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Watch: Sam Mendes prefers 'real' action in exclusive 'Spectre' clip


James Bond films have a knack for the nuts when it comes to action sequences, and the latest movie Spectre (out today on Blu-ray and DVD) doesn't shy away from any of the crazy, from high speed chases through Rome to a breathtaking opening number in Mexico. Still, as seen in this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip, even the crew guys were more than a little impressed about one sequence where director Sam Mendes has Daniel Craig's 007 in a plane and fighting SPECTRE henchman Mr. Hinx (Dave Bautista) and his crew speeding along in three cars along snowy Austrian mountains.

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Exclusive: 'Spectre' director talks James Bond philosophy
Director Sam Mendes discusses filming action scenes in an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from the James Bond movie "Spectre."
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Like we said... NUTS.

Says Mendes about crafting such epic set pieces:

"The philosophy of the Bond franchise and mine particularly as a filmmaker is to do things for real. So you have to roll up your sleeves and work it out."