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Quite agree, that title sequence is amazing, and with Sheena performing in it, it's also a one-of-a-kind affair.
The villains aren't the most extravagant I agree, though I'd say Locque really looks and acts like a shady enforcer, and Kristatos does bring out that immoral opportunist. Again, not the film's forte when compared to someone like, say, Orlov, but they get the job done nonetheless.
Love the casino scene too, is that the only time we see Rog play baccarat?
GOLDENEYE
Returning to the screen after six years in a changed world, this one touches upon all the Bond tropes and does it well. Colourful characters -with Xenia being the absolute highest delight here-, superb stunts, a great atmosphere, the right balance between seriousness and humour, a confident Pierce and a belter of a title song all contribute to a classic 007 outing. And then there's the Éric Serra score, which I not only absolutely love, but which I think is vital in providing this film with its own unique identity. I adore everything about it from the gunbarrel all the way through to the end title song (which I am the world's only fan of, it seems).
Rating before rewatch: 10/10
Rating after rewatch: 10/10
Now this next one will be more up your alley:
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
Stylish, exotic, mysterious, tense, thrilling and atmospheric, the second Bond film satisfies in almost every single way with its Istanbul, Orient Express and Venice-set SPECTRE-schemed Cold War plot, full of unfortgettable allies and foes, and with Sir Sean in absolute top form as James Bond. A special shoutout, however, should also go to Daniela Bianchi's Tatiana Romanova, one of the best Bond girls ever: capable, charming and elegant, yet still a normal human being caught-up in a mess she did not initiate. Not too shy though to tell this handsome spy that 'some English habits are going to be changed'. Likeable too of course, as one would expect from someone who looks for a partner to be 'kind and kulturny'.
Rating before rewatch: 10/10
Rating after rewatch: 10/10
Can't go wrong here, Classic indeed!
And agree about Daniela, wonderful Bond girl!
There are only two films that make me shed a tear on repeated viewings: Luchino Visconti's masterpiece "Ladri di biciclette" (aka "Bicycle Thieves") and the only 007 film starring George Lazenby. Speaking of George, anyone claiming this was the worst Bond actor, should give me the name of their oculist. I think Laz was a superb Bond, and this film's final scene is one of, if not the best, acted scene in the series. Add to that Diana Rigg, Telly Savalas and Gabriele Ferzetti all being amongst the best in their respective categories, an excellent plot, ahead-of-its-time action editing, gorgeous locations shot to perfection, a top-notch John Barry score and you've got one of the best (Bond) films ever. Also, "No Time to Die", please take note on how to bring class and elegance to a tragic ending: sometimes less is more.
Rating before rewatch: 10+/10
Rating after rewatch: 10+/10
…. a future”
@GoldenGun That line always hits hard since you know what is about to happen :((
10+ is always my rating for OHMSS (in every watch), it's almost reserved for that movie alone, just absolute perfection 🎉 goosebumps
I'm yet to give the other Bond films a 10+ rating except OHMSS, the highest I could give is 10, but no plus, or the most common, 9.9/10.