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  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
    edited February 2019 Posts: 2,722
    And then the end...Sanchez and Bond in the desert with only a machete separating them. I love this scene.

    I don't want Sanchez going into full monologue and the leiters lighter pay off is a cracker but sometimes feel it's a shade too short.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    This epilogue with the party at Sanchez's house is several shades of wrong. I think they drop the ball a little with Lupe, massively with Felix and also Pam.

    It took me the longest time to realise that this was Sanchez' place. As a kid I never connected it. Maybe because it's at night I didn't recognise it?

    Why don't you wait until you're asked?

    If you ask me to...winking fish...and final Dalton film, final Glen film, final Maibaum film.

    This always feels like the end of an era to me. Such a rewatchable film. It's always jostling to get into my top ten. Will be interesting where I place it when I redo my rankings. Love this film and it has a lot of sentimental value for me. Davi is so good. Principled psychopath, good addition to the rogues gallery.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Loved reading your comments on LTK, @Major_Boothroyd.
    It's one Bond film I never tire of.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
    edited February 2019 Posts: 2,722
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Loved reading your comments on LTK, @Major_Boothroyd.
    It's one Bond film I never tire of.

    Thanks @ToTheRight - I feel the same as you about LTK. It's always been high on rewatchability and It has a good pace to it. Despite the second act being slightly convoluted with undercover Hong Kong agents and CIA deals for stinger missiles.

    As an aside I remember seeing an interview with Martin Campbell where he laughed about the fact that when he was interviewed by EON for directing goldeneye they asked him what he thought of LTK and he said 'well first thing I'd do is shoot the writer!' Not knowing that the man who was interviewing him co-wrote the script!
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    Time to kick back and watch On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Don't think I've watched this in a year or two!
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    Gun barrel and music is really striking. Starting on Universal Exports sign and Q boring M is unusual too.

    Already the music is kicking ass.

    Bond wearing a hat in the first scene...is this the last time he wears a hat in the series? (I know he throws one on the hatstand in the Moore era)
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    The logistics of Tracy passing out? Wouldn't it have made more sense if she was captured by the waves and Bond saved her?
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    Lazenby laying the smackdown.

    This never happened to the other fella
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    The OHMSS theme...the best.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    That swirling uncertainty that hangs in the song suits the escaping sands of time motif.

    The mood evoked by 'Try' is smokey perfection.

    Diana Rigg's screen presence is awesome. The way she pushes away the casino boss is in itself...boss!
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
    edited February 2019 Posts: 2,722
    Brutal first couple of fights for Lazenby. Really must have been a different feel when he appeared after Connery. The way George throws his punches is crazily over exaggerated though. Lots of swinging haymakers.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    Love the shot of the anchor on the sand as they fight. A decent sized anchor to throw from behind you, while laying down. Lucky the chain was cut short, it could've jerked back and hit Laz in the face...
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
    edited February 2019 Posts: 2,722
    Goldfinger on the soundtrack via whistling...odd sound effects in the fight and then Draco introduced. Love the way the camera pulls focus to the calendar when Draco puts his glasses on to look at it.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
    edited February 2019 Posts: 2,722
    QBranch wrote: »
    Love the shot of the anchor on the sand as they fight. A decent sized anchor to throw from behind you, while laying down. Lucky the chain was cut short, it could've jerked back and hit Laz in the face...

    Yes, great shot that I suspect occurred to the filmmakers to capture on the day,
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    "Does this mean you've lost confidence in me sir?" That line is not delivered convincingly.

    Moneypenny gets a kiss on the lips from Bond. Is that the only time (not including the DAD VR thingy?)
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
    edited February 2019 Posts: 2,722
    "It might be nice to attend night school" Marc-Ange Draco's girlfriend likes the cut of George's jib
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    They do put George is some pretty crazy outfits - riding jodhpurs are the latest...

    "We have all the time in the world" montage...only...love...
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    Is George the most jovial Bond? I know Moore has the lightest touch...but maybe George has the gentlest?
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    That safe cracker though...
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    There's a lot to be said for that quick scene of Tracy and Marc-Ange in the back of the car when she says 'whatever happens, there will be no regrets." It's a quiet little thematic builder but could easily have got lost on the cutting room floor. Glad it retained its place.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
    edited February 2019 Posts: 2,722
    Bond arriving in the Aston at M's place. The only time we see M at home until Craig-era Dench.

    Big exposition dump here from Lazenby.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    Orbis Non Sufficit
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    Irma la not so douche
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    Major_Boothroyd wrote: »
    Moneypenny gets a kiss on the lips from Bond. Is that the only time (not including the DAD VR thingy?)
    Pretty sure it was. Seemed a bit cheeky that Laz would get to and not Sean - as if he requested it.
    Major_Boothroyd wrote: »
    Is George the most jovial Bond? I know Moore has the lightest touch...but maybe George has the gentlest?
    Good point. I think he was.
    Major_Boothroyd wrote: »
    That safe cracker though...
    True, you could simply drop it on the safe to crack it.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    And there's Piz Gloria...beautifully shot and scored by Barry
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    "Glad to get my feet on the ground."

    "Not ground...ice." Love the delivery from Ilse Steppat
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    That first overhead shot of Blofeld petting the cat. Terrific.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    QBranch wrote: »
    Major_Boothroyd wrote: »
    That safe cracker though...
    True, you could simply drop it on the safe to crack it.

    Haha! True.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    George walking up stairs with his kilt on...Connery must have wondered what THAT was all about! George carries the look well though. Certainly catches Ruby's eye! She's a real 60s look to her.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    Some stereotypical meals for the different racial makeup of the women at the dinner.
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