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I actually think all the cinematic Blofeld's have largely been played the same, with the same major character traits. Each actor gives it their own twist via their different tones, voices and physicality, but in a way those differences also helped make the 60s Blofeld elicit the chameleon-like nature of Fleming's own Blofeld. So in a way, by recasting endlessly EON were able to realize an aspect of the literary character we wouldn't have seen otherwise.
An interesting point in Savalas Blofeld, by the way. I've always found it quite strange that Blofeld hits on Tracy and actually wants to have her then and there, considering he is very much an asexual, driven presence in the other films. His lack of sexual obsession actually makes him an interesting counter-point to Bond for me for obvious reasons, so having him be as sex-minded as Bond is really strange and kind of boring in my view.
Yes, but that's got nothing to do with how they portrayed his sexuality. I'd actually like to know, as it doesn't seem to be an original element from the Fleming book that Blofeld is so hot after Tracy.
New controversial opinion: Savalas was good but very flawed Blofeld. Too heterosexual for one.
I love OHMSS, but nothing Blofeld does makes any sense. Or rather, how he did all of it.
Very much agreed, @Ludovico. Though Blofeld's advance on Tracy does give us that great line from her where she tells him she's already a countess after he offers himself up to her. That's why she's Mrs. Bond! She can put in the digs as well as her man.
DAF OHMSS TLD FYEO DN
For me, MR, TWMTGG and DAF would fall into that category.
I always thought that you liked DAD too, but assumed that this was on account of something subjective drawing you to it. So I would have expected it to be on that list you posted above.
Otherwise, I can only assume that you objectively think it's a good film and as you might imagine, that would surprise me.
The five I listed are my Top 5 if you will. DAF OHMSS TLD FYEO DN
The next five would be DAD QOS MR SP LALD but not to the degree I can watch DAF or OHMSS or TLD at any time, practically weekly or even more frequently, not that I would do that anyway.
I have watched DAF 6 times alone this year already though...
My priorities shift somewhat and that includes what I will watch these days. @bondjames
They are the ones I find easiest to watch....
what about lovely Kara :))
Very true, @Mendes4Lyfe. Adorable, is the best word I could use for her. And she's the most important thing I'd value in a partner: loyal. Even to a fault, as she's so loyal she doesn't see what Koskov is doing before it's too late.
Indeed. If you need a Bond girl that isn't Bond's equal, then Kara is a good guide. Far better than the airhead bimbos Bond often encounters.
So you need someone who is easily duped?
@Mendes4Lyfe, she's my favorite kind of Bond girl who is a regular woman without the movie trying to make a big deal out of her or making her an apparent equal. Like the Bond girl that I think inspired her, Tatiana of FRWL, they are both normal women caught up in a crazy spy world they can't handle. TLD's script does a great job of making Kara seem in over her head without making her feel brain dead, as you describe. She could've helped more at times, like in Bond's fight in the jail, but in other moments she's willing to take up a gun and save Bond when nobody else will. I've got her back for that.