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  • Posts: 4,762
    I finally got back on my Bondathon after about a month of inactivity. I am still ashamed it took me that long, but there you go, I guess my Bond energy needed a little charging up!

    Diamonds Are Forever

    Despite the reputation for being the beginning of corny, campy Bond movies (although technically that right should go to Goldfinger, but whatever), I have always rather enjoyed the seventh Bond outing in every respect. Let's face the facts- it is just too much fun to resist! The villains are outrageously outlandish, the soundtrack from Barry is simply remarkable, Sean Connery re-sparked his Bond energy after his terrible performance in YOLT, and did a fine job with it too, as it is one of his best, in my opinion. You've also got wonderful location work and even some nice action pieces like the elvator fight and the Las Vegas car chase with the Mustang. All in all, I'm proud to call DAF a top-ten favorite of mine, even if it does lean towards the cheese side of Bond!

    Current Bondathon Ranking:

    1. From Russia with Love
    2. Thunderball
    3. Diamonds Are Forever
    4. Dr. No
    5. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    6. You Only Live Twice
    7. Goldfinger

    Next up: Live and Let Die, for the win baby!
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    GoldenEye
    After a busy week of school, I needed to chillax and watch my most favorite James Bond film. So I broke out my Airsoft PPK and relived my childhood once again.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    I was going to watch a Bond film, but then I decided to watch...

    Casino Royale

    I didn't like this any more or less than I did the last time I watched it. Craig's Bond still displays all the charm and personality of a russian multi story car park.* The dialogue has not improved since the Brosnan films, and with some lines, it's gotten worse.


    1. The Living Daylights
    2. Licence To Kill
    3. You Only Live Twice
    4. From Russia With Love
    5. Dr No
    6. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    7. For Your Eyes Only
    8. Tomorrow Never Dies
    9. Thunderball
    10. The Spy Who Loved Me
    11. GoldenEye
    12. Live And Let Die
    13. Octopussy
    14. The World Is Not Enough
    15. Die Another Day
    16. Goldfinger
    17. Diamonds Are Forever
    18. The Man With The Golden Gun
    19. Moonraker
    20. Casino Royale
    21. A View To A Kill

    Next Up: Quantum Of Solace


    * I apologise to any Russians on the forum. I am Welsh, so feel free to make 1 joke about Welshmen and sheep.
  • edited September 2012 Posts: 12,837
    I was too tired to post this last night, because it was about 3 in the morning by the time I'd gotten round to finishing watching Octopussy

    I still really like this. It's Moore at his best, there's his usual one liners and comedy, but also a serious story underneath, the bit where he's trying to stop the bomb is so tense it's unreal. The one thing that lets it down is the stupid sound and sight jokes in the jungle chase or at the tennis, otherwise it could be Moore's best film.

    2012 Bond ranking

    1) The Spy Who Loved Me
    2) Thunderball
    3) On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    4) Octopussy
    5) Live And Let Die
    6) From Russia With Love
    7) You Only Live Twice
    8) For Your Eyes Only
    9) The Man With The Golden Gun
    10) Goldfinger
    11) Moonraker
    12) Dr No
    13) Diamonds Are Forever

    I'm getting closer and closer to the Dalton films :D
  • I was looking for this everywhere and it's on the first page :-<

    In any event, Octopussy 1983


    What needs to be said about this?, saw it last night as suggested, and it's still a good watch here and there, but the over emphasis on humor at certain stages just ruins it for me sometimes. a Quite brilliant pre credit sequence as Bond dives around the sky in his Acrostar Jet, and the theme tune is one of the better entries of the last 30 years, but it really lets itself down here and there, but honestly, I feel I've been too hard on it in past reviews. Sure, it's a nonsense every now and again, Moore plays the fool, not for the first time, or the last, shouldn't have even been 007 by 1983, but in his defense, every now and again he does seem plausible at times, and with the train ride through the now defunct West Germany, it's almost classic Bond. One of my favorite sequences of the whole movie

    I gave it a 7/10. But these things will always be subject to change
  • Posts: 4,762
    Live and Let Die

    Certainly a very energetic and pumped-up thriller from start to finish, with a wild, psychadellic '70s groove that makes the movie explode with classic appeal. Whether it is the handiwork of George Martin's soundtrack, the comic and suave genious of Roger Moore's debut 007 appearance, the outlandish lot of brilliant villains, or the varied location work ranging from urban New York to Caribbean San Monique, LALD will offer you a mixed bag of everything you need for a funky, colorful Bond movie. It might be more low-key and down to earth when compared to, say, DAF and TMWTGG which come prior to and after LALD, but this actually helps keep the series varied and gives us a fresh perspective on it. As of now, it is a top ten place holder, without a doubt.

    1. From Russia with Love
    2. Live and Let Die
    3. Thunderball
    4. Diamonds Are Forever
    5. Dr. No
    6. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    7. You Only Live Twice
    8. Goldfinger
  • Posts: 1,817
    I see many people in full bondathon towards Skyfall! I wish to start mine soon but I've been a little busy... but I admit that ain't an acceptable excuse for not watching Bond!
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    Casino Royale again on the coach journey yesterday and again on the way back - my mate thought I was mad ! And could not believe the ipod had that much battery power
  • Watched Moonraker on BD with my kid this afternoon.What fond memories and lovely seeing out takes with Moore and Kiel both sporting iron teeth!
  • Posts: 4,762
    The Man with the Golden Gun

    Every time I have watched this one recently, it has just gotten better and better! I used to dislike it, finding it pretty slow, boring, and cheesy. Now, however, I really like it to be honest! The locations are just incredibly marvelous, Roger is in excellent form in both wit and brutality (a rare case too), Christopher Lee steals every scene he is present in as Scaramanga, and the action is not half bad! The only action scene I dislike is the corny boat chase, what with the little kid selling the statue elephant and JW getting knocked into the water by a real elephant. Aside from that, the action is really enjoyable for me! I can see where people would have serious disdain for the ninth Bond movie, but I for one actually like this one more than the majority of fans!

    1. From Russia with Love
    2. Live and Let Die
    3. The Man with the Golden Gun
    4. Thunderball
    5. Diamonds Are Forever
    6. Dr. No
    7. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    8. You Only Live Twice
    9. Goldfinger

    Quite a large jump for TMWTGG!
  • You Only Live Twice
    Better than I remember
    7/10

    OHMSS
    Used to be my favorite but it's moved down my list quite a bit
    7.5/10

    Diamonds Are Forever
    Still my least favorite Connery
    6/10

    Live and Let Die
    Most of this is probably nostalgic value but still
    7.5/10

    The Man With The Golden Gun
    Why is J W Pepper back
    6/10


    2012 Ranking (leading up to Skyfall)
    From Russia With Love 9/10
    Goldfinger 8.5/10
    Dr. No 8\10
    OHMSS 7.5/10
    Live and Let Die 7.5/10
    Thunderball 7/10
    You Only Live Twice 7/10
    Diamonds Are Forever 6/10
    The Man With The Golden Gun 6/10
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    AussieBond wrote:
    Why is J W Pepper back
    He's got a set of wheels that just won't quit ;)
  • I may have to eat my words next month. QOS was on TV yesterday. I didn't want to watch it because I'm going to watch the DVD next month, however, I did catch several seconds of it and I have to admit, Craig's Bond does have panache. He was in a tux and he and the girl (Camille) were leaving the party. Anyway, I was trying to view him as you guys do and, like I said, he does have a certain amount of charm. I just couldn't see it before because it wasn't so obvious.

  • edited September 2012 Posts: 176
    The World is not Enough

    I'd say this was better than TND. The main drawback was that sone of the action sequeences were too long but the overall plot was very good. The idea of the woman being the main villian was great since we all know how Bond hates being betrayed by a woman.

    Now I know why I don't remember Robert Carlyle in this movie. He's barely recognizable with the lack of hair and the accent. However, he is great as the henchman. Rernard's reaction when he learned that Electra was dead was priceless.

    I loved how Zudosky essentially saved Bond.

    Again M has more of a role in this film but it maies sense based on the fact that she recommended that King not pay the reanson for his daughter.

    I think Denise Richards gets a bad rap as Christmas Jones. Sure she's not the best Bond girl but she's certainly not the worst. Based on her talent, she did a pretty good job.
  • Posts: 1,817
    I have little time so I don't think I'll be able to watch the whole 22 Bondathon for Skyfall but I'm planning a redux Bondathon of:
    FRWL, GF, TB, YOLT, OHMSS, DAF, OP, AVTAK, TLD, LTK, GE, CR, QOS.

    What do you think of my selection? Many of them are my favorites, those that aren't is just that it's been a while without watching them.
  • I couldn't do a whole Bondathon even if I wanted to, time just wouldn't permit it. The above selection is a bit of a mixed bag. I wouldn't watch YOLT, DAF, AVTAK or QOS out of choice, and Octopussy was the last one I saw. The other titles would be a fun watch though
  • Posts: 4,762
    0013 wrote:
    I have little time so I don't think I'll be able to watch the whole 22 Bondathon for Skyfall but I'm planning a redux Bondathon of:
    FRWL, GF, TB, YOLT, OHMSS, DAF, OP, AVTAK, TLD, LTK, GE, CR, QOS.

    What do you think of my selection? Many of them are my favorites, those that aren't is just that it's been a while without watching them.

    A happy selection, sir, if I may say so. ;)
  • Posts: 144
    Just finished watching The Man With the Golden Gun. It's only about my 3rd or 4th time seeing it ever, which makes it one of my least viewed Bond movies. I have to say, it is poor. Terrible script, silly ending, and some daft sets. However there are several superb features. Scaramanga is terrific, as is Nik Nak. The ladies are stunning if a little dim. And the car chase and 'that' jump are awesome. Overall one of my least favorite in the series, but not a toal loss. I give it 5/10
  • ThunderballThunderball playing Chemin de Fer in a casino, downing Vespers
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    Just watched The Living Daylights last night, which I hadn't seen in a couple years. It always comes back to me that Timothy Dalton is better than I though when I was younger. It's a crying shame he didn't get a third movie and I'm starting to like him more than Brosnan. If you approached me say 15 years ago with this idea, I would have scoffed and point to Goldeneye as the best Bond film since You Only Live Twice (I hadn't seen OHMSS yet at that point). Now I look at that as asinine. Dalton is a serious, badass James Bond, and his performance and the movie The Living Daylights is a relief after old Roger Moore hamming it up and the craptacular A View To A Kill.

    B+
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    edited September 2012 Posts: 14,556
    Yes, TLD only gets better with more views. I hadn't seen it for years, then watched it a few months ago with a more mature outlook. It was fantastic. The last true Cold War Bond film ticked every box.
  • Posts: 144
    QBranch wrote:
    Yes, TLD only gets better with more views. I hadn't seen it for years, then watched it a few months ago with a more mature outlook. It was fantastic. The last true Cold War Bond film ticked every box.

    Don't you miss the Cold War??? From a Bond point of view, of course!! :)
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    edited September 2012 Posts: 14,556
    Nyet! ;) Actually, I find the Cold War Bond films are the best of the series.
  • Posts: 144
    QBranch wrote:
    Nyet! ;) Actually, I find the Cold War Bond films are the best of the series.

    No doubt. Russians are the 2nd best movie bad guys of all.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    edited September 2012 Posts: 14,556
    And the first? I know Russians are among the sexiest Bond girls- good or bad.
  • Posts: 144
    Best movie bad guys of all time?? Easy..

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  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    Nazis. I hate these guys.
  • Posts: 144
    QBranch wrote:
    Nazis. I hate these guys.

    :)
    Just a pity James never got to take em on!! Now that's a movie right there!!!
  • Posts: 5,745
    OddJaws wrote:
    QBranch wrote:
    Nazis. I hate these guys.

    :)
    Just a pity James never got to take em on!! Now that's a movie right there!!!

    Never say never..
  • Posts: 1,817
    00Beast wrote:
    0013 wrote:
    I have little time so I don't think I'll be able to watch the whole 22 Bondathon for Skyfall but I'm planning a redux Bondathon of:
    FRWL, GF, TB, YOLT, OHMSS, DAF, OP, AVTAK, TLD, LTK, GE, CR, QOS.

    What do you think of my selection? Many of them are my favorites, those that aren't is just that it's been a while without watching them.

    A happy selection, sir, if I may say so. ;)

    Thank you @00Beast!

    I've already started and watched FRWL and GF. Great movies that I personally rank very high. FRWL is definitely my favorite Bond and is on my top 10 of all movies.
    Regarding GF, I think I understand why so many people here hate it (is slow paced and with little action, it has huge plot holes and very stupid moments) but I think I will always appreciate it big time because it was the first one I saw and I can forget those classic moments it has.
  • ThunderballThunderball playing Chemin de Fer in a casino, downing Vespers
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    I did a Bondathon back in December 2010-January 2011. Was interesting. I noticed a few interesting things playing them all in a row: Die Another Day, already crappy on it's own, looks even worse when preceding the wonderful Casino Royale; I SOOO wanted George Lazenby in Diamonds are Forever, since I watched that movie immediately after OHMSS; Timothy Dalton and The Living Daylights were a real breath of fresh air after an aging Roger Moore and the sub-par A View To A Kill; I had a somewhat difficult time sitting through all of Moonraker, Octopussy and Die Another Day. I never liked any of these.

    I've been thinking about doing a mini Bondathon with my favorites in order: TB, CR, DN, GF, FRWL, OHMSS.
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