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Big Mi6 James Bond henchperson ranking game - NUMBER 13

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  • OtisFairplayOtisFairplay
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    I’m afraid I torpedoed the good professor a bit here and think he could learn a thing or two from the Three blind mice. I would happily ask him about geology any day of the week though.
  • 007HallY007HallY
    Posts: 5,070
    I kind of wish Dent had been a bit more distinctive in some way (maybe just something a bit more to his attitude or appearance). But I do like how he comes off as someone a bit out of his depth and fearful of Dr. No. He's a somewhat ordinary man who's been roped into something very dangerous, and ultimately pays for it.
  • goldenswissroyalegoldenswissroyale Switzerland
    Posts: 4,549
    Good description @007HallY
    He has a famous death scene and the visit at Crab Key is also very memorable but the character itself isn't special. But you could argue that this is the interesting thing? I ranked him around the 22th. Nothing wrong with him.
  • R1s1ngs0nR1s1ngs0n France
    Posts: 2,214
    25th for me. Although I love each and every scene he’s in, he comes across more as a fearful lackey than any sort of meaningful threat.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    I had Dent at 23, pretty much for the same reasons stated by @R1s1ngs0n.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,373
    I have the naughty professor at #9.
    I think he's a great character, Anthony Dawson plays the part so well. He's sleazy, charming, at times overly confident and also anxious. But at the end of the day, he's evil.
    From seemingly deceiving Bond at his laboratory to his nervous meeting with Dr. No, or to his demise at the hands of Bond in one of the series classic scenes.
    For me he's a memorable henchman, but better than that he's bad to the bone.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    edited 9:47am Posts: 7,447
    At #13, we have:

    MAY DAY
    by Grace Jones
    in A View to a Kill

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    Undeniably iconic. And dressed for the occasion, as 007 himself observes, May Day collected only four top 10's, with a highest ranking of 6th, on one occasion.

    One may have expected slightly better here, but most participants ranked her just outside the top 10, with no less than three 13th and four 14th places. Which explains her decent though perhaps slightly disappointing overall placement of 13th.

    On the other hand, with only one bottom 5 spot, a single 27th place, she mostly stayed clear of the lower end of the table.

    May Day obtained a total of 90 points.

    Correction: the lowest ranking here was one 27th place instead of one 26th place as stated earlier.
  • R1s1ngs0nR1s1ngs0n France
    Posts: 2,214
    13th for me as well. Enigmatic and devilishly stylish. She mostly shines when she and Zorin share the screen together.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,373
    14th spot for me. She starts out as a strong (literally) and fearsome foe for Bond to go up against throughout much of the film, yet turns ally at the last minute to thwart Zorins plans.
    It’s not the worst thing to happen in a Bond film, but I wish they’d kept her character bad.
    Very memorable character though, first female henchperson to have such a large role. An interesting aspect for a future Bond film to revisit methinks.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,614
    13 for me. She's iconic, strong and imposing. Switching sides is actually a good thing. I wouldn't have wanted to see Bond having to fight and kill her.
  • goldenswissroyalegoldenswissroyale Switzerland
    edited April 23 Posts: 4,549
    Switching side works for me, too. Her final scene is well done and there are many other good moments where she can shine as efficient bodyguard or even killer. I also like her atypical wardrobe and her looking at Bond with a critical eye is always fun. She is the first character revealed from my top 10 (#8) and she could even be higher without the uncomfortable bed scene.
  • j_w_pepperj_w_pepper Born on the bayou, but I now hear a new dog barkin'
    Posts: 9,212
    I also have her at #8. Possibly the best thing about AVTAK. And I can see why the bed scene comes out unfavorably for Rog, but not for her.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    Posts: 7,447
    It would appear it was me who gave May Day her highest ranking (6th).

    For me she and the title song + sequence are the absolute highlight of AVTAK. She's just a one-of-a-kind character. Strong, quirky outfits, working for a baddie she's in love with and then vengeful when she's betrayed. Love her!

    There are two goosebump moments in AVTAK: the first notes of the title song and May Day's demise.

    A shame some other aspects in AVTAK can feel so tired and lethargic.... :(
  • zebrafishzebrafish <°)))< in Octopussy's garden in the shade
    Posts: 4,409
    Fun-fact: I saw Grace Jones on stage in 2017, when she was 69 years old. Amazingly, she performed a topless 15-minute version of "Slave to the Rhythm" while keeping a Hula Hoop circling around her waist. Incredible. She was still doing that act last year, at age 76.
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