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I said in another thread recently the main problem with LALD's boat chase was it's chopped up inserting Pepper and the law, comedy and other things that take away from where the real excitement is and kills the pace, but the stunts are top-notch. MR's two sequences are perfectly in keeping with the anything-goes wackiness of the film as a whole. TMWTGG is kind of unique in that it's in a more enclosed public space and the boats are not made for speed. TWINE's chase is one of the highlights of that film, but like LALD it throws in too many jokes and by-the-numbers moments that detract from the excitement. Mathis1 adds the capper description above.
One note I'll add about what helps LALD, TMWTGG and MR is the music. I like Barry's short take on the LALD theme and Bond theme as Bond gets away at the end of TMWTGG's, and his Bond theme in the Bondola chase and then the reprise of the classic 007 theme in the Amazon chase in MR. Although George Martin's score is used less in LALD, the snatches we hear of it really make a difference and add to the effect, especially at the end of it.
That means Arnold's score that adds what sounds like disco flourishes and electronic music detract in TWINE. So in keeping with being consistent with my least favorite Bond film, I'll go with TWINE as my least favorite boat chase.
Seriously I put up what I consider will spark dialogue and get a healthy round of votes. I don't really like the landslide winners I would prefer some votes to all nominees. Sometimes I throw in, or keep out, a worthy nominee to see what reaction I will get. I guess this bird brain enjoys stirring the pot.
We may see QOS show up when we do the list of the best boat chases. :)
Which again reminds me that I am always open to categories for future votes. Next we will head back to the Bondie side of things.
Good point, i would concur, its not really a chase!
The boat chase in FRWL isn't there.
That's a boat battle😉
I don't think I subscribe to the line of thinking that separates a boat chase from a boat battle. All of the sequences have Bond in a boat of some form being pursued by bad guys who are also in boats of some form. Don't complicate things, fellas. :))
I like the boat chase in TWINE (even the over-the-top moments), the boat chases in MR aren't amazing but fine for me and I LOVE the boat chase from LALD.
The klebbie should go to TMWTGG. The part with the boy feels odd, the whole scene is without speed and the moment where the boat is cut into halves is more fun in MR.
LALD boat chase for me is probably the best action sequence in the entire series and if that's not a good boat chase, I don't know what's a good one!
My nomination would be for FRWL, which is just unnecessary after the Red Grant fight, the helicopter chase, and the later to come Klebbie standoff.
An interesting idea, that.
It isn't nominated...otherwise it would also get my vote.
Well it looks like it’s getting several write ins .
The end of this sequence, when Bond is heading back to shore, is one of my favorite moments of the Craig era; Arnold’s score is elegant.
Agreed! Always considered this Camille's theme. I also like the cinematography of the beginning of the sequence, as Bond jumps the bike onto the boat.
QoS is great.
I'm actually fine with the QOS frantic edits, but I agree with @BT3366 that of the QOS action sequences, this one is the worst and feels like it was inserted for the sake of inserting it.
Very interesting category as every nominee received some votes.
Lets turn back to the Bondie side and I thought Sean's Bond had some great first meetings with his leading ladies. Whether it was someone emerging from the ocean with some lovely shells, or sharing cute remarks in Amsterdam. His Bond seemed to have some memorable first meetings with his leading lady. So why not a Sean category. Lets award a Bondie to the best meeting of Bond and the leading lady from the Sean adventures! Here are the nominees:
Which one is the best meeting of Bond and the leading lady from the Sean movies? You may consider the dialogue, the chemistry of the actors, or the circumstances and place in the move. Time for the academy to vote!
EDIT: I guess that was a little too late If I don't consider the great action sequences in Third Acts, the LALD boat chase is possibly my favourite one, together with the TLD/FYEO/OHMSS snow chases.
Nice category and noms, I suspect a couple of them will run away with it!
Bond alias "Peter Franks" thinks blond/brunette/redhead Tiffany is definitely distinctive and likes the collars and cuffs to match from DAF
My favorite Bond meets girl scene in the whole series. Tom Mankiewicz's quotable dialogue is terrific in this scene while Connery & St. John share a most playful and delightful chemistry.