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QoS vs SP - an interesting matchup of lower tier entries as far as I'm concerned. Both films disappointed me upon first viewing, but for different reasons. Both still do to a large extent, but QoS has improved in my estimation with time, while SP has been going in the other direction (it's got one more to overcome before it becomes my firm bottom of the barrel Bond film). At least the earlier film is short and has some interesting characters (Fields, Greene, Camille, Mathis). It also feels as though it was mainly filmed on location (rather than composite created on a computer) and has some memorable, atmospheric scenes (like the Opera sequence). So it gets the win from me here.
QoS
Now come the "tricky part." My reaction to QOS and SP is similar to @bondjames. However, I am finding myself becoming more fond of SP over time. I just watched it again recently and found myself paying more attention to all that is done well, as opposed to what isn't. And there is much more celebrate about SP than has been given credit. QOS is a great Bond film for what it is: non stop action. But that's also problematic. So I'll apply this test. If I have to spend a year on a deserted island, and I am forced to have just one Bond film with me, and it has to be one of these two, I will go with SP.
QOS
QoS
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SP
QoS is the clear winner here. SP is a mess, although it does have its moments. I understand the criticisms against QoS, but I have personally loved it since first viewing.
SP
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QOS : Not not not not not close..would never change in any heartbeat.
Brossa, so it's got to be Rog!
Still like SP, but QOS is better!
QOS beats SP 12-11
Round 53:
DN vs FYEO
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OP vs NSNA
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OP
OP over NSNA. No contest.
NSNA over OP
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OP
OP
OP
Moore wins this time (although I have a soft spot for NSNA)
OP
FYEO
and even though I enjoy NSNA more now than I did...OP is still way better.
As for NSNA vs OP, NSNA in a heartbeat.
FYEO loses point because of the silly Thatcher ending.
Any Connery Bond movie is better than any Moore Bond movie....in my book
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OP (even if I didn't like OP,which in fact is a film I hold very dear to me),I would never vote the other one - its not an official Bond film,and wasn't made with good intentions).
OP
Close!!
For this round I'll opt for DN and OP.
very close call on this next one and can change within the hour: I think I will go NSNA on this one
OP
OP vs NSNA - As mentioned in an earlier round, I'm no NSNA hater. I've grown to really appreciate it over the years. However, OP has more charismatic characters, a faster pace, a better score and more tension overall. It's difficult to choose between my two favourite Bond actors in the twilight of their distinguished runs. They both give powerful performances in 1983, but OP is way more fun. Rog wins the Battle of the Bonds.
OP over NSNA, also very close and not exactly top tier.
The Glen films take this round.