Sunday, July 22, 2012

The Next Bond Film and World Order

From a letter to the editor in the Economist this week - -

The world is not enough


SIR – As you mentioned in your brief reflection on the emblematically enigmatic James Bond, there are few dilemmas that 007 has yet to encounter (“From Britain with Love”, July 7th). He has vanquished diabolic leaders in their volcano bases, averted death by laser, and has managed to persuade even the most splendiferous of femme fatales into his bed, all accompanied by a stiff tipple.
That being said, there are reasons why the trailer for the next film is somewhat vague in substance. Having run out of plot lines to cull from Bond’s creator, Ian Fleming, 007 in London will now have to deal with perilous Tube strikes, congestion brought about by cycle lanes, a high octane chase in pursuit of LIBOR fixers, an underachieving football squad, and a futile plot to ensure that Andy Murray wins a victory at Wimbledon. Sure enough, Bond has finally come home. Whether he’ll enjoy it is another matter.
Shahid Mahdi
London

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