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  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Yeah my friends have only seen the Craig films so I'm doing a bondathon with them starting at dr no
    Have fun. Please try not to show any advance bias against the legendary TB until they've had an opportunity to experience it for themselves.

    Yeah I won't I'm very interested to see their opinions
    Great. I was just kidding. I'm sure you will be surprised that they may have a different view on the films from you. That's the great thing about Bond. There's always something for everyone. Please let us know how it goes.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    TB is legendary...
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    bondjames wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Yeah my friends have only seen the Craig films so I'm doing a bondathon with them starting at dr no
    Have fun. Please try not to show any advance bias against the legendary TB until they've had an opportunity to experience it for themselves.

    Yeah I won't I'm very interested to see their opinions
    Great. I was just kidding. I'm sure you will be surprised that they may have a different view on the films from you. That's the great thing about Bond. There's always something for everyone. Please let us know how it goes.

    @JamesBondKenya, if any of your friends complain about the amazing water photography take the TV remote and bash them over the head with it. It's gotta be done, and I am sure those criticisms will come.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    If I were to introduce someone to Bond for the very first time, I'd absolutely have to show DN-GF, OHMSS, and CR.

    Not GE? I'm surprised.

    I was trying to come up with more "classics" and not my straight up favorites. I think the first three are incredibly important and classic, and demand at least a viewing. CR is a given, as well, so that leaves my mind jumping to OHMSS for the last one. I could possibly replace it with TSWLM.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    Just 5? DN. FRWL, OHMSS, TSWLM & TLD. I was tempted to swap out TSWLM with FYEO, but TSWLM is the most Moore-ish of his 7.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    TSWLM is probably the most perfect of Moore's films. The scale, the locations, the way it's shot, the sets; it's the most 60s feeling 70s movie, if that makes sense.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Yeah my friends have only seen the Craig films so I'm doing a bondathon with them starting at dr no
    Have fun. Please try not to show any advance bias against the legendary TB until they've had an opportunity to experience it for themselves.

    Yeah I won't I'm very interested to see their opinions
    Great. I was just kidding. I'm sure you will be surprised that they may have a different view on the films from you. That's the great thing about Bond. There's always something for everyone. Please let us know how it goes.

    @JamesBondKenya, if any of your friends complain about the amazing water photography take the TV remote and bash them over the head with it. It's gotta be done, and I am sure those criticisms will come.

    Ok but they seemed pretty onboard during dr no my friend thinks it's the best bond film
    The real problems gonna be the Moore era
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited March 2017 Posts: 23,883
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    The real problems gonna be the Moore era
    This is where you may have to bash them over the head with something more prominent than a remote control to make them see the light (again, just kidding - do not try at home & I do not condone violence).
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Ok but they seemed pretty onboard during dr no my friend thinks it's the best bond film
    That is impressive. I didn't come around to DN until I was at least in my 20s.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Same here. I found both DN and FRWL to be a bit boring.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Yeah my friends have only seen the Craig films so I'm doing a bondathon with them starting at dr no
    Have fun. Please try not to show any advance bias against the legendary TB until they've had an opportunity to experience it for themselves.

    Yeah I won't I'm very interested to see their opinions
    Great. I was just kidding. I'm sure you will be surprised that they may have a different view on the films from you. That's the great thing about Bond. There's always something for everyone. Please let us know how it goes.

    @JamesBondKenya, if any of your friends complain about the amazing water photography take the TV remote and bash them over the head with it. It's gotta be done, and I am sure those criticisms will come.

    Ok but they seemed pretty onboard during dr no my friend thinks it's the best bond film
    The real problems gonna be the Moore era

    These kids seem alright.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited March 2017 Posts: 8,392
    The kids are alright.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    bondjames wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    The real problems gonna be the Moore era
    This is where you may have to bash them over the head with something more prominent than a remote control to make them see the light (again, just kidding - do not try at home & I do not condone violence).
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Ok but they seemed pretty onboard during dr no my friend thinks it's the best bond film
    That is impressive. I didn't come around to DN until I was at least in my 20s.

    We'll see, we're watching frwl tonight
  • BeatlesSansEarmuffsBeatlesSansEarmuffs
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    That's fine, I know them all pretty well.

    Five to introduce a newbie to:

    GF, FRWL, TSWLM, GE, CR. I like the idea of trying to show off the variety of Bond interpretations. OHMSS just isn't a good choice for a first timer. Two Connery films? Well come on -- his is the iconic Bond. If forced to show only one Connery in my 5 for beginners, I'd lose FRWL and substitute TLD.
  • Last_Rat_StandingLast_Rat_Standing Long Neck Ice Cold Beer Never Broke My Heart
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    In early 2012 I tried introducing my wife then girlfriend to CR as her first Bond. She couldnt take anymore after the airport scene. She saw SF later that year and somewhat enjoyed it. It wasn't until I popped in TMWTGG about a year and a half ago that she got into Bond because of Roger. For a newbie just see what films they generally enjoy and pick a Bond closest to that.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    Last_Rat_Standing wrote: »
    In early 2012 I tried introducing my wife then girlfriend to CR as her first Bond. She couldnt take anymore after the airport scene. She saw SF later that year and somewhat enjoyed it. It wasn't until I popped in TMWTGG about a year and a half ago that she got into Bond because of Roger. For a newbie just see what films they generally enjoy and pick a Bond closest to that.

    Yeah roger is very much the ladies man
  • Last_Rat_StandingLast_Rat_Standing Long Neck Ice Cold Beer Never Broke My Heart
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    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Last_Rat_Standing wrote: »
    In early 2012 I tried introducing my wife then girlfriend to CR as her first Bond. She couldnt take anymore after the airport scene. She saw SF later that year and somewhat enjoyed it. It wasn't until I popped in TMWTGG about a year and a half ago that she got into Bond because of Roger. For a newbie just see what films they generally enjoy and pick a Bond closest to that.

    Yeah roger is very much the ladies man

    He put my wife into labor with my second child when watching Live and Let Die
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    Are your kids bond fans?
  • Last_Rat_StandingLast_Rat_Standing Long Neck Ice Cold Beer Never Broke My Heart
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    Too young. One is almost 3 and the other just turned one in January. I'll get them hooked on the films once they're older.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    What??!? As soon as I come home from the hospital I was watching James Bond
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    I was watching Bond at 3. I turned out just fine, IMO.
  • Last_Rat_StandingLast_Rat_Standing Long Neck Ice Cold Beer Never Broke My Heart
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    I put the films on regularly and they're around playing with toys and whatnot. But haven't been able to sit them down to watch one. My older loves The Incredibles. Perhaps ill throw on DAD soon as theres plenty of similarities.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote: »
    TSWLM is probably the most perfect of Moore's films. The scale, the locations, the way it's shot, the sets; it's the most 60s feeling 70s movie, if that makes sense.

    Yes! on all counts

  • Last_Rat_StandingLast_Rat_Standing Long Neck Ice Cold Beer Never Broke My Heart
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    talos7 wrote: »
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote: »
    TSWLM is probably the most perfect of Moore's films. The scale, the locations, the way it's shot, the sets; it's the most 60s feeling 70s movie, if that makes sense.

    Yes! on all counts

    I'm due for a Moore film soon. Was thinking either FYEO or AVTAK since they're bottom 5 material but in need of a watching. But TSWLM I think now is first.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    Last_Rat_Standing wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote: »
    TSWLM is probably the most perfect of Moore's films. The scale, the locations, the way it's shot, the sets; it's the most 60s feeling 70s movie, if that makes sense.

    Yes! on all counts

    I'm due for a Moore film soon. Was thinking either FYEO or AVTAK since they're bottom 5 material but in need of a watching. But TSWLM I think now is first.

    U can watch octopussy too, I used to think the Spy Who Loved me was by far the best Moore movie until my most recent Viewing of them both when I discovered my true love is for the film octopussy , and a close second is the Spy Who Loved me
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    While I like aspects of Hamlish's score, A Barry soundtrack for TSWLM would have been the icing on the cake.
  • Last_Rat_StandingLast_Rat_Standing Long Neck Ice Cold Beer Never Broke My Heart
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    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Last_Rat_Standing wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote: »
    TSWLM is probably the most perfect of Moore's films. The scale, the locations, the way it's shot, the sets; it's the most 60s feeling 70s movie, if that makes sense.

    Yes! on all counts

    I'm due for a Moore film soon. Was thinking either FYEO or AVTAK since they're bottom 5 material but in need of a watching. But TSWLM I think now is first.

    U can watch octopussy too, I used to think the Spy Who Loved me was by far the best Moore movie until my most recent Viewing of them both when I discovered my true love is for the film octopussy , and a close second is the Spy Who Loved me

    I've done OP somewhat recently. FYEO for me is like the forgotten Bond film. I forget it exists half the time.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    edited March 2017 Posts: 7,108
    If we have to choose 5 I'd say these five make a fine story arc while still living up to great quality:

    FRWL
    TB
    OHMSS
    FYEO
    LTK

    Maybe adding TWINE would be nice, although many would disagree.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    I watched TWINE the other day and really enjoyed it....very under-rated on here I think....and I might have to review my rankings and bump it up a few places.
  • Jazz007Jazz007 Minnesota
    edited March 2017 Posts: 257
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Jazz007 wrote: »
    BEST:
    1. Casino Royale
    2. Dr. No
    3. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    4. The Spy Who Loved Me
    5. The Living Daylights

    WORST:
    5. Live and Let Die
    4. Diamonds Are Forever
    3. The World is Not Enough
    2. Die Another Day
    1. Tomorrow Never Dies


    Choosing a bottom 5 is easy - it's choosing a top 5 that's hard.

    Fair enough why don't u like TND

    Brosnan tried his best in TND after GE - he's not the main problem (although, as is the case with his Bond catalog if you ask me, some of his acting choices didn't help make things better). Even for the Bond series, the entire film is completely over-the-top in tone, far-fetched plot wise, the dialogue is garbage with gag-inducing hack attempts at humor especially, the emotional elements that were shoe-horned in to appease Brosnan fall completely flat, the acting is really atrocious from the secondary cast members like Frobe, Hatcher and Schiavelli and the top billed cast is mediocre at best (Yeoh, Pryce). When you get down to it, for me, the whole film represents the absolute worst of how the James Bond franchise appears to the non Bond fan; it's flashy but so shallow. Arnold's score is good, Q's scenes are fun and there are a few cool action set pieces - but let's just say.... it killed any chances of having many future tomorrows with me.... I don't return to this one very much. haha

    I'm reminded that I ranked LALD way too low here.... I returned to it recently and it's actually a movie that keeps getting more and more watchable for me, I should have put down AVTAK in the #5 worst spot. What was I thinking?
  • TokolosheTokoloshe Under your bed
    edited March 2017 Posts: 2,667
    Top:

    CR
    SF
    TND (yes really, I love it)
    TSWLM
    FRWL

    But I should add I have a lot of love for Lazenby and Dalton's films too.

    Bottom:

    DAF
    DAD
    TMWTGG
    TB
    TWINE
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