A LICENCE TO THRILL: JAMES BOND, THE MOVIES AND THE COURTS: LEGAL TALES THAT WON’T SCARE THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF YOU
This morning I am encouraging you to read ‘James Bond and the Law’ : A talk to the Manchester Business and Property Courts Forum [2023] UKSpeech 7REH2, given by Mr Justice Foxton. A look through at the James Bond franchise and litigation. I don’t want to give away the plot, if you read the original it is for your eyes only. It is worth reading, make time, you only live…
THE OPENING SEQUENCE
The opening sequence sets the scene. The reader knows what to expect.
“I’ve been expecting you, Manchester Business and Property Courts Forum.
And like the millions of cinema goers who have paid over $14 billion for a night out with James Bond over the last 50 years, you have come here with certain expectations as well. They no doubt include:
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• A pre-title sequence.
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• The James Bond theme.
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• A super-villain.
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• A glamorous heroine.
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• A titanic struggle across continents featuring a sea-going car.
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• And then a soaring ballad to send you home.
I can promise you all of that. And I can also promise you every lame James Bond joke there is. With my licence to thrill, I guarantee to send you home both shaken and stirred, after your evening with the man with the golden pun.”