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No surprises here. CR is still my favorite Bond film, and I'm not expecting that to change anytime soon. Daniel Craig is extraordinary in it, and Vesper is a close second to Tracy as a Bond girl. The action is the best the series has ever seen, and the story's also my very favorite. Sprinkle in other extremely strong elements like David Arnold's score, Chris Cornell's "You Know My Name," Le Chiffre, and to me both the coolest opening and ending of all the Bond films, and you've got a seriously spectacular movie!
2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
OHMSS boasts the greatest soundtrack, greatest Bond villain, greatest Bond girl, and greatest location with the Swiss Alps, so it has a ton of incredible things going for it. I love George Lazenby's performance as Bond, too, and see it as a strength rather than a weakness like many others. He just feels like a total natural to me. The action is also pretty awesome and hard-hitting. It's got a great emotional core on top of all the adventure and excitement that comes with every Bond movie. If not for just how much I love CR, OHMSS would be my #1 Bond movie. It's close, but Craig's performance is ultimately the main difference, as much as I still like Lazenby.
3. From Russia with Love
Though FRWL and TB have fought for the crown as my favorite Connery Bond movie, I feel confident about giving FRWL the edge for now after my latest viewings of them. It just has such an awesome, tight narrative, and Kerim Bey has got to be the greatest ally character of the series. The colorful cast of villains is overwhelmingly awesome - Blofeld for the very first time behind the scenes, Kronsteen, Klebb, and Grant. No fight scene in the franchise to date has topped Bond vs. Grant in the train. Tatiana's also grown on me as the main Bond girl; I have to give her a lot of points for taking out Klebb at the end. Connery himself is excellent too, of course. And though he improves with later movies, Barry's first score is still pretty good. FRWL is an elite Bond film all around, and is deservedly beloved by fans everywhere.
4. Thunderball
Together, FRWL and TB are the best "Bond vs. SPECTRE" movies I feel like, specifically meaning they do the most phenomenal job of having Bond pitted against a powerful organization with a big variety of baddies. I still prefer OHMSS overall as a film, and it does have SPECTRE as the main threat, but I think FRWL and TB do the best job showing SPECTRE as a collective organization. Connery is at his coolest in TB, and Domino is my third-favorite Bond girl right behind Tracy and Vesper. I also think TB is John Barry's second-best score after OHMSS. Tom Jones's title track is rightfully legendary too, of course. Largo and Volpe are perfect villains. A lot of people don't care for the underwater sequences, but I quite like them myself, especially the epic battle near the end. My main reason for giving FRWL the edge is the story, not that I think TB's is bad, just that FRWL's is a bit better. I enjoy the films about equally, and I really think they're Connery's best outings.
5. Skyfall
It surprises and saddens me a bit that SF isn't really that well-liked in our community here. I have to side with general audiences on this one in finding it one of the very best Bond films, and it still hasn't lost its luster to me after all the initial hype from many years ago. Craig is rock-solid in it, the action scenes are all thrilling and fun, and I love the new choices for Q and Moneypenny and how they're set up in the movie. Raoul Silva is one of the very best villains in the series, the cinematography is the absolute best, and I'm a huge fan of the third act in particular, which ironically is the most disliked part of the movie by most including fans of it. I don't really know what else to say - I know I'm in the minority of loving this movie on this site, but I can't back down because I really do still find it fantastic. It's a wonderful blend of old and new, and next to CR it's the only Craig Bond film that can fully stand on its own, and I think both do marvelously.
6. Dr. No
DN has had 24 official sequels, but very few truly surpassed it as far as I'm concerned. Connery nailed his Bond from the get-go, and the titular villain is still one of the series' greatest - only on-screen for a small amount of time, but so effective when he is there and his presence is still felt through the events before he appears. Honey Ryder and Quarrel are both awesome, and Jack Lord's Felix Leiter is still one of my favorite versions of the character. I will admit that the music isn't impressive, but it's not awful either so I don't consider it a serious issue at all. It's really refreshing how there is much more focus on story and mystery here than action and spectacle. The simplicity of the film is a big reason I love it so much. It's always a pleasure rewatching DN, and I will always consider it to be one of the best movies of the franchise.
7. Goldfinger
GF, the most quintessential Bond film of all as many have pointed out, is still a surefire Top 10 Bond movie for me, although over the years I've come to prefer the grittier, edgier style of Terence Young's Connery Bond films. Still, GF does pretty much everything right. It's got a fantastic PTS, an all-time great title song, a wonderful score by John Barry, Connery in top form, a great main villain in Auric Goldfinger and an even better henchman in Oddjob, and a very good Bond girl in Pussy Galore. The story and action are also superb. It's only #7 because I personally like the movies above it just a little bit more!
8. GoldenEye
Brosnan's debut Bond film has always been a favorite of mine. GE has one of the greatest openings of the series, a very nice first performance from Brosnan himself, and a particularly impressive array of baddies with Alec, Xenia, Ourumov, and Boris. The title song is magnificent and iconic, and the score by Éric Serra is really underrated I think. The story's great, the action's terrific, and Natalya is a top-tier Bond girl as well. No big complaints with this one. Just a really enjoyable time every time I see it, and it also spawned a cool, beloved video game, too!
9. The Spy Who Loved Me
TSWLM is Roger Moore's best film and best Bond performance for me, and the film I most think of as my "comfort Bond movie." Jaws of course is one of the greatest, most iconic henchmen of the franchise, and I think Stromberg's pretty underappreciated as the main threat. Anya Amasova is a solid Bond girl, and I'm a big fan of Marvin Hamlische's score, too. The locations are some of my absolute favorites of the series as well. The film is just pure fun, packed with wild action sequences and some of the best quips the series has to offer. I've always adored TSWLM and suspect I always will!
10. Licence to Kill
I'd say LTK is the closest thing we've gotten to an R-rated Bond film so far. Its brutal violence really stood out to me in this latest marathon, even though plenty of Bond movies have intense violence, still. Dalton really gets to shine in the movie, better here than he was in TLD I think, and I love watching him on his quest for revenge. Desmond Llewelyn's Q gets his best turn ever here, too. I think Franz Sanchez and Pam Bouvier are respectively among the very greatest Bond villains and girls of the whole series. I'm a big fan of the title track, too. There aren't really any serious problems I have with the movie. I've had it neck-and-neck with LALD for a long time, but I think I like LTK just a bit more, and it feels more right having it in my Top 10. All 6 Bonds have a spot here this way! But seriously, I do like LTK more than LALD - just by a little bit.
11. Live and Let Die
At some point I had FYEO above LALD as my second-favorite Moore movie, but this latest Bondathon I think solidified LALD as my preferred film. It's just a bit more exciting, fun, and unique, I think. Moore's debut performance is great, Solitaire is an awesome Bond girl, and the villain selection is outstanding; I think Kananga, Tee-Hee, and Baron Samedi are all iconic, magnificent foes. The title track is also of course one of the series' very best. Just a few small pacing issues aside, I have pretty much no issues with LALD. It's one of the quirkiest, funniest, and most different films of the franchise. A shame it just misses out on the Top 10, but I still enjoy it a bunch.
12. For Your Eyes Only
It's not glamorous or extraordinary, but I love FYEO for what it is: a simple, down-to-earth Bond adventure with Roger Moore getting his most subtle outing. Sure, it still has some silliness here and there, but it's refreshingly serious and small-scale compared to the likes of MR. Moore himself is excellent in the movie, Melina is one of my all-time favorite Bond girls, and Columbo is one of my all-time favorite Bond allies. I even think Kristatos is a decent, overlooked main Bond villain. The only issues I have with it are that the henchmen are mostly unimpressive and the soundtrack by Bill Conti is definitely one of the series' weakest. FYEO is a really good time for me, though, and makes very few mistakes. It's just not remarkable enough to rank any higher, either.
13. Quantum of Solace
QOS has always been an underrated gem I feel like. Craig gives a great performance, Camille's a cool, underappreciated Bond girl, and I certainly feel like Dominic Greene deserves more love as a classic, slimy businessman Bond villain. David Arnold's score is top-notch, too. I'll admit that "Another Way to Die" isn't a very good song, and sometimes the editing can be just a little rough, but I do not find it as huge of an issue as many seem to. The action is fast and furious, and I think several moments stand out really well like the car chase PTS, the fight with Slate, and the explosive climax at the eco hotel. I can sort of understand why it might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I find QOS to be a zippy, rewatchable Bond flick with minimal flaws for my own tastes.
14. No Time to Die
I'm always worried when I revisit NTTD that I won't like it as much, but it's maintained its respectable #14 spot on my list for a while now and stays that way. I know some people don't like his performance in it, but I think Craig really gave it his all and I personally love him in it. The action sequences are consistently outstanding, most of all the epic PTS stuff and the Cuba shootout. Safin's a super underrated Bond villain as far as I'm concerned, and the henchmen are also collectively the best of the Craig films - admittedly not the highest bar, but I do really like Primo, Ash, and Obruchev. The movie is on the long side, but it is pretty well-paced, so it's not too big of an issue. The way some of the loose ends like SPECTRE are tied up feels a bit rushed. I don't have too many complaints, though. It's epic, action-packed, and does a really nice job balancing drama and humor. Considering all the wild things like Bond having a child, Bond dying, Felix dying, Blofeld dying, and there being a new 007, I also affectionately think of NTTD as the "fever dream" Bond film. It's a step below the best ones, but I really do think it's solid.
15. Tomorrow Never Dies
TND seems to just keep getting better and better every single time I see it. I think it features Brosnan's best and coolest performance as Bond, a terrific, kickass Bond girl in Wai Lin, a wonderful debut soundtrack by David Arnold, and a solid collection of villains. Elliot Carver used to be one of my least favorites of the main villains, and now I absolutely love him. His scheme has aged so well. Stamper, Gupta, and Kaufman are all very good, too. I will say that the film is a little too actiony for its own good, particularly in the third act where it's pretty much just nonstop gunplay, and it could have benefitted from more subtlety here and there; most of it is gone after Bond and Wai Lin are captured. I really think TND is due for a reappraisal, though, and I certainly have come to enjoy it way more than I used to myself.
16. The Living Daylights
Thanks to TND, TLD got knocked down a spot, but my enjoyment of the film itself was not higher or lower than usual this latest watch. I think the PTS is awesome, Barry's score is solid, Necros is a top-tier henchman, and Dalton does a pretty good job throughout the film. On the other hand, the title song is bland, the main villains are some of the series' absolute weakest, and the pacing can be a bit rough at times. I find Kara to be a totally average Bond girl. I certainly like more about TLD than I dislike about it, but I also don't love it nearly as much as most other Bond fans here. In my eyes, it's a good Bond movie, but not a great one.
17. A View to a Kill
I suppose AVTAK counts as my "guilty pleasure" Bond movie, considering most fans have it in or close to their Bottom Five. Yes, Moore is visibly way too old and lacks some of the energy he used to have. Yes, some of the action scenes are lacking, and the locations aren't particularly great. The campy moments can also be a bit much at times. However, the film has Max Zorin and May Day, two of the greatest villains of the whole series. It also has a stellar title track and top-notch work from John Barry. I've even softened on Stacey Sutton a bit and found her better than several other main Bond girls in my latest Bondathon. It's obviously far from a perfect movie, but AVTAK is mostly a lot of fun for me these days.
18. You Only Live Twice
YOLT definitely suffered a bit on rewatch for me, and I considered placing it yet another spot lower than the two it already got knocked down by. Connery's performance is uninspired, Blofeld is underwhelming, and the middle parts are quite lacking, as is Kissy Suzuki as the "main" Bond girl. Between Connery "becoming Japanese" and the overt sexism, I'd argue YOLT is also the single most dated Bond movie. However, the film does boast one of John Barry's absolute greatest soundtracks, accompanied by a great title song by Nancy Sinatra, and it has consistently intense, explosive action sequences, highlighted of course by the epic volcano finale. Though it's a huge drop-off from Connery's first four, you still get some of the classic, old-school Bond charm here, and I also like Tiger Tanaka a lot as the main ally character. I still lean more positive than negative about YOLT, but it's a Bond movie that had the ingredients to have been much better than the execution ultimately made it.
19. Octopussy
I don't love OP as much as most other fans in our community here, but I still like it fine. The title song and soundtrack are nice, and Roger Moore is certainly in top form. The train and bomb sequences are definitely great. I don't really care for the main villains, though, and the campiness goes too hard too often for my liking. The pacing is also a problem for me. I am a fan of Gobinda as a henchman, and Octopussy is a good Bond girl. I think OP's a decent Bond film overall, but from my point of view, it doesn't have many elements that are particularly special nor particularly awful.
20. Moonraker
I can't stand the third act in outer space or some of the over-the-top campiness like the gondola chase, but other than that, MR isn't too bad for me. I will say I don't care for Drax that much like many others seem to - he's a totally average villain as far as I'm concerned - and Holly Goodhead is also a pretty "meh" Bond girl, but there's a fair amount I like about the film. The PTS is a lot of fun, the centrifuge scene is a series highlight, the scenery and music from John Barry are some of the franchise's most exquisite, and the title song by Shirley Bassey is one of the series' most underrated for my money. Roger Moore's performance is a bit too coast-y, I think, and it becomes too Star Wars eventually, but I do enjoy MR a lot more than I used to overall. It firmly stands above my Bottom Five but also firmly below everything above it.
21. Spectre
SP got to move up one spot because of the following film dropping lower, but my feelings about it pretty much stayed the same as they've been for a long time now. I cannot understand why they went for a way sillier tone than the previous three Craig movies, which leads to a bizarre lead performance that feels more like a cheap Roger Moore impersonation than what Craig Bond is supposed to be. There's also the big issue of retconning the previous Craig villains and cheapening their value. And then, there's the infamous Brofeld, with the unnecessary connection to Bond's childhood and a very underwhelming performance from Christoph Waltz. All that being said, there's some great moments sprinkled through the film like the PTS - one of my all-time favorites - the train fight, the final encounter with Mr. White, the SPECTRE meeting, and Bond at the clinic. Ben Whishaw's Q is at his best in the movie, and Madeleine Swann really grew on me, in large part thanks to NTTD. When it clicks, SP can be enjoyable, but there are just way too many problems including a sloppy entire third act that bar it from ranking any higher than this.
22. The Man with the Golden Gun
TMWTGG suffered the worst drop-off of all the films in my latest Bondathon. I remember having so much fun with this one as a kid, but I was so bored and frustrated watching it this most recent time. I never liked the title song, and John Barry's score is probably his weakest one of the series here. Mary Goodnight has turned into one of my least favorite Bond girls. Most of the action sequences are not very good, either. I used to think of this as a colorful, fun Bond adventure, but it almost all felt so dull now. Of course, Christopher Lee's Scaramanga is still an elite Bond villain, but he is underused until the third act. Other than Goodnight, I do enjoy the third act, and I also really like Nick Nack as a henchman. TMWTGG has a few good points, but it really disappointed me this latest watch and solidified itself as my least favorite Roger Moore Bond film.
23. Diamonds Are Forever
A particularly rough rewatch of TWINE helped bump DAF up a spot, but my sour feelings about DAF are still much the same. Going for a super campy approach did not suit Connery's Bond at all, and I can't take Charles Gray's Blofeld the least bit seriously. I also don't care for Tiffany Case. As for the positives, John Barry's score is good, the title song is a classic, and Mr. Wint & Mr. Kidd are two of the greatest henchmen the series has to offer. The lift fight is also a nice moment. Other than the very last scene on the boat with Wint & Kidd, the third act is a drag to me. And before that, there are only a few serious highlights. As both a follow-up to OHMSS and just as a film on its own, DAF simply does not work for me.
24. The World Is Not Enough
TWINE bored me to tears the last time I watched it. I found Brosnan to be quite awkward in it, and Christmas Jones has got to be my least favorite Bond girl of the series. The action sequences are also lackluster as hell for the most part. I don't care for Renard or the story much at all, either. The little interest I have dies with Elektra. Elektra herself, Desmond Llewelyn's nice sendoff, Valentin Zukovsky, and a great title song at least help give it a few points, but the film really just isn't for me on the whole. I used to love it when I was young, but I can't see it as anything but bottom-tier Bond now.
25. Die Another Day
DAD edges out TWINE as my least favorite EON Bond film for all the terrible, distracting effects like ugly CGI and overkill of slow-motion and sped-up moments. Also, Gustav Graves takes the cake as the worst main villain of the whole series, and there's been a few really bad ones. Madonna's title song is also quite easily my most disliked of the 25 that have come and gone. I just have a really difficult time enjoying much of this film. Brosnan himself isn't bad in it, the swordfight's a unique action sequence, David Arnold's score is decent, but I don't really have much else nice to say about it. It was clear that the franchise needed a hard reset after this, and thankfully it got a glorious one with CR.
It's always a joy to read how other fans experience these films. On some points we definitely agree, Serra's GE for instance ;), on others we don't of course, but that doesn't matter. It's always a good excercise to read other points-of-view, especially when they are as well-argumented as yours :)
1. Goldfinger
My absolute favourite. The coolest, most iconic, most entertaining Bond film of them all. Connery is matchless in a film of so many highs. The PTS, Bond catching Goldfinger cheating, death by gold paint, the game of golf, the drive in Switzerland, the DB5, The Lazer, Bond meeting Pussy, Bond's suit at the ranch, the raid on Fort Knox, the 'Cathedral of Gold' that is Fort Knox, Bond's fight with Oddjob and that exciting countdown climax! John Barry's stylish brassy score is the golden cherry on top!
2. From Russia With Love
Pure class. Excellent adaptation of the book. And what a cast! Love the exotic bustling Istanbul locations. I could watch the Bond/Grant confrontation on a loop. A riveting scene with both actors at the top of their game. Barry's first full Bond score - and it's fantastic!
3. Dr No
I don't think you can beat the first three Connery's. I could watch this everyday and never get bored with it. Connery is ruthless as 007-just the way i like it! The Jamaica locations are lush as is Miss Andress. The death of Quarrell is heartbreaking. The dinner with Dr No is compelling.
4. The Living Daylights
This put me on the road to read Fleming's books and re-evaluate the older films. Seeing someone faithfully acting the part and taking it seriously was a revelation. Dalton is Fleming's Bond, no doubt. But a great cold war espionage thriller all the same. Best PTS of the series, my favourite Aston, an endearing Bond girl, a nailbiting climax with some breathtaking stuntwork. The Scene where Bond confronts Pushkin is one of my favourites in the entire series. Magnificent. And Barry's best score in years!
5. Casino Royale
Now we're talking! This was the Bond film i didn't know i'd been waiting for. Craig blew me away with a performance so confident and commanding he made the Brosnan era seem positively lightweight. Such an accomplished updating of the book. All the while still being faithful to the core story. Everything is top notch. Cast, action, script, score and direction. Doesn't put a foot wrong.
6. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Took me a few viewings over the years to really appreciate this. I now savour every minute of this wonderful film. Definitely the best shot Bond film IMO. And further proof you can't go far wrong if you stick closely to Fleming. Barry's score is a thing of beauty. The ending still hurts.
7. Thunderball
Not as good as Connery's first three, but damn is he good in this! Effortlessly cool and compelling. Not one i watch too often as it drags in places. But the locations are gorgeous, the underwater photography is stunning and It's epic Bond entertainment.
8. Quantum Of Solace
Sorely underrated. Love this lean mean Bond film! Craig is a force of nature and the pace is blistering. So many cool little Bondian moments, like the scene with Mathis on the plane or when Bond charms a check in girl. No gadgets. Just Bond out there relying on his wits and being the blunt instrument Fleming created.
9. Skyfall
A little overrated. I find the middle section rather contrived. But other than that this is very impressive. The PTS is a blast and Bond is still a heavy drinker living dangerously in retirement. The Scotland scenes are what really make it special. And the spectacular climax helps! Extra Kudos for having Bond and M drive the DB5 down New Cross Road-South London, near where i used to live...
10. For Your Eyes Only
My favourite Moore. Toughened him up and dropped a lot of the silliness. And does he deliver! Some nice elements of Fleming in this and some compelling action. The keel Haul sequence is incredibly well shot and Moore's never been meaner when he has Locque at his mercy! Gorgeous locations in Italy and Greece. Topol makes an endearing ally.
11.No Time To Die
Difficult to rank this for a time. But i've seen it enough times to know i bloody love it!
It's not perfect by any means, but it was a massive improvement on SP. The pace is exceptional and i enjoy every scene (Even the visit to Blofeld) especially the fantastic PTS, the Cuba shenanigans and Bond's badass stairway fight. Did i like the fact that Bond dies? No. But i got over it pretty quick.
12. Octopussy
The first Bond film i'd seen at the cinema since LALD. Absolutely loved it. Massively entertaining and still is. Sparked my interest in all things Bond until TLD cemented them a few years later. Love the cold war plot, Moore is brilliant, Glen handles all the action well (Although the film does get a bit too silly at times) the PTS is marvellous and Bond's chase to defuse to defuse the bomb is top notch suspense.
13. The Spy Who Loved Me
My go to Bank holiday Bond film. Big Spectacular fun! It has dropped a little in my estimation over the years, thanks to the silly slapstick that had started to creep in to the series. But so much to love! The incredible PTS, the locations, the Lotus, Anya, Sir Rog in Naval uniform and the balls to the wall final battle on the Liparus!
14. Goldeneye
Been up and down with this film over the years. But it's the 'best of Bond' done well. I hate Boris and i hate Jack Wade. But there's lots to like. Good debut for Brossa. His scene with M is a highlight for me. The action's good without there being too much of it. Xenia is a sensational villainess. Natalya is an endearing Bond girl. Love Bond's confrontation with Zukovsky. I do tend to utilise the 'chapter skip' button a few times when i watch my Bluray copy.
15. Live And Let Die
The first ever Bond film i saw at 6 years old..! Still hugely enjoyable. Shame about the PTS but the rest of the film makes up for it. Very re-watchable thanks to Moore's easy going charm and memorable sequences. The scenes in Harlem are very enjoyable and i'll never tire the Crocodile farm escape and the Boat chase. Brilliantly funky score from George Martin.
16. Tomorrow Never Dies
The next few are pretty interchangeable. I like this film a lot (Thankfully it was the last brief appearance of the buffoon Jack Wade) It sometimes veers dangerously close to being a generic actioner, but it has enough Bondian moments to see it through. I always thought the villain was underrated. He seems to be a madman that Fleming would approve of. Brosnan is good, the Bond girl is kind of meh and Hatcher is miscast. But overall it's quality Bond entertainment. And David Arnold's score is tremendous!
17. The World Is Not Enough
What an inspired title! The film almost lives up to it. And like the above it's pretty generic but enjoyable entertainment. I like the plot and thankfully Sophie Marceau is more than up to the task of being the main instigator. The PTS is stellar but the rest of the action in the film struggles to match it. Renard is set up to be a formidable character but ultimately he kind of falls a bit flat. Another phenomenal score from Arnold.
18. Licence To Kill
I have a love hate relationship with this one. I was disappointed when i first saw it in 89 as i had such high hopes for it. The potential was there and the makers squandered it on a dull revenge plot. There are great things in it - The PTS is first-rate, the action when Bond infiltrates the Wavekrest and steals the Plane, Pam Bouvier, Sanchez, parts of the truck chase. But overall i find the whole thing unsatisfying. It doesn't have the courage of it's convictions. So after all the death and mayhem we get that soppy ending. I also find Dalton's performance uneven. Not at all how natural he was in Daylights. Not a fan of Kamen's score either.
19. You Only Live Twice
Used to love this as a kid, but as your Bond tastes change you realise this was when spectacle took over from the character. Connery was no doubt fed up with the whole thing by this point. some spectacular stuff in this - love the Kobe Docks sequence, Bond using a couch to pummel his assailant in a fight, Little Nellie and of course the Volcano set. But a lot of it i just find boring. But Barry's score is a thing of beauty and the theme song is my absolute favourite.
20. Spectre
Oh such squandered potential. Horrible script that just doesn't work. Piss poor dialogue. Appalling third act. Apart from the PTS and the badass train fight, the action is crap. Not one i watch very often...
21. Moonraker
Another 'Bank Holiday' Bond..! Big silly entertainment. The money is certainly up there on screen. I really like the first half of this (Apart from the Gondola scene) up until Bond leaves Venice. The PTS is amazing. The Centrifuge scene is compelling and Moore looks seriously pissed off! Also good is when Bond lays the trap in the secret lab to test the contents of the test tube. Good fight scene with Chang also. The scenes in Rio are mostly silly and Jaws is now a bad joke. But the space station scenes are spectacular with very impressive special effects. Lovely score from Barry.
22. A View To A Kill
One too many for Moore IMO. And not playing to his age was a mistake. Enjoyable enough though, even if it's all a bit tired and uninspired. Moore and MacNee are a great team and the scenes at the stables are the best part of the film. Love the Golden Gate bridge climax though..!
23. The Man With The Golden Gun
The 'nadir' of the series at that point..? Perhaps a bit unfair. I do enjoy this when i rarely put it on, but it's all a bit lame and routine. Moore is good though and Britt Ekland is rather fetching. A decent villain as well in Christopher Lee. Also the Thailand locations are very nice. Not a very exciting adventure, sadly.
24. Diamonds Are Forever
Coming after the sublime Majesty's this looks like a cheap little turd. A stupid plot with crass dialogue. The special effects look cheap and nasty. Connery is good fun but he looks awful and out of shape. Best bit is the elevator fight.
25. Die Another Day
If ever a film series needed a re-think, it was after this debacle. This is now painful to watch at times. Pierce is good though with the little he has to work with and the PTS isn't bad at all. Arnold's score is cool, but it's fighting a losing battle against the imagery and witless dialogue.
MR landed in the exact same spot as it did for me :p
Must say I agree about YOLT, which you very accurately describe: sometimes just a bit boring.
You need to reevaluate LTK though!! 😅
Thanks @GoldenGun i enjoyed writing it.