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  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
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    jobo wrote: »
    TripAces wrote: »
    For me, FRWL, GF, TB, CR, and SF are a slight cut above the rest. Put them in any order you want. I still have SF as my top choice, but it's a subjective thing, and it grabbed me emotionally. DAF, TMWTGG, and LTK are my guilty pleasures: I know these are bad movies, but I love them for their pure b-movie silliness. Bottom line is, there are good arguments for almost every Bond film to be considered the "best"...except for maybe MR. ;)

    LTK is not a bad movie!

    LOL...I think some looking from the outside in would see it as such. In many places, it looks like a cheap 80s made-for-TV movie. It doesn't have some of the qualities we normally look for and find in a Bond film, but who cares, right?
  • jobojobo
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    TripAces wrote: »
    jobo wrote: »
    TripAces wrote: »
    For me, FRWL, GF, TB, CR, and SF are a slight cut above the rest. Put them in any order you want. I still have SF as my top choice, but it's a subjective thing, and it grabbed me emotionally. DAF, TMWTGG, and LTK are my guilty pleasures: I know these are bad movies, but I love them for their pure b-movie silliness. Bottom line is, there are good arguments for almost every Bond film to be considered the "best"...except for maybe MR. ;)

    LTK is not a bad movie!

    LOL...I think some looking from the outside in would see it as such. In many places, it looks like a cheap 80s made-for-TV movie. It doesn't have some of the qualities we normally look for and find in a Bond film, but who cares, right?

    The production design and cinematography could be better for sure, but when was that the deciding factor for wether a film is good or bad?
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    TripAces wrote: »
    jobo wrote: »
    TripAces wrote: »
    For me, FRWL, GF, TB, CR, and SF are a slight cut above the rest. Put them in any order you want. I still have SF as my top choice, but it's a subjective thing, and it grabbed me emotionally. DAF, TMWTGG, and LTK are my guilty pleasures: I know these are bad movies, but I love them for their pure b-movie silliness. Bottom line is, there are good arguments for almost every Bond film to be considered the "best"...except for maybe MR. ;)

    LTK is not a bad movie!

    LOL...I think some looking from the outside in would see it as such. In many places, it looks like a cheap 80s made-for-TV movie. It doesn't have some of the qualities we normally look for and find in a Bond film, but who cares, right?
    I agree 100%. It was a bold departure from previous films but unfortunately it too often looked cheap and as you say, “ a cheap 80s made-for-tv movie”. With that said, I enjoy it and applaud the more serious approach.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    I’d applaud the more serious approach of LTK if they didn’t compromise it with really bad humor.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Or Bond telling his allies to go home every 5 minutes. :))
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    Pack your bags, Murdock!
  • cwl007cwl007 England
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    talos7 wrote: »
    This topic could evolve into, you’re on your deathbed and can watch one last Bond, which one , not two, not three, would it be?
    It a tough call but mine would be Casino Royale

    My choice in that situation would be OHMSS I think. Not only is it a great story and technically well made on many levels, it's also one of the longest so I'll get to delay the inevitable for a bit longer 🤞
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    OHMSS would probably top my list if it weren't for Lazenby.
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
    edited November 2020 Posts: 7,588
    For me it would be Dr. No, or FRWL.
    Oh, death bed would probably be Casino Royale, or GoldenEye. I'll pick GoldenEye.

    Desert Island would be DN or FRWL. I'll pick Dr. No.

  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
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    Think it'd be FRWL for me.
  • Agent_Zero_OneAgent_Zero_One Ireland
    edited November 2020 Posts: 554
    I'd go for (ironically enough) SF. Not that it's my favourite, but I think it'd be quite a suitable film to watch right before I die, considering the aging element, M's death, etc. And that final scene would be a lovely way to end my Bond fandom, I think.
  • GatecrasherGatecrasher Classified
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    Death bed: From Russia With Love
    Desert island: Dr. No
    Rainy day: Skyfall
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
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    Rainy Day: Spectre
    Snowy Day: OHMSS
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
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    Late night, can't sleep: YOLT
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
    edited November 2020 Posts: 7,588
    Late night can’t sleep: OP

    When I only have exactly 106 minutes: Quantum of Solace lol
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    Me wanting to feel depressed: TWINE.
  • 007InAction007InAction Australia
    edited November 2020 Posts: 2,579
    Can we get back on topic Again please.
    DR NO: Is this the best Bond film ? :)>- :)>- 7
  • ResurrectionResurrection Kolkata, India
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Me wanting to feel depressed: TWINE.

    Me wanting to feel depressed: DAF.
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
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    Resurrection wrote: »
    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Me wanting to feel depressed: TWINE.

    Me wanting to feel depressed: DAF.

    Same honestly
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    I get more of a laugh out of that one, as if I were becoming delirious.
  • 007InAction007InAction Australia
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    PPK flame thrower ?
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  • jetsetwillyjetsetwilly
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    TripAces wrote: »
    For me, FRWL, GF, TB, CR, and SF are a slight cut above the rest. Put them in any order you want. I still have SF as my top choice, but it's a subjective thing, and it grabbed me emotionally. DAF, TMWTGG, and LTK are my guilty pleasures: I know these are bad movies, but I love them for their pure b-movie silliness. Bottom line is, there are good arguments for almost every Bond film to be considered the "best"...except for maybe MR. ;)

    LTK shouldn't be classed as a guilty pleasure. Its in my top 5 films, and is one of the best films of the franchise. It set the template for the Craig era.
  • jetsetwillyjetsetwilly
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    Resurrection wrote: »
    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Me wanting to feel depressed: TWINE.

    Me wanting to feel depressed: DAF.

    It does evoke strange feelings watching DAF, I must admit. There is something dark, offbeat and even creepy throughout the entire movie.

    Having said all that, its a perverse guilty pleasure of mine.
  • GatecrasherGatecrasher Classified
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    jetsetwilly wrote: »
    TripAces wrote: »
    For me, FRWL, GF, TB, CR, and SF are a slight cut above the rest. Put them in any order you want. I still have SF as my top choice, but it's a subjective thing, and it grabbed me emotionally. DAF, TMWTGG, and LTK are my guilty pleasures: I know these are bad movies, but I love them for their pure b-movie silliness. Bottom line is, there are good arguments for almost every Bond film to be considered the "best"...except for maybe MR. ;)

    LTK shouldn't be classed as a guilty pleasure. Its in my top 5 films, and is one of the best films of the franchise. It set the template for the Craig era.

    +1. LTK is easily in my top 5, along with QoS, TB, OHMSS, and LALD.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    OHMSS would probably top my list if it weren't for Lazenby.

    Agreed.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    OHMSS, TLD and LTK and I'll die happy.
    The Brossa era and I die screaming!!
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
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    Mathis1 wrote: »
    OHMSS, TLD and LTK and I'll die happy.
    The Brossa era and I die screaming!!

    That's a fairly low pain threshold you have there!
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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    CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    OHMSS, TLD and LTK and I'll die happy.
    The Brossa era and I die screaming!!

    That's a fairly low pain threshold you have there!

    https://thumbs.gfycat.com/GiantSolidCranefly-max-1mb.gif
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    OHMSS, TLD and LTK and I'll die happy.
    The Brossa era and I die screaming!!

    That's a fairly low pain threshold you have there!

    For the Brossa era, certainly!!
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
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    Resurrection wrote: »
    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Me wanting to feel depressed: TWINE.

    Me wanting to feel depressed: DAF.

    Ah. That's me, middle of a Wednesday afetrnoon, already drunk.
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