[samjjones]

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One one hand, they needed to do something to spruce up that franchise. On the other, the 're-invention' is usually one of the last steps towards total oblivion.

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They did the same thing with the Batman franchise. Worked out okay there. I'm optimistic. I've boycotted the last two Bond flicks, so I'm primed for this one. But cutting down on the ridiculous gadgets/villains is a good start.