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Where can I read more about this proposal? Also, how are you ordering this particular Bondathon?
Thought I'd visit the Phuyuck distillery after quite sometime (can't remember when was the last time, perhaps a year or so).
Now, with The Man With The Golden Gun, I find the film smooth enough up until Bond is to break in to Hai-Fat's Estate. I don't know, but after that, the film turns into an annoying 70s flick set in a Chinatown bazaar or something that I always found crude. In the midst of that, however, I found the scene where Bond encounters Andrea Anders for the second time quite amusing, followed by Goodnight's dissatisfaction with Bond's attitude towards her by keeping her in his wardrobe for two hours. I found that quite amusing. The film doesn't get exciting for me again until Bond arrives on Scaramanga's island.
As for Lulu's theme song...
"Can you play any other tune?"
Funnily enough, I'm watching that one at the moment.
I actually enjoy the scene with Bond doing judo, but it should have been more tense, like 'how is Bond going to escape this place?'. Once he jumps out of the window, there could have been one proper chase through the streets, starting on foot. I don't like how Hip just happens to be there to help, and then just drives off without Bond.
Bond should never have gotten in a car chase with Scaramanga. When Scaramanga's car gets fly's and fly's off, that's the dumbest part of the film IMO. Scaramanga already has the golden gun, he doesn't need another gadget to give him mystique.
That being said, I do feel this film is significantly underated. Aesthetically, it captures the strangeness of Bonds world beautifully, and Lee gives us the best villain of the series. The first hour or so is really great set up, and I do think the showdown is a satisfactory payoff.
I was obviously in the perfect mood for this tonight because it entertained me no end. Connery rocked so intensely here. He was clearly having fun, and it was contagious. The two 'TV Batman' attempts to kill him didn't even bug me as usual. Every nuance was cool. It was like a super expensive Flint movie, but with better writing. Barry outdid himself musically...
Okay, not the best Bond ever, but those sideburns on Bond, those skimpy outfits on Tiffany, those crazy FX (come on, impressive back in the day- admit it), make this not only a guilty pleasure, but a nostalgic FEAST!
Plus, I find Moonraker has one of the more exciting PTS stunts in the franchise. And Barry Norman was in great shape when he made the score - very unique themes for Moonraker, and instantly recognisable.
Far from my favorite, but I still enjoyed it.
I think it was described in the James Bond Archives tome. I'm ordering this particular Bondathon in line, more or less, with the order of the Ian Fleming novels.
I can see why Cubby and Harry wanted to show of the underwater footage, as it was a breakthough, and breathtaking, shoot. Still Hunt was a master editor and it was a shame that the producers didn't pay him much heed.
Epic.
Barry Norman? the film crictic? scoring James Bond?
Methinks probably John Barry.
I have to say that my opinion of this film has changed significantly with this latest viewing. I used to think it was just EON's attempt to cash in on the 90's action craze, but actually their is quite a lot of intrigue in the first 90 minutes. This is quite a slow film by modern standards. If you take out the PTS, the action doesn't really kick off properly until the tank chase. I like Bond films that hold their breathe like that It reminds me of the skiing in OHMSS, slowly building to a stunning sequence at the end of the second act. There is a lot of the intrigue from the beginning, and the story unfolds beautifully. This is a case where they realised that we didn't need to follow Bond everywhere just because he's the protagonist. We have quite a bit of screen time dedicated to the other characters, and the film is better for it. When the action does finally kick in, it is spectacular. I have heard some people complain about Bond running and gunning, but in GE I think it makes perfect sense. Plus, driving down the street in a tank isn't blowing Bond's cover because he keeps his face hidden for most of it.
Overall I was pleasantly surprised with GE. It updates the formula for the nineties, without relinquishing its identity as a Bond film to fit with the trends of the times.
8/10
Seems like it's Campbell's stamp that we don't get much action at the beginning and its more story development and in the last quarter of the film the action goes much more intense.
I loved Goldeneye and ive realized its the slowest peaced film from 4 Pierce did. Thoughjust it doesn't make it a bad film at all. Like you said its take its time to get to the action and get a great story in the mean time just like Casino Royale.
And QoS was wall to wall action, suffocation.
He excelled in that one.
The beginning was action but latter almost the whole film was about the Pocker game to latter get great action again.
But it didn't have that much action either.
I guess it was in this forum or maybe IMDB where i made a thread about how each of the 4 actors who made more than three films have these films: A very down to earth film, One wall to wall action film, one more spy thriller and an Over the top adventure.
Sean Connery
Down to earth-Dr No
Wall to wall action- Thunderball
Spy thriller-From Russia with love
OTT- Diamonds are forever
Roger Moore
Down to earth- Live and let Die
Wall to wall action- The Spy who loved me
Spy thriller- For Your eyes only
OTT: Moonraker
Pierce Brosnan
Down to earth- The world is not enough
Wall to wall action- Tomorrow never dies
Spy thriller- Goldeneye
OTT- Die Another Day
Daniel Craig
Down to earth- Skyfall
Wall to wall action- Quantum
Spy thriller-Casino Royale
OTT- Spectre
Annnnd I'm done.
The Spy Who Loved Me
From "So does England!" to "Keeping the British end up, sir", this was a pure, unadulterated joy. Sure it’s too implausible at times, but it also has a fair bit of introspection that balances out the fantasy. Moore establishes his legend in this film; not just in terms of his Bondian performance but also his stature as a leading man.
Worst Bit – Was that brief glimpse of Anya showering on board the U.S.S Wayne really necessary?
Best Bit – Spy has one of my small, but favourite moments; it occurs when Bond is in Cairo, he is silhouetted against the sky, with a minaret behind him, with a superb cue from Hamlisch. Absolutely wonderful.
Royale's Ranking
From Russia With Love – 10/10
Casino Royale – 9.5
Dr. No – 9.5
Licence to Kill – 9
The Living Daylights - 9
The Spy Who Loved Me - 9
Goldfinger – 9
Octopussy - 8.75
Thunderball - 8.75
For Your Eyes Only – 8.75
Spectre – 8.5
Quantum of Solace – 8.5
GoldenEye – 8.5
Live and Let Die – 7.5
A View To A Kill - 7
Moonraker - 7
Diamonds Are Forever - 7
Die Another Day - 7
1. CR
2. LALD
3. MR
4. DAD
5. DAF
6. FRWL
7. DN
8. GF
9. AVTAK
10. LTK
11. QoS
12. GE
13. FYEO
14. TLD
15. SP
16. OP
17. TB
18. Spy
19. TND
20. OHMSS
21. YOLT
22. TMWTGG
23. TWINE
24. SF
if you need a day time level soap Bond you can watch Skyfall.
Hahaha oooooooh!!