Thread:Rodangizzardcrusher3/@comment-26687285-20160503163838/@comment-26687285-20170527000542

4: Gadgets, Weapons and Action.

Given the fact that this film is clearly an attempt on the part of the filmmakers return to a more traditional style of Bond by reintroducing many of the old tropes, adversaries, technology etc, I have some ideas about how these elements could be integrated into, and updated for, the Craig-Era.

Picture this. We've seen how many crazy, bizar, and creative accessories Q is capable of cooking up for their agents. From tranquilizer pens to exploding bowling balls to jetpack briefcases. But!, what if her enemies had access to such knowledge and equipment?. Imagine what a SPECTRE version of Q-Branch would look like, and what kind of trouble it could cause for our heroes?!. This is an idea that has not been explored that much in the series history. Imagine Q having to go up against someone who is just as brilliant, formidable, and well versed in technology as he is, but who is working for the other side!. And yes, I am aware that something like this did happen in Skyfall, with Silva sabotaging MI6's mainframe to innitiate his escape. But what I am proposing is something much more than that. I am not just talking about computer systems or radiowaves, I am talking about actual weapons, vehicle functions and gadgets. How interesting would it be to see James battle an enemy that is actually prepaired for, and knows how to circumvent his tricks and schemes and perhaps even use such technology against him.

This change will (obviously) mainly affect the story's action beats, and (hopefully) make them much more appealing and engaging than they were in the actual film.

1: The Laser-Wristwatch. I was a bit dissapointed at how unimaginative the accessories introduced in this film felt. For a story that is supposedly trying to return to the roots of the franchise, there are (besides SPECTRE and Blofeld) scarcely few exciting elements to be found here. Thus, given the fact that one of the items Q does supply Bond with is an Omega Seamaster 300, why not bring back the classic laser function?. Not only is it one of the most iconic inventions in the entire series but also on of the more plausible ones, making it (IMO) quite suitable for the reboot universe. You could even keep the moment where it's activation creates Blofeld's scar, but instead of exploding it might slash across his face and burn into his skin (that is the only method I've come up with so far, but it will probably change).