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Post by skywalker on Jul 17, 2007 7:01:41 GMT -5
What are your top 3 Bond films and give reasons as to why you consider them to be the best.
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Post by garyseven on Jul 17, 2007 8:40:54 GMT -5
Goldfinger - Set the blueprint for Bond. A classic mix of fantasy and thrills.
From Russia with Love - Owes a bit to Hitch but great fun.
The Spy Who Loved Me - Roger Moore's all time high.
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Post by skywalker on Jul 17, 2007 15:51:31 GMT -5
I think for me, my 3 top Bond films are
1) LALD - A great debut Bond film for Moore, that showed the character of James Bond could live on and not be in the shadow of Connery.
2) Goldfinger - A timeless classic that propelled 007 to the success story it is today.
3) FRWL - Possibly the greatest Bond film of all time. Red Grant has to be the best villain of the series.
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Post by Kadov on Jul 17, 2007 20:42:34 GMT -5
My top three Bond films:
1. Dr. No - the whole opening sequence in the casino, Bond then summoned to M at 3AM--it all harks back to the spirit of the novel Casino Royale ("The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning...."). Connery's performance reminds me of the literary character, very focused on the job, he's a staunch civil servant (have a look at how he interacts with the government official in Government House in the Jamaica sequence). Then there's Terrence Young's direction. The way he handles the film, it feels like everything is so real despite the fantasical element. It's a great blend of the serious and the fantasy.
2. From Russia with Love - again, Terrence Young's direction; Connery comes across as a great leading man; some of the most colorful and menacing villains in the series. And, man, that scene with Tatiana in Bond's hotel suite, wearing nothing but a black ribbon round her neck holds up as a very erotic scene even by today's standards. When I first saw this film, I was about 8 and, believe me, seeing Daniela Bianchi like that was unforgettable.
3. A tie between FYEO and GoldenEye. FYEO--well, what can I say? Roger Moore's performance is sincere, there's even a sense of burn-out in his presence--something akin to Fleming's Bond. Great action scenes, exotic locations, and the most beautiful Bond girl (Carole Bouquet) make this film so reminiscent of the special world that Fleming created in the books. As for Goldeneye, Brosnan makes a great debut as Bond. There are sluggish moments in the story, but somehow it all works. I particularly like the sense of darkness in the imagery (the eerie moonlit scene in the old Kremlin junk yard comes to mind), and Brosnan, probably more than any actor, conveys the inner pain of Fleming's Bond--I like the scene on the beach where he contemplates killing Trevelyan. "He was your friend," says Natalya," and now he's your enemy." All that harks back to the confusion of good and evil that Fleming's Bond senses in the world in Casino Royale.
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Post by skywalker on Jul 18, 2007 7:30:03 GMT -5
My top three Bond films: 1. Dr. No - the whole opening sequence in the casino, Bond then summoned to M at 3AM--it all harks back to the spirit of the novel Casino Royale ("The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning...."). Connery's performance reminds me of the literary character, very focused on the job, he's a staunch civil servant (have a look at how he interacts with the government official in Government House in the Jamaica sequence). Then there's Terrence Young's direction. The way he handles the film, it feels like everything is so real despite the fantasical element. It's a great blend of the serious and the fantasy. 2. From Russia with Love - again, Terrence Young's direction; Connery comes across as a great leading man; some of the most colorful and menacing villains in the series. And, man, that scene with Tatiana in Bond's hotel suite, wearing nothing but a black ribbon round her neck holds up as a very erotic scene even by today's standards. When I first saw this film, I was about 8 and, believe me, seeing Daniela Bianchi like that was unforgettable. 3. A tie between FYEO and GoldenEye. FYEO--well, what can I say? Roger Moore's performance is sincere, there's even a sense of burn-out in his presence--something akin to Fleming's Bond. Great action scenes, exotic locations, and the most beautiful Bond girl (Carole Bouquet) make this film so reminiscent of the special world that Fleming created in the books. As for Goldeneye, Brosnan makes a great debut as Bond. There are sluggish moments in the story, but somehow it all works. I particularly like the sense of darkness in the imagery (the eerie moonlit scene in the old Kremlin junk yard comes to mind), and Brosnan, probably more than any actor, conveys the inner pain of Fleming's Bond--I like the scene on the beach where he contemplates killing Trevelyan. "He was your friend," says Natalya," and now he's your enemy." All that harks back to the confusion of good and evil that Fleming's Bond senses in the world in Casino Royale. Welcome to the forum Kadov. An excellent synopsis of your top3 films. |
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Post by Alec 006 on Jul 20, 2007 1:36:31 GMT -5
Hello,
It's hard to pick a favorite out of 21 films, but here I go:
1) "Goldfinger": This film had it all. Sean Connery at his peak and even more comfortable in the role. Also, a great villain, an unforgettable henchman, Honor Blackman, the Aston Martin, a great title song by Shirley Bassey, and the beautiful but haunting image of Shirley Eaton (Jill Masterson) laying naked on the bed covered in gold paint.
2) "The Spy Who Loved Me" / "For Your Eyes Only" (tied): Two wonderful but very different performances from Roger Moore. Incredibly suave, dashing, and funny in "Spy", and a little more gritty and dangerous in "FYEO". I loved the fact that he finally avenged his wife Tracy's murder in the pre-title sequence, and when he kicked the bad guy's car off the cliff...I wanted to cheer.
3) "GoldenEye": A triumphant return for 007 after a six year hiatus. Incredibly directed by Martin Campbell, a great first effort by Pierce Brosnan, lots of action, great stunts, Judi Dench, Famke Janssen (Xenia) and of course my favorite villain of all time:
Alec Trevelyan, MI6 double-0 agent turned bad guy, a fantastic performance by Sean Bean.
Runner Up: "Licence to Kill" : I love Timothy Dalton and this script was tailor made for him. Robert Davi was a great villain. 007's "take no prisoners" revenge attitude was delightful. The sequence where Bond escapes via sea plane with Sanchez's money, much to the dismay of Milton Crest...is one of my all time favorites!
Take Care!
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Post by skywalker on Jul 20, 2007 6:49:18 GMT -5
Hello, It's hard to pick a favorite out of 21 films, but here I go: 1) "Goldfinger": This film had it all. Sean Connery at his peak and even more comfortable in the role. Also, a great villain, an unforgettable henchman, Honor Blackman, the Aston Martin, a great title song by Shirley Bassey, and the beautiful but haunting image of Shirley Eaton (Jill Masterson) laying naked on the bed covered in gold paint. 2) "The Spy Who Loved Me" / "For Your Eyes Only" (tied): Two wonderful but very different performances from Roger Moore. Incredibly suave, dashing, and funny in "Spy", and a little more gritty and dangerous in "FYEO". I loved the fact that he finally avenged his wife Tracy's murder in the pre-title sequence, and when he kicked the bad guy's car off the cliff...I wanted to cheer. 3) "GoldenEye": A triumphant return for 007 after a six year hiatus. Incredibly directed by Martin Campbell, a great first effort by Pierce Brosnan, lots of action, great stunts, Judi Dench, Famke Janssen (Xenia) and of course my favorite villain of all time: Alec Trevelyan, MI6 double-0 agent turned bad guy, a fantastic performance by Sean Bean. Runner Up: "Licence to Kill" : I love Timothy Dalton and this script was tailor made for him. Robert Davi was a great villain. 007's "take no prisoners" revenge attitude was delightful. The sequence where Bond escapes via sea plane with Sanchez's money, much to the dismay of Milton Crest...is one of my all time favorites! Take Care! Nice choice Alec. It's hard to criticise those Bond films. |
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Post by JackBurton on Jul 20, 2007 8:48:10 GMT -5
I think for me, my 3 top Bond films are 1) LALD - A great debut Bond film for Moore, that showed the character of James Bond could live on and not be in the shadow of Connery. 2) Goldfinger - A timeless classic that propelled 007 to the success story it is today. 3) FRWL - Possibly the greatest Bond film of all time. Red Grant has to be the best villain of the series. Interesting choice of LALD at number one. Roger Moore usually struggles for respect on the 007 boards. |
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Post by skywalker on Jul 20, 2007 14:01:45 GMT -5
Interesting choice of LALD at number one. Roger Moore usually struggles for respect on the 007 boards. Yeah I appreciate I'm probably alone with my choice of LALD. Not for the first time though.  |
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Post by harrypalmer on Aug 2, 2007 11:59:12 GMT -5
Live And Let Die is a wonderful unique Bond film. The music is great.
I still think the late seventies camp classics Moonraker and Spy Who Loved me are the best.
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Post by skywalker on Aug 3, 2007 15:17:58 GMT -5
Live And Let Die is a wonderful unique Bond film. The music is great. I still think the late seventies camp classics Moonraker and Spy Who Loved me are the best. Moonraker boasts some of the most memorable (for the right reasons) moments in Bond history. Moore is excellent. |
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Post by 009 on Aug 5, 2007 17:05:08 GMT -5
From Russia With Love
Licence To Kill
For Your Eyes Only
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Post by skywalker on Aug 6, 2007 14:42:21 GMT -5
From Russia With Love
Licence To Kill
For Your Eyes Only If Barry had done the score on FYEO, it would be up there for me too. |
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Post by 009 on Aug 6, 2007 15:10:08 GMT -5
The non-Barry (and I'm probably talking anout pre-Arnold in making this point) composers did a good job IMHO. Conti, Martin, Hamlisch and that other one in GoldenEye made a nice change. Of course I still wish John Barry had worked on all the Bonds. |
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Post by skywalker on Aug 6, 2007 15:31:01 GMT -5
The non-Barry (and I'm probably talking anout pre-Arnold in making this point) composers did a good job IMHO. Conti, Martin, Hamlisch and that other one in GoldenEye made a nice change. Of course I still wish John Barry had worked on all the Bonds. Martin was great, but still no Barry. |
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