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  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Murdock wrote: »
    Blofeld should have disguised himself as Ted Knight. :))

    :) Good one!
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    LICENCE TO KILL

    Been in the mood for this one.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    You know what almost never gets mentioned when we discuss best fights is Bond vs Blofeld on the bobsled. It is brutal and nail biting. Maybe it's because George already has so many contenders in his one appearance that we overlook it. If either Moore or Dalton had pulled off an equal a quality fight, we'd all be in awe of it.

    It's absolutely one of the best fights and deserves more attention! Amazing we got that kind of fight between Bond and Blofeld. One of many reasons Telly's Blofeld is my favorites - never afraid to get his hands dirty.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    You know what almost never gets mentioned when we discuss best fights is Bond vs Blofeld on the bobsled. It is brutal and nail biting. Maybe it's because George already has so many contenders in his one appearance that we overlook it. If either Moore or Dalton had pulled off a battle of equal intensity and authenticity we'd all be in awe of it.

    You're spot on! Its a terrific fight. Maybe its because its interspersed with the bobsled stunts and gets overlooked. Love the sound effects when Bonds helmet is scraping the sides of the bob run!
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    You know what almost never gets mentioned when we discuss best fights is Bond vs Blofeld on the bobsled. It is brutal and nail biting. Maybe it's because George already has so many contenders in his one appearance that we overlook it. If either Moore or Dalton had pulled off a battle of equal intensity and authenticity we'd all be in awe of it.

    That is indeed one of the best. You're right, Lazenby had so many great fights in just that one film, it's easy to forget about. Everyone latches onto the PTS beach fight or the throw-down with Che Che (both all-time greats as well). Lazenby and Savalas going head-to-head was really the only time we've ever gotten Bond and Blofeld locked in physical combat. And (a little wonky back projection aside) it does indeed deliver!
  • BondAficionadoBondAficionado Former IMDBer
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    Personally, OHMSS is one of the best JB films because of the unique (love) story which sets it apart from the rest. The action on the other hand, is admittedly awful in most cases. The worst filmed fist fights ever, and like you briefly mentioned; wonky projection screens. The only good action pieces are the ski chase and the finale at Piz Gloria. That's it.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    I think it's great.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    I love the fight scenes in OHMSS,i must say.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    Although the product placement of " Radioactive Lint " ( from the Radioactive Lint
    Corporation of America) was a bit excessive.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    BondAficionado wrote: »
    Personally, OHMSS is one of the best JB films because of the unique (love) story which sets it apart from the rest. The action on the other hand, is admittedly awful in most cases. The worst filmed fist fights ever, and like you briefly mentioned; wonky projection screens. The only good action pieces are the ski chase and the finale at Piz Gloria. That's it.

    I think OHMSS has some of the best action, and whats impressive is that it holds up well even now compared to the more ambitious action tat came later. The fight on the beach, explosive Che Che fight, the ski scenes, the punch up in the bell house; the stock car sequence, attack on Piz Gloria and bobsled chase, all wonderful!
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    That bobsled chase is one of the most awesome chases in the series.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    And original too! Never seen anything like it since. FYEO homaged it but it wasn't as good imho!
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Starting OHMSS as it's Diana Rigg's birthday.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    PTS- Lazenby kicking some ass. The blu-ray got rid of that awful "Twilight" esque hue from the UE DVD.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Titles- one of the greatest pieces of music in recorded history IMO.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    That bobsled chase is one of the most awesome chases in the series.
    +1
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Gumbold office scene never fails to rivet me. The music, George, all superb.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Gumbold office scene never fails to rivet me. The music, George, all superb.

    Agreed, I always enjoy that. It's an incredible scene, as is the entire film.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    Always wondered was that improvised by George! If so, nice touch!
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    He probably didn t know the camera was still rolling.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    My partner asked to watch 'the one set in New Orleans'. So Kicking back to watch Live And Let Die. So I'll probably write her comments while we watch!
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    She liked the opening. Especially the funeral scene. She loves Guns and Roses so is singing the theme song.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
    edited July 2017 Posts: 13,901
    Pardon my frankness, but your partner sounds awesome already.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    My partner says Miss Caruso has weird eyebrows, and thinks it is strange that M heads straight for bedroom when he gets into Bond's apartment. She likes Bond's kitchen though.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    Seeing as my partner is Italian I ask her what she thinks of Miss Caruso's pronunciation in the first line of dialogue. She's not impressed - haha. Says she sounds Spanish instead.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    she laughed at the phone in the car that leiter calls Bond on. Loved the funky soundtrack when Bond lands in NY though.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    She likes Solitare's hair but not her makeup. Likes the smooth turn over of the 'lovers' card. 'Very confident' she said - I said bond is the definition of confidence (especially Moore's 007!)
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    My partner loves all the voodoo parts in San monique. The style and colour of this whole film is resonating I think!
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    My partner wanted clarification on Solitaire's psychic abilities and when I explained she would lose her powers if she had sex my partner said 'that's so sexist' - not helped when the next ten minutes bond, Adam, the cab driver and mr big all refer to her as 'property'.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    She's loving Moore's one-liners.
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