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As for the other stuff, I'm debating politely, if you can't do that, just ignore my posts :)
And, @Murdock, you are correct to point that out.
At least Lazenby realises he messed up!
No kidding.
AND I'd rank Terence Young over Hamilton any day of the week. Guy directed more bad Bond films than good ones.
Especially in a thread concerning OHMSS. Neither Moore or Brosnan feature in this movie.
Enough is enough.
OHMSS is simply a fantastic picture and better than any of the Bond films of the 1970's.
Im due for a rewatch of OHMSS, but on my last viewing I agreed with the premise of this thread. The whole Hillary Bray act really brings the film down. When Bond starts trying to bore the girls he ends up boring me as well.
Great movie though.
Particularly as it was Lazenby's ONLY film and he's dubbed by a completely different sounding voice for what is probably the most dialogue-driven part.
It's not an issue for me because it makes sense as part of the story. What makes NO sense to me, even to this day, is how Blofeld does not recognize Bond instantly.
Still, really like this picture.
The Bond movies are not there to satisfy those who are pedantic about continuity. They should each be taken on their own merits. And OHMSS is one of the best. Like LTK and I think QoS, it was give a lukewarm reception when it came out but appreciation has grown over the years.
The lack of continuity is the weak link in the '60s Bonds: different Blofelds, different Leiters...it just made no sense. The '70s/'80s at least had Gogol and the Ministry of Defence.
I enjoyed it very much but it's fallen a little in my estimation, not because of Lazenby (I thought he was superb) or Rigg (she was excellent) but rather because of the pacing, which is a bit slow in the Piz Gloria middle or so. The movie does drag a little in these parts and the finale atop Piz Gloria was quite 'by the numbers' and a little dull. The ski sequences were fantastic however, especially for their time. I was not a fan of Savalas either, although I know many like him as Blofeld. I'm still waiting for the definitive Blofeld portrayal, and I hope to see it possibly in SP.
So I wouldn't say it's overrated because it's a very good standalone movie unlike any other Bond film before or since. A unique entity onto itself. However, I found myself just not enjoying it as much as I did in the past, due to the above points.
sorry if this link is a repeat, he is a top director (any arguments with that statement?) so I think it's worth reading and adds some weight to the respect and affection that many fans have for this movie