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More Strong Criticism Of Amazon Due To 'James Bond' Adaptation: "They Are Turning Him Into A Disney Character"
Even a British politician from the Conservative Party has now joined the controversy surrounding Amazon's handling of the iconic James Bond character.
Earlier this month, all James Bond films became available on Prime Video. Sounds great for the fans, one would say, but this also sparked some controversy.
Amazon modified posters for several films to feature no guns visible. Many fans were unhappy about this change, and now the streamer is in hot water again.
On Prime Video, the films come with warnings upfront. Viewers are alerted that the films contain traces of "violence, alcohol use, smoking, strong language, and sexual behavior." This varies from film to film.
The warning appears briefly at the top of the screen when you start the film. However, many James Bond fans are angry about the modification. "Stop coddling people," one person writes on X. "Let them turn it off if they don't like it."
Now, even a British politician has weighed in. Sir John Hayes, a Member of Parliament from the Conservative Party, said via The Sun: "Everyone knows that fast cars and a fast lifestyle are characteristically James Bond. It seems they want to turn Bond into a Disney character."
Notably, the warnings do not address everything. For instance, there is a scene in You Only Live Twice where Bond (Sean Connery) impersonates a Japanese person. This moment is now considered inappropriate, yet Prime Video provides no warning for it.
Due to this and the previous controversy, some fans believe that Amazon is making the Bond series too "woke". They are worried that the next film will ruin the franchise.
Director Denis Villeneuve, however, seems unconcerned by the criticism. He has previously stated that he is a mega fan of the franchise and is currently busy searching for an actor to play the role.
Amazon modified posters for several films to feature no guns visible. Many fans were unhappy about this change, and now the streamer is in hot water again.
Warnings
On Prime Video, the films come with warnings upfront. Viewers are alerted that the films contain traces of "violence, alcohol use, smoking, strong language, and sexual behavior." This varies from film to film.
The warning appears briefly at the top of the screen when you start the film. However, many James Bond fans are angry about the modification. "Stop coddling people," one person writes on X. "Let them turn it off if they don't like it."
Disney Character
Now, even a British politician has weighed in. Sir John Hayes, a Member of Parliament from the Conservative Party, said via The Sun: "Everyone knows that fast cars and a fast lifestyle are characteristically James Bond. It seems they want to turn Bond into a Disney character."
Notably, the warnings do not address everything. For instance, there is a scene in You Only Live Twice where Bond (Sean Connery) impersonates a Japanese person. This moment is now considered inappropriate, yet Prime Video provides no warning for it.
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Due to this and the previous controversy, some fans believe that Amazon is making the Bond series too "woke". They are worried that the next film will ruin the franchise.
Director Denis Villeneuve, however, seems unconcerned by the criticism. He has previously stated that he is a mega fan of the franchise and is currently busy searching for an actor to play the role.
