Are you familiar with Haphazard Stuff?

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He made some really good reviews on the Pierce Brosnan Bond films, and he's currently doing the Daniel Craig Bond films as well. Casino Royale is two parts and Quantum of Solace is four parts. He hasn't done Skyfall yet because he had ran in to some computer problems earlier this year and he just now got around to releasing his four-part Quantum of Solace review.

His Skyfall review will probably come out sometime in 2015.
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  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    Him and Necrovmx have both done very good Reviews of the Bond Films -{
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    How could anyone not give a Bond, a good review. ;)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    I am familiar with HaphazardStuff. Have come across a few of his Bond reviews in recent times and found them generally to be interesting and amusing, even if I did not always agree with his points of view.

    Just watched his Quantum of Solace review the other day. It is too long (over two hours), he comes across a bit monotone at times and repeats himself too often. As he himself says at the end of the article introducing the review, "Perhaps a bit of overkill on my part". Having said that, I found myself agreeing more often than disagreeing. Fans of the film will have much to disagree with.
    Moore Not Less 4371 posts (2002 - 2007) Moore Than (2012 - 2016)
  • LegoBatman008LegoBatman008 USAPosts: 189MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    How could anyone not give a Bond, a good review. ;)

    Well, if you watch his reviews and actually pay attention to his critiques, his criticisms seem to be valid.
    "Ahem, you know in the future if you're going to steal cars, don't dress like a car thief, man." - Spider-Man
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I doubt I'll be watching them when a review of a film is longer than
    The film itself :s ( like QOS) :)) , I'd rather be doing something or
    Someone else ! :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • LegoBatman008LegoBatman008 USAPosts: 189MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    I doubt I'll be watching them when a review of a film is longer than
    The film itself :s ( like QOS) :)) , I'd rather be doing something or
    Someone else ! :))

    Did you at least watch the HaphazardStuff Casino Royale review? I mean it was only two parts.
    "Ahem, you know in the future if you're going to steal cars, don't dress like a car thief, man." - Spider-Man
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Please don't think this as rude or unpleasant, as it's not meant to be. -{ :)
    I don't pay much attention to reviewers, as I much prefer to read the
    Opinions of members here on AJB, long term Bond fans, who know the
    History not just of the films but of the books as well. :) {[] I respect
    Their opinions and have taken onboard many of their observations, even
    Changing my opinion on some things. {[]
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • broadshoulderbroadshoulder Acton, London, UKPosts: 1,363MI6 Agent
    edited November 2014
    I have to say his Dalton dancing in the Casino Royale one was hysterical

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahht8d4MicY&list=PL_57xgVj90RbkuTBEgJe6kp4vxkcAhUt2&index=36

    My favourite reviewer...

    Exceeding well researched. Quantum below

    http://haphazardstuff.com/QuantumofSolace.html
    1. For Your Eyes Only 2. The Living Daylights 3 From Russia with Love 4. Casino Royale 5. OHMSS 6. Skyfall
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    Please don't think this as rude or unpleasant, as it's not meant to be. -{ :)
    I don't pay much attention to reviewers, as I much prefer to read the
    Opinions of members here on AJB, long term Bond fans, who know the
    History not just of the films but of the books as well. :) {[] I respect
    Their opinions and have taken onboard many of their observations, even
    Changing my opinion on some things. {[]

    I completely agree. Most of the members here actually know what they're talking about. Most critics and reviewers - not so much.
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    There's alot of knowledge on AJB ( Most coming from ME!! :p :)) ) No there are some really
    expert members on AJB, who can steer you right on many different aspects of all things 007
    from Books, music, sets, lighting. anything really, and because they're all fans they can spot
    little details etc that many reviewers would miss. {[]
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • LegoBatman008LegoBatman008 USAPosts: 189MI6 Agent
    Blackleiter wrote:
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    Please don't think this as rude or unpleasant, as it's not meant to be. -{ :)
    I don't pay much attention to reviewers, as I much prefer to read the
    Opinions of members here on AJB, long term Bond fans, who know the
    History not just of the films but of the books as well. :) {[] I respect
    Their opinions and have taken onboard many of their observations, even
    Changing my opinion on some things. {[]

    I completely agree. Most of the members here actually know what they're talking about. Most critics and reviewers - not so much.

    I think most reviewers who do it for a living, (like the late Gene Siskel and Robert Ebert) are kind of snobbish. But thanks to YouTube, BlipTV and Vimeo anybody can review a film and I prefer those kinds of reviewers. The ones who do it for fun.
    "Ahem, you know in the future if you're going to steal cars, don't dress like a car thief, man." - Spider-Man
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Absolutely {[] we all like different things, some Caviar others Peking duck. ;)
    for me it's a Bargin Bucket out of KFC. :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    HaphazardStuff's thoughts about the official announcement of the 24th Bond film being titled SPECTRE and its cast.

    A Reaction To Bond 24 aka Spectre
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HURADZYvU8w
    Moore Not Less 4371 posts (2002 - 2007) Moore Than (2012 - 2016)
  • PeppermillPeppermill DelftPosts: 2,860MI6 Agent
    Blackleiter wrote:
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    Please don't think this as rude or unpleasant, as it's not meant to be. -{ :)
    I don't pay much attention to reviewers, as I much prefer to read the
    Opinions of members here on AJB, long term Bond fans, who know the
    History not just of the films but of the books as well. :) {[] I respect
    Their opinions and have taken onboard many of their observations, even
    Changing my opinion on some things. {[]

    I completely agree. Most of the members here actually know what they're talking about. Most critics and reviewers - not so much.

    Too bad. You might be missing out on some very informative, interesting or funny content made by people who are either big Bond fans (but not a member of this forum) or lovers of movies.
    1. Ohmss 2. Frwl 3. Op 4. Tswlm 5. Tld 6. Ge 7. Yolt 8. Lald 9. Cr 10. Ltk 11. Dn 12. Gf 13. Qos 14. Mr 15. Tmwtgg 16. Fyeo 17. Twine 18. Sf 19. Tb 20 Tnd 21. Spectre 22 Daf 23. Avtak 24. Dad
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    True, but still my choice. ;) I 'd much rather " shoot the breeze" with
    Friends.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • PeppermillPeppermill DelftPosts: 2,860MI6 Agent
    Of course it is your choice and I'm not trying to tell you what to do. I'm just saying that there are some very cool podcasts etc. around that can be very enjoyable.
    1. Ohmss 2. Frwl 3. Op 4. Tswlm 5. Tld 6. Ge 7. Yolt 8. Lald 9. Cr 10. Ltk 11. Dn 12. Gf 13. Qos 14. Mr 15. Tmwtgg 16. Fyeo 17. Twine 18. Sf 19. Tb 20 Tnd 21. Spectre 22 Daf 23. Avtak 24. Dad
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    :)) Don't worry Peppermill , I work on the premise that
    I know everything, so have no need of reviewers. :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • PeppermillPeppermill DelftPosts: 2,860MI6 Agent
    Haha, that is true. My girlfriend and I have signed up for a James Bond quiz and I told her that you are the only one I want to add to our team :))
    1. Ohmss 2. Frwl 3. Op 4. Tswlm 5. Tld 6. Ge 7. Yolt 8. Lald 9. Cr 10. Ltk 11. Dn 12. Gf 13. Qos 14. Mr 15. Tmwtgg 16. Fyeo 17. Twine 18. Sf 19. Tb 20 Tnd 21. Spectre 22 Daf 23. Avtak 24. Dad
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    At least your Girlfriend wants to take part in something James Bond related :# :))
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • PeppermillPeppermill DelftPosts: 2,860MI6 Agent
    Yeah sure. She enjoys the Bond movies (some more than others). We've been to Designing 007 twice already and she knows quite a lot of useless facts (but very useful for the coming quiz) about Bond. We are even planning a trip to London to see SPECTRE on the opening weekend.
    1. Ohmss 2. Frwl 3. Op 4. Tswlm 5. Tld 6. Ge 7. Yolt 8. Lald 9. Cr 10. Ltk 11. Dn 12. Gf 13. Qos 14. Mr 15. Tmwtgg 16. Fyeo 17. Twine 18. Sf 19. Tb 20 Tnd 21. Spectre 22 Daf 23. Avtak 24. Dad
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    You're very lucky {[]
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • PeppermillPeppermill DelftPosts: 2,860MI6 Agent
    I know. Half of everything is luck.
    1. Ohmss 2. Frwl 3. Op 4. Tswlm 5. Tld 6. Ge 7. Yolt 8. Lald 9. Cr 10. Ltk 11. Dn 12. Gf 13. Qos 14. Mr 15. Tmwtgg 16. Fyeo 17. Twine 18. Sf 19. Tb 20 Tnd 21. Spectre 22 Daf 23. Avtak 24. Dad
  • SilentSpySilentSpy Private Exotic AreaPosts: 765MI6 Agent
    LegoBatman008 -

    Thanks for these. I never heard of this guy before and have been watching the reviews. I'm on Goldeneye now and The Bond Blueprint. I'll probably slow down and watch these next year until Spectre's release.

    I watched a bit of some others. I heard about the whole element thing in Quantum of Solace. But didn't really get it until watching some of the Haphazard review and hearing the director. I can't wait to hear his opinion as I don't like Quantum of Solace that much.
    "Better late than never."
  • DutchfingerDutchfinger Holland With LovePosts: 1,240MI6 Agent
    I am familiar with him too, have been following him for quite some years now! :)

    As far as video reviewers go, I have to say he's my favorite! Especially from the Dalton episodes onwards you can tell this guy put a LOT of energy into each episode and you can tell that he's a very big fan of the franchise. (It's always pleasant to listen to a reviewer that actually is a fan of the franchise and knows about the background) It's good to see him pop up here, I would arguably even go so far into calling him the best Bond video reviewer I know.
    Better known as DutchBondFan on YouTube. My 007 movie reviews: Recapping 007
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  • PeppermillPeppermill DelftPosts: 2,860MI6 Agent
    I would say Calvin Dyson is more enjoyable to watch. Haphazard Stuff has quite a monotonous voice that gets a bit boring after a few reviews.
    1. Ohmss 2. Frwl 3. Op 4. Tswlm 5. Tld 6. Ge 7. Yolt 8. Lald 9. Cr 10. Ltk 11. Dn 12. Gf 13. Qos 14. Mr 15. Tmwtgg 16. Fyeo 17. Twine 18. Sf 19. Tb 20 Tnd 21. Spectre 22 Daf 23. Avtak 24. Dad
  • broadshoulderbroadshoulder Acton, London, UKPosts: 1,363MI6 Agent
    Peppermill wrote:
    I would say Calvin Dyson is more enjoyable to watch. Haphazard Stuff has quite a monotonous voice that gets a bit boring after a few reviews.

    No sorry. Cant cope with his silly voices and overreactions plus he gives everything to do with GE a ten.
    1. For Your Eyes Only 2. The Living Daylights 3 From Russia with Love 4. Casino Royale 5. OHMSS 6. Skyfall
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    Calvin Dyson is witty and Funny -{
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • DutchfingerDutchfinger Holland With LovePosts: 1,240MI6 Agent
    Peppermill wrote:
    I would say Calvin Dyson is more enjoyable to watch. Haphazard Stuff has quite a monotonous voice that gets a bit boring after a few reviews.

    Yes, he's good on the entertainment front and probably one of the better ones on YouTube. These were in fact the two people that inspired me to try my own little reviews, that I posted here a while back. (I have restarted that recently)

    But on topic, CalvinDyson is entertaining and great. Haphazard stuff goes a lot deeper (especially his later episodes) which is why I probably think I like him more.
    Better known as DutchBondFan on YouTube. My 007 movie reviews: Recapping 007
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  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    Necrovmx did a good Series of Reviews as well -{
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • DutchfingerDutchfinger Holland With LovePosts: 1,240MI6 Agent
    AlphaOmegaSin wrote:
    Necrovmx did a good Series of Reviews as well -{

    I think he's okay. Another guy that used the same review style as him (with stills from the movie) who I think is a lot more entertaining is this guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cIx93pGPu8 <- Very dry humor, and pretty good overall. Wouldn't say he's better than Calvin and Haphazard but he's worth checking out...

    I actually run a YouTube channel myself and I have the same amount of subscribers as CalvinDyson :) - But my channel didn't get such a community for Bond however, as I'm mainly known for GTA games instead... However since I am such a huge Bond fan myself I recently (re)started a Bond review series. (I once reviewed the first seven movies and shared it here, I think Peppermill was one of the people here I remember watching and liking that :) ) for those intrested here's my first episode:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bNDtLwJNW4

    To get on topic of HapHazardstuff himself, I would say I find myself agreeing with a lot of the stuff he mentions. For one, he doesn't seem to be that fond of OHMSS either, which I find rare for diehard Bond fans. He also loves LTK, another thing I can of course identify with. He's not so much of a fan of any of the Brosnan films though, but he makes some good points in all four of his reviews on his movies. (Especially his TWINE one was very insightfull!)
    Better known as DutchBondFan on YouTube. My 007 movie reviews: Recapping 007
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