Sword master Dave Rawlings analyzes the over-the-top swordfight in Die Another Day, and he’s got some issues with the James Bond action scene.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Die Another Day's bombastic swordfight gets reviewed by a sword expert, and he doesn't award high marks to the James Bond action scene. Released in 2002, Die Another Day marks Pierce Brosnan's fourth and final time playing 007. The film, which is directed by Lee Tamahori, earned mixed to negative reviews from critics, but performed well at the box office, ultimately earning over $431 million.
From technique to the film's depiction of different bladed weapons, Rawlings points out that Die Another Day is exceedingly inaccurate, ultimately awarding the scene a three out of 10. Check out portions of Rawling's commentary on the swordfight below: “It’s a broadsword or a saber or something, therefore you have to go and cut candles or scenery. You don’t use this like this. This is terrible.
“Even the most barbaric technique of a longsword… the strike of wrath… it’s not done foolishly. It’s done as a mechanic, it’s a way of claiming space in front of you. Wide swings don’t serve anybody and they represent the actual piece of equipment very poorly.”
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