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Spectre, 2015 If you asked me about where I would rank SP, just after the Hinx fight, I will probably say, top three. Craig is smoothly nonchalant, Lea Seydoux is simply beguiling and the whole film is shot with an almost languorous quality. T…
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Skyfall, 2012 The first half of this movie is just exquisite. Seeing an apathetic Bond called back from death by a vague sense of duty. So many Flemingesque touches scattered throughout, such as Bond prowling like a caged tiger when Moneypenny co…
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You’re too kind @mattjoes Quantum of Solace, 2008 You know, I wasn’t a fan of Quantum when I first saw it. But since then, I have come to love it. Its tautness and leanness. Ignore the frenzied editing. Look at this as a character study on Bon…
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Casino Royale, 2006 We’ve not seen such emotional rawness since Lazenby. I haven’t been this captivated by a Bond since Connery in TB. Exceptionally acted, exceptionally photographed and exceptionally directed. 15 years on, and CR still thrill…
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Die Another Day, 2002 Within the first few moments of DAD, I was stuck by how fake it appeared. The unconvincing green screen, the models, the obvious sets when Bond walks out on the ship in Hong Kong harbour. The colour grading, from desaturated…
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The World Is Not Enough, 1999 This is a novel film. It tries different things to shake up the formula. The execution is lacking however. It’s always a delight, however, to watch Sophie Marceau fantastic performance, ranging from bird with a wing …
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Tomorrow Never Dies, 1997 Classy, sleek and thrilling, TND is a great sophomoric outing for Mr. Brozz, at least until the final act, when action fatigue hits in. Brosnan improves on his debut performance, the always classy Yeoh is good value, pro…
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GoldenEye, 1995 I’ve always respected GE for breathing new life into the series after its hiatus, but I’ve never warmed to it, the way some fans have. Yet that is changing. First GE was the modern film. Then, later, is was the dated film. Now, 26…
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ProfJoeButcher wrote: » royale65 wrote: » I always get sad when the end titles pop up. Just two films with the fantastic Mr. Dalton. I know the feeling. But there's a nice sense of closure in this movie and it works as a final film. I…
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@GoldenGun thank you. I wouldn't argue with that. Licence to Kill, 1989 LTK is a brave movie. It tries to shake the Bond formula up. And it’s all about our protagonist and our antagonist. Sure, the action is amongst the best in the series; i…
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Good work @GoldenGun I enjoy all four Craig movies, with CR being the cream of the crop. The Living Daylights, 1987 The Bond series, and me, have fallen into a comfortable stupor. A pleasant and complacent way of doing things. Luckily Timmy…
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I couldn't agree.... Moore @Some_Kind_Of_Hero A View to a Kill, 1985 This could be the most schizophrenic film in the series. Old vs young, 70’s spectacle vs 80’s conservatism etc. But it doesn’t lean in to that fascinating dynamic. Instead …
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Birdleson wrote: » Are we doing this again in a month? Once NTTD has been released on home media, I'm sure we'll give another go.
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I present to you, the final community ratings, for the class of 2021 - Community Ratings 2021 - 1. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – 91.33% 2. From Russia With Love – 89.66% 3. Casino Royale – 87.6% 4. Goldfinger – 82.75% 5. GoldenEye – 82…
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Octopussy, 1983 Octopussy is chicken soup for your soul. It’s like a big, fluffy blanket, an ideal film in the midst of formula film making. Charles “Jerry” Juroe said when Moore vacated the role of 007, that Moore has a couple more films in him.…
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Thunderfinger wrote: » Great going, @royale65 . Dig every post, keep it up. I plan to @Thunderfinger. I haven't reached burnout yet. Just half the films to go. For Your Eyes Only, 1981 The cinematic Bond enters his third decade. And i…
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Thank you @SomethingThatAteHim. I really enjoyed LALD as well. It’s such a bare bones story, with added voodoo, which makes it quite compelling. Moonraker, 1979 There are three pet peeves of mine, when I’m appraising a Bond film, that being si…
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The Spy Who Loved Me, 1977 In some quarters, Spy is dismissed as a “greatest hits Bond film”, rehashing the skiing from Majesty's, the train fight from Russia, the gadget laden car and the hulking henchman of Goldfinger, the plot of Twice and the…
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DarthDimi wrote: » Creasy47 wrote: » DarthDimi wrote: » Pryce, as many have said already, is an excellent actor. But they fed him a lot of cheese and camp to work with. When he does the faux karate chops, my jaws are never not on the floor…
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Any other votes out there before rounding this one up at the weekend?
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The Man With The Golden Gun, 1974 I’m conflicted with this film. I enjoyed it immensely, but there are some glaring flaws. I’m taking my cue from Golden Gun itself, as it is also conflicted. Sometimes the movie plays like a smutty Carry On film. …
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"Wasted potential" Could be the tag line of the Brosnan era.
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Live and Let Die, 1973 Lacking a male role model or father figure, I learnt how to shave with Sir Rog. While there is a case for film critic Alexander Walker’s observation, “that having Roger Moore replace Sean Connery was like the head prefec…
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Diamonds Are Forever, 1971 Diamonds is often a sloppy film - “Ca, Ca, Cairo!” - and has little tension. Yet, as a film, this one intrigues me. The 60’s has ended, and Bond is thrust into almost a fever dream of the 70’s. Bond’s club land values a…
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On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, 1969 Majesty’s is the best written and best directed movie since FRWL. It also has some of the finest action, cinematography and music in the entire series. And the cast! Probably the best ensemble cast thus far. …
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Thank you gentlemen.
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Sink lower hey @Creasy47? I see you're keeping up with the underwater for TB. Over the years TB has risen for me. Like a air bubble. From a scuba divers tank. Sure, I respected the fine work of Young, Connery, Adam, Moore, Barry etc, they are, after…
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Thunderball, 1965 Thunderball is the first film to sacrifice story for spectacle. Take the PTS for example, it’s only purpose is to show off the jet pack. And seen as this was the underwater Bond movie, why not have the DB5 with water canons, no …
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Much obliged chaps. On to the next entry... Goldfinger, 1964 “But it’s your honour sir!?” I miss this about the earlier Bond films. Eccentric characters played by good character actors. There is a malaise regrading this picture. Some est…
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In that particular timeline @Thunderfinger, Dr No realises that Bond is indeed, a stupid policeman, and has him sent over to SPECTRE Island, where Grant kills him. @ProfJoeButcher – yes, it’s so wonderfully daft. Perhaps his metal hands were weig…
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