to his roots and is not gonna be a politically correct hero like Jason Bourne..

there's room enough in the movie world for both without toolshed Damon
insulting the Bond franchise

[tommyboy81]

If I was Universial I would start wondering if he's going to put any effort in the new Bourne movie if he's saying things like that. Wonder how long he's thought that way about the Bourne movies?

[jadedeath]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

If I was Universial I would start wondering if he's going to put any effort in the new Bourne movie if he's saying things like that. Wonder how long he's thought that way about the Bourne movies?

Well, he's certainly not going to be making any friends at MGM. Kiss any contract you might have had with those folks goodbye.

Logan

[JamesKurtovich]

Matt Damon is just one of those actors I dislike for some reason, whether it be because of his appearance or mannerisms. This only cements that dislike. I was thinking of buying the Bourne trilogy, but ehh.

[(Fe)Man]

The only complaint I have with Damon's statement is that he seemed uninterested in the new Bourne flick.

If he isn't dedicated to the film, then I have no interest in the film. His attitude towards the film will travel into the film.

He can show up and take his paycheck, but he isn't getting any money from me for half-ass performances.

[Lyle_JP]

I was on the fence about purchasing the Bourne Trilogy blu-rays today. Damon just blew me right off. Thanks for saving me money, Matt!