1. 60's: Easily the strongest decade. Connery and OHMSS. I mean, come on!
2. 2010's: this is merely a projection of the future. Yes, only SF exists so far, but its one of the best and I predict Spectre and however many other bond films we get in this decade will follow suit. But I could be wrong.
3. 2000's: would have ranked this 2nd just for CR, but DAD and QOS knock it down a notch.
4. 80's: Dalton's the bomb! and two of Moore's three 80's films are pretty solid.
5. 90's: GE is fantastic! Brosnan is a great bond, despite TND and TWINE being just ok.
6. 70's. LALD and TSWLM are great, DAF isn't completely terrible (mostly just because Connery's there), but the decade also gave us the all time lows of the series with TMWTGG and MR. Not to mention some of Moore's suits were atrocious :P
60s : all great , YOLT was all right but not up to the same level as the other 5
70s : Although LALD was decent , TSWLM is the only one worth writing home about
80s : beats 70s easily , imo OP/AVTAK better than DAF/LALD/TMWTGG
90s : just like 70s only one worth mentioning : GE
2006- : CR & SF delivered , QoS not so much
60's: Best: On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Worst: Thunderball
70's: Best: The Spy Who Loved Me
Worst: Diamonds Are Forever
80's: Best: For Your Eyes Only
Worst: Octopussy
90's: Best: Goldeneye
Worst: Tomorrow Never Dies
00's: Best: Casino Royale
Worst: Die Another Day
I strongly believe that the 1980's were the best for 007, and the most Ian Fleming since the 60's. Timothy Dalton is my favorite actor to portray James Bond mainly due to his performance on The Living Daylights. All films from the 80's were wonderful, even A View To A Kill. Octopussy was the only weak point but I still enjoyed the film.
The 60's were my pick for second greatest of all time. Of course Dr No, Russia and GF are to blame for this, but don't be forgetting OHMSS as well. Terrific film, and a perfect first 10 year run for 007.
The 70's were up and down to be honest. Spy was the best, followed by Moonraker. I disliked Diamonds and LALD as I felt they were weak entries.
The 90's were terrible in all honesty, with the exception of Goldeneye which is superb, I have nothing else to say about the decade.
Last decade was mediocre, very very mediocre. I am not a huge Daniel Craig fan, so don't be expecting much love for Casino Royale. Don't get me wrong, but I used to really love it but it just gets worse on every re-watch.
The 60's were my pick for second greatest of all time. Of course Dr No, Russia and GF are to blame for this, but don't be forgetting OHMSS as well. Terrific film, and a perfect first 10 year run for 007...
Last decade was mediocre, very very mediocre. I am not a huge Daniel Craig fan, so don't be expecting much love for Casino Royale. Don't get me wrong, but I used to really love it but it just gets worse on every re-watch.
With DAF, how can you say "a perfect first 10 year run for 007"?
Sorry to make your eyes roll but I would say as plots go it is contemporary and with a few unexpected twists. The memory stick with the undercover agents and the damage is does for instance is very relevant to modern day espionage and it was brave to go a bit darker with some of Silva's background/enterprises. The plot isn't predictable on the whole, I certainly didn't expect the villain to be captured so early on (though you could see him escaping and that was not so well thought out if well done) nor Bond to thwart Silva first time around at the inquiry. As far as revenge films go, I'd say its a very Bondian interpretation. :v -{
Sorry to make your eyes roll but I would say as plots go it is contemporary and with a few unexpected twists. The memory stick with the undercover agents and the damage is does for instance is very relevant to modern day espionage and it was brave to go a bit darker with some of Silva's background/enterprises. The plot isn't predictable on the whole, I certainly didn't expect the villain to be captured so early on (though you could see him escaping and that was not so well thought out if well done) nor Bond to thwart Silva first time around at the inquiry. As far as revenge films go, I'd say its a very Bondian interpretation. :v -{
The problem is that many parts of the plot don't make sense. I was not taken by surprise with anything in the story, except the death at the end. I was not surprised that Bond succeeded at the inquiry, but now I see that it is something that should have been more surprising since Craig's Bond just about always loses. Before Craig, Bond losing anything was a surprise. Now I just always expect Daniel Craig's Bond to lose since he's a proven loser (in a literal sense). On the few occasions he comes out on top, it's never a complete win.
The problem is that many parts of the plot don't make sense. I was not taken by surprise with anything in the story, except the death at the end. I was not surprised that Bond succeeded at the inquiry, but now I see that it is something that should have been more surprising since Craig's Bond just about always loses. Before Craig, Bond losing anything was a surprise. Now I just always expect Daniel Craig's Bond to lose since he's a proven loser (in a literal sense). On the few occasions he comes out on top, it's never a complete win.
Absolutely, I agree with you that some things were badly (or not) thought out especially the end of Silva's plan and the safe house scene. But I would argue I couldn't really name many Bond films that don't also have the same issue. I think generally the basic concept was pretty clever and at times surprising. The issue with Bond not totally succeeding, like you didn't surprise me. I think what the public expect may have changed from a triumphant ending to a more restrained ending that helps tell us more about Bonds story/character so while It didn't surprise me it was interesting (the emotion, the new beginning and the reveal of Moneypenny/Mallory).
But it's perfectly ok for you to disagree. In fact I'd like to enjoy the movie more than I do, but just can't (I know it sounds stupid) )
Edit: It may be true that all other Bond films have the same problems under strict scrutiny, but perhaps it bothers me all the more in Skyall because it seems like it's trying to be realistic?
"I'm afraid I'm a complicated woman. "
"- That is something to be afraid of."
But it's perfectly ok for you to disagree. In fact I'd like to enjoy the movie more than I do, but just can't (I know it sounds stupid) )
Trust me I understand, I really want to love FRWL but unless I'm in the right mood it can bore me to tears! )
And when I said "great plot" I probably meant decent plot, not amazing out of this world good. I was probably just in an over-enthusiastic mood when I wrote that. It does have some pretty big holes.
Each decade was different for 007, and had it's own magic.
Having said this, I shall rank them subjectively, excluding the 2010s because we've yet to see if another film shows up before the current decade ends:
1) 90s: As a Brosnan fan, I have to place this decade at the top. Even though I don't love GE as much as I used to, I still like it, and I love TND and TWINE.
2) 70s: My least fave Bond film came out in this decade, but I pretty much love every other Bond film from this period.
3) 60s: Love GF, OHMSS and FRWL, and I like YOLT and DN, but I'm not a big fan of TB.
4) 80s: Love TLD and OP, like LtK, but I'm not too crazy about AVTAK, and I'm not a fan of FYEO.
5) 2000s: I don't hate any film from this era, but as of now I can't say I love any of them. Hence why this decade lies at the bottom for me.
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Fair schmare; the 80's rocked because of Dalton. Everything else is secondary, and in effect, lesser.
(I was going for confrontational there- is that good?) )
1. The 60's
2. The 00's
3. The 80's
4. The 70's
5. The 90's
Let me guess your ranking of the Bonds:
Connery
Craig
Dalton
Lazenby
Moore
Brosnan
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
I think it's not a bad idea to assume that people who have the 80s as their fave Bond decade are Glen fans.
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
I think 60s to 70s was the golden period. Many of the biggest Bond hits are from this period. The last $600M+ movie was MR .... 80s was able to maintain it though it had a couple of movies that did not do as well as expected at the BO .... IMO, 90s to 00s is the weakest period in terms of overall quality, however, because of marketing and distribution advantage, the films did relatively well at BO than 80s' .... 10s is relatively better and closer to 80s in terms of quality. But the films are grossing more like the films from the golden period which is a good sign for the franchise
I noticed that I haven't ranked the decades yet. I thought I did.
1960s - This decade has the most Bond films and the most quality with FRWL and OHMSS, and the impressive YOLT.
1980s - All of these films are solid, with three of them in my top 6.
1970s - All of them are fun, even DAF
1990s - Some solid action films, and TWINE brings some depth back to the series
2010s - I like the tone of these films, but the stories are very weak
2000s - All three of these films are at the bottom of my list. Poor scripts, stiff acting and heavy-handed direction.
1. The 60's
2. The 00's
3. The 80's
4. The 70's
5. The 90's
Let me guess your ranking of the Bonds:
Connery
Craig
Dalton
Lazenby
Moore
Brosnan
You'd be incorrect. My bond actors list tends to be in flux depending on mood and which movies are most fresh in my mind. But my top and bottom are usually Dalton and Moore respectively. Positions 2 through 4 is a fluid dance between Lazenby, Connery, and Craig. This was not always the case, but as I watch the films more and more over the years, different things jump out at me.
Also, my ranking of films and eras does not completely line up with how I rank the actors' characterizations of Bond.
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2. 2010's: this is merely a projection of the future. Yes, only SF exists so far, but its one of the best and I predict Spectre and however many other bond films we get in this decade will follow suit. But I could be wrong.
3. 2000's: would have ranked this 2nd just for CR, but DAD and QOS knock it down a notch.
4. 80's: Dalton's the bomb! and two of Moore's three 80's films are pretty solid.
5. 90's: GE is fantastic! Brosnan is a great bond, despite TND and TWINE being just ok.
6. 70's. LALD and TSWLM are great, DAF isn't completely terrible (mostly just because Connery's there), but the decade also gave us the all time lows of the series with TMWTGG and MR. Not to mention some of Moore's suits were atrocious :P
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wish-i-was-at-disneyland/id1202780413?mt=2
70s : Although LALD was decent , TSWLM is the only one worth writing home about
80s : beats 70s easily , imo OP/AVTAK better than DAF/LALD/TMWTGG
90s : just like 70s only one worth mentioning : GE
2006- : CR & SF delivered , QoS not so much
Worst: Thunderball
70's: Best: The Spy Who Loved Me
Worst: Diamonds Are Forever
80's: Best: For Your Eyes Only
Worst: Octopussy
90's: Best: Goldeneye
Worst: Tomorrow Never Dies
00's: Best: Casino Royale
Worst: Die Another Day
I strongly believe that the 1980's were the best for 007, and the most Ian Fleming since the 60's. Timothy Dalton is my favorite actor to portray James Bond mainly due to his performance on The Living Daylights. All films from the 80's were wonderful, even A View To A Kill. Octopussy was the only weak point but I still enjoyed the film.
The 60's were my pick for second greatest of all time. Of course Dr No, Russia and GF are to blame for this, but don't be forgetting OHMSS as well. Terrific film, and a perfect first 10 year run for 007.
The 70's were up and down to be honest. Spy was the best, followed by Moonraker. I disliked Diamonds and LALD as I felt they were weak entries.
The 90's were terrible in all honesty, with the exception of Goldeneye which is superb, I have nothing else to say about the decade.
Last decade was mediocre, very very mediocre. I am not a huge Daniel Craig fan, so don't be expecting much love for Casino Royale. Don't get me wrong, but I used to really love it but it just gets worse on every re-watch.
1. Dalton 2. Moore 3. Connery 4. Craig 5. Lazenby 6. Brosnan
8-)
"- That is something to be afraid of."
With DAF, how can you say "a perfect first 10 year run for 007"?
And I agree that CR gets worse on every re-watch.
Sorry to make your eyes roll but I would say as plots go it is contemporary and with a few unexpected twists. The memory stick with the undercover agents and the damage is does for instance is very relevant to modern day espionage and it was brave to go a bit darker with some of Silva's background/enterprises. The plot isn't predictable on the whole, I certainly didn't expect the villain to be captured so early on (though you could see him escaping and that was not so well thought out if well done) nor Bond to thwart Silva first time around at the inquiry. As far as revenge films go, I'd say its a very Bondian interpretation. :v -{
The problem is that many parts of the plot don't make sense. I was not taken by surprise with anything in the story, except the death at the end. I was not surprised that Bond succeeded at the inquiry, but now I see that it is something that should have been more surprising since Craig's Bond just about always loses. Before Craig, Bond losing anything was a surprise. Now I just always expect Daniel Craig's Bond to lose since he's a proven loser (in a literal sense). On the few occasions he comes out on top, it's never a complete win.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmoIDKqfY44#t=2m31s
But it's perfectly ok for you to disagree. In fact I'd like to enjoy the movie more than I do, but just can't (I know it sounds stupid)
Edit: It may be true that all other Bond films have the same problems under strict scrutiny, but perhaps it bothers me all the more in Skyall because it seems like it's trying to be realistic?
"- That is something to be afraid of."
And when I said "great plot" I probably meant decent plot, not amazing out of this world good. I was probably just in an over-enthusiastic mood when I wrote that. It does have some pretty big holes.
2. 70's- I seem to be in the majority but I really like the 70's. Worst film was DAF and TMWTGG but everything else was very solid in my book.
3. 90's- Ones I grew up on. Pure Bond action fun.
4. 00's- CR phemotional. I like QOS more then most. And I don't hate DAD as much as others.
5. 80's- Again minority here. Dalton movies were really good. Moore's movies here fell extremely for me.
2. 70s
3. 80s
4. 10s
5. Rest
2. 80's
3. 70's
4. 00's
5. 10's
6. 90's
2. 60s
3. 70s - I'd rate this higher, but DAF-TMWTGG drags it down a bit.
4. 90s
5. Tie with 00s and 10s.
"Better make that two."
Having said this, I shall rank them subjectively, excluding the 2010s because we've yet to see if another film shows up before the current decade ends:
1) 90s: As a Brosnan fan, I have to place this decade at the top. Even though I don't love GE as much as I used to, I still like it, and I love TND and TWINE.
2) 70s: My least fave Bond film came out in this decade, but I pretty much love every other Bond film from this period.
3) 60s: Love GF, OHMSS and FRWL, and I like YOLT and DN, but I'm not a big fan of TB.
4) 80s: Love TLD and OP, like LtK, but I'm not too crazy about AVTAK, and I'm not a fan of FYEO.
5) 2000s: I don't hate any film from this era, but as of now I can't say I love any of them. Hence why this decade lies at the bottom for me.
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Maybe we should pick x3 favorites from each decade and then rank them?
Otherwise, the 60's are being penalized for one bad film even though there are still 5 others!
90's only have x3 films to compete anyway. Maybe include DAD and CR into the 90's decade.
Those are just some ideas to make this more fair.
1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
(I was going for confrontational there- is that good?)
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
2. The 00's
3. The 80's
4. The 70's
5. The 90's
Let me guess your ranking of the Bonds:
Connery
Craig
Dalton
Lazenby
Moore
Brosnan
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
2. 70s
3. 10s
4. 90s
5. 60s
6. 00s
70's
60's
10's
00's
90's
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
1960s - This decade has the most Bond films and the most quality with FRWL and OHMSS, and the impressive YOLT.
1980s - All of these films are solid, with three of them in my top 6.
1970s - All of them are fun, even DAF
1990s - Some solid action films, and TWINE brings some depth back to the series
2010s - I like the tone of these films, but the stories are very weak
2000s - All three of these films are at the bottom of my list. Poor scripts, stiff acting and heavy-handed direction.
70s films are great fun to watch .... And DAF is back on my favorites' list
You'd be incorrect. My bond actors list tends to be in flux depending on mood and which movies are most fresh in my mind. But my top and bottom are usually Dalton and Moore respectively. Positions 2 through 4 is a fluid dance between Lazenby, Connery, and Craig. This was not always the case, but as I watch the films more and more over the years, different things jump out at me.
Also, my ranking of films and eras does not completely line up with how I rank the actors' characterizations of Bond.