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Most convivial Bond film

Bradford4Bradford4 Banned
edited January 2014 in Bond Movies Posts: 152
con·viv·i·al
/kənˈvivēəl,kənˈvivyəl/
adjective
adjective: convivial1. (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

So, I think in this thread we might talk about the Bond film that is the most joyous, the most friendly and enjoyable. I think Octopussy would certainly qualify. You the bright and lively cinematopgraphy, you have the women who tease and tantalize you, Sir Roger in clown makeup, whicH i found hilarious, he is a sad clown. Vijay and Bond's friendship is short but meaningful and of course my little octopussy. Also I there is lots of fanciful costume design. I liked the costumes of the circus assassins Meng and Teng.

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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited January 2014 Posts: 17,787
    Moonraker I'd say - it's certainly the most fun of the James Bond films!
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,258
    Definitely not Quantum of Solace XD
    I would say either Moonraker or Octopussy for sure. One of the light, silly Moore movies.
  • RadebeRadebe
    Posts: 10
    Definitely one of the Moore films - I'd say Octopussy.
  • LicencedToKilt69007LicencedToKilt69007 Belgium, Wallonia
    Posts: 523
    Octopussy for me too.
  • JamesPageJamesPage Administrator, Moderator, Director
    Posts: 1,380
    DAF?
  • thelivingroyalethelivingroyale
    Posts: 12,837
    Octopussy, The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker, Tomorrow Never Dies.
  • LudovicoLudovico
    Posts: 14,816
    Probably one of Moore's, although I do think GF is very convivial.
  • timmertimmer
    edited January 2014 Posts: 4,622
    Personally I find DAF to be the most convivial Bond film. I feel very convivial towards not only Bond, but also Leiter, Q ,Tiffany and Plenty, Willard Whyte - heck even Ernst and Wint.
    OP is quite convivial in parts too, especially Bond in India.
    GF is quite convivial. Sean is at his charming debonair best in this film, especially with the women. He's also quite civil with GF on the golf course.
  • PrinceKamalKhanPrinceKamalKhan Monsoon Palace, Udaipur
    Posts: 3,262
    Dragonpol wrote:
    Moonraker I'd say - it's certainly the most fun of the James Bond films!

    Ditto. I picked it as the first Bond film to show my niece and nephew for that very reason.

  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
    Posts: 7,314
    I'd have to say GF, TB, DAF, LALD, MR and OP.
    TB has some dark moments but it's still a big, fun adventure film that's mostly family friendly.
  • royale65royale65 Caustic misanthrope reporting for duty.
    Posts: 4,421
    The Spy Who Loved Me is my choice. Unadulterated joy from "So does England!" to "Just keeping the British end up, sir..."
  • Bradford4Bradford4 Banned
    edited January 2014 Posts: 152
    Nice responses all and good points. I think the Circus Circus scene in DAF would be most convivial as well. I like the nice music, the place looks fun, the great performance of "The Flying Poloccios" and Zambora the gorilla makes this a fun time at the movies or at home with your family.
  • Baltimore_007Baltimore_007
    Posts: 5,634
    Moonraker - although there are some dark scenes such as Dufour savaged by the dobermans for instance

    Octopussy would be another, but once again, you have the killing of Vijay, and when Bond gets 'serious' such as the killing of the knife throwing twin and when he shoots the soldier after the interrogation of Orlov. For all it's humor and blatant nonsense, Octopussy has equal serious moments

    From a recent watch of Thunderball, would have to include that release also. Connery is a shadow of his former greatness, and while not much improvement from Goldfinger in that respect, at least he gets to move around a lot more and doesn't look bored half of the time. Connery gets to joke around, but it's not as bad as before, and all amounts to a fun viewing experience
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    Dragonpol wrote:
    Moonraker I'd say - it's certainly the most fun of the James Bond films!

    I would say so, too. Most family friendly Bond film by far. So childish it should have come in a dubbed version for those kids who cannot read yet.
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