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LTK is good but TB feels way more like Bond.
License to Kill: 10 votes
OUCH!! What a slam-bang win from TB! Wow, I was expecting a much closer race than this!
Well all right, let's keep moving along, but hoping that the next round will be well mixed!
A View to a Kill vs. Quantum of Solace
For this it is obvious. QoS.
Qos suffers from redoing two stunts that have been done much better in the RM era than in DC's era (bailing a plane without a chute and boat racing). And for the rest the Bourne sequels beat qos in actionscenes every time which is kinda unforgivable when we are talking Bondmovies.
QOS for the ability to block it out of my mind easier.
Well QoS had too large a quantum of Bourne, but sadly not its qualities. O:-)
Original stunts huh? QoS actually has the Bond actor performing them however, while AVTAK has about 80% of Moore's stunt doubles, and Rog at 20% which would virtually be talking parts in the worry that he would exhaust himself if he so much as moved at 5 miles an hour.
In any case, my answer is the same as before.
AVTAK
Yes the jump out of the plane looks very Un CGI, as in NOT. And it is a poor mans repeat of a far better stunt as performed in MR.
The boat race that made NO sense whatsoever nor did it fullfill a purpose. Now talking about that boatrace in LALD which is pretty exciting and fun.
Oh and: Craig >>>>>>>> Moore
16. Quantum of Solace (2008) - 6/10
17. The World Is Not Enough (1999) - 6/10
18. Diamonds Are Forever (1971) - 5.5/10
19. Moonraker (1979) - 5.5/10
20. A View to a Kill (1985) - 5.5/10
Better in every way imo and my preference for Moore over Craig is an important factor. Though if I had to watch a Bond film after having not seen one in months and it was a toss up between these two, I would watch AVTAK just because it's more Bondian and enjoyable.
One day, every combination of battle will have been debated...I wonder how many there are (potentially)?
EDIT:
If my maths are correct (and I don't have much faith in them) we have some way to go
Oh my, you're completely right! Sorry about that everybody, let's scrap this one and do a new one. And just for the record, QoS won for the 2 hours this went on!
Thanks PKK for catching this! All right, here's the new round:
Moonraker vs. A View to a Kill
Hopefully this has not been done yet!
AVTAK would have pulled it round ;)
An interesting one, two films I enjoy. AVTAK is, for me, a really enjoyable movie, despite it's negative aspects. Theres still a lot about it to make it a really good movie.
Having said that, Moonraker just has the edge in this one. Moore was in his prime. the locations are fabulous. Michael Lonsdale is brilliant. The script really showcases Moore's talents and his comedic portrayal. Just a great bond film. What I will say about MR is that Jaws return was a bit of a damp squib (though can see why they did it). Also think Lois Chiles is a bit boring.
Moonraker it is for me :)
In my opinion, the #3 best Bond movie of the series, following just behind FRWL and GE as my top 3. For a while I tried to put it lower in my rankings to make way for others, but I realized after watching it on Friday night that it really is my #3 favorite. Roger Moore is simply a beast in his last outing, Max Zorin makes for one of the best main villains in the entire series, the soundtrack is so hum-worthy, it's dark and eerie, and the finale pulls out all the stops! Blows MR out of the water in practically every way.
As Vijay from OP would put it, "No problem." ;)
Anyhow my vote is most definitely for Moonraker. Moore's still in his prime here, Holly is an infinitely superior leading lady to Stacy, stronger villain in Drax, faster and smoother direction from Lewis Gilbert, far more exotic locations, a more insidious evil scheme from the villain and just a slicker, more fast paced and confident adventure film all-round. The only areas where AVTAK trumps it for me is in the title song department and I believe Zorin's French chateau is more impressive than Drax's French chateau(although both are gorgeous).
Other than that MR all the way.
To alleivate any confusion,
MR over AVTAK
MR over QOS
QOS over AVTAK
I'm picking MR over AVTAK because even doberman pinchers are terrified of looking at Grace Jones.
19. Moonraker (1979) - 5.5/10
20. A View to a Kill (1985) - 5.5/10
21. Die Another Day
20. Licence To Kill
19. You Only Live Twice
18. Tomorrow Never Dies
17. A View To A Kill (AVTAK beats with no problem Moonraker)
16. Diamonds Are Forever
15.The World Is Not Enough
14. Goldfinger
13. The Living Daylights
12. Live And Let Die
11. Thunderball
10. Quantum Of Solace (If it had been QOS vs. AVTAK)
I chose the beachboys music over Jaws in love with Dolly.
I love them both however..