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  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Bond is straining.
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia
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    The parts that work for me in this film are the comedic bits primarily, so the end sequences become a bit of a chore to get through, as they do nothing really groundbreaking and the humorous parts are over (until Nigel returns at the end)
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    I've grown to like this ending as low key as it is.
    I'll take it over SP's 3rd act.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I really enjoy this finale every time.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    I’m also not a fan of this climax. Feels quite flat to me.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    The climax isn't overly long.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    I've grown to like this ending as low key as it is.
    I'll take it over SP's 3rd act.

    That’s a low bar but I probably agree.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    I do like we get a bit of an old school battle here. Something that hasn't been done in ages.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Leiter whipping out that incendiary-flash grenade launcher, whatever it is. Seems to do the job quite nicely.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Great to see Felix get in on the action in this one. In Fleming's novel he is involved in the undersea battle, hook hand and all (at that point Fleming had begun ignoring the artificial leg altogether).

    True. Felix is pretty happy go lucky in spite of his missing limbs.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    I think the music here isn't too bad actually.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    I do like we get a bit of an old school battle here. Something that hasn't been done in ages.

    Yes, beginning with the Brosnan films, following the likes of RAMBO and DIE HARD, we get Bond vs an army, rather than Bond "Commanding" a squadron or team of soldiers. Still problem with the Craig films.

    The undersea battle in TB is much more intense and well choreographed.

    The underwater battle in TB is epic.
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia
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    Why is the US Navy allowing Domino to lead their rescue team for Bond?

    Good use of NSNA theme again. Classic 80s
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Easy listening AM radio. 1983.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    I call this the third time that Bond has broken the fourth was. I know some disagree, but I count his recognizing of the Bond theme in OP as such a decision. The fourth would be Pierce in TND, though I've gone back and forth on that one.

    When does Pierce do it in TND?
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Nigel learned to use that natural cover.

    Oof, that title song kicking in is horrid.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    Imagine if Craig’s last film ended like that but with Madeleine! XD
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia
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    And a classic wink to say goodbye once and for all to Connery's Bond. A flawed but fun romp for sure.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    That was great!
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    THE END OF NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN.............

    JAMES BOND WILL NOT RETURN IN

    WARHEAD 2000 A.D.
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia
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    FoxRox wrote: »
    Imagine if Craig’s last film ended like that but with Madeleine! XD

    Rory Kinnear getting pushed into a pool when going to retrieve Bond :))

    There's something about these schmaltzy 80s themes that are so damn cheesy that make me adore them to no end.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    If I ranked it with the EON films, it would fall very low, but probably at least edge out DAD and DAF. It’s very rough around the edges, but Connery is a joy to watch and there is some fun stuff in it.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    It has its moments I don't care for and issues, as all films do, but overall I enjoy myself with it every time.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Personally I wish that they had continued this alternate continuity for a couple of more films. The bugs would probably have been smoothed out.

    The first announced sequel was actually called SPECTRE.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I call this the third time that Bond has broken the fourth was. I know some disagree, but I count his recognizing of the Bond theme in OP as such a decision. The fourth would be Pierce in TND, though I've gone back and forth on that one.

    When does Pierce do it in TND?

    His "They'll print anything nowadays." seems to be addressing an unseen audience (he is alone) and then, for the briefest moment, he look into the camera.

    Ah.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    So is TB at 4:45 good with everyone?
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    THE END OF NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN.............

    JAMES BOND WILL NOT RETURN IN

    WARHEAD 2000 A.D.
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    THE END OF NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN.............

    JAMES BOND WILL NOT RETURN IN

    WARHEAD 2000 A.D.

    :)) Could you imagine if that ever happened...

    Fun fact, I met George Lazenby a few years back and he told me a story of meeting McClory in Germany to discuss being potentially in a TB remake. This was in the late 70s at the time, but they didn't get on very well. George said that Kevin accused him of hitting on his gf at the time during their meeting at dinner.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    FoxRox wrote: »
    So is TB at 4:45 good with everyone?

    Cool.
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia
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    It would rank last for me with the EON films, but still some very fun parts and a couple of key good additions with the like of Bernie Casey and Barbera Carerra among others.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    MooseWithFleas wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    THE END OF NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN.............

    JAMES BOND WILL NOT RETURN IN

    WARHEAD 2000 A.D.
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    THE END OF NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN.............

    JAMES BOND WILL NOT RETURN IN

    WARHEAD 2000 A.D.

    :)) Could you imagine if that ever happened...

    Fun fact, I met George Lazenby a few years back and he told me a story of meeting McClory in Germany to discuss being potentially in a TB remake. This was in the late 70s at the time, but they didn't get on very well. George said that Kevin accused him of hitting on his gf at the time during their meeting at dinner.

    Wow! Very cool story. Interesting.
    I think it might have been cool had George starred in McClory Bond film at some point.
    Maybe during the Dalton era. He still looked good.
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