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Indeed! Thank you, sir! I've always enjoyed FRWL and TND. They are practically polar opposites on every level, yet I adore both as series favorites. Funny how that can happen!
I feel the same way; I thought he had a couple funny lines in LALD, and he fit the weird mood of the film.
'weird mood'?
Truthfully, TMWTGG stands as one of my favorite Bond movies. No, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense, considering the fact that the plot holes abound and there are some absurd, outlandish elements, but that's the nature of the Bond series. Sometimes, you simply enjoy a movie that probably has no reason for a defense. I take that back, though, because TMWTGG does contain many redeeming features, namely, one of Roger's greatest performances, a superb main villain, a pretty catchy score, excellent set work, and fascinating location work, particularly Scaramanga's island. Additionally- and not to challenge your claim or anything like that, @DaltonCraig007- I didn't really find any problems with the pace. For me, it went by quickly and kept me entertained the entire time. I focused on the scene-to-scene transitions particularly and did not notice any issues with the flow of the movie. Perhaps we can discuss that one! Overall, TMWTGG continues to surprise as me as one of my increasingly rising favorites.
2014/2015 Winter/Spring Bondathon
1. From Russia with Love
2. Tomorrow Never Dies
3. Diamonds Are Forever
4. The Man with the Golden Gun
5. Thunderball
6. Live and Let Die
7. The Living Daylights
8. The Spy Who Loved Me
9. You Only Live Twice
*switched position of TLD and LALD after realizing that I actually like LALD a little better, as well as TSWLM and YOLT for the same reason*
Alright @chrisisall, I'll watch the film again soon, and hopefully, as you said, it will be better!
As for the good news, my Bondathon is back on track: I've just finished TSWLM. Moore is in a bit of a transition here, he's still quite the cold, ruthless Bond in some scenes (when he tells XXX he killed her lover, when he shoots Stromberg), but his Rogering is seriously showing this time 'round, especially during the desert scenes. I have some problems with the soundtrack, which is a bit weird for my taste, however the music during the Pyramids scene is very good. The sets here are amazing, the Liparus is very impressive. I made a ranking in the 'simple ranking thread', and this film wasn't in it - it's now firmly in it. Epic 2 hours of entertainement. However, I now found my most irritating Bond girl. Yes, even worse than Christmas Jones and Jinx, I give you: Major Amasova! As for the final battle, this is my favorite in the franchise, pure and utter epicness for 20 minutes.
MayDay and I had a fun debate on DAF in another thread.
I agree with much of the review here. DAF is so over-the-top bad that it us in its own class, and I can't help but love it.
Other great lines:
I didn't know there was a pool down there.
You just killed James Bond.
Tell him he's fired!
Wrong pussy.
Blow up your pants.
Would you settle for a tulip?
She's rather attractive...for a woman.
You stupid twit, you put in the right one.
WOW! You really do get through the films quickly, even with the unfortunate news of TMWTGG being lower in your rankings. Even though I don't personally rate the film, I feel your pain. It's never a good feeling when an entry you always loved just doesn't impress like it used to. Happened to me recently with GE.
It's been a good 4-5 months since I last saw (part of) DAF and I still don't feel prepared to watch it again even tho I have the dvd. I just remains me too much of the Adam West Batman TV series, kinda like how SF apparently reminds people of the Nolan films.
=D>
100% agreed. TMWTGG is and has always been one of my favourite Bond movies. Such good fun and as you've noted atmospheric, with great cinematography and Moore at the top of his game looking better than ever and having a whale of a time.
As for TMWTGG, I was probably just not in the mood. Watching the films in order, you have no say on which outing you see next. So as soon as I feel in the mood I'll watch TMWTGG. So don't worry guys. ;) It was probably just a one-off disappointing rewatch.
Next up. OP. Time to get some chips and a drink and you'll get my thoughts in about 2 hours time.
Cannot wait! great review, Keep it up.
;)
I feel the same, I enjoy every Bond film and even in my least favourite entry (DAD) I find something that I like.
Hell, I straight up love over half of them. A good 16
My thoughts exactly, I love the majority too.
First off, OP. While Sir Rog looks his most glorious in TMWTGG, it's in this outing I find he looks the best. He's 55, sure, but he appears splendid for his age, and commands utter respect and confidence in every scene. This is truly the Bond (character, not the actor) I'd love to meet in real life. He seems to be the most knowlegeable Bond, displaying flawless spanish in FYEO and german in OP. Now, as I've done for the previous 2 Bond's, this is where Moore's definitive Bond moment is: the entire chase for the Bond in germany. Moore plays it dead straight, even in a clown suit, and displays splendid acting when confronting Orlov. And the tension is amongst the best in the entire franchise. I've seen this film dozen of times, I am still on the edge of my suit as Moore tries to get to the bomb in the circus. This film is very much the best of both worlds - a fantastical and humorous first half in India, and a dead serious cold war thriller in germany.
Next stop: AVTAK. @MayDaydiVincenzo's love for this outing has sure infected me, because I've never had this much fun watching this film, and it rockets straight in my top 5! I had no problem with Moore's looks, it only took a few scenes to adjust to it, but he still looks very good for his age, and is still his usual charming, lovable self. The acting is wonderful here, Walken and Grace Jones are amongt my favorite villains, they are so much fun to watch. Barry hits his stride here, only to surpass is in his final outing. He really did bow out on a high note. The pacing of this film is excellent, I hardly believed it when I reached the mine climax, the film went by like a bullet. I also have no problem with Sutton. Not the best girl, but a fun little damsel in distress, and this type of girl suits Sir Rog very well.
I will continue with TLD tonight.
This is one that gets forgotten by a lot of casual fans. The formula isn't down yet and that puts some people off, but those who make the effort will find a lot to like in DR No. First off, Connery is King. There's something commanding about him. He spends most of the film ordering people around. Quarrel, Honey, the cab driver. He even gets captured and when they take him back to base he starts barking orders at the guards! And even weirder, THEY DO WHAT HE SAYS!!
Everything you'd expect from a bond film is here and it's first rate. You have one of the coolest scenes of the series (Bond's introduction), one of the sexiest moments (Honey Rider's entrance), one of the deadliest scenes (the spider in the bed), and one of the most brutal (Dent's execution). You've got one of the best Felix Lieters, one of the best allies in Quarrel... like I said, a lot to like. DR No is one of the most underrated villains. I love the way he says 'stupid' over and over.
Besides the score which I personally find unbearable at times (I do like the songs), DR No is a first class bond adventure (With this latest viewing it has pushed into my top 5). Definitely not for any mood but perfect if you're in the right one.
@DaltonCraig007 I am also a big fan of the Glen era. I find Octopussy to be one of Moore's best and a good demonstration of his more serious side. That being said, I also enjoy some of the silliness.
Unfortunately both these films have a reputation of being lesser entries, especially on sites like rotten tomatoes where they are rated bottom. I have no idea why, for me the combination of Barry's score, Glen's direction, great performances and stunning set pieces make this a brilliant period for the series!
TLD is another top 5 bond film for me, so I will eagerly await your thoughts on that one, cheers! :)>-
Mind you, this wasn't always the case. I didn't fall in love with MR the first time I saw it. It took me a few views before I truly "got it", but I have enjoyed it ever since. It's just 2 hours of big, bombastic, cartoonish and campy fun. You get to visit one exotic location after the next, see amazingly designed sets and experience some of the best action sequences in the entire series. It never fails to impress me just how GOOD the movie looks and how beautiful and lavish all the locations are.
It's not by any means a masterpiece, it's somewhat bloated, the plot is basically a carbon copy of TSWLM, jaws finding love just doesn't work and some of the jokes are too cheesy for even Roger Moore to pull off, but in the end none of it matters because the movie sets out to do one thing and one thing only: to provide you with 2 hours of pure escapist fun that you can walk away from with a big smile on your face. And I for one think it succeeds completely in that regard. You can go into it expecting it to be something it's not and you will come back ready to rip it apart with hatred, but if you just let go of any pretenses, embracing the movie for what it is, and just go along for the journey it's trying to take you on, then I promise you, it's a fun one.
8/10
This is it for me today, I'll continue tomorrow with LTK and the Brosnan films.