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  • Posts: 19,339
    Birdleson wrote: »
    What did you do to DN and GF!?!

    Hahaha I know,i am an oddball Bond fan ;)

    Basically GF I find over-rated and it frustrates me when I watch it,apart from the golf scene which is brilliant.

    DN can go up or down depending on my mood.
    I just don't like the fight scene at the end.You get all the build up and anticipation for the fight between Dr No and Bond and its very anti-climatic.

    LALD suffers the same way.
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
    Posts: 3,996
    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)

    GF and DN below AVTAK....?

    In the words of Fanning in OP "Have you gone mad...?" :))
  • Posts: 19,339
    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)

    GF and DN below AVTAK....?

    In the words of Fanning in OP "Have you gone mad...?" :))

    Well,i have to admit Leonard,im not totally sane he he ;)
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    barryt007 wrote: »
    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)

    GF and DN below AVTAK....?

    In the words of Fanning in OP "Have you gone mad...?" :))

    Well,i have to admit Leonard,im not totally sane he he ;)

    So long as you know it, you can function here, somewhat.
  • Posts: 19,339
    barryt007 wrote: »
    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)

    GF and DN below AVTAK....?

    In the words of Fanning in OP "Have you gone mad...?" :))

    Well,i have to admit Leonard,im not totally sane he he ;)

    So long as you know it, you can function here, somewhat.
    That’s why I’ve lasted so long Dr Thunderfinger
  • Posts: 7,407
    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)
    barryt007 wrote: »
    OK,my first ranking of the year

    I thought TLD was starting to move up in your rankings!?!
    Tut tut..Theres no hope for ye!!
  • Posts: 19,339
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    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)
    barryt007 wrote: »
    OK,my first ranking of the year

    I thought TLD was starting to move up in your rankings!?!
    Tut tut..Theres no hope for ye!!

    Haha it did @Mathis1 ,but it’s dropped again !! Bloody Kara !!!
  • Posts: 7,407
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    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)
    barryt007 wrote: »
    OK,my first ranking of the year

    I thought TLD was starting to move up in your rankings!?!
    Tut tut..Theres no hope for ye!!

    Haha it did @Mathis1 ,but it’s dropped again !! Bloody Kara !!!

    So if Kara was edited out, you'd like it more!!?
  • Posts: 16,149
    1. THUNDERBALL
    2. GOLDFINGER
    3. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME
    4. FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
    5. THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS
    6. DR NO
    7. ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE
    8. LIVE AND LET DIE
    9. CASINO ROYALE 06
    10. OCTOPUSSY/NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN
    11. LICENCE TO KILL
    12. A VIEW TO A KILL
    13. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
    14. MOONRAKER
    15. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
    16. SKYFALL
    17. YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE
    18. THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN. CR 54
    19. GOLDENEYE
    20. SPECTRE
    21. THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH
    22. QUANTUM OF SOLACE
    23. TOMORROW NEVER DIES
    24. DIE ANOTHER DAY/ CR 67
  • Posts: 19,339
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    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)
    barryt007 wrote: »
    OK,my first ranking of the year

    I thought TLD was starting to move up in your rankings!?!
    Tut tut..Theres no hope for ye!!

    Haha it did @Mathis1 ,but it’s dropped again !! Bloody Kara !!!

    So if Kara was edited out, you'd like it more!!?

    My God yes !!!! Shoot up the rankings !
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
    Posts: 2,730
    Perfect: wouldn’t change a thing
    1. Casino Royale
    2. Quantum of Solace
    3. From Russia With Love
    4. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
    5. Goldfinger
    6. The Spy Who Loved Me
    7. Octopussy

    Good: just a thoroughly good adventure
    8. Goldeneye
    9. Live and Let Die
    10. License to Kill
    11. Dr. No
    12. Tomorrow Never Dies
    13. The Living Daylights
    14. You Only Live Twice

    Okay: some great parts but equal amounts of bad
    15. Skyfall
    16. The Man With The Golden Gun
    17. Thunderball
    18. For Your Eyes Only

    Bad: shouldn’t have been released
    19. Spectre
    20. The World is Not Enough
    21. Moonraker
    22. Diamonds are Forever
    23. Die Another Day
    24. A View to a Kill


    It’s easy to see from my ranking that Craig goes

    CR
    QOS







    SF


















    SP.

    So that doesn’t hold much hope for me and B25, however on an equal note, my ranking also shows that after a really bad bond film is usually a good or perfect one.
  • w2bondw2bond is indeed a very rare breed
    Posts: 2,252
    SP.

    So that doesn’t hold much hope for me and B25, however on an equal note, my ranking also shows that after a really bad bond film is usually a good or perfect one.

    Hard to say. Depends if they get their act together and plan this properly, and whether the director respects the past films while looking to the future…not easy!
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    w2bond wrote: »
    SP.

    So that doesn’t hold much hope for me and B25, however on an equal note, my ranking also shows that after a really bad bond film is usually a good or perfect one.

    Hard to say. Depends if they get their act together and plan this properly, and whether the director respects the past films while looking to the future…not easy!
    No, it won't be easy at all and expectations are rather high. I personally think they need to hit this one out of the park. Hopefully they know that and will step up and deliver.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,509
    Hopefully they know that and will step up and deliver.

    Oh, they are very well aware that they have to deliver (why wouldn't they be, lol. Kind of an odd statement since they are in the business of delivering product).

    I'll go a step further though and say that they are also very well aware of the stakes that come along with this film (such as an ongoing relationship with Universal).

    And I will even put my neck on the line and say, more often than not, EoN always comes back stronger when the stakes are high, especially after a misfire. This will be a very strong effort (whether people on this site like it or not will be personal, but on the international stage, and within the nature of this business, I am guessing that this will do very well, with many repeat customers ($750 million and up).

    I would never doubt what EoN does and doesn't know. They've been doing it long enough-- and they're not "played out" quite yet (or even close, if I was to make another guess).
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    peter wrote: »
    Hopefully they know that and will step up and deliver.

    Oh, they are very well aware that they have to deliver (why wouldn't they be, lol. Kind of an odd statement since they are in the business of delivering product).

    I'll go a step further though and say that they are also very well aware of the stakes that come along with this film (such as an ongoing relationship with Universal).

    And I will even put my neck on the line and say, more often than not, EoN always comes back stronger when the stakes are high, especially after a misfire. This will be a very strong effort (whether people on this site like it or not will be personal, but on the international stage, and within the nature of this business, I am guessing that this will do very well, with many repeat customers ($750 million and up).

    I would never doubt what EoN does and doesn't know. They've been doing it long enough-- and they're not "played out" quite yet (or even close, if I was to make another guess).
    Interesting opinion.

    Odd statement? Well if you say so. I stand by it because I don't know what they will deliver yet.

    Box office is quite different from critical appraisal and I'm sure you know that.

    $750M and up? That's nothing. I think it will do quite a bit better than that.

    Regarding whether people on this site like it or not, that's actually what this thread is about.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,509
    Only odd because you say "hopefully they know that..." Of course they know that @bondjames, this is their business! ...

    And bj, box office IS the business-- I'm not talking critical appraisal (I could give a toss about that!)... And I like to be conservative when I bet-- I'll stick with $750 million plus, lol.

    And re: personal opinions on the next film, that's what I was saying: it will be personal to the members of this site whether they like it or not...
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    peter wrote: »
    Only odd because you say "hopefully they know that..." Of course they know that @bondjames, this is their business! ...

    And bj, box office IS the business-- I'm not talking critical appraisal (I could give a toss about that!)... And I like to be conservative when I bet-- I'll stick with $750 million plus, lol.

    And re: personal opinions on the next film, that's what I was saying: it will be personal to the members of this site whether they like it or not...
    Oh I see. Well thank you for dissecting my words. I'm sure you catch my drift. I don't think it's really that odd at all imho, otherwise I wouldn't have expressed it. "Lol."

    Critical appraisal is what I was personally referring to, and not box office. Critical appraisal by members of this site who are knowledgeable about these films, and by members of the public and the critics. As I noted, this is what this thread is about. We're not ranking on box office here.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,509
    @bondjames , I was referring to your words:

    "Hopefully they know that and will step up and deliver." I was merely responding to, and not dissecting, your words (another odd statement, my friend. Perhaps you woke up on the wrong side of the bed?).

    My point has been lost, it seems. All I was saying was EoN, of course, know they have to "step up and deliver", as all business people do! That's all. That's why this was an odd statement to me since it's redundant (as in: that's obvious so why bother stating the obvious?).

    I'm actually uncertain of what you're going on about in your second paragraph above, bj, so I'll just leave that alone, lol!

  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    I think I've already addressed why I made the statement. I stand by the statement. It's in the context of how the film will be received and not by the effort. We all rank on the result, not the effort.

    As for getting up on the wrong side of the bed: no, I didn't actually. Wrong again.

    Glad you'll leave it be. Let's not be a bore. "Lol".
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,509
    bondjames wrote: »
    I think I've already addressed why I made the statement. I stand by the statement. It's in the context of how the film will be received and not by the effort. We all rank on the result, not the effort.

    As for getting up on the wrong side of the bed: no, I didn't actually. Wrong again.

    Glad you'll leave it be. Let's not be a bore. "Lol".

    okay, bj, okay. I'm wrong...

    You're obviously in no mood.

    So, EoN better "hit this one out of the park. Hopefully they know that and will step up and deliver" because of how the film will be received and how we rank the result, or something or other.

    Okay. Gotcha.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    peter wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I think I've already addressed why I made the statement. I stand by the statement. It's in the context of how the film will be received and not by the effort. We all rank on the result, not the effort.

    As for getting up on the wrong side of the bed: no, I didn't actually. Wrong again.

    Glad you'll leave it be. Let's not be a bore. "Lol".

    okay, bj, okay. I'm wrong...

    You're obviously in no mood.

    So, EoN better "hit this one out of the park. Hopefully they know that and will step up and deliver" because of how the film will be received and how we rank the result, or something or other.

    Okay. Gotcha.
    Glad you got it now. Better late than never I suppose.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,509
    bondjames wrote: »
    peter wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I think I've already addressed why I made the statement. I stand by the statement. It's in the context of how the film will be received and not by the effort. We all rank on the result, not the effort.

    As for getting up on the wrong side of the bed: no, I didn't actually. Wrong again.

    Glad you'll leave it be. Let's not be a bore. "Lol".

    okay, bj, okay. I'm wrong...

    You're obviously in no mood.

    So, EoN better "hit this one out of the park. Hopefully they know that and will step up and deliver" because of how the film will be received and how we rank the result, or something or other.

    Okay. Gotcha.
    Glad you got it now. Better late than never I suppose.

    I know, right??
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,509
    After having a rabid scrap with a ginger pussy, I went back home and watched SF and DN... This was to see if I could update my rankings:

    1/CR
    2/OHMSS
    3/TB
    4/GF
    5/FRWL
    6/SF
    7/DN
    8/QoS
    9/TLD
    10/YOLT
    11/TSWLM
    12/LALD
    13/TND
    14/OP
    15/FYEO
    16/TMWTGG
    17/GE
    18/LTK
    19/SP
    20/ DAF
    21/AVTAK
    22/DAD
    23/TWINE
    24/MR

    No. Close. Contemplated SF over GF. And by an inch, a solid inch, but no. Won't happen.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    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

    1. Dr No (-)
    2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (-)
    3. Goldfinger (+4)
    4. The Living Daylights (-1)
    5. Goldeneye (-1)
    6. Thunderball (+3)
    7. Live And Let Die (-)
    8. Casino Royale (-)
    9. From Russia With Love (-4)
    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 World Is Not Enough (+1)
    16. The Spy Who Loved Me (-1)
    17. Diamonds Are Forever (+2)
    18. A View To A Kill (+1)
    19. Skyfall (-1)
    20. Die Another Day (-)
    21. SPECTRE (-)
    22. Quantum of Solace (-)
    23. License To Kill (-)
    24. Moonraker (-)
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
    Posts: 3,996
    peter wrote: »
    After having a rabid scrap with a ginger pussy, I went back home and watched SF and DN... This was to see if I could update my rankings:

    1/CR
    2/OHMSS
    3/TB
    4/GF
    5/FRWL
    6/SF
    7/DN
    8/QoS
    9/TLD
    10/YOLT
    11/TSWLM
    12/LALD
    13/TND
    14/OP
    15/FYEO
    16/TMWTGG
    17/GE
    18/LTK
    19/SP
    20/ DAF
    21/AVTAK
    22/DAD
    23/TWINE
    24/MR

    No. Close. Contemplated SF over GF. And by an inch, a solid inch, but no. Won't happen.

    @peter

    You have the same films as me in your top 10 albeit in different order except YOLT is replaced by FYEO on my list.

    We have very similar tastes.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,509
    peter wrote: »
    After having a rabid scrap with a ginger pussy, I went back home and watched SF and DN... This was to see if I could update my rankings:

    1/CR
    2/OHMSS
    3/TB
    4/GF
    5/FRWL
    6/SF
    7/DN
    8/QoS
    9/TLD
    10/YOLT
    11/TSWLM
    12/LALD
    13/TND
    14/OP
    15/FYEO
    16/TMWTGG
    17/GE
    18/LTK
    19/SP
    20/ DAF
    21/AVTAK
    22/DAD
    23/TWINE
    24/MR

    No. Close. Contemplated SF over GF. And by an inch, a solid inch, but no. Won't happen.

    @peter

    You have the same films as me in your top 10 albeit in different order except YOLT is replaced by FYEO on my list.

    We have very similar tastes.

    Great minds, @LeonardPine ? I think so.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,509
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I like it but for your bizarre love of SP. . And you’re a bit harsh with GE.

    Bizarre love, @Birdleson ? Or fatal attraction?
  • Posts: 7,407
    peter wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I like it but for your bizarre love of SP. . And you’re a bit harsh with GE.

    I'd hardly call putting it at 19 bizarre love!!
    And he's even harsher on LTK than on GE
    (Which should be lower imho!)
  • Posts: 19,339
    After my Birthday viewing of MR,which I haven't watched for 3 years :

    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. Moonraker (+3)
    21. Die Another Day (-2)
    22. For Your Eyes Only (-)
    23. Spectre ( +1)
    24. The Living Daylights (-1)
  • edited January 2019 Posts: 42
    1. The Living Daylights
    2. From Russia with Love
    3. The Spy Who Loved Me
    4. For Your Eyes Only
    5. Casino Royale
    6. Goldfinger
    7. Quantum of Solace
    8. Thunderball
    9. Skyfall
    10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    11. The Man with the Golden Gun
    12. Spectre
    13. Moonraker
    14. Dr. No
    15. Octopussy
    16. The World is not Enough
    17. You Only Live Twice
    18. Die Another Day
    19. Tomorrow Never Dies
    20. License to Kill
    21. Goldeneye
    22. A View to a Kill
    23. Live and Let Die
    24. Diamonds are Forever

    This was really hard. I had watched about 8 of them years ago but didn't have the chance to finish. Finally committed myself recently and watched all 24 practically in a row over a couple of months. Christmas/New Years got in the way, but otherwise I watched Bond films straight almost every night. I'll note that I intentionally watched them out of order to keep it exciting. I'd lose my mind if I watched 7 Moore films in a row. I did start with Dr. No and end with Spectre, though. This decision became very confusing when I watched You Only Live Twice after Diamonds are Forever. I thought Bloefeld had faked his death the entire movie.

    I could see half of these movies sliding up or down 2 or 3 spots. A few of them *should* be my favorites but had too many flaws. On Her Majesty's Secret Service should be the best Bond movie. But the unfortunate decision to remain true to the book (if my understanding is correct) makes for an ill-advised and boring middle act, completely killing any momentum and ignoring the obvious focus on Bond's relationship with Tracy. Granted, the act does develop Savals' Bloefeld, who is brilliant, but it can't outweigh 30 minutes of aimless tedium.

    Likewise, I was positive that Octopussy was going to be among my top 3, but the jungle escape and, in particular, train scene really hurt the movie. I wish it were more consistent across the film. Actually, that's my problem with half of the Bond films: pacing.

    Here's my whole list, with quick, unedited thoughts for each.

    https://letterboxd.com/gryffin/list/best-of-bond/detail/

    I'd also like to say that the difference in opinion between Bond viewers is fascinating. It's just interesting that people can love the Bond films but completely disagree on their favorites. I like it.

    Oh, one more thing, which I believe most of you will agree with. When I read ranked lists, I always assume that the lower films are considered bad by the ranker. Having made one myself, I recognize that this is not the case at all. I really like the Brosnan films, for example, they just lack the quality or consistency of others. And even my least favorites have their qualities. A View to a Kill probably has one of the best endings with an awesome set-piece, Walken's murderous insanity, and the flooding. The Paris chase scene is odd and short, but really cool and well shot. Live and Let Die has a dope (thought overly long) boat chase. Diamonds are Forever has a great elevator fight, and there's a short shot when Bond walks onto the top of the outdoor elevator to go to Bloefeld's penthouse. It's one of my favorite shots in the franchise because it's the epitome of Bond's class.

    Might as well talk about the Bonds too.

    I read somewhere that Moore is a playboy who sometimes plays the role of spy, and Connery is a spy who sometimes plays the role of playboy. It's a concise and accurate distinction, and to that end, to the viewer's taste.

    Connery is brilliant, honestly. Class when it's called for and coldness otherwise.

    Lazenby is pure class. He's professional no matter the situation. He's smooth in a way that's respectful.
    And he's the best fist fighter of them all. The opening to On Her Majesty's Secret Service might be the best fist fight in the entire series.

    Dalton is cool. He's the Bond everyone wish they could be.

    Brosnan is closest to Connery, I think, but with a sharper edge. He is serious about his responsibility, but enjoys the profession too. He also has the best one-liners in the series.

    Craig is melancholy. Even during Casino Royale, he's already a tragic character. His life made him an assassin; he didn't choose or seek the role. His Bond is best when you can feel his sadness, no matter what he's doing. When Craig tries to play Bond differently, either lighter or darker, his performance falters.

    So if I had to choose, I'd place Lazenby as my favorite and Craig as my least favorite. Craig simply lacks the consistency of the others. Every one of them is a great actor, but even Roger Moore, who's character can be exhausting, runs with his interpretation and never mis-steps.
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