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Post by skywalker on May 26, 2008 12:25:19 GMT -5
The next film to debate is OHMSS which is the first Bond film without the Iconic SC. Directed by Peter R. Hunt and with George Lazenby in the role of Bond it is argued by many Bond fans that this is highly underrated and is one of the best if not the best ever Bond film. With the stunning Diana Rigg and a classic Blofeld in Telly Savalas, this is a classic Bond film.
Please rate out of 10.
The average score is 9.42 out of 10 @ 12.43 on the 11th of June
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Post by FormerBondFan on May 26, 2008 13:27:13 GMT -5
I wish Sean did this movie instead of Lazenby. A lot of fans would have consider it as his best.
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Post by adam on May 26, 2008 13:39:06 GMT -5
After Connery quit, the producers boldly went straight ahead and hired an unknown with no acting experience. Apparantly Lazenby impressed them enough during the fights scenes in the auditions. Maybe Harry & Cubby did'nt appreciate Connery enough and thought that being able to throw a punch is all someone needed to play Bond.
Things started off badly straight away with rumours of arguments on the set between Lazenby, the other cast and director Peter Hunt. Either Lazenby could'nt handle being thrown into the world of Bond or was acting like a 'big time charlie'. He Later denied this, saying he was never late on set and there was misunderstanding between him and Peter Hunt early on. Peter Hunt then refused to speak to him for the rest of the shoot. Lazenby never commented on the rumour that Diana Rigg put garlic in her mouth before love scenes.
Onto the film. There are some decent action scenes. The PTS and ski sequences are good and it is true that Lazenby looks good in the fight scenes. However his acting inexperience is evident and his voice is dubbed throughout. He did'nt have the charm or charisma of Connery and was'nt drop dead handsome. The film is 20 minutes too long and maybe the public were'nt ready for a new Bond to fall in love to the strains of Louis Armstrong. But Telly Savalas & Diana Rigg are decent enough. The box office was down on previous films but people now call it a classic & the best in the seris, which is over the top praise.
The aftermath was that this was Lazenby's first and last Bond film. Lazenby says he quit as he thought Bond was becoming unfashionable and quoted the film 'Easy Rider' as an example. Other people say he was fired. I never read anywhere that the producers pleaded with him to continue, like they did with Connery. The producers probably thought one more flop could finish the franchise, so choose the safe option of Connery in DAF. 8/10.
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Post by FormerBondFan on May 26, 2008 13:52:10 GMT -5
Lazenby was nominated by the Golden Globes back in 1970 for Most Promising Newcomer - Male.
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Post by Jake on May 27, 2008 15:23:49 GMT -5
A big 10/10 for me. The most stylish film in the series, great action sequences. I don't even have a problem with Lazenby who for my money looks more like 'a James Bond' than any other 007 actor.
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Post by mh4213 on May 29, 2008 7:49:18 GMT -5
9/10 from me.
I wish Sean had been available for this one.
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Post by FormerBondFan on May 29, 2008 9:16:39 GMT -5
9/10 from me. I wish Sean had been available for this one. Same here. |
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Post by smartboy on May 31, 2008 9:26:26 GMT -5
I loved OHMSS, its one of the best, Lazenby was interesting i think.
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Post by harrypalmer on Jun 1, 2008 7:49:22 GMT -5
I loved OHMSS, its one of the best, Lazenby was interesting i think. Considering he was a model doing chocolate adverts before Bond, he did a great job. Peter Hunt should be praised. I think Martin Campbell was looking to mould an unknown for Casino Royale, but had Daniel Craig foisted on him, which probably made the shoot less fun. |
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Post by octopussy on Jun 1, 2008 14:07:04 GMT -5
Ten/Ten. Anyone could have been Bond in this Bond movie and it would have been a classical Bond movie.
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Post by Bourne on Jun 2, 2008 8:26:24 GMT -5
9/10.
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Post by Alec 006 on Jun 4, 2008 2:35:17 GMT -5
A big 10/10 for me. The most stylish film in the series, great action sequences. I don't even have a problem with Lazenby Hello, I couldn't agree more. George only would've gotten more comfortable and better with each Bond. Damn his stupid agent for his moronic bad advice not to continue! Take Care! |
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Post by Nick on Jun 4, 2008 12:25:22 GMT -5
A big 10/10 for me. The most stylish film in the series, great action sequences. I don't even have a problem with Lazenby Hello, I couldn't agree more. George only would've gotten more comfortable and better with each Bond. Damn his stupid agent for his moronic bad advice not to continue! Take Care! I wish George had done a couple more. He was only about 29 when he dropped the role. |
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Post by octopussy on Jun 8, 2008 7:18:50 GMT -5
A big 10/10 for me. The most stylish film in the series, great action sequences. I don't even have a problem with Lazenby Hello, I couldn't agree more. George only would've gotten more comfortable and better with each Bond. Damn his stupid agent for his moronic bad advice not to continue! Take Care! Yes, on the UE DVD Lazenby said his agent informed him that James Bond was dead after Connery. Very bad advice. ;D |
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Post by Alec 006 on Jun 10, 2008 23:53:13 GMT -5
Ten/Ten. Anyone could have been Bond in this Bond movie and it would have been a classical Bond movie. Hello, I just wanted to give a warm welcome to Octop%$$y. It's so great You decided to join us. I love the name, as well as your URL...always nice to see Sir Rog's suave, debonair, coolness featured when a good chap posts on the forum. I'm sure I speak for all when I say...."Welcome To Alternative 007"! Take Care! |
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