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Good assessment I know many like SF I would throw that in too, though admittedly despite its contrived script it does do some original things I'll give it that.
LIVE AND LET DIE
Great gunbarrel music, IMO
Hamilton is down while Solitaire and Kananga watch. At live that livened up what looked like a very boring UN meeting.
The late Robert Dix............was great in BLOOD OF DRACULA'S CASTLE.
The voodoo death snake bite. ABC used to butcher this part.
Probably my single favorite Binder title sequence. Colour by Rank Film Laboratories. The US prints said "Color by DeLuxe".
One of the most beautifully photographed Bond films, IMO. The Blu-ray does it justice. A vast improvement on the 2006 UE DVD which completely screwed up the titles and GB.
I always loved this M scene. M looks pi$$ed as Bond explains the magnetic Rolex to him.
Roger looks great here.
His overcoat is stylish. The freeway looks newly paved.
Arnold Williams!!!!!!!
He's heading EAST!
The Fillet of Soul. Apparently that block has changed quite a bit since LALD.
Possibly something for the Controversial opinions about Bond films thread, but I'd add the TWINE one to that list!
+1. I like all of Brosnan's readings apart from in TND.
I like the way the break between "Bond" and "James Bond" is more natural. "Bond" - fires the gun, and up the silo they go – "James Bond" – and continues climbing upwards with Christmas Jones.
(If I remember the line in GE correctly), I think he had just a bit too long a break between "Bond" and "James" – and the TND one is just a bit flat. By TWINE I think Pierce nailed it.
I agree, and it's interesting that the others said the line best in their initial film. I sometimes wonder how much "effort" went into nailing the line, or if it was just another line in the script for them.
Watching a collection of the line on Youtube, I find it entertaining watching Roger's deliveries. Like his comedic timing, I also think he had good timing every time he said the line:
The famous TWINE reading with Christmas seems too deliberately over the top for me to appreciate it.
The SP reading is without question my least favorite.
LTK is a blink and you miss it scenario. I think the camera should have been on Tim in a more flattering angle. I do like the way he said it, and the Heller cut off. I just feel it could have been shot differently.
Been awhile since I've watched this one.
At the airport sequence where Bond is following whatshisname.
Craig looks good here. Some great action in the first half of the film, but for me it really takes off once we meet Vesper.
The cell phones are as current as Zorin's office computer in AVTAK.
I shouldn't talk, I don't even use a cell phone.
I must admit I started wearing gray t-shirts after I saw Craig in this film. Casual Bond.
This kind of makes me in the mood for DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER. I'll be popping that in around Christmas time.
Looking at that recent Omega shot of Craig and comparing him here, I really don't think he's changed that much in 12 years. The hair is styled a bit different. In CR it's too short in the front to comb back.
I love Mendel, "where upon the entire some will be wired..............." Great actor.
In fact, he's my favorite villain since Sanchez.
He displays fear here as his girlfriend nearly loses her arm. Fairly intense bit.
Meanwhile back at the farm, Bond and Vesper hide in the doorway......and get shot at.
Stairwell fight.................
Many Bond fight sequences use the legendary FRWL Grant scene as a role model. That scene remains my personal favorite, but damn, this one really succeeds in capturing the intensity and danger. Perhaps the simplicity of the stairwell fight works in it's favor? The performances and choreography? This is great, IMO.
This is probably in my top 5 favorite fight sequences.
Back at the poker table, Bond effs up and loses..................
If I recall the book spends several pages describing the rules of Baccarat in detail.
The poison bit ............I do miss Moneypenny here.
M's secretary/assistant looks like someone Jeremy Piven would have pushed around and fired on the HBO television program, ENTOURAGE.
I like when everyone else in the room makes Bond look extremely cool. The bartender wears a bright red dress shirt with his black dinner suit.
Just after he leaves, Craig has a great amused facial expression.
The little finger line got a huge laugh from the audience.
Now we get to the climactic battle aboard the sinking building.
Not my favorite climax for a Bond film, but it doesn't exactly bother me, either.
The novel's ending was more jarring. This is an action packed shoot em up extravaganza with a bit of the TITANIC thrown in.
Vesper drowning reminds me a bit of when Leo dies and I can remember myself and my immature friends laughing and cheering obnoxiously during that moment while the other gullible audience members wept.
How did I go from comparing Daniel Craig with Burt Lancaster to dissing on James Cameron?
One of the BEST scenes in any Bond film is coming up...........................................
a great "BOND JAMES BOND" delivery.
So ends the 21st James Bond epic and the first with Daniel Craig.
Still remains in my top 10.
Reminds me of FROM HERE TO ETERNITY.
That's the one I was thinking of.
I love the music, too.
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
Great PTS, IMO. Quickly cut and fun. I do feel he is avenging Tracy as only Connery would, by kicking everyone's a$$ and getting that out of his system.
Always loved Barry's beautiful, sassy, sexy score for this film.
This really is my GO-TO Connery Bond. Whereas I savor FRWL and GF like a fine wine, I guzzle this Bond film like Mountain Dew. It's surprising I don't have this higher in my weekly Bond ranking. I may remedy that after this viewing.
I love Connery's outfit during the mud bath sequence.
I really associate this film and OP with my childhood, particularly 5th grade when my Dad sprung for a new VHS machine. The next day he bought Roger's 6th outing OP, and DAF was the first Bond I recorded from television. After having rented the CBS/Fox video edition I was surprised how much was edited on the ABC network, yet nowhere near as butchered as FRWL and GF.
Titles- one of my favorite them songs.
M and Bond look like buddies. Bond is bored with M's lecture.
Mr Wint and Mr Kidd! Two of my favorite henchmen. I'd be more terrified of them than I would Elvis.
Dr Tynan looks like my old barber. I always have to make that comment whenever I watch this one. LOL.
BITTEN BY THE BUG!!!!!!!
Great opening scenes, IMO. This one really flows.
I'm feeling we're due, actually overdue for a fun Bond film.
This one is really a romp all the way through.
Peter Franks kind of looks like a kid I knew in elementary school. Same haircut and facial expressions (well for a 10 year old). I remember this kids fave Bond was AVTAK.
Those were the days.
I love the score here.
Ever since I saw Bond's wallet here it's mandatory mine is always black leather. I need a new one, in fact.
Priceless.