DAD is actually pretty good!

Murdock

Creasy47 said:
My thoughts exactly. I don't hate any of them, nor do I wish for any of them to be deleted from the history of Bond. As you say, I do have little nitpicks here and there, but I have plenty of reasons to watch all of them and still have a good time.

Indeed. I have fun watching any Bond film. they make the Day better and my Day better at that.

00Beast

Murdock said:

TheWizardOfIce said:
Christ - theres a reason hes called Murdock!
Is there anyone out there willing to go even higher than Howling Mad's ranking of DAD in the top 10?

Actually Wizard, I'm called Murdock because of a story I wrote about a character named Bruce Murdock.

Anyway, You'll really think I'm howling mad when you see my top 10.

1. GoldenEye.
2. Casino Royale.
3. Quantum of Solace.
4. Tomorrow Never Dies
5. The World is Not Enough
6. Die Another Day.
7. You Only Live Twice.
8. The Spy Who Loved Me.
9. Moonraker.
10. Octopussy.

@00Beast, It's quite alright. :)

I salute you good sir! Excellent list with the '90s! Your number one and number four are exactly matched with mine!

Murdock

00Beast said:
I salute you good sir! Excellent list with the '90s! Your number one and number four are exactly matched with mine!

Nice. Yes I enjoy the Bigger somewhat Over the Top Bond films. They have a special place in my heart considering my top 10 inspire me to be that kind of filmmaker someday. :)

Creasy47

@Murdock, if you give us a film like GE, you can guarantee at least five tickets sold just from me.

Murdock

Creasy47 said:
@Murdock, if you give us a film like GE, you can guarantee at least five tickets sold just from me.

Well, one of my Bruce Murdock stories well...is like a cross between GE and MR. :D

00Beast

Creasy47 said:
@Murdock, if you give us a film like GE, you can guarantee at least five tickets sold just from me.

Make mine ten please!

Murdock

00Beast said:

Creasy47 said:
@Murdock, if you give us a film like GE, you can guarantee at least five tickets sold just from me.

Make mine ten please!

Will do. :)

Getafix

00Beast said:

Murdock said:

TheWizardOfIce said:
Christ - theres a reason hes called Murdock!
Is there anyone out there willing to go even higher than Howling Mad's ranking of DAD in the top 10?

Actually Wizard, I'm called Murdock because of a story I wrote about a character named Bruce Murdock.

Anyway, You'll really think I'm howling mad when you see my top 10.

1. GoldenEye.
2. Casino Royale.
3. Quantum of Solace.
4. Tomorrow Never Dies
5. The World is Not Enough
6. Die Another Day.
7. You Only Live Twice.
8. The Spy Who Loved Me.
9. Moonraker.
10. Octopussy.

@00Beast, It's quite alright. :)

I salute you good sir! Excellent list with the '90s! Your number one and number four are exactly matched with mine!

This list could only have been compiled by someone who is clinically insane or an Olympic-level troll! Or both...

Murdock

Getafix said:
This list could only have been compiled by someone who is clinically insane or an Olympic-level troll! Or both...

Says the person with the Brosnan Avatar... :-?

So what if I love the Most hated James Bond films?

CraigMooreOHMSS

Getafix said:

00Beast said:

Murdock said:

TheWizardOfIce said:
Christ - theres a reason hes called Murdock!
Is there anyone out there willing to go even higher than Howling Mad's ranking of DAD in the top 10?

Actually Wizard, I'm called Murdock because of a story I wrote about a character named Bruce Murdock.

Anyway, You'll really think I'm howling mad when you see my top 10.

1. GoldenEye.
2. Casino Royale.
3. Quantum of Solace.
4. Tomorrow Never Dies
5. The World is Not Enough
6. Die Another Day.
7. You Only Live Twice.
8. The Spy Who Loved Me.
9. Moonraker.
10. Octopussy.

@00Beast, It's quite alright. :)

I salute you good sir! Excellent list with the '90s! Your number one and number four are exactly matched with mine!

This list could only have been compiled by someone who is clinically insane or an Olympic-level troll! Or both...

Don't be so narrow minded.

0BradyM0Bondfanatic7

Murdock said:

Getafix said:
This list could only have been compiled by someone who is clinically insane or an Olympic-level troll! Or both...

Says the person with the Brosnan Avatar... :-?

So what if I love the Most hated James Bond films?

A troll or a hypocrite, you are spot on about him, @Murdock.

Creasy47

Or it was created by a big fan of Brosnan's who enjoys his films, such as myself. Granted, my list doesn't look exactly like that, but quite a few are on it. No need to be arrogant.

TheWizardOfIce

Murdock said:

TheWizardOfIce said:
Christ - theres a reason hes called Murdock!
Is there anyone out there willing to go even higher than Howling Mad's ranking of DAD in the top 10?

Actually Wizard, I'm called Murdock because of a story I wrote about a character named Bruce Murdock.

Anyway, You'll really think I'm howling mad when you see my top 10.

1. GoldenEye.
2. Casino Royale.
3. Quantum of Solace.
4. Tomorrow Never Dies
5. The World is Not Enough
6. Die Another Day.
7. You Only Live Twice.
8. The Spy Who Loved Me.
9. Moonraker.
10. Octopussy.

@00Beast, It's quite alright. :)

Yeah that is mad! Cant even begin to understand the rationale of having CR and QOS top 3 and yet not a sign of FRWL or OHMSS but DAD cheekily sitting there in an incredible 6th place. It would seem you like the big over the top films but then CR sitting so high shafts that theory as well.

The only thing that can be said is you just like modern Bond films above all or that you are a die hard Judi Dench fan.

Calm down 00Beast 'howling mad' is an A Team reference not a gross personal insult and Murdock took it in the spirit it was intended. And seeing as it was he who upped the ante from your top 15 to top 10 I am perfectly entitled to 'jump all over him' as you put it. Now he reveals hes got it at 6 I should actually be entitled to take him round the back and put a luger to his temple (its the kindest thing for him).

Does anyone have the cojones or downright lunacy to rate DAD higher than a stratospheric 6th?

thelivingroyale

Murdock said:

Getafix said:
This list could only have been compiled by someone who is clinically insane or an Olympic-level troll! Or both...

Says the person with the Brosnan Avatar... :-?

So what if I love the Most hated James Bond films?

He hates Brosnan (I know, he's insane). I think the avatar is meant to be ironic or something.

CraigMooreOHMSS

TheWizardOfIce said:

Murdock said:

TheWizardOfIce said:
Christ - theres a reason hes called Murdock!
Is there anyone out there willing to go even higher than Howling Mad's ranking of DAD in the top 10?

Actually Wizard, I'm called Murdock because of a story I wrote about a character named Bruce Murdock.

Anyway, You'll really think I'm howling mad when you see my top 10.

1. GoldenEye.
2. Casino Royale.
3. Quantum of Solace.
4. Tomorrow Never Dies
5. The World is Not Enough
6. Die Another Day.
7. You Only Live Twice.
8. The Spy Who Loved Me.
9. Moonraker.
10. Octopussy.

@00Beast, It's quite alright. :)

Yeah that is mad! Cant even begin to understand the rationale of having CR and QOS top 3 and yet not a sign of FRWL or OHMSS but DAD cheekily sitting there in an incredible 6th place. It would seem you like the big over the top films but then CR sitting so high shafts that theory as well.

The only thing that can be said is you just like modern Bond films above all or that you are a die hard Judi Dench fan.

Calm down 00Beast 'howling mad' is an A Team reference not a gross personal insult and Murdock took it in the spirit it was intended. And seeing as it was he who upped the ante from your top 15 to top 10 I am perfectly entitled to 'jump all over him' as you put it. Now he reveals hes got it at 6 I should actually be entitled to take him round the back and put a luger to his temple (its the kindest thing for him).

Does anyone have the cojones or downright lunacy to rate DAD higher than a stratospheric 6th?

With respect Wizard, that's very narrow minded. Nobody here probably has it higher than 6th, but DAD was and still is extremely popular with the general public, because it represents escapism at its most modern. It's a fun movie. Not liking it has no bearing on its quality. I dislike Moore's later offerings very much, but I'd never offer to put a Luger to the heads of their fans. It's a bit ridiculous the way people go on about DAD, like its the worst thing since Nagasaki. By Bond standards, its obviously not the best, but by normal film standards its better than half of action adventure films in the past 12 years, thanks to the first hour alone. I'd take DAD over DAF, MR, or AVTAK anyday. Put a Luger to my head because of that, and I'll have my Magnum against your chest in return.

Getafix

0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 said:

Murdock said:

Getafix said:
This list could only have been compiled by someone who is clinically insane or an Olympic-level troll! Or both...

Says the person with the Brosnan Avatar... :-?

So what if I love the Most hated James Bond films?

A troll or a hypocrite, you are spot on about him, @Murdock.

Calm down boys and girls. It's only a Bond thread!
.
Of course everyone has the right to put up whatever list they want

0BradyM0Bondfanatic7

Getafix said:

0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 said:

Murdock said:

Getafix said:
This list could only have been compiled by someone who is clinically insane or an Olympic-level troll! Or both...

Says the person with the Brosnan Avatar... :-?

So what if I love the Most hated James Bond films?

A troll or a hypocrite, you are spot on about him, @Murdock.

Calm down boys and girls. It's only a Bond thread!
.
Of course everyone has the right to put up whatever list they want

Ironic, considering you commented that someone was insane when they post a new, daring list, over and over and over. Deal with it, their choice is their choice. There isn't anything you can do, so give it up.

Murdock

TheWizardOfIce said:

Yeah that is mad! Cant even begin to understand the rationale of having CR and QOS top 3 and yet not a sign of FRWL or OHMSS but DAD cheekily sitting there in an incredible 6th place. It would seem you like the big over the top films but then CR sitting so high shafts that theory as well.

The only thing that can be said is you just like modern Bond films above all or that you are a die hard Judi Dench fan.

Does anyone have the cojones or downright lunacy to rate DAD higher than a stratospheric 6th?

I like FRWL and OHMSS. Though I have to be in the right mood to watch them. I am from the 90's era, I was raised on the Modern Bond films first then discovered the older ones. I just like the newer ones better because that's the age I came from and enjoy more. In my humble opinion, If I had watched some of the earlier Bond films before I saw GoldenEye and Tomorrow Never Dies, I probably wouldn't have been as much as a fan. However back in 2002, there was a time where Die Another Day sat happily at Number 2 for me. >:)

Creasy47

@Murdock, that's how I am. GE introduced me to the Bond world, I loved it, so it's my favorite one. Thus, I really enjoy the Brosnan era films.

Murdock

Creasy47 said:
@Murdock, that's how I am. GE introduced me to the Bond world, I loved it, so it's my favorite one. Thus, I really enjoy the Brosnan era films.

Yay! :) We need more Brosnan fans here! I'm tired of seeing all the hate for him. :-w

0BradyM0Bondfanatic7

Murdock said:

Creasy47 said:
@Murdock, that's how I am. GE introduced me to the Bond world, I loved it, so it's my favorite one. Thus, I really enjoy the Brosnan era films.

Yay! :) We need more Brosnan fans here! I'm tired of seeing all the hate for him. :-w

It isn't just him. It's the writing, some of the villains that brought the film down, the themes that can be atrocious, lack of innovation...

Creasy47

@0BradyM0Bondfanatic7, I think it's mostly that that is how it usually comes across in dialogue: it's because of Brosnan, not so much anything else.

SirHenryLeeChaChing

Getafix and Wizard have just as much right to their opinions as anyone and if they think Murdock's list is crazy, they're entitled to say so.

I think Murdock's list, especially numbers 6 and 9 in particular, are way out there myself. There comes a time when being a big fan of someone, too much "man love", can overrule common sense. But he is entitled to have it, I see some merit in some of his selections. Now, if someone here wants to jump on me for having an opinion, bring it on.

It's our privilege to disagree and state our opinions, but not one person here complaining is a moderator. I respectfully suggest that if someone has a problem that they report their concerns to a mod and stop trying to do their job. That's what I intend to do.

0BradyM0Bondfanatic7

Creasy47 said:
@0BradyM0Bondfanatic7, I think it's mostly that that is how it usually comes across in dialogue: it's because of Brosnan, not so much anything else.

Unfortunately, as the lead actor he gets most of the weight pushed on him, and most of the criticism. I myself am guilty of blaming him more than I should at times. It is a shame, because there are way more problems with the era than with anything Brosnan did.

Creasy47

I'll admit, I have crazy "man love" for Brosnan.

GE is my favorite Bond. I quite enjoy the rest. But, I do focus on more of these and the Craig-era films than I do the others, so I never mean to neglect those. I absolutely love what the rest brought to the table: Connery's are undisputedly excellent, Moore brought incredible humor and fun to the role, Lazenby gave me a real enjoyable time, and Dalton is one of my favorite Bond actors, both of his films were tremendous good fun.

That being said, it boils down to everyone being entitled to their own opinion, with nothing being fact or common sense. Some think DAD is the biggest pile of trash to ever hit cinemas, while others extremely enjoy it, and that's just how the site works.

SirHenryLeeChaChing

@ Creasy- Finally, another voice of reason!

0BradyM0Bondfanatic7

As long as there at Batman and Robins out there, I think the DADs of the world will be just fine...

Creasy47

SirHenryLeeChaChing said:
@ Creasy- Finally, another voice of reason!

Thank you!

thelivingroyale

SirHenryLeeChaChing said:
Getafix and Wizard have just as much right to their opinions as anyone and if they think Murdock's list is crazy, they're entitled to say so.

I think Murdock's list, especially numbers 6 and 9 in particular, are way out there myself. There comes a time when being a big fan of someone, too much "man love", can overrule common sense. But he is entitled to have it, I see some merit in some of his selections. Now, if someone here wants to jump on me for having an opinion, bring it on.

It's our privilege to disagree and state our opinions, but not one person here complaining is a moderator. I respectfully suggest that if someone has a problem that they report their concerns to a mod and stop trying to do their job. That's what I intend to do.

This I agree with. Every Bond can be critiscised. I just find it annoying how sometimes you can't say a bad word about some of the Bonds.

SirHenryLeeChaChing

@ TLR- That's a very fair and acceptable point. The only monkey wrench is that some people take it past the point of reasonable opinion. Brosnan gets called "pain face", Craig is "a thug", those are malicious and often I question the opinion of these supposedly "mature" adults. At the same time, some people like I said get blinded with too much love for an actor and can't comprehend that a negative opinion of a movie they are in is not necessarily an attack on the actor. But then, we have quite a few teenagers around here and I know how that is having been one and having one to raise right now...fickle and often too rigid in opinion.

No one around here loves Sir Sean any more than I do, polls or not, but I have the maturity to see the differences as an example in the quality of his first 4 films compared to DAF and YOLT.

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