Underwater scenes generally bore the hell out of me.
I love them all, but the ones in LTK are the fastest paced & most exciting IMO.
I felt like the underwater fight scene in Skyfall was done very well, and i felt like the director and creators behind the scenes knew how troublesome underwater scenes can be and moved to fix it.
I think Goldfinger is the most overrated Bond film. To be honest I find parts of it boring
FYEO is the Best Bond film. And with that...
Carole Bouquet is the most beautiful Bond Girl.
“The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. "
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
I'm pleased that it's becoming a more popular conclusion but still there are many who are shocked, positively shocked when I say I think GoldenEye is really crap.
I'm pleased that it's becoming a more popular conclusion but still there are many who are shocked, positively shocked when I say I think GoldenEye is really crap.
I'm pleased that it's becoming a more popular conclusion but still there are many who are shocked, positively shocked when I say I think GoldenEye is really crap.
Its beloved of those who first got into Bond during those six years..
I judge a good Bond film on whether I buy the DVD (and I did cough up for that one) but the rest of the Brosnan era I didn't. It was given to me by the James Bond British fan club...
1. For Your Eyes Only 2. The Living Daylights 3 From Russia with Love 4. Casino Royale 5. OHMSS 6. Skyfall
GE is still my favorite Bond film. Which I can admit was the first one I watched. Probably over 200 times and made me the Big Bond fan i am today. I literally smile hearing the score and watching many of the iconic scenes to me. Im a 90's kids. Brosnan is my favorite! Although I do think I am unbiased when it comes to his other films, which fall on my list at #14,#17,#18.
Sorry if I keep resurrecting these old threads, but I've missed a lot since 2009
My possibly unpopular or obtuse opinions:
- I've never enjoyed or thought the Felix Leiter character has added value to the films - novels seem to be a different story. Although Jeffery Wright is good, they still don't give him enough screentime or importance to the plots. I really don't like David Hedison as an actor, I hate his performance in LTK.
- I don't enjoy the Spectre or Blofeld plots/references. Especially YOLT, DAF, FYEO - I hope Spectre (the film) makes this dated element seem more realistic.
- I don't find Eva Green attractive.
- I think Moonraker is an exceptional Bond film
- It annoys me how Bond still uses a Walther PPK in GE and TND - despite the reference to the P99 in TND and use in TWINE - it winds me up!!! Bond certainly looks like a relic of the cold-war with the PPK in the 2 first Brozzas.
- I like Madonna's DAD song, I think it's really well done.
- I love RM, TD, PB & GL, I like SC and am non-plussed about DC.
I think these qualify:
- Quantum of Solace is not only better than Casino Royale, it's the best of the Craig!Bond movies so far
- Skyfall is the worst of the Craig!Bond films and has a host of story issues that drag it down
- Tomorrow Never Dies is a pretty good film and reminds me of a lghter-toned, less edgy version of Quantum of Solace
I think these qualify:
- Quantum of Solace is not only better than Casino Royale, it's the best of the Craig!Bond movies so far
- Skyfall is the worst of the Craig!Bond films and has a host of story issues that drag it down
Agreed.
- Tomorrow Never Dies is a pretty good film and reminds me of a lighter-toned, less edgy version of Quantum of Solace
I feel that TND is like the best version of YOLT/TSWLM/MR. -{
I'm of the opinion Roger Moore actually looked better in 1987's Happy Anniversary OO7 than he did in AVTAK and, could have pulled of playing Bond one more time in TLD.
In all 4 of Pierce Brosnan's films there was at least one scene in which he reminded me a bit of Return of The Saint's Ian Ogilvy, and I am of the strong opinion, if we had no Dalton or Pierce, Ogilvy would have made a great Bond during that time.
One of my favorite elements of AVTAK is Roger's age. I never noticed him being too old until Raymond Benson's '88 edition of the James Bond Bedside Companion review of that film. Now I'm pro older Bond. Roger Moore is a bad a$$.
I very much consider NSNA a James Bond film, only thru a rival company.... and I prefer NSNA's opening shot zooming thru the OO7s to Craig's no GB anyday.
I'm of the opinion had CR omitted the Bond's beginnings bit, Brosnan would have been great in CR. Would have been a fine ending to his era. In fact the parkour/crane chase would have been a classic Brosnan pre-credit sequence, and he probably would have sported more stylish clothes than Craig in that scene. I'm picturing something along the lines of what he wore during GoldenEye's satellite climax.
I only have a problem with older Bond if he's getting with girls who are too young. Ivanova in AVTAK is a great match, so is Octopussy. To me that works, and it's cool to see a handsome 57 year old slaying beautiful older ladies!
I just think for non-Bond fans, an old-Bond turns into a bit of a gag.
I'm of the opinion had CR omitted the Bond's beginnings bit, Brosnan would have been great in CR. Would have been a fine ending to his era. In fact the parkour/crane chase would have been a classic Brosnan pre-credit sequence, and he probably would have sported more stylish clothes than Craig in that scene. I'm picturing something along the lines of what he wore during GoldenEye's satellite climax.
That was probably Pierce Brosnan's wish during all his tenure. I agree with you, Pierce could have made a great movie with that script.
I'm of the opinion had CR omitted the Bond's beginnings bit, Brosnan would have been great in CR. Would have been a fine ending to his era. In fact the parkour/crane chase would have been a classic Brosnan pre-credit sequence, and he probably would have sported more stylish clothes than Craig in that scene. I'm picturing something along the lines of what he wore during GoldenEye's satellite climax.
That was probably Pierce Brosnan's wish during all his tenure. I agree with you, Pierce could have made a great movie with that script.
You guys better duck and cover. I get attacked every time I share this opinion here.
I'm of the opinion had CR omitted the Bond's beginnings bit, Brosnan would have been great in CR. Would have been a fine ending to his era. In fact the parkour/crane chase would have been a classic Brosnan pre-credit sequence, and he probably would have sported more stylish clothes than Craig in that scene. I'm picturing something along the lines of what he wore during GoldenEye's satellite climax.
That was probably Pierce Brosnan's wish during all his tenure. I agree with you, Pierce could have made a great movie with that script.
You guys better duck and cover. I get attacked every time I share this opinion here.
I feel a bit like Nixon going to China. I'm enough anti-Brosnan to be on the safe side
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That was probably Pierce Brosnan's wish during all his tenure. I agree with you, Pierce could have made a great movie with that script.
You guys better duck and cover. I get attacked every time I share this opinion here.
I feel a bit like Nixon going to China. I'm enough anti-Brosnan to be on the safe side
Yeah, it's no secret he wanted that one---realized the historic nature of Eon finally getting hold of the rights to CR. I just think they wanted to seize the opportunity to tell the origin story, and they couldn't do that with the established fellow. A 'what if?' question destined to remain unanswered.
(No attacks here; I've always wanted Brozzer to do his own renegade TB/NSNA film, but there won't be any more of those now that Eon has sewn things up with the McClory people)
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Brosnan is pretty highly regarded by non-Bond fans - he is certainly popular amongst my generation - just like any other Bond. Even my parents, who went through all the Bonds, rate him highly.
I think for us, his potential was never fully tapped into (perhaps why some people do enjoy TWINE), but for the general public, it was time for a change.
I don't think another Brosnan film would've been as successful as DC in CR was, most people thought DAD was a load of trollop. I like Brosnan, but was happy they'd changed.
Brosnan is pretty highly regarded by non-Bond fans - he is certainly popular amongst my generation - just like any other Bond. Even my parents, who went through all the Bonds, rate him highly.
I think for us, his potential was never fully tapped into (perhaps why some people do enjoy TWINE), but for the general public, it was time for a change.
I don't think another Brosnan film would've been as successful as DC in CR was, most people thought DAD was a load of trollop. I like Brosnan, but was happy they'd changed.
Thats a very healthy way at looking at things
Whatever you say about Pierce Brosnan - no one has caused as much controversy as Sir Pierce of Brosnan...
1. For Your Eyes Only 2. The Living Daylights 3 From Russia with Love 4. Casino Royale 5. OHMSS 6. Skyfall
I think for us, his potential was never fully tapped into (perhaps why some people do enjoy TWINE), but for the general public, it was time for a change.
I don't think another Brosnan film would've been as successful as DC in CR was, most people thought DAD was a load of trollop. I like Brosnan, but was happy they'd changed.
Exactly right. Brosnan had everything to be the perfect James Bond and he was given scripts were everything goes (and I mean everything). He did all he could with what he was given, and with TWINE he did a fine Bond movie, but he never gave what he had inside of him. Had he done CR, he would have IMO.
Of course, the premise of a rookie Bond would have not worked with Brosnan, but the movie would have been a very fine movie. However, I agree it wouldn't have caused such a big impact as with DC.
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I think Goldfinger is the most overrated Bond film. To be honest I find parts of it boring
FYEO is the Best Bond film. And with that...
Carole Bouquet is the most beautiful Bond Girl.
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
I've always thought this.
Its beloved of those who first got into Bond during those six years..
I judge a good Bond film on whether I buy the DVD (and I did cough up for that one) but the rest of the Brosnan era I didn't. It was given to me by the James Bond British fan club...
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No-one has even come close to replacing him.
I don't like George Lazenby, or his portrayel of Bond in the best Fleming novel, OHMSS.
Just a bit of fun, James Bond has been part of my life since I was 7 year old.
"Do you expect me to talk? "No Mister Bond I expect you to die"
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BTW, I bet you never find where that quote is taken from....
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It's already top 5 for me. With a Barry score it would be number 1.
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My possibly unpopular or obtuse opinions:
- I've never enjoyed or thought the Felix Leiter character has added value to the films - novels seem to be a different story. Although Jeffery Wright is good, they still don't give him enough screentime or importance to the plots. I really don't like David Hedison as an actor, I hate his performance in LTK.
- I don't enjoy the Spectre or Blofeld plots/references. Especially YOLT, DAF, FYEO - I hope Spectre (the film) makes this dated element seem more realistic.
- I don't find Eva Green attractive.
- I think Moonraker is an exceptional Bond film
- It annoys me how Bond still uses a Walther PPK in GE and TND - despite the reference to the P99 in TND and use in TWINE - it winds me up!!! Bond certainly looks like a relic of the cold-war with the PPK in the 2 first Brozzas.
- I like Madonna's DAD song, I think it's really well done.
- I love RM, TD, PB & GL, I like SC and am non-plussed about DC.
"Better make that two."
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
- Quantum of Solace is not only better than Casino Royale, it's the best of the Craig!Bond movies so far
- Skyfall is the worst of the Craig!Bond films and has a host of story issues that drag it down
- Tomorrow Never Dies is a pretty good film and reminds me of a lghter-toned, less edgy version of Quantum of Solace
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
In all 4 of Pierce Brosnan's films there was at least one scene in which he reminded me a bit of Return of The Saint's Ian Ogilvy, and I am of the strong opinion, if we had no Dalton or Pierce, Ogilvy would have made a great Bond during that time.
One of my favorite elements of AVTAK is Roger's age. I never noticed him being too old until Raymond Benson's '88 edition of the James Bond Bedside Companion review of that film. Now I'm pro older Bond. Roger Moore is a bad a$$.
I very much consider NSNA a James Bond film, only thru a rival company.... and I prefer NSNA's opening shot zooming thru the OO7s to Craig's no GB anyday.
I'm of the opinion had CR omitted the Bond's beginnings bit, Brosnan would have been great in CR. Would have been a fine ending to his era. In fact the parkour/crane chase would have been a classic Brosnan pre-credit sequence, and he probably would have sported more stylish clothes than Craig in that scene. I'm picturing something along the lines of what he wore during GoldenEye's satellite climax.
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I only have a problem with older Bond if he's getting with girls who are too young. Ivanova in AVTAK is a great match, so is Octopussy. To me that works, and it's cool to see a handsome 57 year old slaying beautiful older ladies!
I just think for non-Bond fans, an old-Bond turns into a bit of a gag.
"Better make that two."
That was probably Pierce Brosnan's wish during all his tenure. I agree with you, Pierce could have made a great movie with that script.
You guys better duck and cover. I get attacked every time I share this opinion here.
I feel a bit like Nixon going to China. I'm enough anti-Brosnan to be on the safe side
Yeah, it's no secret he wanted that one---realized the historic nature of Eon finally getting hold of the rights to CR. I just think they wanted to seize the opportunity to tell the origin story, and they couldn't do that with the established fellow. A 'what if?' question destined to remain unanswered.
(No attacks here; I've always wanted Brozzer to do his own renegade TB/NSNA film, but there won't be any more of those now that Eon has sewn things up with the McClory people)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I think for us, his potential was never fully tapped into (perhaps why some people do enjoy TWINE), but for the general public, it was time for a change.
I don't think another Brosnan film would've been as successful as DC in CR was, most people thought DAD was a load of trollop. I like Brosnan, but was happy they'd changed.
"Better make that two."
Thats a very healthy way at looking at things
Whatever you say about Pierce Brosnan - no one has caused as much controversy as Sir Pierce of Brosnan...
Exactly right. Brosnan had everything to be the perfect James Bond and he was given scripts were everything goes (and I mean everything). He did all he could with what he was given, and with TWINE he did a fine Bond movie, but he never gave what he had inside of him. Had he done CR, he would have IMO.
Of course, the premise of a rookie Bond would have not worked with Brosnan, but the movie would have been a very fine movie. However, I agree it wouldn't have caused such a big impact as with DC.
Hmm, I'm not so sure. As much as I love the guy, I don't think PB has the biggest range...
"Better make that two."
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