On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) - Full Reaction
Added 2023-03-12 10:30:01 +0000 UTCWwwwelll... We were both pretty mad at this movie and you know why! This was definitely slower than the previous Bonds and didn't capture me in the same way but he was still suave and cute and funny. The end just did not match the fun they were having throughout the movie! Of course, we had to change that ending in our heads right away. Also, please forgive me, I had some kind of reaction on my legs and took children’s benadryl before the movie, thinking it would help but all it did was made me feel extremely sleepy. I feel really bad about it and hope you still enjoy the reaction!
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And now that you've seen the last Daniel Craig Bond movie, I don't remember if you guys picked up on the last line he says; "You have all the time in the world". At the end of this one, he says "We have all the time in the world", before she gets killed.
JPDotCom23
2024-07-05 03:04:23 +0000 UTCHahaha I saw you nod off at the 1:40 mark. It's not really a favourite of mine either.
JPDotCom23
2024-07-05 01:59:32 +0000 UTCYou should go back and watch more Bond movies as time goes on. You should watch 'Thunderball'. Theresa is referred to again in 'For Your Eyes Only'. Should also check out 'The World is Not Enough', which is a Bond family motto, also mentioned in this movie, if you do pick it up.
JPDotCom23
2024-07-05 00:53:00 +0000 UTCInside On Her Majesty's Secret Service https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnkSkOePl10
Larry Darrell
2023-04-07 01:45:20 +0000 UTCI don't think the problem was Lazenby, but the direction and/or editing. The movie could stand to be a lot shorter.
Ben Livingstone
2023-03-17 08:37:12 +0000 UTCI really don’t understand why people get so mad at that. A tiny throwaway joke and certainly not Lazenby’s fault
John Adams
2023-03-17 00:27:24 +0000 UTCYes still great in GOT, and thanks for the book update
Hankster
2023-03-17 00:04:59 +0000 UTCAnd, of course, Lady Ullenna in GoT. Also, don't forget that the ending of the film is faithful to Ian Fleming's novel of the same title. Afterwards, Bond was a sadder but wiser man, in the novels.
Mingo Wayama
2023-03-16 23:57:50 +0000 UTCDiana Rigg our Mrs. Peel with John Steed in the Avengers
Hankster
2023-03-16 03:40:37 +0000 UTCAbsolutely! Agreed! Very much looking forward to a Particular Dalton Film and On Her Majesty's Secret Service laid the foundation for what Craig's Bond was built on, and it was even honored in a Particular Film to come later.
Larry Darrell
2023-03-16 00:51:49 +0000 UTCNot to mention in many ways Dalton and Craig owe a lot to the mindset of this film.
Peter MacColeman
2023-03-15 23:27:03 +0000 UTCThis Bears Repeating. This Film Was Not a One Off. The Story Continues. On Her Majesty's Secret Service felt slow going in the beginning, because ya'll were expecting a Normal Action Spy film with the Same Ole James Bond, and you got something different. Ya'll kept waiting for the story to start, when it had already started. This Film was a Romance disguised as an Action Spy Thriller. The Story was always first and foremost about James Bond and Tracy, right from the very beginning when he saves her from attempted suicide and Bad Guys. Not quite a Meet-Cute, but it works the same. As Carly even noted, "He Cinderellaed Her," (or maybe meant to say "She Cinderellaed Him.") Possibly the first clue that things were going to be different, could have been when Bond was forcing information out of Tracy in his room, and she convincingly says, "Whatever else I may be, I am not a Liar." Cassie remarks, "They're gonna start making out aren't they?" But, they don't. Bond pushes her away and says, "Get dressed." Outside, Bond wants to talk about the Trouble she may be in, and all Tracy wants to do is pay off her debt. Bond said, "You don't owe me a thing." But that didn't stop her. She seduced him and left him alone in the morning. He finds 20,000 Francs, "paid in full." So what was the night in bed for? Bond is intrigued and Tracy left an impression on him. I think he is attracted to strong-willed women. "Why are you telling me this?"/ Bond learns Tracy's backstory, all while the romantic theme of "We Have All the Time in the World" plays in the background. When Draco tells his plan for Bond to Marry (dominate) Tracy, Bond wants no part of it. In his profession, Marriage is not suitable and he Truly doesn't need a Million Pounds, especially in exchange for a marriage. He realizes though that Draco could help him find Blofeld, so then says, "I'll sleep on the idea," and decides to play along. Are Bond and Tracy destined to see each other again? Bond attends Draco's party and has a less than warm interaction with Tracy. She is smart enough to figure out that Bond is most likely there to gain some information and that Herself is part of a deal. She knows her Father too well. She forces her father to tell Bond without any obligation, and in this moment, Bond is assured of one of Tracy's biggest troubles, her Father. Tracy is deeply saddened by the realization that Bond is only there for information, and runs off. Bond, feeling that he wronged her, quickly follows. Speaking to her back, Bond says, "Tracy, I was always taught that mistakes should be remedied, especially between friends..." He turns her around, and finds tears in her eyes. Wiping the tears away, he continues, "...or lovers." Now, I don't think Bond is being crude or presumptuous by saying "lovers." Obviously they are not "in love" yet or are even dating, but they have spent the night together. He is telling her that what we did was more than just sex, it was "making love." It was something special to him, and regardless of any business related matter that brought him there, He wants to keep seeing her. Thus the Romance begins, just when it was supposed to. Bond takes a break from Blofeld to be with Tracy. Louis Armstrong sings "We Have All the Time in the World" and that's what it felt like. "So, does this mean he doesn't Love... Tracy?"/ James Bond finally goes on the mission, and is away from Tracy for the first time since a long break with her. And like any good Romance, there is conflict. James Bond is tested, by not One, but Twelve Girls. Now, let's not forget Bond is working and as we know, seduction is part of his job. In the process of trying to find out who these girls are, where they're from, and why Blofeld is using them, he winds up sleeping with a couple of them. I don't think Bond can be judged too harshly for this. What he does in the End is what really matters. Which brings us to the Barn scene. Bond lying in the hay, with Tracy while being hunted by Blofeld's men. Bond is not thinking about Blofeld, instead he is thinking about Tracy and himself, and their possible life together. Bond has a Life Changing Choice to make. Continue being a Spy and only thinking of himself and sleeping with numerous women all for Her Majesty's Secret Service; or give all that up to be with One Woman and live a Happy and Rewarding life. He makes a decision. "I have to find something else to do." Then James Bond Proposes. GASP. We end with a Wedding and everything is Perfect, until... You know. The Death of Tracy breaks James Bond. He doesn't get enraged and chase down Blofeld. He doesn't tell the cop what happened. All Bond can do is hold his beautiful bride in his arms and kiss her hand as he says to the cop, "It's alright. It's quite alright really, she's having a rest. We'll be going on soon. There's no hurry you see. We have all the Time in the World." He then buries his face in hers and cries. The Lazenby Bond is broken beyond repair. He is Lost. Pieces of him just may pop up from time to time in the future, in a New Form. It's a Tragic Ending, but that shouldn't be the only take away from the film. It's the Journey and the rewards along the way. We got to see a different side of James Bond and what he was capable of on an emotional level. He's Not just a one dimensional action hero and sex fiend. He has Feelings and Depth. The James Bond you saw in this film is the same James Bond from the previous films and the films to come. They have a shared History. The Death of Tracy will have effects on James Bond going forward. So Again, This Bears Repeating. This Film Was Not a One Off. The Story Continues.
Larry Darrell
2023-03-15 05:25:02 +0000 UTCI think you’re misunderstanding the movie; Lazenby is a one-off actor, but it’s not a one-off Bond. This is the same James Bond from the first two films you watched. They’re all the same Bond up until Craig’s, cos that storyline is a soft reboot. He goes after Blofeld in the next film after this one. And the death of Tracy informs his character throughout the rest of the series. She is mentioned several times and you even see him visit her grave at one point.
Aaron Ritchie
2023-03-15 03:29:11 +0000 UTCThat’s a reaction that is totally understandable. It’s a weird, unique entry in the series. It does have its fans: Christopher Nolan and Wes Anderson say it’s their favorite Bond movie. And you can see certain influences in INCEPTION and THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL.
Alex Villarreal
2023-03-14 21:28:36 +0000 UTCYeah, I believe this is Wes Anderson's and Christopher Nolan's favorite Bond movie. And you can see the influence in GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL INCEPTION.
Alex Villarreal
2023-03-14 21:16:52 +0000 UTCNot my favourite Bond, but... 1. George Lazenby is famous locally in Australia (born in Queanbeyan, the town just outside our capital, where I live) 2. I've just visited (in the past week or so) one of the principal Swiss locations: the place nearly 3 km up with the "allergy clinic"... actually a revolving restaurant. Quite a schlep to get there! Cog train from where I was staying; then a cable car; then an hour-long walk through the snow; then another cable car which took me to a third cable car. Couldn't get back before dark, but well worth it!
Henry Fitzgerald
2023-03-14 17:41:07 +0000 UTCOn Your Majesty's Secret Service I think is best known for its twist at the end, but otherwise average in other aspects. In the books, it's actually the first of a trilogy. After Bond's wife Tracey is killed, he chases after Blofeld for revenge in the sequels. This continuity is not followed in the movies, however. I'm curious to find out if you'd enjoy Roger Moore's Bond. That's the era of camp.
SuicuneSol
2023-03-13 23:03:50 +0000 UTCA new "Cassie-ism" .. and no one got shot in the head."
Bill Maurer
2023-03-13 20:59:25 +0000 UTCLoved this reaction between the two of you. Keep them coming "3 Boys and 3 Girls and lived happily ever after !!""
Bill Maurer
2023-03-13 20:51:29 +0000 UTCYeah, if it weren't the ending, I think they would have liked it. Especially if it were to end with the wedding and driving into the sunset together. I know they did dub quite a lot of actors in the series, but there was a valid reason for that: they did not speak English. Also, they have been dubbed throughout their entire performance. But in case of Lazenby, he simply could not perform a viable accent for his Bray disguise. But having him dubbed only for these parts by a different actor was a very interesting choice to say the least and somewhat disorienting. Regarding Blofeld, my issue is not that he survived. But how did he get away? The last we see him he is knocked out hanging on a branch. Bond is still nearby given it was a few seconds later when the bob left the track with him. So, does it mean he just left Blofeld out there on his own hoping for the best, instead of taking him in?
Gábor Árki
2023-03-13 18:58:45 +0000 UTCCan’t hardly wait. Let’s go Cassie and Car.
Uncle Phoenix
2023-03-13 16:49:49 +0000 UTCCan’t wait to see this YT cut 😬🍿
Burrito Jimmy
2023-03-13 16:03:33 +0000 UTCWhat I loved about this film isn't George Lazenby, but Diana Rigg. She added some much needed class to the Bond girl genre.
KMJ
2023-03-13 11:21:39 +0000 UTCIt has been a long time since I have seen this movie and it was worse than I remembered. Makes sense the happy ending sisters would hate the ending, but think about it, going forward a married James Bond just would not work.
Richard Bourne
2023-03-13 10:06:15 +0000 UTCI also recommended this at the end of the thread. (Didn't scroll up far enough!)
Kent Theaker
2023-03-13 09:11:12 +0000 UTCThis was probably suggested earlier in the thread, but if you're intrigued by Lazenby's Bond, I highly recommend watching the 2017 documentary BECOMING BOND - all about George's formative years, modelling career, the scandalous and sexy moments around his accession to the most famous mantle in action movies, and why he stopped after one entry. It's very frank, but outrageous fun. George's seems to be a life very well-lived.
Kent Theaker
2023-03-13 09:05:29 +0000 UTCWith Linda Hunt as a badass assassin.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-13 07:54:36 +0000 UTCStill Cameron's best movie.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-13 07:44:23 +0000 UTCIt is not overtly referenced, but it is implied in the dialogue. Similar moment in WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-13 07:44:01 +0000 UTCI'd be fine with OCTOPUSSY (I think it's a very underrated Bond film), but I prefer TSWLM and FYEO.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-13 07:43:00 +0000 UTCI think I'll be okay with any of the Roger Moore films except his last 2 which are Octopussy and A View to a Kill. I'd like to see Live and Let Die partially for Jane Seymour since Cassie knows who she is and liked her in Dr. Quinn and Somewhere in Time.
Shawn Kildal
2023-03-13 07:20:55 +0000 UTCCassie is a big fan of Ed Harris. I think The Abyss is on her radar
Shawn Kildal
2023-03-13 07:09:41 +0000 UTCIt's been a while since I've seen Goldeneye but if I remember correctly, there is a scene in that movie where what happened at the end of this movie is briefly addressed. I will always appreciate Cassie and Carly's honesty on their opinions about the movies they watch. I had a feeling they would hate the ending on this one.
Shawn Kildal
2023-03-13 07:08:34 +0000 UTCWithout commenting on this or any other James Bond movie, I wanted to pick up on something Stick and Larry said. I think “it doesn’t hold up” is the worst kind of lazy non-opinion, completely antithetical to critical thinking. It’s not incumbent on a movie to be wholly relatable in all facets to everyone until the end of time. When you approach a movie from another era, it’s incumbent on YOU to relate to IT in the context in which it was made. That’s the only way to fairly assess what you’re watching. If you can’t do that, it’s your failing, not the film’s. This is the reason I think reactors like Cassie, TBR Schmitt, and Shadowcat are doing some good for their audiences by being willing to shed their preconceived notions about “old movies” and then, after watching, saying hey, I was wrong to think this or that going in, this was a good or great movie. Expecting the effects, the acting, the themes, the politics, the sociology, or anything else from something made 75 or 50 or even 25 years ago to match up exactly with what you think, or expect, or are used to is really pretty myopic and haughty. It also cheats scores of people out of enjoying films they would otherwise enjoy if it was within them to watch in context.
Jason Chirevas
2023-03-13 06:49:27 +0000 UTCWow, The Abyss is number 10 on the request page. I’m so excited, that was such a good movie.
Uncle Phoenix
2023-03-13 05:25:31 +0000 UTCI'm pulling for TSWLM and Moonraker next but FYEO would be perfect for them to watch after OHMSS.
Ian Cano
2023-03-13 04:32:33 +0000 UTCIt was fun seeing Sean Connery but I’ll skip the rest until we get to atleast Pierce. But Daniel Craig is what I’m excited for.
TinCan Cosmanaut
2023-03-13 03:43:04 +0000 UTCHey! I’ve actually tried Lula’s Chocolate before! They’re actually not too far from where I live. I see you’re a women of taste Carly. 😀 As far as the movie goes. I’ve never actually seen it before. It wasn’t one of my favorites. I didn’t really care for the way it was shot. With the sped up fight scenes. Alongside weird cuts. IDK. Even without the tragic ending, not sure I would have walked away with a positive opinion of the film. Not sure why Mr. Lazenby only did one Bond film, but I’m OK with it. Bring on Roger Moore! Looking forward to the next one Matchy-matchy sisters!
Robert da Spruce
2023-03-13 01:19:35 +0000 UTCNew Olympic sport - Bobsled wrestling! Hand grenades are purely optional. I don't want to spoil you, but let's just say that Blofeld is a recurring Bond villian in quitea few of the movies. This is not in any sense a one-off. Roger Moore picks up the same character where this movie leaves off. As for Lazenby, he was a model with no acting experience before being chosen as Bond, but he grew full of himself, tried to tell the producers how to make the movie, and when they ignored him, he vowed never to do it again. Roger Moore became a millionaire and a Knight from that move, getting in in his prime, and playing the role until he was so much older than the Bond girls that it just didn't look right.
Alan Kobb
2023-03-13 00:52:40 +0000 UTCStory / direction / cinematography / editing wasn't very good IMO. If this one is supposed to be well done, I'm worried about upcoming movies.
Grad
2023-03-13 00:36:01 +0000 UTCYeah, after seeing how happy Cassie and Carly were during the wedding scene I was feeling real dread in those final moments leading up to that final scene… I know how much they love happy endings and this one comes so close only to strip it away at the last minute… Tracy: "…anyway, you HAVE given me a wedding present! The best I could have — a future." 😭 It’s so brutal
Damion Nightfire
2023-03-13 00:05:54 +0000 UTCWhen something gets copied enough times, it becomes a victim of its own success... but each Bond film is representative of the time in which it was filmed. Connery had the tension of the Cold War. Moore got the excess of the Eighties. Dalton caught the post-Eighties cynicism. Brosnan inherited the premature optimism of the Nineties. Craig battled the uncertainty and instability of the Noughties.
ArsTropica
2023-03-12 23:58:23 +0000 UTCThat was and is still a Favorite of mine. It would be Awesome if the Girls watched that. When I was a Wee Little Kid, I repeated a line from this movie to my Grandfather. “Your d***’s on f**e!” He was not amused, and I was embarrassed. I’ll never forget that.
Larry Darrell
2023-03-12 23:42:37 +0000 UTCI didn't mind you fading in and out. It was actually kind of funny watching you fight to stay awake. And Carly was there to pick up the slack. Although you started making me sleepy watching you almost falling asleep every other minute. You two are funny how you refuse to except the bad ending. The ending is probably one of the reasons this is one of the least favorite Bond movies. Good reaction. Cassie you should have just given in and fallen asleep. A little 20 minute cat nap and you would have been fine for the rest of the movie.
Rick Williams
2023-03-12 23:39:00 +0000 UTCCassie, watching Superman and puzzled as to why Lois doesn’t recognize that Clark Kent is Superman: "Um, why can’t she see that he’s Clark?" Cassie, puzzled about James Bond's identity after he dons a disguise consisting of nothing but eyeglasses: "That’s James Bond? In disguise?" 😂😂😂
Just Plain Bob
2023-03-12 23:36:56 +0000 UTCI’ve never understood the “Out with the Old, in with the New” philosophy, when it comes to Films or Music. If it had Merit then, it still has Merit now.
Larry Darrell
2023-03-12 23:34:15 +0000 UTCAnother hard disagree. While they obviously have dated aspects (every movie does, even the Craig ones will to future Bond fans), you have to look past those surface elements of the older Bond films.to their true quality. Some are, of course, better than others, but many of the Bond films in every era were, are and will remain truly great.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-12 23:15:54 +0000 UTCHard disagree. I dislike the Craig era the most
James1035
2023-03-12 23:07:26 +0000 UTCI agree. As unbelievable as it may be you have to accept Connery thru Brosnan is the same person. Not a codename and not a different universe
James1035
2023-03-12 23:06:53 +0000 UTCI Loved this Reaction. Y’all’s Double Synced Gasp when Bond proposed to Tracy was Perfect. One of the Best moments on this channel. The whole Barn scene was just Perfect. Ya’ll’s Reaction to the End was everything it was supposed to be. When Bond says his final words while holding Tracy, “It’s alright. It’s quite alright really, she’s having a rest. We’ll be going on soon. There’s no hurry you see. We have all the time in the world.” I cry every time I see it. That scene right there proves Lazenby Could Act. It hits hard and makes you feel. You Girls felt the desired effect. Thank You, Thank You. I may watch this again tomorrow. Oh yeah, and all the jump scares. Who’d a thunk it, in a James Bond film. Just Perfect.
Larry Darrell
2023-03-12 23:05:14 +0000 UTCEverything doesn’t have to be a cinematic universe
James1035
2023-03-12 23:02:46 +0000 UTCIf you ever decide to watch one or more of the Austin Powers movies, the best place to do it would be after watching the two Pierce Brosnan movies that are voted for and prior to starting all the Daniel Craig movies. I think you'd get the most out of it then. The Austin Power's franchise is both a love letter and a spoof of all the Bond movies prior to the Daniel Craig reboot. In fact, one of the reasons to reboot and make a more serious Bond was because the parody worked so well that to continue Bond in the same manner would make it look silly. (That and the fact that the Jason Borne movies showed how to make a contemporary spy action thriller that the audience wanted to see.) The Bond team couldn't go back to Pussy Galore jokes, so they pivoted and pulled off a great reboot with Casino Royal. Re: On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Not the best Bond and not the best paced Bond film, but what it has going for it really makes it. The John Barry score is great, Louis Armstrong's "We Have All the Time in the World" theme is beautiful, the fight scenes are outstanding, and Telly Savalis as Blofeld & Diana Rigg as Traci are perfect casting. The ending is so heartbreaking that it really humanizes Bond for the first time in the series. Also, I love that particular 1969 Astin Martin DBS. Looking forward to seeing how you react to Roger Moore's portrayal and hope we get to see The Spy Who Loves Me and For Your Eyes Only. Thank you ladies. *Edit: grammar
Jesus F Christ
2023-03-12 22:57:55 +0000 UTCDelightful reaction, ladies, even if Cassie was in a drug induced stupor for much of it!😂
Just Plain Bob
2023-03-12 22:32:26 +0000 UTCDon't forget the James Bond prequel "If Looks Could Kill!"
David Crabtree
2023-03-12 22:31:28 +0000 UTCAfter seeing this reaction: TSWLM and Moonraker for some light and entertaining 007.
ArsTropica
2023-03-12 22:26:50 +0000 UTCI understood that reference...
ArsTropica
2023-03-12 22:23:32 +0000 UTCI 100% agree, I’m gonna start skipping the reactions until we atleast get to Pierce
TinCan Cosmanaut
2023-03-12 22:08:13 +0000 UTCWell said, both of you.
VivendoBem
2023-03-12 21:53:26 +0000 UTCBlofeld to Bond: "Who loves ya', baby!"
Ian Cano
2023-03-12 21:23:44 +0000 UTCThe entire time James Bond is impersonating Sir Hilary Bray, George Lazenby’s voice is dubbed over with George Baker, the actor playing Hilary Bray, saying James Bond’s lines.
Larry Darrell
2023-03-12 21:14:58 +0000 UTC60's 70's 80's and 90's Bond movies are fine if you are watching them when they were made. They don't hold up IMO. Craig from Casino Royal and on are the best. I am a guy who loves Bond so much I found and went to the Bottoms Up Club in Kowloon 1979 because of James Bond.
John G
2023-03-12 21:05:17 +0000 UTCsame here. Best Bond songs ever
Bill Maurer
2023-03-12 19:56:46 +0000 UTCsame here
Bill Maurer
2023-03-12 19:55:55 +0000 UTCtwo great selections also two of the best Bond songs ever. Those are my selections as well
Bill Maurer
2023-03-12 19:53:37 +0000 UTCAs I said in response to your comment above, Larry, I like that. I much prefer that to the inane code name theory. Well put.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-12 19:40:07 +0000 UTCLiked that Carly confirmed that she had also never seen the Austin Powers movies. Now that you have seen three 1960's bond movies, you (and Carly!) could go ahead and watch the Austin Powers movies (which spoof and were inspired by the Bond movies of the 1960's) at any time! 😂
Mike LL
2023-03-12 19:39:06 +0000 UTCYou mean Blofeld wouldn't really offer to buy Bond a delicatessen in stainless steel?
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-12 19:37:16 +0000 UTCI agree. TSWLM will be the GF of Roger's poll. What will be interesting to see is what wins 2ns place.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-12 19:36:23 +0000 UTC@Larry: I like that.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-12 19:35:11 +0000 UTCI'm with Mike on TMWTGG. It is the worst Bond film by my estimation. QOS is also not good. Disagree with him on DR. NO though.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-12 19:33:01 +0000 UTC@Jsmes1035 - Yeah, the intent was clearly for all of the actors from Connery through Brosnan to be the exact same Bond. I agree with you that I hope they go back to that formula now.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-12 19:31:11 +0000 UTCI think this was a very entertaining and strong reaction. I don't take it as a negative that she didn't like the ending. I take it that the ending induces a strong emotional reaction, and she had the reaction that the creators of the film designed. So I would say they absolutely "liked" the movie. Not liking a movie is different from not liking what happened in the movie. Very similar to her current reaction to The Last of Us. She doesn't like what happens in many episodes, but for sure likes the series. I am like you that I have always had problems with this movie. I know I had the post above about how this movie is regarded as one of the best Bond movies. I made that post because some people were stating their opinions as facts that it was one of the worst. I just have long known that it is a fact that not only a large number of Bond fans rated this one of, if not the, best in the series, but that film critics also have high regard for this film, such as Leonard Maltin. The film does need some tightening in the second act, but it has a very strong beginning and ending. I took your comment about Lazenby's dubbing to be sort of funny, considering the very large amount of dubbing of just about every character, and of almost every sound, in all of the early movies in this series. And how did Blofeld survive at the end of the movie? He did appear to have a neck brace on at the end. And see YOLT, DAF, . . ..
Mike LL
2023-03-12 19:29:34 +0000 UTCI commented before, it helps to think of each actor playing James Bond as a Different Side of the Same Person. Time and Life Experiences change us all over the years, and James Bond is not immune to this Growth. George Lazenby was the side of Bond that was more emotional and open to settling down and quitting the Spy Game. When Tracy died, that side of Bond died with her. He was Lost. He reverts back to Connery out of necessity to the business at hand. He needs Connery's Hard-Nosed Brutalness, but ultimately realizes, Connery is not a good fit anymore. His experiences with Tracy, poked too many holes in the Connery Bond. He needs something else. Roger Moore is the Side that James Bond finds next. He has all the "Emotional Baggage" that was collected from the Seven earlier films. Especially, the Death of Tracy. The events in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, weren't for naught. It was Fuel for the Fire. Well Said Stick. I'll discuss the end of James Bond's arc on another date. :-)
Larry Darrell
2023-03-12 19:29:15 +0000 UTCHe was great in the action scenes. Acting, less so😏
James UK
2023-03-12 19:27:52 +0000 UTCUh, no one had to twist Cassie's arm to watch this movie. She saw the sense of watching a couple of movies of every Bond actor. so since this was the only movie of this Bond actor. she was always going to watch it.
Mike LL
2023-03-12 19:11:02 +0000 UTCAvastrasza, I'll be voting with you also.
Mike LL
2023-03-12 19:09:02 +0000 UTCThose are my favorite of the Moore films, but when I think of Roger Moore I also think of The Man with the Golden Gun. And then the theme music kicks in and then I have an urge to watch it, even though it's not very good movie. 😂
Caomhan84
2023-03-12 19:04:18 +0000 UTCI’ve always regarded OHMSS as an important rather than great Bond film.
James UK
2023-03-12 18:57:52 +0000 UTCIt’s an interesting theory. I can see an argument for it.
James UK
2023-03-12 18:56:15 +0000 UTCGeorge Lazenby's manager was Ronan O'Rahilly. He was against the "Establishment" which James Bond stood for. He started a Pirate Radio station on a Ship, named Radio Caroline, off the coast of Britain, in 1964. A film, The Boat That Rocked (Pirate Radio) (2009), was inspired by Radio Caroline and other like ships. Bill Nighy plays a character named Quentin, which was based on Ronan O'Rahilly. Not someone you want negotiating your James Bond Contract.
Larry Darrell
2023-03-12 18:51:33 +0000 UTCFor my worst of list I'd have to pick from The Man With the Golden Gun, Quantum of Solace and Dr. No.
Mike LL
2023-03-12 18:51:01 +0000 UTCThank you
ROBERT CLARK
2023-03-12 18:42:08 +0000 UTCI watched that again last week, my second time watching, and it's so good. A well produced documentary, and great story of his life, plus, bonus bond stuff.
Jon Johns
2023-03-12 18:38:49 +0000 UTCWell said.
ArsTropica
2023-03-12 18:38:29 +0000 UTCit's not the real Blofeld. By that point, EON and Kevin McClory were in legal contention over both Blofeld and SPECTRE (and McClory was developing NSNA). That whole pre title sequence for FYEO was a direct dig at McClory.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 18:36:49 +0000 UTCThe way I see it, George Lazenby was the side of Bond that was open to settling down and quitting the Spy Game. When Tracy died, that side of Bond died with her. He was Lost. He reverted back to Connery out of necessity to the business at hand, but ultimately realized, Connery was not a good fit anymore. He needed something else.
Larry Darrell
2023-03-12 18:36:41 +0000 UTCSpoilerish discussion here...stay out...WARNING By the time of FYEO, EON no longer had the rights to use SPECTRE or Blofeld. The opening of FYEO was a tongue in cheek dig at Kevin McClory who was in legal contention with those two IPs...hence why Blofeld is never named and his face never shown in that PTS.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 18:35:08 +0000 UTCThe main problem that people have is that the tone of the ending is completely different from that of the rest of the movie. If we had some forewarning or tonal shift, it would have softened the blow. That said, the ending is actually 100% consistent with how Ian Fleming conceived the character of Bond. Bond was never meant to be a family man, or a husband, or anyone's best friend. He was written to be a blunt instrument of government, a cynical, functioning alcoholic with very few scruples about his treatment of other women and men. Or to paraphrase Fleming: James Bond can't get on with women, so instead he gets off with them.
ArsTropica
2023-03-12 18:34:15 +0000 UTCThey are also the only two Moore movies to contain references to Tracy.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-12 18:33:13 +0000 UTC90% sure the winners of the poll will be TSWLM and FYEO. Those are the two films in his run that are the most universally acclaimed.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 18:32:23 +0000 UTCI knew you ladies would hate this (if not the entire movie, at least the ending). I felt bad that I couldn't prepare you, but you know, no spoilers. This is one of the most tragic resolutions to a Bond film and while I understand your dislike of it, it is extremely important to Bond's character. Indeed it is probably the most defining moment in his life and it will come up again in the series. You can rest assured that Blofeld's plan was foiled, so it wasn't a total loss... just a personal loss for Bond who seems doomed to never have a permanent happy ending. That's the sacrifice he makes to do the job that he does and keep the world safe. He's a loner, but somebody has to be for the sake of all of us. One quick word about the advice you received to think of each Bond actor as "a different universe" Bond: it's bad advice. Disregard it. It is not a "different universe Bond," it's "one universe" Bond. Every Bond up through Pierce Brosnan is the *same* character, he exists in the same narrative continuity. He's just played by a different actor (just as Mark Ruffalo is playing the exact same Bruce Banner that Edward Norton played in THE INCREDIBLE HULK; same person, different actor). The only Bond who exists in a different continuity is Daniel Craig because the producers decided to reboot the series when he was brought on board. He's the one you can think of as a "different universe/timeline" Bond.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-12 18:32:17 +0000 UTCIn a way, that’s what’s very cool about the whole James Bond/007 movie saga. Goldfinger was released in December 1964; I was in the 3rd grade. Movie ratings did not start until 1968, so this movie was unrated. In those days once you saw it in a theater, that was it, you did not see it again, unless you went back to the theater to see a second time. VHS movies would not be available until the mid-1970’s. When you saw a movie in the 1960’s, you had to hold on to that memory for quite some time. One of my Christmas presents the following year was an Official 007 Attaché Case (1965 version). It was so “fracking” cool! Today, and if you look on eBay, you can see these very same attaché cases for $700 - $2000, depending on condition. The original passion for early James Bond film never dies, at least for some. Moving on in years, movie audiences’ taste changed, 007 actors changed, technology changed, and what would be generally acceptable on screen changed. Heck, and when you think about it, there is a slim-to-none change that Seinfeld could even be made today in its original form. To me, that’s what’s so “fracking” cool about these disagreements/discussions to begin with; I love it!
Gary David Holbrook
2023-03-12 18:30:06 +0000 UTCBecause of this Ending, James Bond now has a History. "Emotional Baggage" if you will. How will it have an effect on him in the Future? We'll see.
Larry Darrell
2023-03-12 18:19:25 +0000 UTCI think TSWLM will be the clear winner in that poll!
ROBERT CLARK
2023-03-12 18:11:00 +0000 UTCYeah I think NTTD benefitted from being Craig's final film, so he wanted to go out with a great performance, and as loath as I am to admit it, I think it benefited from Phoebe Waller Bridge's script polish. I don't really like her as an actress (which sucks because she's going to be a pretty big part of Indiana Jones 5) but I have to admit that she's a good writer. And I do believe that she gave Bond more personality and room for Craig to shine in his final outing. It's kind of obvious that something is different with Bond in that movie, despite being written by the same writers... So the difference has to be her script doctoring.
Caomhan84
2023-03-12 18:09:20 +0000 UTCI'll be voting for it.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-12 18:08:12 +0000 UTCI'll be going for FYEO and TSWLM myself.
Stick Figure Studios
2023-03-12 18:08:01 +0000 UTCOne of the questions I've asked myself after watching the beginning of For Your Eyes Only is, was that the real Blofeld or just another double?
ROBERT CLARK
2023-03-12 18:06:25 +0000 UTCBy the Way. Cassie, Are you watching the Blu-Ray version of these films? I find the enhanced Picture and Sound quality improves the experience of these adventures!
ROBERT CLARK
2023-03-12 18:04:09 +0000 UTCI think For Your Eyes Only has the real ending, at least in the opening. I'll be voting for that one and Live and let Die. :D
Avastrasza
2023-03-12 18:02:35 +0000 UTCI do hope For Your Eyes Only is next! Or at least one of the next 2 movies. In my opinion the best Roger Moore Bond movie.
Avastrasza
2023-03-12 18:01:51 +0000 UTCRoger is just a very different version. I also grew up with Roger Moore as James Bond, but he's so different than Sean, its almost unfair to compare. Personally I will always love Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. For me he is the definitive version. Timonthy Dalton after that, Sean Connery a very very close 3rd place for me. Then Roger, then Lazenby and finally Craig. I didn't like Craig as bond. At least Lazenby seemed to have fun with the role. Though with No Time to Die Craig seemed to have found his fun, but maybe only because its his final Bond movie.
Avastrasza
2023-03-12 17:59:09 +0000 UTCI actually like No Time to Die (despite what they did). I was surprised. I went in genuinely expecting to dislike it and came away giving it a solid rating. Craig gave a solid performance, to the point where I sighed and wished his entire run as Bond had been like that.
Caomhan84
2023-03-12 17:57:51 +0000 UTCHmm, it depends on what field. Diamonds are Forever is worst overall, I think. A View to A Kill has some fun stuff, but overall is worse. Die Another Day is better I think. With acting, action, humor, music.. Quantum of Solace and Spectre are worse. The action is good, the music is good, but worse than this. No Time To Die is better I think. Mostly because Craig seemed to have had some fun in there finally.
Avastrasza
2023-03-12 17:56:03 +0000 UTCDon't forget For Your Eyes Only.
Avastrasza
2023-03-12 17:53:12 +0000 UTCNot my favourite Bond film and George Lazenby was the only portrayal I didn't enjoy. But I liked the ending because it was shocking and memorable. A pivotal moment in the franchise! Don't worry Cassie & Carly. Blofeld won't get away with his actions. Sean Connery does return in Diamonds Are Forever and concludes the Spectre story arc. I don't want to give too much away as I do hope you both return to the films you've left out from the polls. I'll be looking forward to the Roger Moore polls. I'll be voting for Live And Let Die and The Spy Who Loved Me.
ROBERT CLARK
2023-03-12 17:51:20 +0000 UTCWhile Roger is not my favorite, I kind of like that he defined an era. He was in the role for so long that he was able to do that. Lazenby obviously couldn't because he had the one film, and it still felt like Connery never left. Dalton couldn't because his two movies differed in tone (Even though I like them both, and The Living Daylights is actually one of my personal favorites). And Brosnan and Craig each have their distinct eras. There are things that I don't like about Roger Moore's Bonds....but there's a nice feeling I get when I watch one. The 1970s, the particular style, the suits and the watches and the women...so I really can't hate any of them 😂
Caomhan84
2023-03-12 17:50:23 +0000 UTCPS #2: the ending does not undo the entire movie. Blofeld's base of operation has been destroyed and it seemed Bond gathered intelligence about the women he wanted to use. So, it is fair to assume his plan has been foiled, and the last scene was an act of revenge because of that. Again, I see this as proof how bad the editing of the movie is. Several plot points are just not clear enough, especially for a first-time viewer. My biggest compliant is the lack of explanation how Blofeld got away after Bond beat him though that bob-chase scene and he was knocked out hanging on a tree.
Gábor Árki
2023-03-12 17:47:21 +0000 UTCIt's in my Top 3.
Larry Darrell
2023-03-12 17:44:37 +0000 UTCI like to think the James Bond started with Sean Connery ends with Timothy Dalton. Details Later.
Larry Darrell
2023-03-12 17:35:37 +0000 UTCWhile it may be one of the most extreme plots I did like it, it was fun.
Richard Bourne
2023-03-12 17:04:41 +0000 UTCAnd starts the awful theory that Bond is a title and not a name.
djKENTO
2023-03-12 16:54:27 +0000 UTCSo basically Lazenby David Carusoed himself out of the Bond franchise.
James1035
2023-03-12 16:52:23 +0000 UTCFigured you would absolutely hate the ending, and this would be receiving a Cassie's alternate-ending treatment. Seeing you so happy for the wedding knowing what will happen in a few minutes was a very bad feeling. I always had my issues with this one. Is it the weakest Bond movie? Probably not, but I always considered it to be one of them. It certainly has the bits and pieces of a much better story and film, but ultimately it is flawed in its delivery, and I just can't understand what others see in it during its recent resurgence as one of the best but very least a misunderstood entry. First of all, it is too long. Or the very least the pacing is off because there is barely anything happening during the first 1.5 hours. It does pick up afterward, but it is too late and I'm always losing interest by then and I feel this almost happened with Cassie as well. The editing is also weird in so many places and that makes the story a bit hard to follow. Also, the romance is very weirdly executed. That montage scene is just too little to convince me about their love for each other and by the time we do finally see Tracy and Bond in action together and some actual chemistry, the movie is almost at its end. But my biggest complaint has always been Lazenby. He is the weakest Bond by far and I consider him to be a miscast. He is okay in the role during the physical scenes but feels so off for me during the parts that actually require some acting. He is stiff and wooden and despite their best effort, the dubbing is very obvious once you notice it when he is dubbed by a different actor while in Bray's character. Also, the editing again is weird in most of his scenes, quite often focusing on and cutting to his on-screen partners instead of showing him. Almost feels as if they didn't want or couldn't use his takes. For me, the movie is saved from being the worst Bond by the final 40-50 minutes and the great action scenes. The other thing I really like is Tracy's character. Diana Rigg really carries all her scenes and often feels like taking the lead putting Bond into the back seat when she is on screen. The way they killed her was a really bad choice in my opinion. PS: btw, Cassie, your English accent is not bad at all. 😄
Gábor Árki
2023-03-12 16:45:57 +0000 UTCI think DAF, AVTAK, DAD, QOS, Spectre and NTTD are all worse then this one by a mile
James1035
2023-03-12 16:33:29 +0000 UTCIt is a bit of a Christmas movie. It has that song. "Do you know how Christmas trees are grown? You need sunshiiiiine and rainboooows..." 😂
Caomhan84
2023-03-12 16:23:51 +0000 UTCLazenby had the best fighting chops of any of 'em, though. He was absolutely convincing in his fight scenes due to being a brawler in real life.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 16:22:56 +0000 UTCBest Bond of the entire series. By accident, it captured what Craig was always trying to get to but only infrequently achieved. Best characters too - best Blofeld, best Bond girl, even Lazenby’s infamous “woodenness” only added to his humanity. Of course the original reviewers disliked it - they had no use for humanity in Bond; they wanted a cold, suave-to-the-hilt, perennial Don Juan. Today, a far different story - there’s a reason the best three Craig echo the ending in some fashion, and one actively tries to evoke OHMSS.
Tej Shah
2023-03-12 16:22:40 +0000 UTCThis guy must have felt like a transitional boyfriend,he looked the part,he had the athletic ability but,George didn't have the Sean Connery charisma,good news is Roger Moore is next and Sean Connery lobbied to give RM the lead as 007..
Celeste McAllister
2023-03-12 16:15:06 +0000 UTCWhen he looks at the camera and said this would never happen to the other chap, that was breaking the fourth wall, and not cool for Bond IMHO.
Richard Bourne
2023-03-12 15:55:55 +0000 UTCAnd that's fair. Personally, Roger is 'my Bond' as I was born in 1970 and grew up with him as my guy. Taking a look at the series as a whole, Sean is absolutely the definitive Bond.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:54:24 +0000 UTCNo, but the PTS is purely revenge focused towards Blofeld.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:53:03 +0000 UTCEither way, Matt; Roger Moore's portrayal of James Bond/007 pales in comparison to Sean Connery. The sad thing is, this may not have actually been Roger Moore's fault. I had high hopes for Roger Moore, based on his role as Simon Templer in The Saint, but (to me, at least) everything seemed so as-matter-of-fact. The original magic was gone.
Gary David Holbrook
2023-03-12 15:38:27 +0000 UTCedited out what major role she played in the show other than character,...
ENC SW DV Rush
2023-03-12 15:28:02 +0000 UTCIt doesn’t really. There’s no reference to Tracy in DAF.
James UK
2023-03-12 15:26:11 +0000 UTCSean in pure paycheck mode. Easily his worst Bond film and amongst the worst films of the entire franchise (down with AVTAK and DAD). Great theme song by Dame Shirley Bassey, though. An argument could be made for it being 'the best' of the theme songs overall.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:23:18 +0000 UTCThe beginning of Diamonds Are Forever picks up right after this, but it's back to Sean Connery.
Drew
2023-03-12 15:20:54 +0000 UTCOpinions vary.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:18:56 +0000 UTCRoger is next. She's not going back to Sean.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:18:36 +0000 UTCEdit this, please.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:16:20 +0000 UTC(wait 5 minutes...)
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:15:34 +0000 UTCI'll agree 100% that they'd have loved TB.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:15:12 +0000 UTC@Nathan Jasper: do any sort of google search on Bond Film Rankings and you'll see OHMSS at or near the top of the list. For me, it's a tossup between OHMSS and CR as to the 'best' Bond film.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:14:44 +0000 UTCIn defense of the ending, it was in the original book. In the follow up book he has to deal with the death of his wife. But the movie series is much lighter so they only barely acknowledge it. So it was a good choice artistically if they'd done a better job dealing with the consequences. As much as I love the Bond film franchise the tone can change drastically from film to film so it makes it difficult to tell an overall story.
Mike Gallagher
2023-03-12 15:14:40 +0000 UTCIt's a combination of many factors, most of the due to his agent who really gave him horrible advice and, in the process, also played a ridiculous game of hardball with EON. EON was actually very satisfied with Lazenby and wanted to move forward with him and his agent killed his career dead.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:13:20 +0000 UTCRoger is my guy as well. I'm voting for TSWLM and FYEO when the poll goes up, with a secret wish that MR makes it in there as well.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:11:20 +0000 UTCShe’s never watched Game of Thrones so why are you spoiling it?
Tim Raths
2023-03-12 15:10:06 +0000 UTCThe best in the series for me.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:10:04 +0000 UTCDiana Rigg who plays Tracy - is the Grandmother Olenna Tyrell - BTW,... so a very long career in acting for her,...
ENC SW DV Rush
2023-03-12 15:07:12 +0000 UTC'We're going to have a happy ending! Yeah!' (I'll wait five minutes) This one is about character growth with James. Even though the series has a very loose continuity, there are references to the finale of this in many of the upcoming films, including some of the ones that will probably win the polls.
Matt Rose
2023-03-12 15:05:52 +0000 UTCIt's really wild what he did. And you really can't do it anymore. There's no way to fake a resume like he did, claiming that he made movies in Greece and Turkey. It reminds me of how Steven Spielberg just walked into the lot at Universal and pretended he worked there, even that he had an office, just to be around movies and learn the business. There is ZERO chance you could do that today... you'd be thrown out or arrested. It's a different world than 1969. 😂
Caomhan84
2023-03-12 14:55:30 +0000 UTCIt's a combination of things. His agent definitely told him that he should turn down the 7 film contract, because Bond was going to be "done" and no one would care about it in the 1970s. And then Lazenby didn't present himself the way Saltzman and Broccoli wanted him to. He grew his hair out, grew a beard, showed up late to engagements, etc. So that made them pay Connery $1 million to return in 1971.
Caomhan84
2023-03-12 14:47:55 +0000 UTCI remember a lot of discussions in the early 2000s online in various forums, including Bond forums, that ranked this top. There was arguments about whether to put this one as the best, goldfinger, or GoldenEye. And then Casino Royale came along and blew everyone's minds, and reignited the conversation. 😂
Caomhan84
2023-03-12 14:43:18 +0000 UTCIf you think something like "Die Another Day" is better than this well crafted and well shot script . . . Your critical faculties have melted.
Dryfesands
2023-03-12 14:26:51 +0000 UTCNot even remotely. There is no qualitive argument that this is worse than dross like Die Another Day.
Dryfesands
2023-03-12 14:24:37 +0000 UTCDie Another Day for me
Odd Thomas
2023-03-12 14:24:33 +0000 UTCPlenty of people https://screenrant.com/james-bond-majesty-secret-service-best-movie-favorite/#:~:text=On%20Her%20Majesty%27s%20Secret%20Service%20is%20now%20considered%20to%20be,%2C%20emotion%2C%20and%20action%20scenes.
Dryfesands
2023-03-12 14:21:10 +0000 UTCDiana Rigg is British acting royalty. She was one of the earliest female action heroes in The Avengers (no, not that one, but she was the Black Widow of the 60s in a way). Her final film was Last Night in Soho which is a great swansong (and set partially in the 60s). I think OHMSS could have lost 15 minutes in the middle section and been so much better for it. It really drags. But I love the ending, it's such a gut punch, and however you feel about it, you'll never forget it! Movies never make bold story choices like this any more, too fearful for upsetting the fans. But her death also serves a franchise purpose in that James is once again a free man in the following films and still has to catch Blofeld. It's a clever reset button. If he had stayed happily married, it would literally have ended the franchise right there.
Odd Thomas
2023-03-12 14:20:35 +0000 UTCFrom what I read he turned down their contract offer. The being a diva part I read as well
James1035
2023-03-12 14:13:36 +0000 UTCLong considered the best? By who?
Nathan Jasper, the Artist Formerly Known as Primary
2023-03-12 14:05:49 +0000 UTCI actully heard they cancelled his contract because Lazenby was very lazy and a drama queen to work with
Nathan Jasper, the Artist Formerly Known as Primary
2023-03-12 14:05:11 +0000 UTCTo be fair to you, this one is the worst Bond
Nathan Jasper, the Artist Formerly Known as Primary
2023-03-12 14:04:03 +0000 UTCBooo Booo Booo to all of the PiB followers who wanted a reaction to this movie. Now that we have it out of the way, let's get back to the one-and-only James Bond; Sean Connery. "I must be dreaming."
Gary David Holbrook
2023-03-12 13:55:43 +0000 UTCDefinitely the worst one of the series, IMHO.
James Lewis
2023-03-12 13:51:28 +0000 UTCAn enjoyable and fair reaction to a rather slow build Bond film. Can't wait for Roger Moore. He's my Bond and his movies tend be more fun. Live And Let Die is one of my favorites.
FischerMax98
2023-03-12 13:30:21 +0000 UTCI actually like that Connery thru Brosnan is all the same character. It lets you switch actors out of roles without needing to reboot something. I hope they go back to that formula with the new Bond
James1035
2023-03-12 13:23:09 +0000 UTCMoonraker is the best
Jayson Phillips
2023-03-12 13:15:57 +0000 UTCThis is a good entry in the Bond franchise. Lazenby isn’t Connery, but did a good job for someone whose primary acting experience was car commercials. The villain played by Telly Savalas is the best version of Blofeld. Lazenby was offered a seven movie contact, but didn’t take it because his agent said the franchise would never go anywhere. Talk about bad advice
James1035
2023-03-12 12:57:13 +0000 UTCDon’t worry Cassie, the best is yet to come with Roger Moore just around the corner 💋💋💋
John Cranberry
2023-03-12 12:28:40 +0000 UTCNeedless to say this a very controversial entry in the Bond series. Long considered to be one of the best, if not <i>THE</i> best Bond movie in the franchise, Lazenby is few people's favorite Bond. I think some people can't see past the actor and appreciate how well made the movie around him is constructed. Full of suspense, romance, action and all the intrigue one could want mixed with some very well done stunts, this is a cracker jack of an action thriller. But some fans can't get past the Bond.
Mike LL
2023-03-12 12:06:36 +0000 UTCAh my least favorite Bond and Bond movie. I think y’all would have loved Thunderball.
djKENTO
2023-03-12 11:36:04 +0000 UTCCarly: "Who would have thought that we'd get such a happy ending with James Bond?" 😬😬😬
Brad P
2023-03-12 11:28:07 +0000 UTCPS i thought about suggesting this to you as a Christmas movie but decided it would be too cruel!
James UK
2023-03-12 11:24:20 +0000 UTCWOW. Now THAT was a reaction, and not the sort of reaction we have come to expect from this channel. I do not mean that in a negative way mind you. I hope it winds up on YT.
Brian McGovern
2023-03-12 11:04:01 +0000 UTCI worried about you two with this one. The ending went as I expected! This was a unique Bond film in several ways but it’s probably fair to say that it’s far more highly regarded now than it was at the time. A couple of Moore movies will be the perfect remedy to this. You get to laugh along with some of the ridiculousness. Also, fyi, Connery through to Brosnan are playing the same character and I suspect you’ll notice this in future movies you watch.
James UK
2023-03-12 10:59:08 +0000 UTCCan't wait to watch this. There is a fantastic little movie/documentary called "Becoming Bond" which is about how Lazenby basically lucked his way into the role despite very little acting experience. Its very funny and charming and also thought provoking. Really recommend it. I actually think, as a script and a story, OHMSS is one of the very very best Bond movies, and Lazenby isn't exactly bad even if he is a bit stiff. His problem is simply that he isn't Connery. But who is?
Dryfesands
2023-03-12 10:37:00 +0000 UTCIt's alright, she's quite alright, she's just having a rest - she's taken her kids benadryl
John Drake
2023-03-12 10:34:17 +0000 UTCI can imagine why you had to change the ending. There are some people who believe that George was probably the best Bond in that I guess he was more what Ian Fleming envisaged the character to be. He is Australian as well.
Brian McGovern
2023-03-12 10:33:45 +0000 UTC
