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  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    That's a pretty unique top 4 @w2bond. I don't think I've seen TLD, OP, GE & FRWL in that order so high before. They are all quite different.

    I see the Mendes entries do nothing for you and QoS isn't all that high either. I suppose the last decade hasn't been that pleasant. I've sometimes wondered, given the length of time between films these days, how I would feel if I didn't like a few films in succession. Thankfully that hasn't happened since the Brosnan days, and at that point they were churning them out more regularly, which blunted the pain.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    Posts: 7,407
    bondjames wrote: »
    That's a pretty unique top 4 @w2bond. I don't think I've seen TLD, OP, GE & FRWL in that order so high before. They are all quite different.

    I see the Mendes entries do nothing for you and QoS isn't all that high either. I suppose the last decade hasn't been that pleasant. I've sometimes wondered, given the length of time between films these days, how I would feel if I didn't like a few films in succession. Thankfully that hasn't happened since the Brosnan days, and at that point they were churning them out more regularly, which blunted the pain.

    Didn't blunt the pain for me am afraid! Each one was worse than the last.
    There may be issues with the Craig era, but I never dread looking forward to the next one as I did in the Brosnan era.
    Am really looking forward to Bond 25, and mostly because Craig is returning!
    I don't share fans optimism for the future after he is gone. None of the frontrunners give me any inkling they are a safe bet!
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited January 2019 Posts: 23,883
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    That's a pretty unique top 4 @w2bond. I don't think I've seen TLD, OP, GE & FRWL in that order so high before. They are all quite different.

    I see the Mendes entries do nothing for you and QoS isn't all that high either. I suppose the last decade hasn't been that pleasant. I've sometimes wondered, given the length of time between films these days, how I would feel if I didn't like a few films in succession. Thankfully that hasn't happened since the Brosnan days, and at that point they were churning them out more regularly, which blunted the pain.

    Didn't blunt the pain for me am afraid! Each one was worse than the last.
    There may be issues with the Craig era, but I never dread looking forward to the next one as I did in the Brosnan era.
    Am really looking forward to Bond 25, and mostly because Craig is returning!
    I don't share fans optimism for the future after he is gone. None of the frontrunners give me any inkling they are a safe bet!
    I can appreciate your concerns. If you think highly of the current man then it's only inevitable that you will have some trepidation about the future, and vice versa. Hopefully whoever they come up with meets with your demanding standards and approval, and doesn't remind you of Broz!
  • w2bondw2bond is indeed a very rare breed
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    bondjames wrote: »
    That's a pretty unique top 4 @w2bond. I don't think I've seen TLD, OP, GE & FRWL in that order so high before. They are all quite different.

    I see the Mendes entries do nothing for you and QoS isn't all that high either. I suppose the last decade hasn't been that pleasant. I've sometimes wondered, given the length of time between films these days, how I would feel if I didn't like a few films in succession. Thankfully that hasn't happened since the Brosnan days, and at that point they were churning them out more regularly, which blunted the pain.

    I'm afraid the last two films lack any...Fun. Soul. Character. Even poorer qualities entries like TMWTGG and DAF are fun. DAD is cringeworthy. But they elicit some response from me. Spectre is just....there, like a kite drifting through the air. Skyfall at least had themes and mostly gels together but I've never been a fan of the pacing or action (beautiful, artistic but not thrilling).

    As for TLD OP FRWL I can skip to any random moment and enjoy it. The other films will have at least some moments I dont like
  • w2bondw2bond is indeed a very rare breed
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Pretty unique rankings @w2bond , interested to see if it remains so.

    @Birdleson
    I imagine my final list will be similar. I don't expect much jumping between tiers (aside from middle ones maybe). You'll be pleased GF (and LALD) is so high now as it was much lower before
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    I would say a couple of your top ten have stretches of dullness, as you call it, most obvious is GE and TB. And even your number 1, has the Kentucky farm segment which drags quite a bit!
    Most Bond movies actually have sections of dullness, the only clear exception would be QOS, which moves like an express train!
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited January 2019 Posts: 23,883
    Birdleson wrote: »
    For the new year.

    1. GOLDFINGER (1964)
    2. FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963)
    3. ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE (1969)
    4 CASINO ROYALE (2006)
    5. DR. NO (1962)
    6. LIVE AND LET DIE (1973)
    7. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (1977)
    8. THUNDERBALL (1965)
    9. QUANTUM OF SOLACE (2008)
    10. GOLDENEYE (1995)

    Every film in this next group contains large segments of brilliant, top Bondian cinema, but this is offset by significant stretches of dullness, inanity and/or ineptitude. With some editing and a bit of reshooting any of these would have been potential Top Ten.

    11. SKYFALL (2012)
    12. YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967)
    13. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981)
    14. LICENCE TO KILL (1989)
    15. THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (1974)
    16. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971)
    17. THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (1987)
    18. OCTOPUSSY (1983)
    19. TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1997)
    20. DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)

    These films must be taken or rejected as they are. No easy fixes, and with the first two they’d lose what charm they possess if they were fiddled with.

    21. A VIEW TO A KILL (1985)
    22. MOONRAKER (1979)
    23. THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

    SPECTRE

    24. SPECTRE (2015)
    Nice list. If your 11 and 14 were in the top 10 instead of your 1 and 9 we'd have the same in there.

    You have YOLT higher than what I've generally seen too. Good to see the love, even though it's not one of my faves.

    My hat's off to you for the TMWTGG and DAF positions.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    That's actually low for YOLT, as I often have it in my Top Ten.
    Wow. I hope we get a summarization of results at some point, so we can see if there have been any major changes to the averages since the last one.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    That's actually low for YOLT, as I often have it in my Top Ten.
    Wow. I hope we get a summarization of results at some point, so we can see if there have been any major changes to the averages since the last one.

    I love the whole spectacle, the vibe.
    I know what you mean. There's a great sense of scale to the whole thing and it's very atmospheric as a result of the Japanese setting.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited January 2019 Posts: 8,392
    1. Dr No
    2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    3. The Living Daylights
    4. Goldeneye
    5. From Russia With Love
    6. Goldfinger
    7. Live And Let Die
    8. Casino Royale
    9. Thunderball
    10. Octopussy
    11. You Only Live Twice
    12. Tomorrow Never Dies
    13. For Eyes Only Only
    14. The Man With The Golden Gun
    15. The Spy Who Loved Me
    16. The World Is Not Enough
    17. A View To A Kill
    18. Skyfall
    19. Diamonds Are Forever
    20. Die Another Day
    21. SPECTRE
    22. Quantum of Solace
    23. License To Kill
    24. Moonraker
  • GetCarterGetCarter
    edited January 2019 Posts: 386
    Just on TMWTGG.

    I’ve traditionally had this one low on my list for the unforgivable return of Sheriff Pepper, “take him to school” and Goodnight’s sheer idiocy.

    However, on a recent viewing, I noticed a slinky, sleazy, kinky, taught thriller begging to be allowed to shine.

    Quite simply, Bond’s cat-and-mouse with Scaramanga over the course of the movie is a wonderfully serpentine thing, greatly original in the Bond canon. Roger Moore’s acting with Maud Adams is some of the best work he’s delivered.

    The central plot line involving these three characters is where the film absolutely shines. That kick-boxing scene (scaramanga’s final assassination), as written, is an absolute corker and I feel a golden opportunity was wasted not utilising a director like Peter Hunt over the somewhat ham-fisted Guy Hamilton.

    No doubt about it - TMWTGG is a dark horse indeed.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited January 2019 Posts: 23,883
    That's how I've always seen it @GetCarter. The silliness (par for the course with a Rog film) doesn't negatively impact my appreciation, perhaps because I came to this one first when I was quite a bit younger, and so just accepted it.
    GetCarter wrote: »
    However, on a recent viewing, I noticed a slinky, sleazy, kinky, taught thriller begging to be allowed to shine.

    Quite simply, Bond’s cat-and-mouse with Scaramanga over the course of the movie is a wonderfully serpentine thing, greatly original in the Bond canon. Roger Moore’s acting with Maud Adams is some of the best work he’s delivered.

    The central plot line involving these three characters is where the film absolutely shines.
    I agree. Barry's score for this film is pretty unique too, and helps the suspense.
    GetCarter wrote: »
    That kick-boxing scene (scaramanga’s final assassination), as written, is an absolute corker and I feel a golden opportunity was wasted not utilising a director like Peter Hunt over the somewhat ham-fisted Guy Hamilton.
    It's still pretty good as is I feel. Shame Maud went out here. She's great in every scene she's in
    GetCarter wrote: »
    No doubt about it - TMWTGG is a dark horse indeed.
    Quite.
    --
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    1. Dr No
    2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    3. The Living Daylights
    4. Goldeneye
    5. From Russia With Love
    6. Goldfinger
    7. Live And Let Die
    8. Casino Royale
    9. Thunderball
    10. Octopussy
    11. You Only Live Twice
    12. Tomorrow Never Dies
    13. For Eyes Only Only
    14. The Man With The Golden Gun
    15. The Spy Who Loved Me
    16. The World Is Not Enough
    17. A View To A Kill
    18. Skyfall
    19. Diamonds Are Forever
    20. Die Another Day
    21. SPECTRE
    22. Quantum of Solace
    23. License To Kill
    24. Moonraker
    Excellent top two if I may say so. The rest isn't bad either, even if it's not in line with my thinking. Just out of curiosity, where would you place NSNA?
  • GetCarterGetCarter
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    John Barry is the ace up the sleeve, @bondjames.

    In sporting parlance, an extra player on the field.

  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,392
    bondjames wrote: »
    That's how I've always seen it @GetCarter. The silliness (par for the course with a Rog film) doesn't negatively impact my appreciation, perhaps because I came to this one first when I was quite a bit younger, and so just accepted it.
    GetCarter wrote: »
    However, on a recent viewing, I noticed a slinky, sleazy, kinky, taught thriller begging to be allowed to shine.

    Quite simply, Bond’s cat-and-mouse with Scaramanga over the course of the movie is a wonderfully serpentine thing, greatly original in the Bond canon. Roger Moore’s acting with Maud Adams is some of the best work he’s delivered.

    The central plot line involving these three characters is where the film absolutely shines.
    I agree. Barry's score for this film is pretty unique too, and helps the suspense.
    GetCarter wrote: »
    That kick-boxing scene (scaramanga’s final assassination), as written, is an absolute corker and I feel a golden opportunity was wasted not utilising a director like Peter Hunt over the somewhat ham-fisted Guy Hamilton.
    It's still pretty good as is I feel. Shame Maud went out here. She's great in every scene she's in
    GetCarter wrote: »
    No doubt about it - TMWTGG is a dark horse indeed.
    Quite.
    --
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    1. Dr No
    2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    3. The Living Daylights
    4. Goldeneye
    5. From Russia With Love
    6. Goldfinger
    7. Live And Let Die
    8. Casino Royale
    9. Thunderball
    10. Octopussy
    11. You Only Live Twice
    12. Tomorrow Never Dies
    13. For Eyes Only Only
    14. The Man With The Golden Gun
    15. The Spy Who Loved Me
    16. The World Is Not Enough
    17. A View To A Kill
    18. Skyfall
    19. Diamonds Are Forever
    20. Die Another Day
    21. SPECTRE
    22. Quantum of Solace
    23. License To Kill
    24. Moonraker
    Excellent top two if I may say so. The rest isn't bad either, even if it's not in line with my thinking. Just out of curiosity, where would you place NSNA?

    Haven't seen it in years, but do remember liking it. Probably around 16th.
  • GetCarterGetCarter
    edited January 2019 Posts: 386
    I’ll have a go at a top ten:

    1) On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
    2) Casino Royale
    3) From Russia With Love
    4) Licence to Kill
    5) The Spy Who Loved Me

    6) For Your Eyes Only
    7) Dr No
    8) Thunderball
    9) The Living Daylights
    10) Octopussy

    In essence, I am a John Glen / Peter Hunt man. Big fan of the proficient editors.

    Also - savoir faire. I’ll take whatever I can get.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    Posts: 7,407
    GetCarter wrote: »
    I’ll have a go at a top ten:

    1) On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
    2) Casino Royale
    3) From Russia With Love
    4) Licence to Kill
    5) The Spy Who Loved Me

    6) For Your Eyes Only
    7) Dr No
    8) Thunderball
    9) The Living Daylights
    10) Octopussy

    In essence, I am a John Glen / Peter Hunt man. Big fan of the proficient editors.

    Also - savoir faire. I’ll take whatever I can get.

    Nothing wrong with that!
    That top 4 are perfect!
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited January 2019 Posts: 23,883
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    GetCarter wrote: »
    I’ll have a go at a top ten:

    1) On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
    2) Casino Royale
    3) From Russia With Love
    4) Licence to Kill
    5) The Spy Who Loved Me

    6) For Your Eyes Only
    7) Dr No
    8) Thunderball
    9) The Living Daylights
    10) Octopussy

    In essence, I am a John Glen / Peter Hunt man. Big fan of the proficient editors.

    Also - savoir faire. I’ll take whatever I can get.

    Nothing wrong with that!
    That top 4 are perfect!
    I can get behind this too. LTK above TLD is refreshing to see. I've seen it the other way round more often.
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    That's how I've always seen it @GetCarter. The silliness (par for the course with a Rog film) doesn't negatively impact my appreciation, perhaps because I came to this one first when I was quite a bit younger, and so just accepted it.
    GetCarter wrote: »
    However, on a recent viewing, I noticed a slinky, sleazy, kinky, taught thriller begging to be allowed to shine.

    Quite simply, Bond’s cat-and-mouse with Scaramanga over the course of the movie is a wonderfully serpentine thing, greatly original in the Bond canon. Roger Moore’s acting with Maud Adams is some of the best work he’s delivered.

    The central plot line involving these three characters is where the film absolutely shines.
    I agree. Barry's score for this film is pretty unique too, and helps the suspense.
    GetCarter wrote: »
    That kick-boxing scene (scaramanga’s final assassination), as written, is an absolute corker and I feel a golden opportunity was wasted not utilising a director like Peter Hunt over the somewhat ham-fisted Guy Hamilton.
    It's still pretty good as is I feel. Shame Maud went out here. She's great in every scene she's in
    GetCarter wrote: »
    No doubt about it - TMWTGG is a dark horse indeed.
    Quite.
    --
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    1. Dr No
    2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    3. The Living Daylights
    4. Goldeneye
    5. From Russia With Love
    6. Goldfinger
    7. Live And Let Die
    8. Casino Royale
    9. Thunderball
    10. Octopussy
    11. You Only Live Twice
    12. Tomorrow Never Dies
    13. For Eyes Only Only
    14. The Man With The Golden Gun
    15. The Spy Who Loved Me
    16. The World Is Not Enough
    17. A View To A Kill
    18. Skyfall
    19. Diamonds Are Forever
    20. Die Another Day
    21. SPECTRE
    22. Quantum of Solace
    23. License To Kill
    24. Moonraker
    Excellent top two if I may say so. The rest isn't bad either, even if it's not in line with my thinking. Just out of curiosity, where would you place NSNA?

    Haven't seen it in years, but do remember liking it. Probably around 16th.
    It's grown on me a lot over the past few years, which is why I was curious what you thought. I think it may be up your alley, given what I can tell from your list.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    I still only own NSNA on VHS! :))
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    I still only own NSNA on VHS! :))
    The blu ray is really quite good. Not EON quality, but a huge upgrade from VHS I think.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited January 2019 Posts: 17,740
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    I still only own NSNA on VHS! :))
    The blu ray is really quite good. Not EON quality, but a huge upgrade from VHS I think.

    Might get that one eventually. NSNA is available on digital download too, so I guess that the digital version is of a good quality as well.
  • w2bondw2bond is indeed a very rare breed
    edited January 2019 Posts: 2,252
    bondjames wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    That's actually low for YOLT, as I often have it in my Top Ten.
    Wow. I hope we get a summarization of results at some point, so we can see if there have been any major changes to the averages since the last one.

    @bondjames
    Previous summary (March 2018):
    1. CR (2912)
    2. OHMSS (2818)
    3. FRWL (2781)
    4. GF (2503)

    5. TLD (2369)
    6. DN (2236)
    7. TSWLM (2224)
    8. SF (2215)
    9. GE (2194)
    10. TB (2064)

    11. LTK (1985)
    12. FYEO (1833)
    13. SP (1663)
    14. LALD (1655)
    15. OP (1553)
    16. YOLT (1502)

    17. QOS (1403)
    18. TND (1233)
    19. TMWTGG (1128)
    20. MR (1099)
    21. DAF (1059)
    22. TWINE (1038)
    23. AVTAK (906)
    24. DAD (529)

    Current summary (January 2019)
    01, CR (3119)
    02. OHMSS (3076)
    03. FRWL (3012)
    04. GF (2694)

    05. TLD (2549)
    06. DN (2438)
    07. TSWLM (2410)
    08. SF (2396)
    09. GE (2360)
    10. TB (2283)

    11. LTK (2118)
    12. FYEO (2007)
    13. LALD (1834) (+1)
    14. SP (1713) (-1)
    15. OP (1700)
    16. YOLT (1648)

    17. QOS (1563)
    18. TND (1330)
    19. TMWTGG (1247)
    20. MR (1179)
    21. DAF (1174)
    22. TWINE (1130)
    23. AVTAK (955)
    24. DAD (568)

    Unsurprisingly, minimal change. I find rankings tend to remain static. Plus within a year there aren't a whole lot more rankings, mostly regular contributors who update their lists at least monthly.
  • w2bondw2bond is indeed a very rare breed
    edited January 2019 Posts: 2,252
    More interesting, here are rankings from any site that isn't MI6, cBn or AJB, since Spectre was released. Position difference compared to MI6 bolded.

    01. CR (4157)
    02. GF (3957) +2
    03. FRWL (3736)
    04. SF (3666) +4
    05. GE (3575) +4
    06. OHMSS (3344) -4
    07. TSWLM (3182)

    08. DN (2899) -2
    09. LTK (2814) +2
    10. TLD (2811) -5
    11. SP (2424) +3
    12. TB (2412) -2

    13. LALD (2318)
    14. FYEO (2313) -2
    15. YOLT (2262) +1

    16. TND (2039) +2
    17. TMWTGG (1708) +2
    18. TWINE (1682) +4
    19. QOS (1569) -2
    20. OP (1555) -5

    21. DAF (1362)
    22. MR (1351) -2
    23. AVTAK (1302)
    24. DAD (779)

    Most significant differences:
    - I'm surprised Goldfinger isn't up top, but certainly a much more common 1st position for GF among the 'general population'
    - OHMSS and TLD are 4 and 5 positions lower respectively
    - Skyfall and Goldeneye are 4 positions higher
    - Octopussy is 5 positions higher at MI6
    - TWINE is 4 positions lower at MI6

    Usual disclaimer: these are taken from entertainment sites, random forums and a large number from youtube channels whose users may or may not be Bond fans
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Excellent work @w2bond. Thank you.

    Re: the general consensus outside geek forums, I'm really not that surprised. I agree that GF not being up top is a bit surprising, but #2 is still reasonable. OHMSS and TLD being lower is as expected (those are only really appreciated on places like here). SF & GE are films which are generationally significant, and so I can appreciate why they are higher. OP is generally disregarded outside the fan sites. TWINE's improvement is unfortunate, but then again, they say the general public knows nothing. ;)

    Great stuff. Thanks again.
  • w2bondw2bond is indeed a very rare breed
    edited January 2019 Posts: 2,252
    bondjames wrote: »
    Excellent work @w2bond. Thank you.

    Re: the general consensus outside geek forums, I'm really not that surprised. I agree that GF not being up top is a bit surprising, but #2 is still reasonable. OHMSS and TLD being lower is as expected (those are only really appreciated on places like here). SF & GE are films which are generationally significant, and so I can appreciate why they are higher. OP is generally disregarded outside the fan sites. TWINE's improvement is unfortunate, but then again, they say the general public knows nothing. ;)

    Great stuff. Thanks again.

    @bondjames
    Thanks. What's also interesting is QoS being slightly higher on here due to reappraisal by some members here but not as significant as some might believe
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    That's a really good point @w2bond. I'm not surprised by its positioning in the general sphere, but would have also expected it to be higher here given how often it seems to be praised these days, or at least that's the way it seems. I think I have it pretty much where it is on the average.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    Posts: 7,108
    I’d remplace the three Craig entries in the upper half with TMWTGG, OP and TWINE. But quite comforting that apart from these obvious differences the other 9 are the same as in my ranking.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    Posts: 7,108
    My January 2019 rankings:

    1. The Living Daylights
    2. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
    3. Licence to Kill
    4. From Russia with Love
    5. The World Is Not Enough
    6. Thunderball
    7. GoldenEye
    8. The Spy Who Loved Me
    9. The Man with the Golden Gun
    10. Goldfinger
    11. Dr. No
    12. Octopussy
    -
    13. Casino Royale
    14. You Only Live Twice
    15. Tomorrow Never Dies
    16. For Your Eyes Only
    17. A View to a Kill
    18. Quantum of Solace
    19. Live and Let Die
    20. Skyfall
    21. Diamonds Are Forever
    22. Moonraker
    23. Die Another Day
    24. Spectre
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,462
    Newest ranking:

    1. Casino Royale
    2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    3. Thunderball
    4. Goldfinger
    5. Skyfall
    6. From Russia with Love
    7. Dr. No
    8. The Spy Who Loved Me
    9. GoldenEye
    10. Live and Let Die
    11. For Your Eyes Only
    12. Quantum of Solace
    13. Licence to Kill
    14. The Living Daylights
    15. Octopussy
    16. You Only Live Twice
    17. A View to a Kill
    18. Tomorrow Never Dies
    19. Moonraker
    20. The Man with the Golden Gun
    21. The World Is Not Enough
    22. Spectre
    23. Diamonds Are Forever
    24. Die Another Day

    TMWTGG moved up a bit. I considered putting it above MR as well, but left it just behind for now. SP drops a bit lower, but it's practically tied with TWINE for me. I'm still slightly unsure about TB being my #3, above GF, SF, and FRWL, but I've just had so much fun with it lately, and in a way it delivers the best balance of the Connery era. It may fall down again eventually but I'll keep it there for now. I always have a lot of fun ranking these films, because I know some of my opinions will change a little bit every year.
  • barryt007barryt007
    edited January 2019 Posts: 19,339
    OK,my first ranking of the year...a few changes :

    1. From Russia with Love (+1)
    2. On her Majesty's Secret Service (-1)
    3. Casino Royale (-)
    4. Thunderball (+3)
    5. Quantum of Solace (-1)
    6. Licence to Kill (-)
    7. Octopussy (+1)
    8. GoldenEye (-3)
    9. Skyfall (-)
    10. The World is not Enough (+2)
    11. The Spy who Loved Me (-1)
    12. Tomorrow Never Dies (-1)
    13. A View to a Kill (-)
    14. Live and Let Die (-)
    15. Doctor No (-)
    16. Goldfinger (-)
    17. Diamonds are Forever (-)
    18. You Only Live Twice (+2)
    19. The Man with the Golden Gun (-1)
    20. Die Another Day (-1)
    21. For Your Eyes Only (+1)
    22. Spectre ( +2)
    23. Moonraker (-2)
    24. The Living Daylights (-1)

  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    GoldenGun wrote: »
    My January 2019 rankings:

    1. The Living Daylights
    2. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
    3. Licence to Kill
    4. From Russia with Love
    5. The World Is Not Enough
    6. Thunderball
    7. GoldenEye
    8. The Spy Who Loved Me
    9. The Man with the Golden Gun
    10. Goldfinger
    11. Dr. No
    12. Octopussy
    -
    13. Casino Royale
    14. You Only Live Twice
    15. Tomorrow Never Dies
    16. For Your Eyes Only
    17. A View to a Kill
    18. Quantum of Solace
    19. Live and Let Die
    20. Skyfall
    21. Diamonds Are Forever
    22. Moonraker
    23. Die Another Day
    24. Spectre
    That's a very mixed top 10. It's great to see the variety. I don't think I've seen too many put TWINE highest among the Brosnan entries before. Not my fave but I respect your choice.
    FoxRox wrote: »
    Newest ranking:

    1. Casino Royale
    2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    3. Thunderball
    4. Goldfinger
    5. Skyfall
    6. From Russia with Love
    7. Dr. No
    8. The Spy Who Loved Me
    9. GoldenEye
    10. Live and Let Die
    11. For Your Eyes Only
    12. Quantum of Solace
    13. Licence to Kill
    14. The Living Daylights
    15. Octopussy
    16. You Only Live Twice
    17. A View to a Kill
    18. Tomorrow Never Dies
    19. Moonraker
    20. The Man with the Golden Gun
    21. The World Is Not Enough
    22. Spectre
    23. Diamonds Are Forever
    24. Die Another Day

    TMWTGG moved up a bit. I considered putting it above MR as well, but left it just behind for now. SP drops a bit lower, but it's practically tied with TWINE for me. I'm still slightly unsure about TB being my #3, above GF, SF, and FRWL, but I've just had so much fun with it lately, and in a way it delivers the best balance of the Connery era. It may fall down again eventually but I'll keep it there for now. I always have a lot of fun ranking these films, because I know some of my opinions will change a little bit every year.
    Replace GF with LTK in your top 10 and you have the same films as me in there, but with a different order. TB is a blast, so I can understand your ranking. I knocked it down a few spots after my second last viewing, but after the group thing we did a month back I feel like I should move it back up again once I do my next list.
    barryt007 wrote: »
    OK,my first ranking of the year...a few changes :

    1. From Russia with Love (+1)
    2. On her Majesty's Secret Service (-1)
    3. Casino Royale (-)
    4. Thunderball (+3)
    5. Quantum of Solace (-1)
    6. Licence to Kill (-)
    7. Octopussy (+1)
    8. GoldenEye (-3)
    9. Skyfall (-)
    10. The World is not Enough (+2)
    11. The Spy who Loved Me (-1)
    12. Tomorrow Never Dies (-1)
    13. A View to a Kill (-)
    14. Live and Let Die (-)
    15. Doctor No (-)
    16. Goldfinger (-)
    17. Diamonds are Forever (-)
    18. You Only Live Twice (+2)
    19. The Man with the Golden Gun (-1)
    20. Die Another Day (-1)
    21. For Your Eyes Only (+1)
    22. Spectre ( +2)
    23. Moonraker (-2)
    24. The Living Daylights (-1)
    Love the top 4. 6-9 is great too.
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