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But i'll go with FYEO because at least it tried to be somewhat respectful to Fleming.
MR is just more fun. Beautiful cinematography, locations, sets and Soundtrack. NSNA has Connery and that's it.
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MR vs. NSNA - I'm not an NSNA hater and really couldn't care less about all the shenanigans behind the release of this film, including McClory's long battle with Fleming and EON. I just see this as another Bond film, even though it lacks many of the tropes. As I've noted before, since the Daniel Craig era began I have begun to enjoy NSNA far more. In many ways, it was a film ahead, and has elements which EON have borrowed for their more recent entries. Connery is in top form in this, and Barbara Carrera and Maria Brandauer nail their respective roles. However, I can't give it the win in this instance, because I just find the OTT and much maligned MR to be so much fun. It's a film I loved as a boy, disliked as I got older, and have now gone back to loving like a kid again.
Tough choices in both cases though.
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MR (NSNA is not an official Bond film so its a write-off from the start in this to me.)
FYEO has been (on again/off again) my favourite Moore Bond at some times. While YOLT is too silly and inconsistent in many regards to be a top-of-the-line Connery movie. So it's FYEO for me here.
Until a few years ago, I would have chosen NSNA over MR right away, but my love for MR has been growing considerably lately to the point where I find it more desirable to re-watch than TSWLM, for instance. So my vote goes to MR in this case, while NSNA would safely beat the likes of OP and AVTAK and TMWTGG.
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My 2 favorite Bond films when I was a kid. I never had a problem with outer space in the world of 007, especially when combined with the work of Ken Adam, John Barry and Lewis Gilbert.
MR...but NSNA viewings have improved over time!
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MR. It has grown on me recently. Still it is not one of my favourites but NSNA is one of my least watched Bond films.
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The second match-up is much closer, but I'm going to have to side with NSNA on this one. I've always enjoyed both, however.
Second round, no competition MR.
MR beats NSNA 20-6
Round 52:
TSWLM vs GE
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QOS vs SP
SP beats QOS, but that one is very close.
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SP beats QOS by a large margin.
SP over QOS by miles.
TSWLM > GE (Spy is a Top 5. GE used to be, but his slipped down a bit. Still in the Top 10 though)
QOS > SP (I love both films, but Quantum is a truly underrated gem with some very creative concepts)
I prefer TSWLM over GE, but only just. The former simply looks more cinematic and 'grand' on screen and the stuntwork is remarkable.
QoS vs SP is very tough, because they're polar opposites of one another. QoS has energy, but lacks (basic) filmmaking qualities, yet SP has no energy despite showcasing stunning filmmaking skills. Usually I'm all about entertainment value. Although here I would lean towards SP as the people behind the camera at least made a film of high quality.
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Still not sure where to rank SP.
QOS beats SP pretty handily.