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2) LALD - Entertaining. An enjoyable debut for Moore. Jane Seymour is my favorite Bond girl of all time. It features one of the best ever cast of villains. Has some questionable moments but overall a solid entry.
3) DAF - Disappointing. A failed attempt to recapture the magic of GF. It has some nice moments but they are too few and far in between. It's best when viewed as a stand alone film. It has the potential to cause extreme irritation if watched directly after OHMSS.
4) TMWTGG - A mess. Not a whole lot works here for me. Not even the Barry score, which is underwhelming by his standards. It was clearly time to let someone else direct a Bond film. Perhaps Christopher Lee is the only one who comes out of this affair unscathed.
GF
^ It's nearly a tie for me. GF shines as a classic, influential film, but LALD is more consistently entertaining. Also, one of the best/least exciting PTS's in the series here.
TMWTGG
DAF
^ Pfft. Really, I don't 'hate' either of these two, but I'm saddened by the fact I have to force myself to watch them come 'marathon leading up to new film' time.
2. DAF
3. LALD
4. TMWTGG
2. LALD
3. TMWTGG
4. DAF
2. Live and Let Die. A solid Bond adventure. It has its weird moments, but overall a good way to introduce Sir Rog. 17/23
3. Diamonds are Forever. Connery's weakest by far, and too campy, but it's not entirely without merit. 19/23
4. The Man With the Golden Gun - My least favorite. 23/23
3. TMWTGG - Hamilton does all right, apart from the middle third, where both he and the film, lose their way somewhat.
2. LALD - More consistent pacing than DAF, and a fair few tense scenes to boot.
1. GF - Hamilton's gold standard.
1. Live And Let Die
2. The Man With The Golden Gun
3. Goldfinger
4. Diamonds Are Forever
LIST 2: Your 007 favourite OT sequences by Maurice Binder
LIST 3: Your 007 most annoying moments in a Bond film
LIST 4: Rank the Aston Martin cars from the Bonds
LIST 5: 007's 007 coolest moments
LIST 6: Rank the non-Barry/Arnold scores
LIST 7: Your 007 most sexy moments in the Bonds
LIST 8: The 6 best moments of Bond in London
LIST 9: The 007 best uses of the Bond Theme
LIST 10: The 5 worst faces made by the Bonds
LIST 11: Your top 10 PTS
LIST 12: The 6 best scenes in OHMSS
LIST 13: David Arnold's 6 finest moments in the Bonds
LIST 14: The five nicest folks who ever played a part in a Bond film.
LIST 15: Ranking the Glen directed Bonds.
LIST 16: Rank the Blofelds (including NSNA and FYEO)
LIST 17-65: The 5 worst moments in DN - The 5 best moments in SF.
LIST 66-71: The 5 best things about Connery's Bond.- The 5 best things about Craig's Bond.
LIST 72: The 5 best non-Bond roles for Sean Connery.
LIST 73: Name 7 still living directors you want to do a Bond film.
LIST 74: Five favourite franchises inspired by Bond.
LIST 75-80: Five things the Moore Bond did that you never would. - Brosnan - Connery - Dalton - Craig - Lazenby
LIST 81-85: Your 5 favourite one night stands from the 60s. - 2000s including SF.
LIST 86: Six things NSNA did better than TB.
LIST 87: Six Bonds that were significantly weaker than their predecessor.
LIST 88: Six Bonds that were significantly stronger than their predecessor.
LIST 89: Rank Arnold's Bond scores.
LIST 90-114: The five most conspicuous characters (not Bond!) of DN-SF: coolest, prettiest, dumbest, funniest, most tragic.
LIST 115: Rank your six favourite establishing shots.
LIST 116: Five 'funny' moments you regret are in a Bond film.
LIST 117: Rank your 6 favourite 007 moments in America.
LIST 118: Who are the 7 dumbest Bond girls?
LIST 119: Rank the John Barry scores
LIST 120: Which six Bond girls have the loveliest face?
LIST 121: Rank the M's (including NSNA and CR67)
LIST 122: Your six favourite 'random' gadgets in Q's lab.
LIST 123: Your six favourite conditions under which to watch a Bond film.
LIST 124: Six moments when Bond came closest to defeat.
LIST 125: 5 most amazing stunts ever performed in a Bond film.
LIST 126: Six characters you wish had never been in a Bond film.
LIST 127: Six locations from the Bond films that were totally underused.
LIST 128: Your top 7 of male actors who have passed away but should have been in a Bond film.
LIST 129: Your top 7 of actresses of 50 or older who should be cast in a Bond film.
LIST 130: 7 crew members whose (temporary or permanent) absence can/could be felt most.
LIST 131: Six favourite scenes with animals in the Bond films.
LIST 132: Seven mistakes they have made in the Bonds.
LIST 133: Six things you do a few hours before watching a new Bond film.
LIST 134: Seven reasons why you are a Bond fan.
LIST 135: Rank Guy Hamilton's Bond films.
<font color=orange size=5><b>LIST 136</b></font>
<font color=green size=6> <b>Your 007 favourite Bond - M conversations.</b></font>
6 - OP (You had no business bidding on that egg!)
5 - DN (That damned Beretta again.)
4 - TLD (Yes, the cellist. I've read Saunders' report.)
3 - OHMSS (Lepidoptary, Sir?)
2 - QOS (Miss Fields showed true bravery. I want that mentioned in her report.)
1 - GE (You don't trust me, Bond. You don't like my methods ...) Superb writing and acting!
What? ;-)
6. YOLT: "This is the big one, 007"
5. OHMSS: "Curious thing, snobbery"
4. FRWL: "If there's any chance of getting a Lektor, we must look into it."
3. CR: "Bond, this may be too much for a blunt instrument to understand..."
2. GE: "I think you are a sexist misogynist dinasour, a relic from the Cold War..."
1. LTK: "Where are not a country club, 007!"
6. DN- "007, just leave the Beretta."
5. GE- M: "...you're a sexist, misogynist dinosaur. Bond: "Let's just skirt the issue, shall we?" ;)
4. LTK- "...farewell to arms. This is not a country club 007! LTK revoked."
3. DAD- "Abandoned station for abandoned agents/Well it seems you've become useful again." (The two Bond-M scenes are most certainly highlights of this film. I love Dench's subtlest of smirks when Bond says the gene therapy clinic no longer exists.)
2. MR- "So there 'was' a laboratory. You'd better take two weeks' leave of absence. Any thoughts on where you might go?" *wink, wink*
1. TLD- "008 can replace you/No. Sir. If it has to be done, I'd rather be the one to do it."
2. SF
3. LTK
4. CR
5. QOS
6. DN
7. GE
8. GF
9. LALD
10. TWINE
11. TLD
12. YOLT
13. TB
14. MR
15. FRWL
16. TND
17. TMWTGG
18. DAD
19. OP
20. TSWLM
21. AVTAK
22. DAF
DN: "Leave the Beretta."
GF: "What do you know about gold? Not paint, bullion..."
OHMSS: "This department owes her a debt."
LTK: "A farewell to arms, then."
GE: "Sexist, misogynist dinosaur..."
CR: "Don't ever break into my house again..."
QoS: "I need you back..." "I never left."
2. "But not a Russian Cypher Clerk with a file photo of a British agent - unless she's err...mental" (the back of Sean Connery's head even oozes charisma)
3. "This department is not concerned with your personal problems"
4. "Utter one more syllable and I'll have you killed"
5. "Our paths have crossed over the years, he's tough and resourceful but...I can't believe he's a psychotic"
6. "This isn't a personal vendetta 007...its an assignment like any other...and if you can't treat it as such coldly and objectively...then 008 can replace you" (that Bernard Lee was pretty good wasn't he?)
7. "I suppose it's...too late to make a run for it"
7. Die Another Day. The dramatic high point of one of the worst movies, and one of Brosnan's finest moments.
6. Quantum of Solace. Just a few brief sentences, but it wraps up the dramatic arc of two films as well as anything.
5. Goldfinger. Sean Connery shows his anger with just a set of flared nostrils, and Bernard Lee is by-the-book as ever. His standards are high, and he won't tolerate deviation.
4. Licence to Kill. Robert Brown's finest moment, he gets to define his character, and Dalton's rage is palpable.
3. The entirety of Skyfall. The whole movie is one long set of Bond/M scenes.
2. Dr. No, the first scene, and the eternal conflict between Bond and M. The late-night setting is a nice touch, and they make it feel like such a regular part of their relationship, despite it being the first time.
1. GoldenEye. Dench and Brosnan nail their roles as two powerful, stubborn agents who stand diametrically opposed (as all Bonds and Ms are) and on different sides of history, but still have respect for each other's talents. This scene dominates the movie.
I feel I should include the Dr No exchange but, to be honest, I can't remember enough of the dialogue.
2) GE -If you think for one moment I don't have the balls to send a man out to die, your instincts are dead wrong. (Dench nailed it from day one. What an incredible scene.)
3) DN - Just leave the Beretta. (What a fantastic introductory scene!)
4) TLD - I'll recall 008 from Hong Kong. He can do it. He doesn't know Pushkin. He follows orders, not instincts. (Great chemistry between Brown and Dalton)
5) LALD - I feel very tempted to test that theory right now. (It was great to see M visit James in the middle of the night.)
6) CR - I'd ask if you could remain emotionally detached but that's not your problem, is it, Bond? (Mommy is trying to make him understand.)
7) TB - Now that we're all here... (Not really a conversation but I love that moment.)
6) Goldfinger (This is an assignment like any other...)
5) CR (This may be too much for a blunt instrument to understand...)
4) TLD (008 can replace you...)
3) Skyfall (most of the scenes)
2) LTK (Farewell to arms...)
1) GoldenEye (you know the one I'm talking about)
6. Tomorrow Never Dies - speeding through London Town
5. Moonraker - "yes, I seem to recall you mentioning that" Venice
4. Goldfinger - "then 008 can replace you"
3. From Russia With Love - Pimping for England
2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service - Operation Beldam
1. Dr No - the first. And the best
2 Dench and Brosnan, Die another Day - you're no good to anyone now
3 Lee and Connery, Dr No - firearm upgrade
4 Lee and Lazenby, OHMSS - two weeks leave
5 Brown and Dalton, TLD - Blaydon safe house
6 Dench and Brosnan, TWINE - innocence of Elektra King
7 Brown and Moore, Octopussy - leaving the american sector
LIST 2: Your 007 favourite OT sequences by Maurice Binder
LIST 3: Your 007 most annoying moments in a Bond film
LIST 4: Rank the Aston Martin cars from the Bonds
LIST 5: 007's 007 coolest moments
LIST 6: Rank the non-Barry/Arnold scores
LIST 7: Your 007 most sexy moments in the Bonds
LIST 8: The 6 best moments of Bond in London
LIST 9: The 007 best uses of the Bond Theme
LIST 10: The 5 worst faces made by the Bonds
LIST 11: Your top 10 PTS
LIST 12: The 6 best scenes in OHMSS
LIST 13: David Arnold's 6 finest moments in the Bonds
LIST 14: The five nicest folks who ever played a part in a Bond film.
LIST 15: Ranking the Glen directed Bonds.
LIST 16: Rank the Blofelds (including NSNA and FYEO)
LIST 17-65: The 5 worst moments in DN - The 5 best moments in SF.
LIST 66-71: The 5 best things about Connery's Bond.- The 5 best things about Craig's Bond.
LIST 72: The 5 best non-Bond roles for Sean Connery.
LIST 73: Name 7 still living directors you want to do a Bond film.
LIST 74: Five favourite franchises inspired by Bond.
LIST 75-80: Five things the Moore Bond did that you never would. - Brosnan - Connery - Dalton - Craig - Lazenby
LIST 81-85: Your 5 favourite one night stands from the 60s. - 2000s including SF.
LIST 86: Six things NSNA did better than TB.
LIST 87: Six Bonds that were significantly weaker than their predecessor.
LIST 88: Six Bonds that were significantly stronger than their predecessor.
LIST 89: Rank Arnold's Bond scores.
LIST 90-114: The five most conspicuous characters (not Bond!) of DN-SF: coolest, prettiest, dumbest, funniest, most tragic.
LIST 115: Rank your six favourite establishing shots.
LIST 116: Five 'funny' moments you regret are in a Bond film.
LIST 117: Rank your 6 favourite 007 moments in America.
LIST 118: Who are the 7 dumbest Bond girls?
LIST 119: Rank the John Barry scores
LIST 120: Which six Bond girls have the loveliest face?
LIST 121: Rank the M's (including NSNA and CR67)
LIST 122: Your six favourite 'random' gadgets in Q's lab.
LIST 123: Your six favourite conditions under which to watch a Bond film.
LIST 124: Six moments when Bond came closest to defeat.
LIST 125: 5 most amazing stunts ever performed in a Bond film.
LIST 126: Six characters you wish had never been in a Bond film.
LIST 127: Six locations from the Bond films that were totally underused.
LIST 128: Your top 7 of male actors who have passed away but should have been in a Bond film.
LIST 129: Your top 7 of actresses of 50 or older who should be cast in a Bond film.
LIST 130: 7 crew members whose (temporary or permanent) absence can/could be felt most.
LIST 131: Six favourite scenes with animals in the Bond films.
LIST 132: Seven mistakes they have made in the Bonds.
LIST 133: Six things you do a few hours before watching a new Bond film.
LIST 134: Seven reasons why you are a Bond fan.
LIST 135: Rank Guy Hamilton's Bond films.
LIST 136: Your 007 favourite Bond - M conversations.
<font color=orange size=5><b>LIST 137</b></font>
<font color=green size=6> <b>Six things your favourite Bond spoofs actually did better than the Bond films themselves.</b></font>
5 - CR67: Cast Orson Welles as a villain.
4 - CR67: Cast Jacqueline Bisset. :x :x :x
3 - Austin Powers: Cast Sir Michael Cane.
2 - Austin Powers: Cast Heather Graham at the hight of her beauty. :x :x :x
1 - Our Man Flint: Give our spy 5 ladies. ;-)
Where the spies are - David Niven as a spy, Francoise Dorleac as femme fatale
CR'67 - the theme song:
or this
True lies - having the spy protecting his identity from his family and when they find out all hell is breaking lose.
OSS 117: Le Caire, nid d'espions - retro works well
Spione (1928) - the inspiration for 007 filmwise?
The Saint - the literary version did influence James Bond and his quips and lightheartedness. Much ascribed to James Bond was created by Leslie Charteris in his books and short stories. The movie bond is far more an combination of Flemings stories and Charteris style of adventure, dress and wicked sense of humor.
LIST 2: Your 007 favourite OT sequences by Maurice Binder
LIST 3: Your 007 most annoying moments in a Bond film
LIST 4: Rank the Aston Martin cars from the Bonds
LIST 5: 007's 007 coolest moments
LIST 6: Rank the non-Barry/Arnold scores
LIST 7: Your 007 most sexy moments in the Bonds
LIST 8: The 6 best moments of Bond in London
LIST 9: The 007 best uses of the Bond Theme
LIST 10: The 5 worst faces made by the Bonds
LIST 11: Your top 10 PTS
LIST 12: The 6 best scenes in OHMSS
LIST 13: David Arnold's 6 finest moments in the Bonds
LIST 14: The five nicest folks who ever played a part in a Bond film.
LIST 15: Ranking the Glen directed Bonds.
LIST 16: Rank the Blofelds (including NSNA and FYEO)
LIST 17-65: The 5 worst moments in DN - The 5 best moments in SF.
LIST 66-71: The 5 best things about Connery's Bond.- The 5 best things about Craig's Bond.
LIST 72: The 5 best non-Bond roles for Sean Connery.
LIST 73: Name 7 still living directors you want to do a Bond film.
LIST 74: Five favourite franchises inspired by Bond.
LIST 75-80: Five things the Moore Bond did that you never would. - Brosnan - Connery - Dalton - Craig - Lazenby
LIST 81-85: Your 5 favourite one night stands from the 60s. - 2000s including SF.
LIST 86: Six things NSNA did better than TB.
LIST 87: Six Bonds that were significantly weaker than their predecessor.
LIST 88: Six Bonds that were significantly stronger than their predecessor.
LIST 89: Rank Arnold's Bond scores.
LIST 90-114: The five most conspicuous characters (not Bond!) of DN-SF: coolest, prettiest, dumbest, funniest, most tragic.
LIST 115: Rank your six favourite establishing shots.
LIST 116: Five 'funny' moments you regret are in a Bond film.
LIST 117: Rank your 6 favourite 007 moments in America.
LIST 118: Who are the 7 dumbest Bond girls?
LIST 119: Rank the John Barry scores
LIST 120: Which six Bond girls have the loveliest face?
LIST 121: Rank the M's (including NSNA and CR67)
LIST 122: Your six favourite 'random' gadgets in Q's lab.
LIST 123: Your six favourite conditions under which to watch a Bond film.
LIST 124: Six moments when Bond came closest to defeat.
LIST 125: 5 most amazing stunts ever performed in a Bond film.
LIST 126: Six characters you wish had never been in a Bond film.
LIST 127: Six locations from the Bond films that were totally underused.
LIST 128: Your top 7 of male actors who have passed away but should have been in a Bond film.
LIST 129: Your top 7 of actresses of 50 or older who should be cast in a Bond film.
LIST 130: 7 crew members whose (temporary or permanent) absence can/could be felt most.
LIST 131: Six favourite scenes with animals in the Bond films.
LIST 132: Seven mistakes they have made in the Bonds.
LIST 133: Six things you do a few hours before watching a new Bond film.
LIST 134: Seven reasons why you are a Bond fan.
LIST 135: Rank Guy Hamilton's Bond films.
LIST 136: Your 007 favourite Bond - M conversations.
LIST 137: Six things your favourite Bond spoofs actually did better than the Bond films themselves.
<font color=orange size=5><b>LIST 138</b></font>
<font color=green size=6> <b>Rank the decades of Bond movies.</b></font>
4. 90s
3. 80s
2. 00s - 10s
1. 60s
5. 70s
4. 80s
3. 90s
2. 00/10s
1. 60s
60s win by a mile, although if Skyfall is factored out, the 00s actually drop below the 90s. This also fits in well with my Bond rankings (Connery, Craig, Brosnan, Dalton, Moore, Lazenby).