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  • identigraphidentigraph
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    TSWLM is generally regarded as Moore's best. Perhaps it is, more iconic moments I suppose but I tend to gravitate towards FYEO and OP these days.
  • IncompetentHenchmanIncompetentHenchman
    Posts: 1,817
    ForYourEyesOnly wrote: »
    Some people have a tendency to run against the norm in certain areas, and many find TSWLM overrated. Of course, it's up to their opinion, but I could debate such a topic - I personally find TSWLM to not lack of any of the gaping holes found in every other one of Moore's movies. Not quite perfect, but closer to it than any other Moore movie.

    On a side note, I wouldn't mind having civilized one-on-one debates regarding films vs films or actors vs actors or anything of the sort, really.

    Yes but I mean in a GF way. It is the best of the era but people insist that it is overrated.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
    edited April 2016 Posts: 4,116
    Am I gonna die on this island? And what deserted island has electricity?

    Sorry but this game has Mendes size holes in it lol.

    JUST KIDDING. Having fun.
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
    edited April 2016 Posts: 9,020
    mcdonbb wrote: »
    Am I gonna die on this island? And what deserted island has electricity?

    Sorry but this game has Mendes size holes in it lol.

    JUST KIDDING. Having fun.

    I think you misunderstand.

    It is the island of LOST

    Electricity and media equipment galore.

    But beware of the supernatural beings, dropping airplanes, wormholes and...hell really :))
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    Posts: 7,616
    1) OHMSS
    2) TLD
    3) CR
    4) GF
    5) OP
    6) LTK (It was either that or QOS!)
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 5,131
    My 2016 list;

    Perfection:
    From Russia with Love (1963)
    Casino Royale (2006)
    On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
    Dr No (1962)
    Thunderball (1965)

    Excellent:
    Goldfinger (1964)
    Licence to Kill (1989)
    The Living Daylights (1987)
    Live and Let Die (1973)
    Skyfall (2012)
    Spectre (2015)

    Good:
    You Only Live Twice (1967)
    Quantum of Solace (2008)
    For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Octopussy (1983)
    The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
    GoldenEye (1995)
    Never Say Never Again (1983)

    Average:
    The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) – Moores performance is great.
    Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
    A View to a Kill (1985)
    Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
    Moonraker (1979)
    The World Is Not Enough (1999)
    Die Another Day (2002)

  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
    Posts: 4,116
    BondJasonBond006 wrote: »
    mcdonbb wrote: »
    Am I gonna die on this island? And what deserted island has electricity?

    Sorry but this game has Mendes size holes in it lol.

    JUST KIDDING. Having fun.

    I think you misunderstand.

    It is the island of LOST

    Electricity and media equipment galore.

    But beware of the supernatural beings, dropping airplanes, wormholes and...hell really :))

    Ohhh excellent!!! Sign me up. I prefer Fantasy Island.
  • IncompetentHenchmanIncompetentHenchman
    Posts: 1,817
    suavejmf wrote: »
    My 2016 list;

    Perfection:
    From Russia with Love (1963)
    Casino Royale (2006)
    On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
    Dr No (1962)
    Thunderball (1965)

    Excellent:
    Goldfinger (1964)
    Licence to Kill (1989)
    The Living Daylights (1987)
    Live and Let Die (1973)
    Skyfall (2012)
    Spectre (2015)

    Good:
    You Only Live Twice (1967)
    Quantum of Solace (2008)
    For Your Eyes Only (1981)
    Octopussy (1983)
    The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
    GoldenEye (1995)
    Never Say Never Again (1983)

    Average:
    The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) – Moores performance is great.
    Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
    A View to a Kill (1985)
    Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
    Moonraker (1979)
    The World Is Not Enough (1999)
    Die Another Day (2002)

    Very good to get back to actual bond movie rankings (the objective of this thread). I mean, 'the six movies you'd bring to your island' is nice, but it's time to go back one step.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    edited May 2016 Posts: 5,131
    I am doing a 'Bondathon' at present (over the next month), watching every film in order. I'll alter the list if applicable once I finish.
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
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    NSNA

    While I never ranked it before I was thinking where I would put it.
    Actually I find it about on the same level as my bottom three, TMWTGG, AVTAK or DAF.

    Even if it probably comes last it's not really far away from the other movies.
    What really "kills" it for me is the non-bondian stuff like the opening, the titles, no gun barrel, no other typical stuff.

    But what saves it from being just a wanna-be Bond is the fabulous cast!

    M and Q are just great with brilliant actors! And so is Blofeld, I even would call him my favourite.

    And Fatima Blush! She would rank very high in a Bond villainess list!

    The only weak link may be Kim Basinger. Her Domino is a bit dull, but then I also find the original Domino dull.

    Brandauer is brilliant and he easily ranks among my favourite villains.

    Overall the movie could have been so much better, but I guess there was a limited budget.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,522
    I'm due for a Bondathon soon. Probably sometime in the next month or so I'll start. Just need to decide on order.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited May 2016 Posts: 8,452
    I know you put a lot of effort into your rankings, @Birdleson. Great to see such passion for Bond.

    By the way, I am starting to get that same feeling of Boredom when I watch TLD. I find both of Dalton's films aren't terribly well paced and that slight cheapness about the sets/photography doesn't help.
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Thank you.

    Sorry if I may have asked this before, but do you keep a journal or something of your rankings so you see how it changes over time?
  • Crazysoul95Crazysoul95
    Posts: 3,336
    @Birdleson, Great posts, very fun to read.
  • ForYourEyesOnlyForYourEyesOnly In the untained cradle of the heavens
    edited May 2016 Posts: 1,984
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »

    By the way, I am starting to get that same feeling of Boredom when I watch TLD. I find both of Dalton's films aren't terribly well paced and that slight cheapness about the sets/photography doesn't help.

    Agreed. There's something about the film that wastes away as it progresses, and it has something to do with boredom. There's just not that electric sense of enjoyment that you get in most of the other Bonds, which might have something to do with the dourness of Dalton's Bond as well as the cinematography.
  • ForYourEyesOnlyForYourEyesOnly In the untained cradle of the heavens
    Posts: 1,984
    @Birdleson - You reckon SP is ever going to move up in your rankings?
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    I agree with @Birdleson in putting DAD and TND close to each other - Lately I've been enjoying them in a double feature that I've watched quite a few times. Flat out action films with a badass Brosnan and great soundtracks from Arnold.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    Posts: 15,723
    @Birdleson I am just sad on such a low ranking for TWINE from you. I understand it's not everyone's cup of tea but I put TWINE/DAD/TND in the same batch. GE is my favorite Brosnan but I really enjoy his next 3 films. The plots are ridiculous, yes, but Brosnan is my childhood Bond, and I love these Arnold soundtracks (I've had a re-assessment of him after the awful SP soundtrack by Newman).
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
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    I'm not going to discuss SP, SF or any Bond from the last two eras anymore in any thread but just for the record I want to state once more that it is entirely possible SPECTRE will one day fall behind GE, TLD and OHMSS in my ranking. If even lower I can't imagine, at the moment at least.
  • vzokvzok
    Posts: 4,045
    I know there are a lot of Bondathons going on here, but do any of you actually give some or all of the Bond movies a rest. If so when you return to them do you find it alters you ranking of them?
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    Posts: 17,830
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I try. Can't do it. These damned films and books, and this Website, are like heroin is to junkies to me.
    We need to throw out all our Bond books, VHS', CED's, DVD's & Blu Rays, all our replica & airsoft PPK's, turn in any REAL PPK's to the local law enforcement, and swear off movies involving principal Bond actors.
    Cold turkey, man.
    Then we can be miserable, but be able to SAY we're free.
    =))
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
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    Best title sequence ever is AVTAK in every way.

    DN: nice dots, so sixties, so classic
    OHMSS: second best in the series
    LALD: fits the music and the voodoo stuff but never cared for it much
    TLD: A middle of the road effort, the music makes it better
    GE: Top 5 definitely, I say 4th after AVTAK OHMSS SP.
    CR: A bit too glossy still Top 10 easily.
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
    edited May 2016 Posts: 9,020
    @birdleson
    It guess it may have been a difficult time for you from 1979 to 2006 as Bond fan if I look at that ranking with maybe only LTK and GE being a ray of hope?
    Or have the "newer" movies from the 80s and 90s fallen in your rankings over time?
    Also I understand now SP being so low.
  • royale65royale65 Caustic misanthrope reporting for duty.
    Posts: 4,423
    At least your top six, minor adjustment aside, hasn't changed. Thought, like @DaltonCraig007, it bums me out to see TWINE so low... sniff....

    Thanks @Birdleson!
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited May 2016 Posts: 8,452
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  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    edited May 2016 Posts: 15,723
    Let's try to see if I can make a top 10, after watching quite a few outing lately:

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


    I'm sure this will make a few members' blood boil, but I rather enjoy the oddball entry more than the regular favorites. I also rule out the longer outings from here, as a maximum of 2 hours is perfect for a double feature with another film. If it weren't for that than OHMSS and CR, SF and SP would be much higher. And altough Connery's outings are low, his performances as Bond would be in my top 10.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited May 2016 Posts: 8,452
    DaltonCraig007 wrote: »
    Let's try to see if I can make a top 10, after watching quite a few outing lately:

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


    I'm sure this will make a few members' blood boil, but I rather enjoy the oddball entry more than the regular favorites. I also rule out the longer outings from here, as a maximum of 2 hours is perfect for a double feature with another film. If it weren't for that than OHMSS and CR, SF and SP would be much higher.

    Aaahh, you love your double features @DaltonCraig007. Great list!! :-bd
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    Posts: 15,723
    If I may be bold..

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

    Yeah, feels about right now. DAD just in #10, because it's the one I've been totally addicted lately, along TND. What a double feature that is, full of action from a badass Brosnan with Arnold shoving the Bond theme in the soundtrack as much as he can.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,452
    DaltonCraig007 wrote: »
    If I may be bold..

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

    Yeah, feels about right now. DAD just in #10, because it's the one I've been totally addicted lately, along TND. What a double feature that is, full of action from a badass Brosnan with Arnold shoving the Bond theme in the soundtrack as much as he can.

    Brilliant, I love your lists, keep it up!! :)>-
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    edited May 2016 Posts: 15,723
    Reminder that I rank these by personal appreciation and my own rewatchability factor, not by cinematic quality, otherwise the first 4 Connery outings and OHMSS would make my top 5.
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