Comic Years |
- Suicide Squad Game Delayed by Warner Bros To 2023
- The Woman King Preview – Viola Davis Is A Fierce African General Via Director Of “The Old Guard”
- DC Editor Brian Augustyn Passes Away, Gothan By Gaslight Writer Was 67 Years Old
- 2022 PS5 Shortages Expected to Last the Year, Sony Says
- M Night Shyamalan Cast Dave Bautista In His Next Movie – Knock At The Cabin
- Loki Season 2 Filming To Start In Summer of 2022
- Moonraker Retro Review: James Bond Wanted To Go See A Star War
| Suicide Squad Game Delayed by Warner Bros To 2023 Posted: 03 Feb 2022 04:03 AM PST Last week, Warner Media Chief Executive Officer Jason Kilar did something a lot of us do: tweet. Kilar mentioned that the upcoming Warner Media release schedule was full of great movies, shows, and games. Among them, Gotham Knights and Hogwarts Legacy, two highly-anticipated 2022 releases. That said, it was concerning that another major Warner Bros. Games release didn’t make the tweet. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was not mentioned in the post. At the time, people wondered if that meant that it might not release until later this year. In reality, it’s not releasing at all. The Suicide Squad game is delayed to 2023 and despite Kill the Justice League seeming ready this past summer, it’ll need more time. Here’s what we know right now. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Delayed to 2023 Image Credit: Rocksteady & Warner Bros. Games Bloomberg reports that Warner Media delayed Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League until 2023. Overall, a delay is not uncommon in the games industry right now. Top titles like Marvel's Midnight Suns continue to push back release dates in the wake of development difficulties. The report, however, doesn’t come with word from Warner Media itself. Instead, sources close to the project said originally that the delay would occur quietly. A quick refresher: Kill the Justice League is the project currently underway at Rocksteady. Batman: Arkham Knight, the last project Rocksteady developed, released in 2015. That’ll mean an 8 year gap in works for the studio that many love. Of course, a delay is always better than a bad game. Still, it’s disappointing to know that the game is that far behind. We expected a Kill the Justice League release date sometime in 2022. The Game Awards 2021 gameplay reveal for the title looked very far along. CGI is a magic thing, you know? If you’re excited about the game, then a delay likely won’t sway you from wanting to play this one. That said, it’s interesting that the news broke via Jason Schreier and not Warner Bros. itself. Why Did Warner Bros. Quietly Let This News Out Image Credit: Rocksteady & Warner Bros. Games A delay is never easy to stomach. Studios work endlessly to put out games. In fact, the current state of the industry is sort of in a crisis. Delays related to COVID-19 pushed back projects months and years for many studios. That said, it’s nothing compared to the reality that games just take longer to make now. If you rush things, then you end up a disaster. A proper delay, however, can save your game. You can either die a Cyberpunk 2077 or live long enough to see yourself become a Halo Infinite. Overall, Warner Media keeping the announcement hushed seems odd to me. There’s a chance they weren’t ready to announce the delay. Or, more likely, they didn’t fully accept that it was delayed yet. There’s a chance conversations are still taking place on what to do about the game’s release. Overall, we won’t know anything for certain until the publisher says otherwise. For now, we know Kill the Justice League is a Suicide Squad game and it’s not coming until 2023. That’s it. If you’re bummed about this news, then let’s hear it in the comments. Thanks for reading Comic Years for all things gaming, comics, and pop culture. Featured Image Credit: Rocksteady & Warner Bros. Games Suicide Squad Game Delayed by Warner Bros To 2023 |
| The Woman King Preview – Viola Davis Is A Fierce African General Via Director Of “The Old Guard” Posted: 02 Feb 2022 11:17 PM PST Viola Davis has played many iconic roles in her long career. And in the upcoming film The Woman King – she adds another to the list with General Nanisca of Dahomey. Gina Prince-Bythewood of The Old Guard directs Viola Davis, who we see in this preview of the historical epic The Woman King. The film centers around The Kingdom of Dahomey and their all-female military as they struggle to be free of an Empire. Viola Davis Leads a Powerful Military Force Composed Entirely of Women Viola Davis in The Woman King | Image via Sony/Tristar Pictures This African kingdom is well-known for one of its military regiments called the Dahomey Amazons, a name that is familiar in popular culture. However, not many know the true history of the Amazons. This renowned group of warriors was made up entirely of women, they were also revered in Dahomey and achieved a nearly sacred status. By the 19th century there were thousands of women in the ranks of this warrior sect, making up a large part of the Dahomey military. If this sounds familiar, there is a good reason for it. The Dahomey Amazons were the inspiration for the Dora Milaje in the Black Panther comics and movies. (Everything always ties back to the MCU).  General Okoye of the Dora Milaje in Black Panther The Woman King brings this history to life on-screen in an dramatic story about the final years of the Dahomey Amazons, with these preview images showing us Viola Davis leading her army. Davis portrays a character named Nanisca in this historical epic – the general of this army of African women. She is also the titular Woman King, a powerful individual in this African kingdom. The literal King of Dahomey will be portrayed by John Boyega in the film. The Woman King Preview – A True Story of The Kingdom of Dahomey Image via Sony/Tristar Pictures Based on a true story, The Woman King follows the story of Nanisca and a new recruit named Nawi played by South African actress Thuso Mbedu (The Underground Railroad). In historical records, Nawi was also the name of the last Dahomey Amazon alive in the 1970’s. According to the official synopsis, Nanisca and Nawi must work together to fight “enemies who violated their honor, enslaved their people, and threatened to destroy everything they have lived for.” This describes some of the real-world struggles of Dahomey to free themselves from the powerful Yoruba Empire of Oya in the early 1800’s. Preview images released by Tristar Pictures this week show Viola Davis in action as General Nanisca. Dressed in traditional garb, Nanisca leads her women warriors through a grass plain with sword in hand. She honestly looks terrifying and fierce, and I can’t wait to see more. The Director of The Old Guard Will Bring These African Warriors To Life in The Woman King Photo by Aimee Spinks via Netflix Gina Prince-Bythewood directs The Woman King, and also co-wrote the script with Dana Stevens. Prince-Bythewood has already proven to have a deft hand with historical action – and badass female warriors – in The Old Guard. We look forward to her take on the history of the Dahomey Amazons and the fierce general who led them. Also starring in The Woman King is John Boyega, who will portray King Ghezo of Dahomey. Alongside him are actors Lashana Lynch; Adrienne Warren, Sheila Atim, Jayme Lawson, and Hero Fiennes Tiffin. The Woman King is due for release from Sony Pictures on September 16, 2022.Are you looking forward to this historical epic starring Viola Davis and John Boyega? Let us know in the comments and be sure to follow Comic Years on Facebook and Twitter for all of the latest news and reviews. The Woman King Preview – Viola Davis Is A Fierce African General Via Director Of “The Old Guard” |
| DC Editor Brian Augustyn Passes Away, Gothan By Gaslight Writer Was 67 Years Old Posted: 02 Feb 2022 06:42 PM PST It's another sad day for the comic book community. Brian Augustyn, best known in the comics community for his amazing career as an editor for DC Comics and several other publishers, died after suffering a massive stroke. His colleague, and one of his closest friends, Mark Waid, delivered the news to his fans and fellow creators. If you've read DC Comics, you've read something that Brian has either edited or written. He's most famous for Gotham by Gaslight, in which he worked with artist Mike Mignola. But that's just a small drop in his overall career. As a DC Comics Editor, Brian Augustyn Launched Mark Waid's Comic Writing Career Brian’s most famous work. (DC Comics) In 1991, Mark Waid was an associate editor at DC Comics, but Brian Augustyn saw that his talents were better suited as a writer. And ever since then, the two have been best friends. That relationship is evident in Waid's letter to friends and fans:
Throughout his career as a DC Comics editor, or as a writer or editor elsewhere, he's worked with some of the best creators in the business. In his call for condolences cards, Waid names just a few of them:
A Look at Brian Augustyn’s Contributions to Comics and Graphic Novels Brian's First DC Comics work. (DC Comics) There are plenty of best-of books we could list here, but instead, let's look at the beginning of his career and the last books he left us with. The first comic Brian Augustyn received an editor credit for wasn't DC Comics. It was for the now-defunct publisher Now Comics. The superhero he was responsible for? Valor Thunderstar and His Fireflies! You know Thunderstar, right? No? He finally made his DC Comics debut as a writer for the newspaper-style comic Daily Planet #1. Oddly enough, Mark Waid was the editor of that book! Following this, he started editing on pulse-pounding books like Who's Who in the DC Universe and Who's Who in the Legion of Super-Heroes. Thrilling. The first big superhero he edited was the dark Hawkman title Hawkworld. However, he would go on to either write or The Flash from 1989 to 2000! He's the person most responsible for making Wally West the best Flash. But let it not be said he was biased towards DC. He did write a Marvel title: Imperial Guard #1-3, 1997. Brian recently helped launch Dragonlance: The Legend of Huma for Devil's Due Comics. He also had a hand in premiering a new comic imprint, Absolute Comics, with titles like Darchon and Amped. But his most popular recent comic was Archie 1941, which he co-wrote with Mark Waid. From his work as an editor at DC Comics to his contribution to indie comics, Bryan Augustyn was a guiding force in comics, often working behind the scenes. It's a heavier loss to the comics community than most readers will ever realize. But chances are, he edited a comic you loved. (Featured Image: Facebook) DC Editor Brian Augustyn Passes Away, Gothan By Gaslight Writer Was 67 Years Old |
| 2022 PS5 Shortages Expected to Last the Year, Sony Says Posted: 02 Feb 2022 02:02 PM PST If you have a PS5, then you’re probably past this process. For those who don’t, there’s something tiresome about having to constantly track down restocks. Of course, you don’t want to give up – you want that damn PS5. It’s not easy figuring out how to get a PS5 in 2022, but shortages are expected to last and a PlayStation 5 shortage is hurting sales. Sony executives are explaining to shareholders that sales could be higher. That’s impressive considering the console is selling at a record pace. So, when can we expect to see shelves stocked with PlayStation 5 consoles? Well, we might be waiting until 2023 for that. 2022 PS5 Shortages Aren’t Ending Anytime Soon Image Credit: Sony In its 3rd quarter financials report, Sony expressed concern for chip shortages that have plagued the industry since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sony is officially dropping its PS5 sales forecast from 14.8 million units to 11.5 million units. This period of sales ends March 31 with the closing of the fiscal year for Sony. Sony Chief Financial Officer Hiroki Totoki, via Venture Beat’s translation, says that chip shortages aren’t hurting console sales. Plenty of people wants to know how to beat the PlayStation 5 shortage. They might be waiting a while. "We can't say exactly for sure what is the demand for next year," Totoki says. With major titles like Horizon Forbidden West releasing this month, console shortages definitely hurt software sales. Because of this, Sony lowered its revenue estimate for games by 6% due to the shortages. That’s not going to break the bank but they did just make a huge purchase as a company. Earlier this week, Sony bought Bungie for $3.6 Billion. The plan seems to be to keep Bungie’s largest property, Destiny 2, on all consoles for the time being. So really, that was an investment in the future, not the present. All in all, this isn’t a process that evolves quickly. If you’re looking to get a PS5 this year, then how is the question. There are a lot of questions circulating about when these shortages will end. Sony executives expect the lack of chips, and therefore consoles, to last until 2023. If you remember, then this is the same story we’ve talked about for years now. At the end of 2020, we said 2021 would be a slow console year. 2022 is now looking to be the same. So, let’s talk about how to find a PS5 in 2022 – since it’s not going to be easy. How to Find a PlayStation 5 in 2022 Image Credit: Sony If you’re still trying to figure out how to find a PS5 in 2022, then here’s the best method to date. Twitter is full of great accounts that track PS5 restocks for stores. You can find a number of them by searching the phrase “ps5 restock.” One of the most dependent accounts is @wario64 on Twitter, which helped many get their console. Of course, the real problem isn’t tracking down solutions to the problem. It’s more so a waiting game to see when consoles become less scarce. That could be a while since Sony anticipates PS5 shortages to last through 2022. Of course, that doesn’t mean there will be no consoles to buy. It just means you’ll be battling it out with other shoppers and bots online. In-store stock is still dicey while inventory is so low. For the most part, you’re left to find one online in 2022 or wait with the rest until next year. If you had luck finding a PS5, then let us know what your secret was. Thanks for reading Comic Years for all things gaming, comics, and pop culture. Featured Image Credit: Sony 2022 PS5 Shortages Expected to Last the Year, Sony Says |
| M Night Shyamalan Cast Dave Bautista In His Next Movie – Knock At The Cabin Posted: 02 Feb 2022 09:11 AM PST In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, veteran filmmaker M Night Shyamalan confirms a major Knock At The Cabin casting, while discussing the new movie and his career. The auteur writer-director has been on an upswing lately, with many of his often dubbed, risky projects, succeeding at the box office. One of the upcoming M Night Shyamalan's movies is Knock At The Cabin, a presumable thriller as well, in the same vein as his usual films. We don't know a lot about the movie, but it's sure to contain the trademark Shyamalan twists and turns. And now we know that M Night Shyamalan cast Dave Bautista in Knock At The Cabin as the main lead of that film. Find out more about the movie and Shyamalan's take on his own career. The Risky Business of M Night Shyamalan Movies Image via Touchstone Pictures Shyamalan's journey within Hollywood was always a tricky one. Breaking onto the scene with innovative thrillers like The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable, his storytelling style went on to become slightly predictable. Despite working with some of the biggest names in the industry, his films began to struggle. Seemingly, the hook of every film predicated itself on a twist ending. After movies like The Village, Lady In The Water and Signs, it felt like audiences had had enough. The final nail in the coffin came from the box office and critical disaster that was The Happening. Shyamalan tried to reboot with the live-action adaptation of one of the best-animated series of all time, but even The Last Airbender did nothing for his career. It seems like M Night Shyamalan's movies were no longer an appeal in the industry. The THR article discusses how Shyamalan had to mortgage his own home to get his subsequent projects funded. But eventually, Shyamalan returned. An indie project like The Visit and a surprise hit in Split brought the director back in the limelight. While his attempt at a shared universe in Glass didn't work as he had anticipated, it definitely breathed a second life into his career. The recently released Old was appreciated by critics, while his Apple TV+ original series, The Servant, is still going strong with a final fourth season confirmed. And now we know that M Night Shyamalan cast Dave Bautista in Knock At The Cabin, his next directorial venture. Dave Bautista’s Cast in Shyamalan’s Knock At The Cabin Is Another Serious Role for the ActorSimilar to M Night Shyalaman, Dave Bautista's journey in Hollywood has also seen an interesting arc. Starting out as a professional wrestler like Dwayne Johnson (Black Adam), and John Cena (Peacemaker), Bautista's biggest claim to fame was Guardians Of the Galaxy. The MCU film saw Bautista in a comedic role, with the usual physical action the actor excelled at. However, he was only cast in an M Night Shymalan movie after a more dramatic role in Blade Runner 2049.
M Night Shyamalan Cast Dave Bautista After His Blade Runner 2049 Performance Image via Scott Free Productions Bautista in Blade Runner 2049 had a very small role. A quiet performance that saw the physically intimidating actor play a more soft and sombre character. That is until he manhandled Ryan Gosling's character in the latter part of the scene. But it's the quietness that seemingly impressed Shyamalan.
Dave Bautista Leads The Knock At The Cabin Cast Image via Marvel Studios As of right now, there's not a lot of other information on Knock At The Cabin. Bautista's casting is the only confirmed bit of news on the movie, that Shyamalan admits to having completed writing thus far. Out of the other M Night Shyamalan movies, Knock At The Cabin was initially reported to be all in one take, but his representatives later debunked that news. As of this writing, there's not a lot of other information regarding the film. But if one were to wildly speculate, the title suggests a potential Cabin In The Woods-style horror/thriller film. Knock At The Cabin should release sometime in 2023.Are you excited about Shyamalan casting Dave Bautista in Knock At The Cabin? Let me know in the comments below. And be sure to let me know which one of M. Night Shyamalan movies' is your favourite? I've always been partial to The Village myself. Featured image via Scott Free Productions M Night Shyamalan Cast Dave Bautista In His Next Movie – Knock At The Cabin |
| Loki Season 2 Filming To Start In Summer of 2022 Posted: 02 Feb 2022 04:05 AM PST We have all been desperate for news about the second season of Loki since the first season ended with a promise to return. Despite various Marvel films and shows releasing since its debut, the God of Mischief has been missing from the spotlight. Fortunately, a Loki season 2 filming update for 2022 has given us just enough information to make us excited for the summer. Loki Season 2 Filming Will Start In 2022Backstage, a platform to help folks in the entertainment industry connect with casting directors, recently released a list of upcoming projects in development. Included at the top of the list was an update about how Loki season 2 is gearing up to start filming later in 2022. More specifically, it will begin this summer and will take place at Pinewood Studios in the U.K. The platform also revealed that Sarah Finn and Krista Husar will be leading the casting process for the second season. If they can work their magic as well as they did for season 1, where even the shortest actor appearances left an impact, then we have high hopes for the second season.  Image via Marvel/Disney+. What A Second Season Could Look LikeLoki ended with a pretty big cliffhanger. And not just for the character, but for the entire multiverse. Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) has let the dangers of the multiverse unleash, which will also result in various Kang (Jonathan Majors) variants battling for power. Despite these big stakes, there are other Marvel projects that already have release dates to tell them. The multiverse opening will be a major plot point in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness later this year. So, Doctor Strange and Wanda Maximoff might just come to Sylvie’s rescue. Meanwhile, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has already confirmed that Jonathan Majors will star as Kang. Though it might seem like these two films will take on everything that Loki started, we have a feeling that they’re big enough concepts that they’ll be plenty left over for Loki to do. And even if these heroes somehow manage to wrap things up, then Loki is still trapped in an alternate timeline with no jet-ski to escape on.  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Image via Marvel Studios When Will Loki Season 2 Release On Disney+?Loki does not have an official release date for season 2. Season 1 began filming on February 10th, 2020 and released its first episode on June 9th, 2021. That’s only 486 days! If the second season sticks to a similar filming and post-production schedule, then we can do some prediction math. Let’s say that filming starts July 1st, 2022. If it releases 486 days afterward, then that puts us to October 30th, 2023. That’s not so far away, now is it? A late 2023 release date makes sense, considering it is shortly after the July 28th release date of Quantumania. A post-Ant-Man release may also imply that Kang will be ready to reunite with Loki and Sylvie, thus setting up a future plotline. These dates are purely educated speculation, but we’re sure to hear a release date soon considering how far in advance Marvel likes to plan things out.  Image via Marvel/Disney+. You Can Stream Loki Season 1 on Disney+.Readers, are you excited to hear that Loki season 2 filming is getting ready to start later in 2022? It might seem far away, but it’s never too early to start theorizing about what will happen! Drop your hopes and predictions in the comments. Featured image via Marvel Studios. Loki Season 2 Filming To Start In Summer of 2022 |
| Moonraker Retro Review: James Bond Wanted To Go See A Star War Posted: 01 Feb 2022 11:05 PM PST Despite not really enjoying the last James Bond movie I watched, I was looking forward to the next one. Mainly, I wanted to see some space junk. Even the somewhat tepid reviews couldn’t keep me from it. So, let’s get into my Retro Review of James Bond in space – Moonraker. And if you haven’t been here before, then here’s what you need to know. We do Retro Reviews of movies and such that we didn’t get a chance to see contemporaneously. Currently, for instance, I’m working my way through the James Bond series, which starts with Dr. No. I was but a sweet summer child when I started, not knowing anything about the franchise besides what everyone knows. Now I have Opinions Let’s Rake This Moon, Mister BondWhen I sat down in my haunted forest cabin to write this Moonraker Retro Review, it occurred to me that I have no idea how to talk about the plot. Yes, I watched the movie, but still. As I discussed in the Retro Review for The Spy Who Loved Me, by this point in the franchise, James Bond movies have a formula and Moonraker is no exception.  image via Eon Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, and United Artists There’s a guy–there’s always a guy–who wants to, you know, do something. The mechanism or seeming objective isn’t the point. The point is always ultimately a power grab. James Bond is supposed to be the immovable object that’ll stop this force. That is, if he doesn’t get distracted by the gal–there’s always a gal. She’ll have some ridiculous suggestive name like Copulata Tryher. (Barbara Broccoli, I am available for script polishing.) James will definitely bang her, unless he doesn’t. (He will.) So, let’s plug in the pieces. This time, the guy is Hugo Drax (Michael Lonsdale). He’s a super-rich fellow who’s apparently gotten tired of just being wealthy and has set his sights on space travel. Well, that’s unrealistic. Bond enters his orbit–ahem–when a space shuttle goes missing. Drax actually owns the shuttle, but he had loaned it to the United Kingdom. That sure is benevolent, right? At Drax Industries HQ, James meets the industrialist and some of his staff members. He also meets astronaut Dr. Holly Goodhead (Lois Chiles) and he’s on her like Drax’s dogs on the pheasants he hunts. There’s obviously something fishy about Drax’s whole operation, which James connects to a new kind of nerve gas. As a result, this somewhat simple theft turns into an investigation that will not only span the globe but shoot right into space. It’s a kind of war up there. You could even call it a star war. Notes on Production of this ‘Futuristic’ James Bond FilmThe UK and France signed a film treaty in 1965. They created this partnership for a variety of reasons, including protection and support for each country’s film industry. However, the partnership didn’t go as well as say, France’s other agreement with Italy. There’s also a variety of reasons for that.  image via Eon Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, and United Artists I’m being very brief, obviously. I’m just trying to give a little background, though, for some of the production decisions. For instance, the legendary James Mason, who is the subject of an incredible impression (by me), was the first pick for Drax. They decided to make this movie a coproduction with France, though, so French actor Lonsdale got the part. Mostly, he just distracted me with how much he reminds me of Peter Dinklage. But he’s fine. Still, though, that wasn’t the only bold choice they made. If you saw The Spy Who Loved Me, then you know that the end teases that Jim “will return in For Your Eyes Only.” However, a little movie called Star Wars obliterated the box office and the James Bond team decided to catch the sci-fi wave with Moonraker. Hearing this, George Lucas’s pal Steven Spielberg, fresh off of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, offered up his directorial services. And it was a ‘no’ for them. The Blazing World of James BondNote: This section will contain spoilers for the film. For Bond’s adventures in this story, Q gives him some “standard equipment.” Of course, experiences may vary, but if it’s standard, then I’m ordering one now and charging it to Comic Years. But what is it? Well, it’s a gun…ish. I mean, it fits the basic definition for a gun. By that, I mean that it’s a device that shoots projectiles. But you don’t pull a trigger (or push one, like you’d do with something like the WW2 Sedgley Fist Gun.) Instead, as Q explains, “It’s activated by nerve impulses from the wrist muscles.” Neat! Meanwhile, CIA agent Goodhead is carrying a transmitter purse, flaming perfume, and a poison pen. Then there are the frickin’ laser guns, but we’ll get to those in a bit. Finally, the other usual element in Bondology is its theme. Unfortunately, Moonraker‘s is a bit of a dud. On one hand, it’s Shirley Bassey, so it’s not terrible. On the other, through no fault of hers, it just doesn’t live up to her previous efforts. Moonraker Retro Review – James Bond IN SPACEI’ll admit that I was a bit nervous about watching this. Despite my deep need to see some space junk, I felt burnt after the last debacle. In addition, this movie is teetering at an ominous 60% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, to my great surprise, I kind of loved it? Well, that’s too strong. I don’t think of it as a genuinely good movie like my still-reigning favorite, Goldfinger. But that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a good time. Like Diamonds Are Forever, it’s got a freewheelin’ who gives an eff attitude. Its plot is fairly standard, as Bond plots go, but the way it goes about getting there is pure bananas. This includes, for example, the decision to retain the services of The Spy Who Loved Me‘s henchman Jaws. After Bond easily dispatches Drax’s prime goon Chang (Toshirō Suga), the villain replaces him with Chompers the mercenary. But it’s not just the fact that Jaws reappears in this film. Plenty of Bond characters drift in and out of the canon. For this one, though, they decide to give Jaws what amounts to a redemption arc. And not just that, but they also give him a love interest! Yes. YES.  image via Eon Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, and United Artists The “Romeo and Juliet Overture” soundtracks the bloom of love between Jaws and Dolly (Blanche Ravalec). And this segues into discussion of another choice they made with this movie. That is the fact that this is the most referential Bond film to date. Allusions to other films include music associated with them, like 2001: A Space Odyssey‘s “Also sprach Zarathustra.” But the biggest influence, again, was Star Wars. As such, this movie culminates in…well, it culminates in James bagging a lady. It is a Bond film, after all. But before that, it treats us to an absolutely bonkers space fight, complete with the aforementioned laser guns. Does it bear a resemblance to Stormtrooper skirmishes? Boy, does it! Moonraker Retro Review – Bottom Line image via Eon Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, and United Artists Yes, if you sit down and really examine it, this is not a movie that makes a lot of sense. And if you really think critically, then you quickly realize that it’s not even technically good. As I’ve said before, though, that doesn’t really matter with this franchise. The Bond movies, at least in this phase, are not about plumbing the depths of the human heart or whatever. They’re about gentleman spy stuff with occasional obvious cash grabs. And while there’s more of the latter going on here, that turns out to be okay. This is never, in any way, a serious movie, but it is seriously entertaining. And that’s all I ask from these films. Moonraker is available for rental from several services, including Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.And of course, give us your thoughts on this Moonraker Retro Review and this James Bond movie by commenting here or on our social media. featured image via Eon Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, and United Artists Moonraker Retro Review: James Bond Wanted To Go See A Star War |
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