If you’re looking for realism and the rules of reality followed to the letter, the James Bond movies aren’t exactly the best place to look. However, even with a healthy suspension of disbelief, there are some moments throughout this espionage franchise’s history that have led to some expert-driven concerns and complaints. The most recent is a scene that already lives rent-free in infamy, as Pierce Brosnan’s infamous Die Another Day sword fight has now been roasted by a weapons expert.
As Insider released a compilation of weapons experts breaking down film scenes, 007 found himself at a loss when it came to his big-bladed blowout. That’s thanks to the critiques of Dave Rawlings, Master-At-Arms for London Longsword Academy, who weighed in on several scenes of sworded combat. If you thought that time a casino operations director nitpicked Casino Royale’s poker scenes was rough, take a look at a sampling of what Rawlings had to say about the 20th James Bond adventure’s swordplay:
