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I prefer bolder, more energetic scores. So even though Barry has the greatest score OAT, if I had to average all of them, David Arnold would probably come out on top. /verycontroversial
Same here. I was happy to see him go, even though I liked CR/QoS, what he did before was just.. run of the mill sounds to me. Then we got Newman and I almost started regretting my earlier calls to oust Arnold out, which I voiced on these boards (and the old one). All in all I've grown more weary to either support or disapprove of anyone, but composers in particular.
Same goes with directors: those who'd seen 'once were worriors' would never ever expect DAD from the same director.
QoS is his best score. Apparently he usually scored from dailies or something like that, whereas Forster forced him to score using only what he could read on the script. The result is a moodier score rather than music that attempts to match every moment beat for beat. Love that score.
I really like the microgroove design of the CR gun barrel and wish that the rest of the Craig films had it as well. Also, keep Craig walking away after firing in SF and SP. I thought that was really cool in QOS.
I kind of like that design as well for CR. I actually think they should have filmed one with him walking for CR in that same outfit to be used in subsequent films rather than reshooting his gunbarrel every time. His pose for CR was excellent, IMO.
I also think they should have maintained a black and white gunbarrel for Craig's era.
Agreed. I'd say the quality of trailers in general has gone down. The narrated trailer is a lost art.
Yes. Not so much just Bond but films in general all seem to have trailers edited in a similar style. I miss the great voice over narration.
Agreed. GE has possibly the best trailer of the series.
I like your idea about having all Craig's gunbarrels being B&W. Would've been great.
I'd give that notion to Thunderball for me.
Same here.
It is not that controversial. Personaly I'd give it a slight nod over YOLT, but I see your point, definitely.
YOLT for me, but then Goldfinger is I think one of the lesser good/great films, if that makes sense. I find it very static.
That said I am very fond of the first part of the film. The low ranking is more due to the generally excellent level of the 60's films.
Couldn't have said it any better. Up until Bond arrives in Kentucky, it's top notch. The rest drags, as almost they ran out of steam. It's also the 2nd lowest running time as well. I mean close if not more than 5 minutes is spent watching Oddjob drive and kill Solo and watching the car crush and then drive back.
The final in the plane is also ridiculous.
Perhaps controversially, I'll take DAF over either of them at this point. At least I have a lot of fun with it, silly moments and all.
I think DAF in some aspects is my least favourite Bond film.
I used to really dislike DAF for ages. Recently I've begun to see it in a new light. I'm not sure if it's due to my longing for a lighter touch or not, but there's something about the film that I just enjoy. It's zany, like all the Hamilton entries. The early 70's colourful eccentricity which is in DAF/LALD/TMWTGG is something I like. Moreover, I've realized that the Blofeld/Bond banter in this film is something that has always stayed with me throughout the years. Gray and Connery worked well together.
Objectively I rank DAF below GF and YOLT, but in terms of subjective enjoyment I like it more.
I have tried to warm to it over the years but I just can't, no matter how hard I try.
God forgive me, I even enjoy DAD more. I know I will get crucified for that!
Exactly,just like TSWLM,GE,and CR...all films that came along at the right time.
This is very good point. It's a film that often changes it's place in the ranking for me, with each viewing. Usually around top five-eight.
I think it well deserves it's iconic status. Had it NOT become the blockbuster mega hit of 1964, I believe the series might have ended once the books had run out.
I most certainly place GF above, say CR which, IMO is a bit overrated. In terms of truthfulness to it's source, I'd say CR is no more faithful to Fleming's novel than GF was. I'd go as far to say that the film version of GF improves upon the novel whereas to me CR does not.
In addition, I love the Kentucky section of the film. Even when locked up, the Connery Bond of GF is a pleasure to watch. He personifies cool throughout the film.
For those who whine that the special effects at the end of the film are sub standard. Yes, I agree the model work isn't exactly Derek Meddings level. However, there's great news for newer audiences. The Blu ray edition, by use of 21st century CGI has erased the wires from the plane! Thanks to revisionist technology, the wires are nowhere to be seen.
Personally I prefer the pre-Lowery version, but that's a minor quibble. Either way, GF is a fun Bond film to watch, IMO, and holds up marvelously.