The James Bond Movie Thread

[muskrat]

I used to have a crush on Robert Mitchum

Mitchum's the original badass. My fave be OUT OF THE PAST; him, Kirk Douglas, Jane Greer. Had it on VHS when I was a kid, watched it about a hunnerd times.

S'why I dig Craig--looks like a bruiser. Like Bronson, Mitchum, Oliver Reed--hey, y'know Reed was once considered for Bond, think 'round the time they picked Moore. Now that'da been an interesting Bond, tell ya.

 

[Neesy]

Mitchum's the original badass. My fave be OUT OF THE PAST; him, Kirk Douglas, Jane Greer. Had it on VHS when I was a kid, watched it about a hunnerd times.

S'why I dig Craig--looks like a bruiser. Like Bronson, Mitchum, Oliver Reed--hey, y'know Reed was once considered for Bond, think 'round the time they picked Moore. Now that'da been an interesting Bond, tell ya.

 

[Grandpa]

You're referring to the Woody Allen Casino Royale, yes?

I haven't seen Goldeneye, but if you say it's good I might have to give it a try.

Missed this, I think. Sorry.

Yes, referring to the awful "first" Casino Royale. It's not worth even a curiosity watch.

Goldeneye was pretty good and much better than the following Brosnan vehicles.

 

[CriticAndProud]

F*CK YES !

 

[TrueGeneration]

F*CK YES !

Looks awesome! Can't wait so much for this!

 

[Grandpa]

F*CK YES !

Oh, my. That's looking good.

 

[muskrat]

F*CK YES !

One, please.

 

[CriticAndProud]

Spectre Trailer Breakdown - Everything You Missed And Need To See

 

[Grandpa]

Spectre Trailer Breakdown - Everything You Missed And Need To See

Wow. Frame by frame with spreadsheet cross-references. These guys are dedicated.

 

[Checkman]

James Bond is great. I own most of the Connery movies (have to get "Diamonds are Forever" and "Never Say Never"), all of the Brosnan and Craig films and Lazenby's single product. However I'm not a fan of Roger Moore. The movies were just too tongue in cheek. Very much a product of their time. I just haven't gotten around to buying the two Dalton films.

I have to admit to owning that other "Casino Royale" in addition to Mr. Craig's infinitely more serious version. As satire goes it's not that bad.

 

[Grandpa]

James Bond is great. I own most of the Connery movies (have to get "Diamonds are Forever" and "Never Say Never"), all of the Brosnan and Craig films and Lazenby's single product. However I'm not a fan of Roger Moore. The movies were just too tongue in cheek. Very much a product of their time. I just haven't gotten around to buying the two Dalton films.

I have to admit to owning that other "Casino Royale" in addition to Mr. Craig's infinitely more serious version. As satire goes it's not that bad.

Never Say Never Again was commonly considered to be a throwaway movie in the whole thing, but I liked it. In fact, I liked it more than any of the Roger Moore ones. Good supporting, except for maybe M.

 

[Checkman]

Never Say Never Again was commonly considered to be a throwaway movie in the whole thing, but I liked it. In fact, I liked it more than any of the Roger Moore ones. Good supporting, except for maybe M.

Yes it really wasn't all that bad. I actually liked Bond admitting that he was slowing down. Makes him seem more Human.

 

[blunthead]

Never Say Never Again was commonly considered to be a throwaway movie in the whole thing, but I liked it. In fact, I liked it more than any of the Roger Moore ones. Good supporting, except for maybe M.

I liked Never Say Never Again much more than I did Diamonds Are Forever. DAF was about as high quality as the Man from U.N.C.L.E. movies.

 

[Connor B]

I may get attacked for saying this, but I'd take Dalton's Bond over Moore's any day of the week. After several campy movies, Dalton gave Bond an edge that was sorely lacking for a very long time. People didn't cotton to him, presumably because the Moore films tainted the James Bond image to the point that a darker 007 was considered alienating. What these people forgot was that, in the original novels by Ian Fleming, Bond was a cold, efficient killer that was nonetheless on the side of good. That ruthlessness shows in Dalton's two films, especially Licence to Kill. In fact, from what I've heard, Dalton read the Fleming books.

 

[Checkman]

A classic look separated by 42 years. Black turtleneck sweater and shoulder holster. The only thing I can say is a sweater is more practical when battling the bad guys in the Alps (Spectre). Don't think I would wear one of those when taking on an evil Voodoo Priest in the Caribbean (Live and Let Die).

 

[blunthead]

A classic look...

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I like Bond posters which feature an actual PPK.

 

[Checkman]

I like Bond posters which feature an actual PPK.

I agree. It's the quintessential Bond pistol.

 

[mal]

I must have been about 12 years old when Moonraker came out and that was the first big theater movie I had ever seen. Needless to say Roger Moore left an impression on me and he was always my favourite Bond. Then, 30 years later when I saw it again on TV I wasn't that impressed and found him almost campy. I sure do like that new Daniel Craig!

 

[Grandpa]

I may get attacked for saying this, but I'd take Dalton's Bond over Moore's any day of the week. After several campy movies, Dalton gave Bond an edge that was sorely lacking for a very long time. People didn't cotton to him, presumably because the Moore films tainted the James Bond image to the point that a darker 007 was considered alienating. What these people forgot was that, in the original novels by Ian Fleming, Bond was a cold, efficient killer that was nonetheless on the side of good. That ruthlessness shows in Dalton's two films, especially Licence to Kill. In fact, from what I've heard, Dalton read the Fleming books.

I thought that Timothy Dalton came closer to the literary Bond as any others. Good actor too. I think the problem he had was a less-than-likable story in Licence to Kill plus bad timing on the release, with lots of heavy-duty competition. The Living Daylights, his first Bond showing, was heralded as a commercial success at the time. He didn't get a third swing. Well, hey, Daniel Craig was allowed to try again after (ugh) Quantum of Solace.

 

[fljoe0]

Here is something interesting. I was reading author Max Allen Collins' blog and came across an entry where he ranks the Bond films.

Ranking the James Bond Films « Friends/Family/Fans of Max Allan Collins