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QoS - very tough. LTK was one of my favorite Bond films growing up, but nowadays i only see the shortcomings. But if i rank them by Bond performance, it's an easy victory for Daniel.
QoS. Both entries have terrible action sequences. QoS' issue is the execution (editing), whereas the problem with LTK are the ideas themselves. What were they thinking whilst storyboarding the ninja scene or that bar fight?
Dalton's second performance is far worse than in TLD. More of a drop than Connery's FRWL to DAF imho. What makes QoS a decent (read: sufficient) Bond film is solely down to Craig's physicality and tormented sense of guilt/anger that he brings to the role. I also enjoy the smaller scenes in the film - such as the M/Minister discussion or each time Felix pops up.
LTK > QOS Very close. Both underrated and unique, yet interesting takes on Bond.
LTK
From the moment he shoots Clive to when he flies off ‘like a little bird’ the waterskiing sequence is an absolute tour de force - brilliantly conceived and executed.
The tanker chase isn’t far behind marred only by the inane wheelie and Kamen’s repetitive music is starting to grate by this point.
Yes the ninja fight is bollocks (as is the whole Hong Kong narcotics plot line) but that hardly justifies an accusation of ‘terrible action sequences’.
I dream of getting action sequences as ‘terrible’ as LTKs these days as there’s only the crane jump in CR that comes anywhere near matching them.
LTK vs QOS: Very difficult. Love both of these films, but LTK's my favorite, so it wins out by default.
The entire waterskiing sequence actually reminds me of how tepid the film is. Very much like SP.
The tanker chase is decent. It's got many different things going on at the same time and ends with Bond avenging Felix. Nothing extraordinary though.
Oh, come on. Every action sequence in both CR and SF are better than any in LTK. And QoS was at the very least trying. The Brosnan entries do have their fair share of 'lows', but their 'highs' embarrass LTK.
However, I think the water skiing and lorry sequences are quite excellent. I must admit that I thought poorly of them when younger but they've really grown on me. There's a sense of danger to both, Dalton seems to be heavily involved in the stunts, and both sequences have classic Bond stamped all over them in the way they are conceptualized, shot and edited.
That shot of Bond coming in from the side on water and grabbing the plane at speed is one of the best in the series imho. Truly brilliant.
With the lorry sequence it's the fact that there's very little CGI which I find compelling. In a way, perhaps the overload of that digitized fake nonsense in later Bond films has made me appreciate what they did in LTK more with time. It's great to see Dalton up there on top of the vehicle (both the lorry and the plane) as it moves at speed for instance.
QoS - This, on the other hand, was an easy decision. I've always been underwhelmed by LTK. There was a time when it was my least favorite entry (before DAD came along) but I enjoy it a little more these days. However, it's no match for QoS, which I have loved since day one. Many fans seem to have been disappointed by both entries upon release, but have developed a new found appreciation for them throughout the years. I think my feelings toward both have been pretty consistent.
LTK vs. QOS (No. 8 vs. No. 14) - LTK like FYEO are underrated gems. Great action. Straightforward plots. Sanchez is great. Action is great. Plot (stinger missiles) meh... Bond meets the 80s shame it took 10 years go there. QoS, I like more than a lot of people. But it's still not a standalone story. Dominic is useless. No one cares about Bolivian water. It's about Spectre (cough, Quantum). Still a good showing from Craig. Just not quite there in the story telling department.
LTK is 7/10 for me, just like QOS. But LTK is a bit more fun due to QOS's shitty, annoying editing.
Love QOS but it's got to be LTK!
QOS over LTK. Not a hard choice for me. LTK seems tired. Complete opposite of where Glen started with FYEO.
LTK over QoS
LTK with even more ease.
By the way, I do not think that a wheelie is physically possible with a truck like that (the 4 tyres of the rear axles would just turn through). I found it ridiculous already the first time around.
LTK beats QOS 17-7
Round 40:
GF vs LALD
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TSWLM vs QOS
TSWLM wins comfortably over QOS, but again, both very good films.
GF
TSWLM over QOS by light years!
TSWLM over QOS
I believe Hamilton's first effort is superior to his follow ups, although LALD is very entertaining. Still, it's GF that comes out on top.
Next up, QoS, while near and dear to my heart, is just no match for all of the iconic moments in TSWLM.
Close call here. For me, LALD is more consistent throughout (entertainment-wise), but the first hour of GF contains some of the absolute best moments in the entire series. The PTS alone is a Top 3.
TSWLM > QOS
I enjoy QOS more than the majority here, but TSWLM is a Top 5 for sure, and Roger's best.