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1. Blofeld is actually one of the weaker villains in the series
partly agree, he is certainly not one of the strongest...
2. Octopussy is probably the most offensive Bond film. OP isn't just self aware and ridiculous like DAD, it's borderline slapstick (still enjoy it though)
I agree that it is probably the most inconsistant in terms of humour and suspense
3. "Nobody Does It Better" by Carly Simon marked a string of not very good theme songs until AVTAK
Don't agree since I really like "For your eyes only". Probably the most emotional song in the franchise. But I guess it is me who is controversial in this regard
4. The pre-titles in TSWLM feature the weakest ski sequence of the entire series (but features one of the finest stunts to cap it off)
Agree
5. The Brosnan era is better than the Dalton era
Don't agree. But they are difficult to compare. There are 4 Brosnan films and only two Dalton films. I however prefer Dalton over Brosnan.
6. Major Anya Amasova is reduced to a grouchy sibling not only in the script but also by Barbara Bach's one note performance
I agree that Amasova is not given much to do. She has much screen time but has hardly any skills to support Bond (very similar to Madeleine in SP actually). However, I quite like their "competitive relationship" and don't mind Bach's acting.
7. Elektra King is the best villain in the entire series
She is not bad but by no means the best Bond villain
Ha ha ha. Great joke matey.
I never joke about my work @suavejmf ;)
I have to come to the conclusion that I share every type of criticism levied at OP. It's just not a good movie with a pretty stupid fairy-tale story, and yes, it's mostly borderline slapstick to an extent I don't wish to see again in a Bond film.
Disagree. NDIB is (for me) one of the best Bond theme songs ever, and I prefer both of its successors over the themes for AVTAK and TLD. The next good one for me was LTK. Generally I must say that I prefer female voices for Bond themes, and I find Duran Duran "overrated" and a-Ha a complete nuisance (does not apply to John Barry's use of the themes in his scores).
Ski chases have come a dime a dozen in Bond films since OHMSS. One of the best parts of the Craig era is not having had yet another ski chase. I wouldn't be able to decide on a hierarchy. But the parachute stunt in TSWLM is of course great and unrivalled.
No way. I'd rate both TLD and GE 8/10 (to use the IMDb system) but prefer TLD. I'd rate both TND and LTK 7/10, tied. But maybe Dalton was lucky that his run didn't continue, since it is the final two Brosnan films that sink his era for me (TWINE - 5/10, DAD - 4). The two worst Bond films ever, not counting CR'67.
Not sure about the sibling metaphor, but she really is a lousy actress.
Not by several miles. Nice to look at, ok actress, but neither particularly ingenious nor particularly insane for a memorable villain. And least of all, particularly credible. Nothing outstanding in any way except being a synthesis of Bond girl and villainess (not just henchwoman) for the first time. Except for that, sort of in the Stromberg and Greene vicinity for me. Which is the low end.
I disagree. It has some poor jokes thrown in here and there but it doesn't impact the narrative. I would think the most offensive film might be LALD for obvious reasons.
I disagree again. It's by far my favourite song, followed by LALD. I don't mind MR either although it's Bassey's weakest effort in my view.
I think they are both weak quite frankly. There are only 3 worthy 'eras' in the Bond canon imho. Connery's, Moore's and Craig's. The rest had one excellent film each imho.
She's not a great actress, but then again that's par for the course in a Bond film (Soto anyone?). However, she's great to look at and I quite liked her performance in TSWLM. She was cool as a cucumber and is still my favourite 'equal' followed by Lois Chiles's Goodhead.
That's quite a statement. Marceau is by far the best thing in TWINE, but I don't think she is the best villain. Not by a long shot. We've had some very memorable and iconic villains in the canon and I don't think most would remember King as being one of the top ones.
I disagree. He does kill Bonds wife after all. On their wedding day.
2: Octopussy is probably the most offensive Bond film. OP isn't just self aware and ridiculous like DAD, it's borderline slapstick (still enjoy it though)
Very slapstick. Secret agents in clown suits. Tarzan calls. Bond zooming in on colleagues cleavage. Bond getting pranked whilst hitch hiking to try and save Western Europe...
Very different take on Bond I thought.
3:3. "Nobody Does It Better" by Carly Simon marked a string of not very good theme songs until AVTAK
I like FYEO a lot. And respect Moonraker also. But can see where you're coming from.
4: 4. The pre-titles in TSWLM feature the weakest ski sequence of the entire series (but features one of the finest stunts to cap it off)
Agree. My favourite is FYEO.
5:5. The Brosnan era is better than the Dalton era.
Not to my mind, but I'm probably in a minority. I couldn't see Brosnan or Moore pulling off LTK. But I can see Dalton nailing GE.
Dalton was an excellent Bond and ridiculous lawsuits cost him and us at least one film and probably two. A great shame.
6: 6. Major Anya Amasova is reduced to a grouchy sibling not only in the script but also by Barbara Bach's one note performance
Poor casting.
7: 7. Elektra King is the best villain in the entire series
Wow. I'm going with Kananga.
Don't get me wrong, we have more iconic villains but they are cartoon characters, cardboard cut outs with no motivation beyond greed. Fun to look at but hollow. It was a nice change of pace to get some more depth to our main villain and her henchman Renard.
Yeah renards kind of annoying
No no no....
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Now why not?
Well I think ,from a neutral point of view,its not better than GE,TSWLM or OP ...maybe even throw FYEO and LALD in there as well.
I couldn't agree more.
I agree with you, save for Goldeneye.
I'd love to see the box office takings if people were 'buying' Craig.
The same inflation that places SF and SP 1st and 4th respectively on the all time list?
Oh the Craig not Bond tribe are still going. Unless one of them got bored, or lonely I would be surprised. We have a very varied set of members, who enjoy many different aspects of the world of OO7.
That's why this is place to be for all things 007,Benster,me old pal !!
1. Coming from a SP apologist, I think AVTAK is a wayyyyyyyy more entertaining film than SP.
2. Fans call Dalton "ahead of his time" (I agree his idea of Bond was ahead, his execution stunk), but I think Christopher Walken's Max Zorin was wayyyyyyyy ahead of his time, and would be awesome in a DC film.
3. Zorin and May-Day's relationship was interesting and unique (think their karate battle)
Agreed!
Coming from a Dalton-critic: I find the first 35 minutes of TLD to have more classic Bond and Fleming Bond in the entirety of Brosnan's tenure