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Which of the films are necessary of all 23

Dr_StrangewaysDr_Strangeways
in General Movies & TV Posts: 23
Hey guys! Just joined! Just thought id ask if anyone had any ideas on this.
So i was thinking that id want to watch the films again, but there are 23 for god sake. So i was wondering what you guys think one should watch if all 23 films were brought down to a list of 5-10(ish) movies. It could be based on which films are most important to the series, which films are the better films, or just a personal list in your mind. I would personally put OHMSS on the list just because it kind of unites all the films and is also just a great entry. But otherwise id love your opinion. Thanks.

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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited October 2014 Posts: 18,264
    OHMSS
    TLD
    LTK
    FYEO
    CR
    QoS
    SF
    DN
    FRWL
    TMWTGG
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
    Posts: 4,116
    DN
    FRWL
    GF
    OHMSS
    TSWLM
    OP
    TND
    DAD
    CR
    QOS
    SF
  • echoecho 007 in New York
    Posts: 6,277
    DN
    FRWL
    GF
    OHMSS
    TSWLM
    OP
    TLD
    CR
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,462
    Most important ten in my opinion if I had to choose (chronologically):
    1) Dr. No
    2) From Russia with Love
    3) Goldfinger
    4) On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    5) Live and Let Die
    6) The Spy Who Loved Me
    7) For Your Eyes Only
    8) GoldenEye
    9) Casino Royale
    10) Skyfall
  • Ed83Ed83
    Posts: 1,181
    1. From Russia With Love
    2. Thunderball
    3. The Spy Who Loved Me
    4. For Your Eyes Only
    5. Octopussy
    6. The Living Daylights
    7. Licence to Kill
    8. Goldeneye
    9. Casino Royale
    10. Skyfall
  • WalecsWalecs On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    Posts: 3,157
    FRWL
    Casino Royale
    OHMSS
    GoldenEye
    LTK
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    Posts: 12,480
    For me, really necessary would be:

    DN
    FRWL
    GF
    LALD
    TSWLM
    FYEO
    TLD
    GE
    TND
    CR
    SF
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
    edited October 2014 Posts: 6,844
    Not exactly my top ten mind you, but I think this should provide a very good overview of some of the series' finest moments and most classically (or traditionally) Bondian outings as well as the series' numerous changes in style and tone:

    1. Dr. No
    2. Goldfinger
    3. Thunderball
    4. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    5. Live & Let Die
    6. Octopussy
    7. The Living Daylights
    8. GoldenEye
    9. The World is Not Enough
    10. Casino Royale

    And anyway, let's face it: once you've watched ten, you won't be able to resist seeking out more. ;)
  • MayDayDiVicenzoMayDayDiVicenzo Here and there
    Posts: 5,080
    1. DN
    2. GF
    3. OHMSS
    4. LALD
    5. TSWLM
    6. FYEO
    7. LTK
    8. GE
    9. CR
    10. SF
  • StoneShiStoneShi
    Posts: 75
    Some of these lists will put the poor man off Agent Bond for life.

    You need one from each actor and each decade, obviously... I'll pick their best...

    1) Thunderball
    2) OHMSS
    3) Spy
    4) Daylights
    5) Goldeneyes
    6) Skyfall

    Then round out the top 10 with ones that sum up an era:

    7) Early 70s smart-mouth: Live and Let Die (to give an added taste of Roger)
    8) Classic 60s, but the boring vibes of the Terence Young films are covered by TB: so I'll include Russia With Love
    9) The Dreary late-90s Brosnan blandness era: TWINE
    10) Stodgy Rodgy early 80s era: Octopussy

    There you go, encapsulates the whole series. A taste of all flavours.
  • MayDayDiVicenzoMayDayDiVicenzo Here and there
    edited October 2014 Posts: 5,080
    Thank you @Stoneshi, your positive attitude is always welcome on these threads.
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    Posts: 13,355
    Recommending films can be done here:

    http://www.mi6community.com/index.php?p=/discussion/388/recommend-a-1st-bond-film-to-a-newbie-to-the-series
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