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Poll.....Bond Poll!

Added 2023-01-23 03:29:48 +0000 UTC

Hey Guys!

It's finally time for Carly and I  to jump into the world of James Bond!

I’m going to post a few polls over the next few months to help me decide which films to watch, since I won’t be watching all 25. With the help of some Bond enthusiasts this is how we are going to try it...

The first poll will cover the ‘official’ Sean Connery films, and we'll watch the top two poll winners.

After we finish watching them, we're going to watch “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” – the one and only George Lazenby film.

Next I’ll post a poll for the Roger Moore era.

After watching the top two films from that poll, we'll watch the two Timothy Dalton films, and then post a Pierce Brosnan poll.

Finally, we want to watch all 5 Daniel Craig movies. (Carly has seen them once)

14 movies total! It’s going to be a very interesting journey, and I am so excited, mostly because I know so many of you are excited about this character, and these films.

Remember, I will be watching only two films from this poll, so, vote accordingly!

P.S. There are some other James Bond movies that I am leaving out of these polls, since they are non-canon.

PSS: Loving the titles of the movies on this poll, so fun!

Update post coming in minutes!

Comments

I'm pleased she said she would probably watch all three. And, yes, as they are consecutive she should watch them in order. There is some continuity.

Dazman

2023-01-31 11:01:54 +0000 UTC

Well rumors and speculation is starting to fly with the news tonight that you will start your Bond journey this week. I hope you have read the many comments here asking you to watch the movies in the order they were made. Please, please do this and don’t start with Goldfinger.

Mike LL

2023-01-31 02:49:43 +0000 UTC

So… Never Say Never Again… back to back with Thunderball or don’t include it at all? Have you heard Johnny Cash’s rejected Thunderball theme song? It’s really great! The rushed Tom Jones sung theme is amazingly sung even though the lyrics are neigh nonsensical. Still… it’s my favorite Bond movie theme.

Two Vague Podcast

2023-01-29 07:02:02 +0000 UTC

The time at the HC was where Bond met Count Lippe & Fiona and first come across a "suspected plot". The underwater scene was one of the largest ever made at that time or probably ever !! It does go on a bit too long, I agree with that.

Bill Maurer

2023-01-28 22:02:17 +0000 UTC

TND does have Michelle Yeoh!

Bill Maurer

2023-01-28 21:56:52 +0000 UTC

I think Thunderball can seem a little slow if you aren't already invested in the character/actor and style. It spends a lot of time in a health club and a lot of time underwater!

Dazman

2023-01-28 01:50:26 +0000 UTC

SO close to a tie! Just needed one more! Whatever people's thoughts on Dr No vs others, it does hold a lot of importance as the first film, where many things are introduced. Come on Cassie, just this once, do three movies!

Dazman

2023-01-28 01:39:37 +0000 UTC

The tie making thing can only work when the two films were close to begin with. Since both films were nearly equal in popularity watching both shouldn't be a problem, except with the small Bond-hating minority.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-26 21:38:38 +0000 UTC

My opinion is to stick with release order regardless how many is getting a reaction at the end. This is an order you just can't go wrong with in general. Also, the best way to see the evolution of the character and the formula, also somewhat important due to the slight continuity present in most of the Connery movies.

Gábor Árki

2023-01-26 16:57:34 +0000 UTC

I voted for FRWL but I'd love for Cassie to watch all three.

DWG15

2023-01-26 16:29:45 +0000 UTC

The more I think on it, the more I think that GOLDFINGER should be her first Bond film. I am a huge James Bond fan and love almost all of the films, but DR. NO and FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE...while being excellent films...are tonally different from the rest of the series, especially through the Brosnan years. GOLDFINGER is where the series really took off, mainly because it had more of a sense of playfulness and 'fun'. If we want to get Cassie off on the right foot with the series, then GOLDFINGER is the place to start. Assuming she likes it, she can watch the two earlier films at a later date. The continuity is minimal in these films so it wouldn't mess up her viewing experience.

Matt Rose

2023-01-26 15:42:58 +0000 UTC

And So it Begins. Good Luck Cass. Whatever you decide will be fine.

Larry Darrell

2023-01-26 13:14:39 +0000 UTC

I voted for FRWL over Dr. No. I support her reacting to all three movies. If she does, I think it makes sense to watch them in release order, to see the progression of quality, although I agree that isn't essential, since all 3 are stand-alone movies.

Mingo Wayama

2023-01-26 12:53:43 +0000 UTC

😒

BRT

2023-01-26 12:47:37 +0000 UTC

I think is definitely an idea to consider. I can’t see how you don’t add Dr No when there is only a 1 vote difference between them.

James1035

2023-01-26 12:43:31 +0000 UTC

I think this is a quandry for Cassie since the second place ended in a virtual tie. Some might resent her adding another reaction to please the tie makers. What she could do is watch Dr. No and From Russia With Love with Carly as a double feature, so it would count as one reaction. One long reaction. Four movies reacted to that week in three reactions. And for the record I wanted Dr. No to be skipped because the other two movies were better.

Mike LL

2023-01-26 12:35:14 +0000 UTC

Most people, but not me ;-)

Richard Maurer

2023-01-26 12:20:36 +0000 UTC

I think the proposed watching pattern is fine for the others BUT it would be great to watch the first three Connery's...

Dazman

2023-01-26 12:19:37 +0000 UTC

It finished with Dr. No one vote behind FRWL. Hopefully that will be enough to get Cassie to add Dr, No.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-26 12:19:16 +0000 UTC

OK...I changed my vote to make them tie. if only it will hold for an hour....

BRT

2023-01-26 05:37:13 +0000 UTC

That's the first one I saw and hooked me to go back and watch the early ones ;D

BRT

2023-01-26 05:35:24 +0000 UTC

That's what I would do but it's not imperative. I doubt if even most of us enthusiasts saw them in order. If you catch one or two and love them, you can always go back because you will want to rewatch anyway.

BRT

2023-01-26 05:31:42 +0000 UTC

Honestly, the first five are great. It's only DAF that's a bit of a stiff, and even that one has some good parts to it.

Matt Rose

2023-01-26 05:00:03 +0000 UTC

This is getting interesting. 😮

Tim Raths

2023-01-26 02:57:58 +0000 UTC

Now it's down to two

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-26 01:59:59 +0000 UTC

The one Moore entry that most people seem to be able to agree on is THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. After that, it's anybody's game.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-26 01:58:54 +0000 UTC

Another plug for Thunderball, adjusted for inflation, it is the second most successful Bond movie at the Box Office, https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbean/2020/04/18/all-26-james-bond-films-ranked-at-the-box-office/?sh=21d1be681804 https://www.007james.com/articles/box_office.php

Bill Maurer

2023-01-26 00:24:34 +0000 UTC

To many good movies from the Connery and Moore eras for just two. Now if we could only agree on which Moore movies are the good ones........

Richard Maurer

2023-01-25 20:24:41 +0000 UTC

Now it’s down to four.

Tim Raths

2023-01-25 19:41:28 +0000 UTC

Goldfinger's already won in a landslide. If just five people could change their vote from Goldfinger to Dr. No we could have a 2-way tie for second.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-25 19:33:04 +0000 UTC

Duran Duran's AVtAK is my second favorite Bond theme song after Live and let die, and I'm not even much of a Duran Duran fan.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-25 19:13:36 +0000 UTC

Lazenby was definitely the weak link in OHMSS. I think Connery (obviously) or Moore would have made that film one of the most respected bond films of all, with Connery being the preferred choice.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-25 19:08:22 +0000 UTC

One could watch just CASINO ROYALE and SKYFALL as they are indeed the two great Craig films (and the only two that could conceivably function as standalone stories) and if she'd opted to do that I'd be fine with it (although I've always been a proponent of the "watch all of them" approach, but shy of that I'll accept whatever she does). She just doesn't want to do that. She wants to watch all of them and since taken together they tell one complete story, I think that's a great idea. I don't know why that should bother us. I have spoken. ;-)

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-25 19:05:39 +0000 UTC

Nah, he's the same Bond. That's just a little wink and nod to the audience (literally as he actually glances to the camera). We're all in on the joke.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-25 19:01:16 +0000 UTC

I did always like Moore's wit. His interviews were always much more entertaining than your average celebrity.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-25 19:00:42 +0000 UTC

Well, I still think it's a better title than TOMORROW NEVER DIES (which doesn't even make any sense) and QUANTUM OF SOLACE, but your mileage may vary. To Moore's credit, he always defended the title. In interviews when people would ask him what his next Bond movie was going to be and he'd tell them, they'd be shocked saying, "You're not seriously going to call it that are you? You can't." And he would respond with absolute coolness, "Why? What's wrong with OCTOPUSSY?" Such an unflappable gentleman.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-25 18:52:18 +0000 UTC

Only 5 now.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-25 18:45:07 +0000 UTC

I think it's a good idea to only watch a select few from each generation. No reason to sit through a mediocre movie just for the sake if it.

Grad

2023-01-25 18:18:29 +0000 UTC

You missed something that negates that theory.

Larry Darrell

2023-01-25 14:32:13 +0000 UTC

Right now we need 6 people to vote for Dr. No, and no one to vote for FRWL :-)

Richard Maurer

2023-01-25 14:00:18 +0000 UTC

Technically, Lazenby might be a different Bond, if you count the "this never happened to the other guy" comment.

Tej Shah

2023-01-25 13:56:35 +0000 UTC

Create a tie between Dr No and From Russia with Love for second place. Watching the first three should keep everyone happy!

Dazman

2023-01-25 13:53:59 +0000 UTC

I get it now! There's no such thing as degrees, it's all or nothing! smh

Richard Maurer

2023-01-25 13:50:29 +0000 UTC

If there's a tie for 2nd place, I think she may just have to do both.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-25 06:54:01 +0000 UTC

I wonder what happens if there is a tie for 2nd place??? Interesting. That would be hilarious if we could somehow create ties for 2nd place in the Moore and Bronsan movies as well.

Shawn Kildal

2023-01-25 06:40:30 +0000 UTC

Sorry, Craig-haters. Only official EON-produced Bond films for this reaction Channel by order of Cassie herself. No hard feelings, eh? I'm sure there are plenty of other reactors out there that might be more willing to satisfy your particular Bond tastes. :-)

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-25 04:45:05 +0000 UTC

It’s really close right now between Dr. No and From Russia With Love.

Tim Raths

2023-01-25 02:43:49 +0000 UTC

we need to work hard to make sure Dr. No and Russia tie, then maybe we get 3 Connery's?

Keith Jones

2023-01-25 01:11:16 +0000 UTC

The best bond theme song in my opinion wasn’t even used. It was rejected for being “too dark”.. Radioheads- “Spectre” I’m biased as Radiohead is my favorite band, but i think most would agree it’s pretty great! Someone edited it to the opening of the film so we could at least see what could have been… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4mIWoLg69Y

Jeff Milcheck

2023-01-25 00:43:08 +0000 UTC

The two “great” ones are Casino Royale (2006) and Skyfall (2012), with Casino being one of my all time favorite movies. These two are not connected and can be watched independently. Quantum of Solace is connected to Casino, and Spectre connected Skyfall and No Time to Die (actually, it connected all of them, but anyways). So one can watch the 1st and 3rd and be good to go. I do have a soft spot for Quantum (I take it, it’s the poor one for you), so I don’t mind it to complete Bond’s Casino journey. I’ve spoken 😎

Ramzi M. A. Ramzi

2023-01-25 00:31:21 +0000 UTC

Nah 😊 It was your name and a quick check on Facebook 😉 It's easy to mistake Austrians from Germans, when you only have a name (been there, done that 🫣) Yeah check it out 🙂 I harass Scandinavians and Germans here about that movie 😬😬🤪🤪🥴🥴

Björn Karlsson

2023-01-25 00:27:56 +0000 UTC

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Burt Bacharach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WvZF3_EZJM#t=1m48s He also did the Music for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. I can't stop humming the Casino Royale theme now, by the way, Mike, Thanks.

Larry Darrell

2023-01-25 00:07:45 +0000 UTC

That's how I feel about including Craig :)

Jim Williams

2023-01-25 00:04:27 +0000 UTC

Didn't you know, Richard? If something is not as extreme in its misogyny as something else, that's practically the same as not being misogynist at all. I mean, it's not like there's a continuum or anything.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 23:58:48 +0000 UTC

I guess slapping women (in the movies) isn't misogyny now. Who knew?

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 23:56:37 +0000 UTC

Yes, I know, but maybe Fleming should have rethought that one. I remember the first time I heard that title - I thought it was a joke. Not since Pussy Galore have I heard something so ridiculous that I was supposed to somehow take semi-seriously.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 23:42:27 +0000 UTC

I don't "know" that there are only two good ones. I know there are two great ones, one good one, one mediocre one and one poor one, but unlike all the other actors' tenures, these ones are all tied together and tell one complete overarching story. I'm guessing that's why she's doing all five (also because Carly has actually seen them before and apparently liked them) and, frankly, I'm not opposed to that.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 23:26:52 +0000 UTC

There were a lot of Bonds in Casino Royale ’67.

Larry Darrell

2023-01-24 23:12:36 +0000 UTC

@Stick Figure Studios, then why watch all the Craig's, while most of us know there are only two really good ones?

Ramzi M. A. Ramzi

2023-01-24 23:00:04 +0000 UTC

What gave it away, my perfect english imitation? 😉 Nice touch that you explicitly added austrian. Dont know that movie, at least not knowingly, need to check it out.

Harald Mahr

2023-01-24 22:57:55 +0000 UTC

Time and fatigue might be the constraint, thats all. Sry if that got lost in my bad english. I only wanted to say, to do connery and moore justice 3 might be better, but hey, only a suggestion.

Harald Mahr

2023-01-24 22:51:23 +0000 UTC

Go…Dr. No…Go…

Ramzi M. A. Ramzi

2023-01-24 22:50:24 +0000 UTC

Couldn’t agree more. But here we are.

Ramzi M. A. Ramzi

2023-01-24 22:49:33 +0000 UTC

You gotta watch em in order kiddo! ❤️

Matthew Dunham

2023-01-24 22:43:41 +0000 UTC

It's certainly one of the more provocative Bond titles, but it does come directly from one of Ian Fleming's stories.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 22:42:52 +0000 UTC

Jim, I agree to the spirit of what you are saying, but the Craig fans could say the same thing too. "Why bother with other Bonds, just watch all the new ones!" Cassie is trying to navigate this minefield, and I'm sure from reading all these comments she feels she has really stepped into it big time! What she must be thinking now!

Mike LL

2023-01-24 22:38:21 +0000 UTC

HA HA, actually Niven, Sellers, and Allen! Woody, that is. I have a soft spot for Casino 67. I spoke on the Discord about how much I loved the Goldfinger music score, and today here about how much I loved the Godfather music scores. I love love love when a movie has a truly great and memorable music score. And Casino 67 has an unforgettable music score. The movie is worth watching just for the music. Our family had the soundtrack album back in the day, it was a knockout!

Mike LL

2023-01-24 22:29:41 +0000 UTC

Craig's CASINO ROYALE is many things, but if there's one thing it is definitely not, it's "woke."

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 22:29:00 +0000 UTC

Sophie Marceau is the best everything she does.

David Collins

2023-01-24 21:17:06 +0000 UTC

if you think Bond was misogynous, you'd have a cow if you ever watched the parody movies, "In Like Flint" and "Our Man Flint".

Jim Williams

2023-01-24 21:09:35 +0000 UTC

The problem I've had with the James Bond franchise is that, he was a product and a denizen of the Cold War. If they were to reboot him again, they should dive into the archives of declassified Soviet documents for story ideas, stick Bond *back* in the 1960s, have him combating real communist agents rather than made-up villains. This means also restoring the culture of the era as well as the Bond of the era. If they could do that faithfully (lol yeah, right), it would make for a renewed and very entertaining series of movies.

Jim Williams

2023-01-24 21:07:22 +0000 UTC

just sticking to the Connery movies would be best. They had the most Bond "flavor" to them. Connery is to Bond what Christopher Reeve is to Superman and Robert Downy Jr is to Iron Man.

Jim Williams

2023-01-24 21:02:26 +0000 UTC

You're right; we need to include David Niven. My bad, it's been decades since I watched "Casino Royale" and I mis-remembered it.

Jim Williams

2023-01-24 21:00:23 +0000 UTC

really. He didn't treat women as if they were men. That's not misogyny, however politically incorrect it is today.

Jim Williams

2023-01-24 20:59:29 +0000 UTC

You could say "Wow, you must be an old-school James Bond fan who has no interest in bringing him into the woke 21st century..." And I forgot, it was actually David Niven who played James Bond in Casino Royal, not Peter Sellers. It's been decades since I watched it so...

Jim Williams

2023-01-24 20:56:32 +0000 UTC

Cassie, have you seen The Rock (with Sean Connery and Nic Cage)? It is a great action movie set on Alcatraz, but there is a very detailed fan theory that the character played by Sean Connery is actually a James Bond. If you are interested in the connection, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FdnevXjqdc&t=8s . Plus, it is a very fun movie.

Adam Doyle

2023-01-24 20:16:21 +0000 UTC

Hmmmm a long shot here 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 I think you are german/austrian. Have you seen the swedish movie "Raus aus Åmål" (the german title)??? It was quite popular in Germany back in 99-02. 😇😇😄😄

Björn Karlsson

2023-01-24 20:10:14 +0000 UTC

Hey!! 🙂🙂 I replied to you on Discord some days ago about Amour 😃

Björn Karlsson

2023-01-24 20:03:14 +0000 UTC

That's big chunk of time on films that might not do so well on YT that you're asking for. I'd like if she did more too, say 3 of each, but all of them is something Cassie doesn't seem to want spend her time on, and probably for good reason.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 19:35:43 +0000 UTC

Why don't we include Johnny English, Get Smart, and Austin Powers while we're at it? I mean if we're going to include parodies...... ;-)

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 19:30:44 +0000 UTC

Yeah, I love Connery's Bond, but no misogyny? Really?

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 19:21:34 +0000 UTC

You could be correct on Octopussy, I haven't seen it in a while. But just going on the name alone makes it hard to take it seriously.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 19:06:35 +0000 UTC

Goldfinger is the clear fav, but it's hilarious how we're actually voting for three by tieing Dr No and From Russia with Love. To be fair, Connery deserves the three. He was after all the original and arguably the best. I'll watch the full reaction of Lazenby because that's the only one I haven't seen. Glad to see Dalton getting his two as well he's getting a Renaissance of sorts with Penny Dreadful and Doom Patrol, I feel he was robbed not getting more. Craigs ones.. I felt only the first and last of his run were good.

rakesh

2023-01-24 19:05:19 +0000 UTC

You're correct in stating that how Batman should be is subjective I was merely giving my own perspective. And, seeing as Pattinson's Batman is by far my favorite version at this point I will have to respectfully say we should agree to disagree.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 19:04:09 +0000 UTC

You don't think that even CASINO ROYALE is worth watching? Wow. I... don't know what to say to that. :-/

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 18:50:51 +0000 UTC

"There was no misogyny in the Bond series." HAHAHAHA!!!! X-D

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 17:45:48 +0000 UTC

If she wants to start STAR TREK while she's making her way through Bond, I certainly won't object.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 17:33:37 +0000 UTC

I am confident that TSWLM will be one of the winners of the Moore poll, but I have no idea what will be the second. I'd also like it of she did three.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 17:29:59 +0000 UTC

Also, you really need to watch OCTOPUSSY again. It has a few campy moments but it takes the story and character more seriously than you are remembering... more than MOONRAKER certainly.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 17:27:22 +0000 UTC

I'm not saying these stories shouldn't take themselves seriously. I'm saying they shouldn't take themselves TOO seriously. These are not Shakespearean tragedies. They can be fun as well. Roger Moore Bond movies are fun. Adam West's Batman is fun and they represented the Batman comics of the time. Whether that's how Batman "should/shouldn't be" is entirely subjective. It's how Batman was. I'd rather watch Adam West's Batman than Robert Pattinson's which was just far too dark, violent, bleak, grim, cynical, nihilistic and misanthropic for my tastes. I don't mind Batman being dark, but too much and it's just no longer an enjoyable experience for me. I thought the Burton films struck the balance nicely between the humor and the darkness (even though back in their day they were criticized, if you can believe it, for being too dark). I also like Nolan's interpretation. The Marvel movies were good for a while but have become too snarky for me. I don't mind camp, but I don't care for snark.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 17:24:14 +0000 UTC

Cassie, you can't skip that many Sean Connery Bond movies and be in the Bond club. I mean you just can't. Sean Connery is the only reallyo trulyo James Bond. Dr. No is a must, because the others won't be as fun if you miss it. It would be like skipping Die Hard 1. Sacrilege. Can't be done. But you can't skip Goldfinger or FRWL because they're easily the two best Bond movies. Gotta watch all three at the minimum. And I'd also argue that You Only Live Twice is the most underrated of all the Bond films. Check out Rotten Tomatoes ranking of all 27 Bond movies. This should make clear that I speak the truth. :)

David Collins

2023-01-24 17:10:46 +0000 UTC

She's not constraining herself to a certain amount. She just doesn't feel like watching every single one at this point. 14 isn't an arbitrary number. It's the natural consequence of wanting to do two of each actor along with the one Lazenby and all the Craigs. She could just as easily do 15 or 16. No need to take away from anyone else.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 17:06:53 +0000 UTC

No, we don't.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 17:02:10 +0000 UTC

I'd say start with Doctor No, it's nowhere near as good as From Russia with Love but it's the best onboarding point.

Dryfesands

2023-01-24 16:52:26 +0000 UTC

Yes, thats a good point. And Dr. No has the iconic James Bond reveal in the casino, so, would be a good start.

Harald Mahr

2023-01-24 14:43:38 +0000 UTC

I’m going to disagree with you on that. Definitely not the best movies or the best Bond

James1035

2023-01-24 13:57:48 +0000 UTC

Technically you don’t need to see Dr. No first since it exists on it’s own, like most of the early Bond movies, but watching things out of order would be very hard for me. From Russia with Love is undoubtedly the better movie, but Dr. No might be the easier movie for entry.

Mr Trick

2023-01-24 13:34:32 +0000 UTC

And if you have to constrain yorself to just some movies, giving connery and moore a third one each and cutting others might be worth a thought.

Harald Mahr

2023-01-24 12:32:49 +0000 UTC

As for Craig as Bond, I dont know. For me they were too dark, too much jason bourne. Bond as a broken hero didnt work for me. But each Bond has ists style.

Harald Mahr

2023-01-24 12:01:35 +0000 UTC

Lots of women, practically every women he could get his hands on ;-)

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 12:00:24 +0000 UTC

Hard, real hard. I am surprised "You Only Live Twice" does not do better. Goldfinger might be the best with the strongest villain, but for me Dr. No has the most unique flavour. The three blind mice intro sets the tone perfectly.

Harald Mahr

2023-01-24 11:55:14 +0000 UTC

I must say limiting yourself to 2 is a HUGE MISTAKE! Why limits? Are you closing down the channel soon? Do you have some sort of unlimited content coming up instead? BIG MISTAKE!!!

Matthew Zoeller

2023-01-24 11:39:09 +0000 UTC

I actually enjoyed Adam West's Batman - strictly as comedy. But even in that enjoyment there was always this thought in the back of my mind - "this isn't really Batman, not as he should be". And I feel the similarly about Bond in Moonraker and Octopussy. And it's funny that you say that these franchises take themselves too seriously, as I've always felt they don't take them seriously enough, certainly with Batman, until the Nolan version, and with Bond too. With superheroes (and super spies) it's best if you're all in with the characters, otherwise the whole idea becomes a joke. The MCU handles this pretty well, taking the heroes seriously while the humour happens around them, but not making the hero the butt of the joke. The only real failures to do this for the MCU are the last two Thor movies, especially the last one, which turned Thor from a hero to a moronic buffoon.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 11:37:31 +0000 UTC

Frankly, my favorite James Bond-style movies since Sean Connery is Bruce Willis in the "R.E.D." and "R.E.D. 2" films (a shame there won't be a 3rd one). I hope when you're done with the Bond movies you watch the R.E.D. movies as a palate cleanser.

Jim Williams

2023-01-24 11:17:37 +0000 UTC

If we're going to include Craig as a James Bond, then we need to include Peter Sellers.

Jim Williams

2023-01-24 11:14:48 +0000 UTC

Craig's not worth watching. He's not James Bond, for my money.

Jim Williams

2023-01-24 11:13:18 +0000 UTC

There was no misogyny in the Bond series; James Bond loved women.

Jim Williams

2023-01-24 11:11:24 +0000 UTC

I always liked Octopussy and Live or Let Die, myself.

Jim Williams

2023-01-24 11:09:14 +0000 UTC

I think that's exactly what they did (Berry got the role right after winning her Oscar fir example).

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 07:11:02 +0000 UTC

Well, not being so allergic to camp is helpful in being able to appreciate Moore's later films. Personally, I think way too many franchises take themselves too damn seriously nowadays anyway and mistake "darkness" or "grit" for being "mature" or "sophisticated." As for me, I love the Adam West Batman show and I love Moore's campier Bonds. His earlier attempts at more "serious" Bond stories just don't work. They're awkward, clumsy, disjointed abd Moore looks uncomfortable in them. Moore was not Connery and the more they tried to make him like Connery, the worse he came off. Moore's niche was a more lighthearted, goofier interpretation which he was brilliant at and audiences loved him for it. Give me the joyous spectacle and ironic wit of TWSLM, OP or yes, even MR over the duller, more dreary, more schizophrenic and cheap-looking messes that are LALD or TMWTGG any day.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 05:57:52 +0000 UTC

No work of art would ever last more than 20 years if we did that.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 05:33:06 +0000 UTC

But AVTAK also has a rocking main title song (and that climax is pretty spectacular).

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 05:31:41 +0000 UTC

Hard to forget Ursula Andreas. What an entrance. If that's all you remember, though, you should watch it again as there's much more in it like *POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD* Bond's iconic onscreen introduction, Bond's first killing of a man in cold blood, Bond tangling with a tarantula, Bond meeting Felix Leiter and more. *END OF SPOILERS* I like DR. NO a lot. I watched it recently for the first time in a long time and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's smaller and slower than the average Bond film (though at the time it was considered fast and spectacular), but it focuses more on things like mood, setting and on Bond as a character. It's almost more like a film noir mystery with Bond as the detective. Definitely worth watching.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 05:29:47 +0000 UTC

I like the "GoldenEye" song. Written by Bono and the Edge.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 05:22:07 +0000 UTC

Not only that, but Pierce Brosnan is even supposed to be the same Bond that Connery, Moore, Lazenby and Dalton all were (though Maibaum didn't write any of his movies). Craig was the first actor to launch a new continuity. Thank you so much for saying all this. It absolutely bears remembering.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 05:20:34 +0000 UTC

I like RM in all his films, but you are correct in this case

John Cranberry

2023-01-24 04:43:04 +0000 UTC

Yeah, for the second girl it seemed like they just said "Who's popular in the US right now?" and then just hired her.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 03:29:54 +0000 UTC

I guess wanting the people of today to stop judging the films of the past by today's standards is too much to ask. I know it's tough to imagine, but the people of past just didn't see things the way you do. And I'm not excusing it either (even if it sounds like I am), but the people of the past literally did not think the now obvious racism, sexism, and homophobia of their times were even a consideration. I'm sorry but canceling the art of past for not having the same morality as we have now just doesn't make sense.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 03:25:38 +0000 UTC

There is a name that every James Bond fan should know, Richard Maibaum (1909 - 1991). He wrote the Screenplays for 13 out of 16 James Bond films, from Dr. No to License to Kill. Anyone that is saying the Original James Bond Films are not connected, should know this. Sean Connery's James Bond through Timothy Dalton's James Bond is the SAME James Bond. Just because each film doesn't regularly mention things that happened in past films, or there isn't always a story that runs from film to film, or because the Actor playing James Bond changes, doesn't mean they are not connected. The same Man wrote nearly all of the first 16 films. Pair that with most of the 16 films drawing their plot points from the same author's works, Ian Fleming. Then add in the Producers, Albert Broccolli & Harry Saltzman, who were Hands on Producers from Dr. No to License to Kill. Now you have a World that is created and All of the characters and stories from each of the 16 movies all exist in this world. Richard Maibaum, all other writers who contributed, the Producers and their entire Creative Team (Many of whom worked on all or most of the movies) knew what had come before when they were making a new James Bond film. Everyone knew the Story and Film History of James Bond as they were making each film. They created Stories and Films that worked on their own, but when they wanted to, they would pull from the History for some plot points, large and small, in order to round out the film and remind you that you are watching the same James Bond from 10 or more years ago. Each new film was not "start from scratch and forget everything." There was a Foundation that They built each new film on. Much like a puzzle, each building block may look different in size or shape or color, but there is still a connecting side or angle that makes All the Pieces fit together to create a Whole Picture. Dr. No to License to Kill. 1962 to 1989. 16 Films in 27 Years. Only once exceeding 1 to 2 Years between films, and that one gap was 3 Years. Stand back and look at it. That's One Hell of a Big Beautiful Picture. You don't even notice those gaps or puzzle lines.

Larry Darrell

2023-01-24 03:08:17 +0000 UTC

The voting on the Moore poll will be interesting for sure. One of the main reasons I support Cassie watching 3 of each Bond actor is because I think TMWtGG will ha better chance, though I'm not holding my breath.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 03:05:18 +0000 UTC

@ Stick Figure Studios - No offense but I really can't understand how someone could prefer Moonraker or Octopussy over any of Moores' other Bond films. I know a lot of critics hate on LaLD and TMWtGG for some reason, but campiness of Moonraker and Octopussy reminds me of Adam West's Batman series. I can forgive a lot but over-the-top camp is a no go for me.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 02:53:51 +0000 UTC

Okay, so the only neutral response is 'okay, good for you'. As for smartass responses, that's a different story ;-)

Richard Maurer

2023-01-24 02:27:13 +0000 UTC

Yeah, Brosnan has a weird run of movies there for a while where he had one great Bond girl (Michelle Yeoh, Sophie Marceau, Rosamund Pike) and one bad Bond girl (Teri Hatcher, Denise Richards, Halle Berry).

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 02:12:53 +0000 UTC

The first 4 Bond movies I saw in high school. Had a date and drove downtown to the theater. The 5th, "You Only Live Twice", I watched sitting on a bench in the sand at the outdoor theater in S. Viet.

Duane A Lavely

2023-01-24 01:19:04 +0000 UTC

Is your last name Downer? If so, I've seen your sister Debbie.

Larry Darrell

2023-01-24 01:14:57 +0000 UTC

I do remember The World Is Not Enough being good as well. It had one of the best Bond girls in Sophie Marceau. And also one of the worst in Denise Richards.

Marty McGee

2023-01-24 01:06:54 +0000 UTC

Robert Shaw from jaws and the Sting is in from Russia with Love, so I know Cassie will like that one

zynjams

2023-01-24 01:05:18 +0000 UTC

Interestingly, I think it's the opposite. I think Pierce would have been too young, not quite world-weary enough when he was first considered (he himself has said he wouldn't have been ready). It took a few more years and some more life experiences (like, sadly, his own wife dying) which helped him fit the role better. Yes, his movies' quality waxed and waned but GOLDENEYE was great (and I happen to really like WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH too), but Pierce was always good.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 00:52:08 +0000 UTC

They're all worth watching, but I think both QUANTUM OF SOLACE and SPECTRE are worse than NO TIME TO DIE.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 00:47:21 +0000 UTC

You can vote for those when the Moore poll shows up.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-24 00:45:58 +0000 UTC

Yeah, Live and Let Die for sure. My 2nd favorite is Tina Turner's Goldeneye.

Marty McGee

2023-01-24 00:19:30 +0000 UTC

I agree Lazenby was not a great Bond, but it's still one of my favorite Bond movies.

Marty McGee

2023-01-24 00:13:55 +0000 UTC

The Pierce Brosnan era was strange. I remember he was everyone's choice to take over after Roger Moore, but due to contract obligations they couldn't make it work. By the time he got to it, I almost feel like he had aged out of it or just didn't have the right vibe anymore. This was also the time they started trying to curb some of the misogyny that had been present since the beginning of the Bond series. Pierce just had that playboy look and style which was at odds with trying to make Bond less problematic. Aside from Goldeneye, which was fantastic in my opinion, the rest were forgettable for me.

Marty McGee

2023-01-24 00:11:09 +0000 UTC

The Daniel Craig era is almost it's own contained story. You kind of need to watch all of them to understand them all.

Marty McGee

2023-01-24 00:02:48 +0000 UTC

Agreed! A View To A Kill is bordering on only being watchable for the camp alone.

Marty McGee

2023-01-24 00:00:13 +0000 UTC

Jennifer Medicus that line from Goldfinger is definitely iconic and one of my favorite movie quotes ever! From Russia With Love is one of my top 5 Bond movies because of its intricate plot. Dr. No I have very little memory of. (I've only seen it once) I do remember the guy from Hawaii 5-0 being in it and of course Ursula Andress!

Marty McGee

2023-01-23 23:57:59 +0000 UTC

Fortunately, I don't care a whole lot about this poll (voting for FRWL, but I'm O.K. with Dr. No). But honestly, these polls often have me wishing that Steve Kornacki were around to tell me where the late votes are coming from!

Mingo Wayama

2023-01-23 23:57:06 +0000 UTC

Dr. No. Definitely need to start at the beginning

Orcagirl78

2023-01-23 23:51:27 +0000 UTC

The only not worth watching is Craig’s no time to try

Cheryl Sailer

2023-01-23 23:29:41 +0000 UTC

Lobbying now for The Spy Who Loved Me and For Your Eyes Only as the Roger Moore choices. They have the least amount of dated cultural references and jokes and are always rated among Roger Moore's best Bond outings.

Jesus F Christ

2023-01-23 22:56:54 +0000 UTC

To be fair, those dubious choices are problems with a lot of American and British movies of that era and earlier. And there are far worse examples than Bond, notably Mickey Rooney in Breakfast at Tiffany's which came out just a year before Dr. No.

Brad P

2023-01-23 22:54:02 +0000 UTC

1 through 16 are the REAL James Bond films, in my opinion. Everything after are Remakes & Re-Starts. They’re still Good & Great, but Not the Original James Bond, which is the Best Bond.

Larry Darrell

2023-01-23 22:26:00 +0000 UTC

@Richard - "Live and Let Die" rocks. Very sporting of McCartney to provide Bond with such a kick-ass song after he insulted The Beatles in GOLDFINGER. :-)

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 22:11:26 +0000 UTC

@Larry - "Nobody Does it Better" is the best Bond song of all for my money.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 22:10:08 +0000 UTC

3. Shirley Bassey - “Diamonds Are Forever” 2. Carly Simon - “Nobody Does it Better” 1. Louis Armstrong - “We Have All the Time in the World”

Larry Darrell

2023-01-23 22:08:57 +0000 UTC

I guess if one doesn't enjoy camp at all then yes, most of Moore's tenure would probably rub them the wrong way, but if one is open to that kind of more lighthearted riff on the material that doesn't take itself so damn seriously (Moore leaned into the absurdity of the character and played it more as ironic comedy), then they can be very enjoyable. They're certainly not all "duds" ("camp" does not automatically equal "bad"). MOONRAKER, for example, is still a very entertaining film with much to like (the spectacular pre-title teaser, the chilling death of a particular character, the delightfully droll main villain, John Barry's reliably epic music score, etc). OCTOPUSSY as well has an honest-to-God old-fashioned spy plot (which I noticed recently was co-opted by the third season of JACK RYAN on Prime) and some genuinely suspenseful set pieces. Whenever someone badmouths OCTOPUSSY, I tend to assume they just haven't seen it in a while.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 21:59:45 +0000 UTC

Nothing against Lee. He's great. I just think the movie is lousy.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 21:49:07 +0000 UTC

That's easy - Live and Let Die.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-23 21:44:44 +0000 UTC

I admit I might be biased because of my admiration of Chris Lee but I've always liked this film because the villain wasn't just another "I have a plan to rule the world/get obscenely rich" type. I found it to be a refreshing change of pace.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-23 21:42:01 +0000 UTC

I agree. CR is his best, but SF is right behind it.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 21:41:40 +0000 UTC

A lot of people won't admit it because it's wrong. Bond movies have always been spectacular entertainment. Naturally some are better than others and they may not align with contemporary sensibilities (they are a product of their time... as is everything), but still highly enjoyable. Craig's era is mostly good (though he has a couple clunkers himself) but to suggest the Bond series starts and ends with him is ludicrous.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 21:38:36 +0000 UTC

"By far" the best? Really?

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 21:32:57 +0000 UTC

Sorry to hear that. Thanks for stopping by. :-)

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 21:32:23 +0000 UTC

Personally, I think "Goldfinger" is the best main title song of the Connery era

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 21:31:44 +0000 UTC

I love this kind of comment. At least say why you don't like them. But as is the only response to this kind of comment is 'okay, good for you'.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-23 21:26:57 +0000 UTC

I am glad you are watching the Daniel Craig era, et al. For me, Casino Royale is perhaps Craigs best, but of course Skyfall running a very close second.

Matt Mabry

2023-01-23 21:21:16 +0000 UTC

okay let me think, which one has the best theme song...

Mannygogou

2023-01-23 21:18:56 +0000 UTC

I don’t enjoy the Bond films

Robbie

2023-01-23 20:54:20 +0000 UTC

So glad you will watch all 5 Daniel Craig movies. I’ve seen all 25 and his are by far the best. Roger Moore was my Bond growing up but Craig takes it to another level!

KauaiKeith

2023-01-23 20:02:25 +0000 UTC

Yep

Just Plain Bob

2023-01-23 19:28:27 +0000 UTC

A lot of people won’t admit it, but a lot of the early bonds are fairly bad films, some dubious choices when it comes to “Chinese-ing up” and some sex scenes that are questionable to say the least. I would suggest starting with, and ending with, the Daniel Craig Bonds.

Colin Reid

2023-01-23 19:26:26 +0000 UTC

I'm all in favor of her adding DR. NO to her schedule, but I don't want her to have to take away a title from somewhere else to do so. I say just make it 15 movies instead of 14.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 19:15:45 +0000 UTC

I hope "Dr. No" also wins. "From Russia with Love" is a fantastic entry in the series, but "Dr. No" is a historic movie and shouldn't be missed. Fingers crossed.

Ramzi M. A. Ramzi

2023-01-23 18:54:44 +0000 UTC

I might also choose TWINE myself, but TB over his other two entries for sure.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 18:07:09 +0000 UTC

Yeah, what Mike said. TSWLM is definitely going to be one of the Moore winners. My other vote would be for FYEO, but you never know. LALD or TMWTGG might take it. Personally, I hope not. Those are among my least favorite Bond films.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 18:05:27 +0000 UTC

The last 10 minutes don't mean much without the preceding 2 hours. At any rate, OHMSS is generally considered one of the best Bond movies and she's already said she's watching it, so kind of pointless to suggest otherwise.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 18:03:21 +0000 UTC

God, I hope it's not TMWTGG. I love Lee, but that film is the nadir of the whole franchise for me.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 17:59:08 +0000 UTC

I do love Dalton's movies and think she should see both.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 17:56:30 +0000 UTC

Hey, if you like camp, those first two Moore entries are no match for his later ones. :-)

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 17:51:29 +0000 UTC

I would watch them in order as you will get the full background for 007

Michael John McDaniel

2023-01-23 17:14:12 +0000 UTC

This is an overall excellent post. Especially about letting go of all expectations.

Mike LL

2023-01-23 17:13:28 +0000 UTC

I DID say imho... I prefer the campiness (FUN!) of those choices. Same reason I like the original Star Trek series over all other ST series combined.

MertzRocks

2023-01-23 17:10:43 +0000 UTC

Yes, so happy we are getting a watch of OHMSS. Essential.

Mike LL

2023-01-23 17:10:16 +0000 UTC

Personally, I think Lazenby was the weakest Bond of all. Moore was a delight and could still kill in cold blood when he needed to.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 17:07:31 +0000 UTC

They actually did approach him to do one more after they resolved the legal issues, but he felt it had just been too long. That's when they went back to Brosnan. I would like to have seen him do a third, but I'm ultimately fine with the way it went all went down.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 17:04:02 +0000 UTC

You might want to prepare yourselves for a Spy Who Loved Me slam dunk on the Moore poll. Just saying.

Mike LL

2023-01-23 17:03:32 +0000 UTC

It's an agent of SPECTRE! Get him!

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 17:00:22 +0000 UTC

Agreed.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 16:58:30 +0000 UTC

Interestingly, the late Connery through early Moore period is probably my least favorite of the whole series (with MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN bring the absolute nadir of the franchise). Different strokes for different folks I guess.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 16:58:14 +0000 UTC

Thunderball > any Brosnan movie that wasn't Goldeneye

Neill Shaughness

2023-01-23 16:55:58 +0000 UTC

While I don't love Dalton's movies, I do really like his take on Bond and think it should be seen.

Neill Shaughness

2023-01-23 16:54:54 +0000 UTC

Yeah, they could've shorten it. But the rest of the movie is great and to its credit , I do not think there was ever and underwater sequence of that style and numbers before TB. Still a big fan of Domino and Fiona.

Bill Maurer

2023-01-23 16:52:33 +0000 UTC

Definitely agree with the issues mentioned, and not forgetting the “fetch my shoes” line 😬😬

Wes Stewart

2023-01-23 16:51:45 +0000 UTC

If we are going to move selections it should be to skip a Dalton and add it to Connery's total.

Mike LL

2023-01-23 16:51:29 +0000 UTC

Well, just thinking about which ones Cassie and Carly should like best, I went with Goldfinger and Diamonds are Forever. When the Moore poll comes 'round, it'll be Live and Let Die and The Man With the Golden Gun. After Roger's day, I could care less about 007... Imho, the final Connery and the first Moore are the two best Bond movies made. Maybe I should say the MOST FUN!

MertzRocks

2023-01-23 16:51:16 +0000 UTC

DR. NO only has a few issues: - budget. As the first film in the franchise, the lower budget shines through on a lot of the production design elements. The 'dragon' is laughable and the nuclear reactor in No's lair is questionable. - pacing. It's a bit too slow. Apart from those issues, it's absolutely first rate. Connery is a fully formed Bond right from his introductory scene, the film has many absolutely iconic moments in it ('you've had your six', Ursula Andress on Crab Key, etc). I just think that FRWL builds upon the elements that DN sets up and delivers a much, much better film in every way.

Matt Rose

2023-01-23 16:21:42 +0000 UTC

TB is great and it has one of the better plots of the entire franchise. Largo is also one of the best villains. My only real issue with TB is with the overlong underwater battle at the end of the film...everything else is pretty great.

Matt Rose

2023-01-23 16:16:29 +0000 UTC

Really should be three films, at the very least for Connery and Moore.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-23 16:12:16 +0000 UTC

The later Moore films were pretty campy - bad. Octopussy and Moonraker specifically.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-23 16:07:49 +0000 UTC

Yeah, it's hard. There are things I really like about Dr. No but not sure I'd rate it that high. The best thing about Goldfinger are Goldfinger and Honor Blackman. It definitely has the iconic moments. And the line I probably quote the most whenever somebody asks me what I expect. From Russia With Love does give us Robert Shaw - Cassie's seen him in Jaws and The Sting. Wonder if she'd recognize him.

Jennifer Medicus

2023-01-23 16:04:45 +0000 UTC

The two Moore films have to be Golden Gun and LaLD, but GG over everything else, just because of the great Christopher Lee.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-23 16:01:47 +0000 UTC

And will do better on YT.

Richard Maurer

2023-01-23 15:55:13 +0000 UTC

Dr. No has a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, only From Russia With Love and Goldfinger rank higher. But I agree that if you’re only going to pick two then there’s two stronger Connery-era films than Dr. No. Still a great film even if it hasn’t established all the familiar tropes.

Wes Stewart

2023-01-23 15:51:33 +0000 UTC

Recency bias probably plays a part, he’s the modern latest Bond, it’s easier to connect with the contemporary and the familiar.

Wes Stewart

2023-01-23 15:45:51 +0000 UTC

If Cassie were watching all of the movies then yes absolutely start with Dr. No and watch in order (Blind Wave has kind of started the journey). If however, you can only get 2 (two!!) Connery movies then Dr. No is not one of the best. It establishes a lot but it doesn't actually have a lot of the vibe that the films develop. I watch all of the Connery films over and over but the kid in me loved You Only Live Twice (we'll not talk about the racial issues) for the absolute gadgetry in there - I feel like it's really the basis for The Incredibles. The red-head in me always goes for Thunderball - Luciana Paluzzi is one of my favorites.

Jennifer Medicus

2023-01-23 15:37:22 +0000 UTC

I know the two that are going to win it. But Thunderball should be added as well. Claudine Auger as Domino is one of the best and most underrated Bond girls ever. Add in the villains Largo and Fiona, all of which were included in Austin Powers series

Bill Maurer

2023-01-23 15:35:03 +0000 UTC

Those are all crap. Haha

Matt D

2023-01-23 15:13:41 +0000 UTC

Agreed! Does it really matter if the other movies shes watching during the same time frame are stand alone movies or part of a franchise??? Shouldn’t. All just movies….that need Reactions. Takes up same amount of time 🤷‍♂️

Krusty “Topher”

2023-01-23 14:59:29 +0000 UTC

Hehe Np np 😁😁 but the new version looks really good, I've been able to stream it. This improved version is from 2017. Btw... SML is now on topp 300 🤩🤩🤩😄😄😄

Björn Karlsson

2023-01-23 14:40:03 +0000 UTC

I agree: Dr. No, From Russia with Love, and Goldfinger should all be watched.

Tej Shah

2023-01-23 14:33:15 +0000 UTC

OHMSS is my favourite Bond film ;) I think it's now regarded as one of the best.

Tej Shah

2023-01-23 14:30:20 +0000 UTC

Since it will take a long time to watch 14 movies, and you should take your time and not rush through them, please consider starting the Star Trek movies before too long. Didn't the Rocky/Creed Mission: Impossible watches overlap a little? We promise to not give you <b>too</b> much homework beforehand. :p 😜

Mike LL

2023-01-23 14:09:33 +0000 UTC

President John F Kennedy once said From Russia With Love was his favorite novel.

Mike LL

2023-01-23 13:56:57 +0000 UTC

If you watch 14 out of the 25, that is already a huge chunk. I suppose that when it is finished and you like the franchise, you might as well watch the remaining movies, maybe over a longer period of time, so it doesn't impact as much.

Pickupthepieces76

2023-01-23 13:53:09 +0000 UTC

Connery also considered it to be his favorite.

Gábor Árki

2023-01-23 13:38:42 +0000 UTC

I always suggest starting with "Dr. No." My favorite is "From Russia with Love" because it is the one that is closest to the book and the one that is a proper espionage film rather than a super spy movie. I've read that it was also Albert Broccoli's favorite (He was the producer of the franchise).

Elliot Nesterman

2023-01-23 13:37:23 +0000 UTC

It is a shame. I do like his take on the role and the more gritty, grounded direction they went with. But Dalton wasn't too lucky in this aspect. He was selected to be the next Bond prior to The Living Daylights, more than once if rumors are true. First to take over from Connery after You Only Live Twice, then again after Diamonds Are Forever, but he declined feeling too young for the role. He was also offered the role after Moonraker and was ready to sign this time. It would have certainly been interesting to see him take over from Moore and become the Bond of the '80s, but eventually Moore signed up for three more movies so this didn't happen. Then after Licence to Kill his third movie in development was halted for years due to some legal issues surrounding the international distribution and eventually his 3 movie contract expired. Tired of waiting he decided to quit for good. But shortly after his exit the legal issues resolved and pre-production for the next installment continued.

Gábor Árki

2023-01-23 13:24:41 +0000 UTC

Start at the first one and work your way through the rest.

Miles E Coburn

2023-01-23 13:02:18 +0000 UTC

I wasn't forgetting them and to be fair, Lazenby wasn't bad at all IMO...

Jack Fetter

2023-01-23 12:43:13 +0000 UTC

Maybe Bond said Goodnight one too many times.😄

Gábor Árki

2023-01-23 12:36:10 +0000 UTC

@Stick Figure Studios It's a shame he only made two. I've read story treatments about a 1991 film taking place in Japan/Asia and also that Goldeneye was supposed to star Dalton originally. Brosan was great but those two sound really interesting!

Nismo

2023-01-23 12:31:29 +0000 UTC

Hi Cassie, when forced to pick only two of Sean Connery`s Bond films, I choose Goldfinger for so many reasons & Thunderball as IMO, it has the best depiction of fighting in it`s particular element. :)

Long-time Sci-Fi Enthusiast

2023-01-23 12:19:01 +0000 UTC

DEAR CASSIE: MAKE IT THE TOP 3 OTHERWISE YOU WILL MISS OUT ON A COUPLE OF GREAT FILMS BY CONNERY AND MOORE.

John Cranberry

2023-01-23 12:07:31 +0000 UTC

We can make Cassie watch 3. I will leave a comment recommending 3.

John Cranberry

2023-01-23 12:06:10 +0000 UTC

🤣

John Cranberry

2023-01-23 12:04:51 +0000 UTC

They are still and truly the best bonds ❤️

John Cranberry

2023-01-23 12:04:36 +0000 UTC

Cheers mate. I have always love RM over Connery. Both are amazing though. As for the rest, don't really care. I really hate the modern Bond films and don't rate Craig at all. I only watch the classics, over and over on Blu-ray!

John Cranberry

2023-01-23 12:03:50 +0000 UTC

All the posts about Dr. No miss this point. If Dr. No was one of the two best of Connery's movies, I would agree to a watch, since it is the first. Dr. No was the very best James Bond film when it was made. But it lost that status with the release of FRWL. So if a choice of only two movies is available, it only makes sense for the two best films to win, as they are currently. All are stand alone movies anyway. FRWL is a great introduction to Bond. And it, along with GF are the two essential Connery Bonds. It is important that Cassie watch a really good Bond film for her first one. This poll will ensure that. Edit: After a second reading of all the posts here, I have to acknowledge the possibillty that Cassie could be persuaded, just by these post,s to alter her Connery plans. If that is the case, all will be good.

Mike LL

2023-01-23 12:00:54 +0000 UTC

It will win, but a tough call for Golden Gun and the spy who love me.

John Cranberry

2023-01-23 11:59:48 +0000 UTC

Yes, thank you, Björn, I did indeed; apologies for not responding at the time. I’ve been aware of that set for a while now and have decided that I’m probably content with my DVD.

Anthony Vawser

2023-01-23 11:40:08 +0000 UTC

Kind of agree that Cassie should watch "Dr No" as the one that started it all. The first Bond movie is closer to the books character as a ruthless agent "That's a Smith & Wesson and you've had your six" which the later movies moved away from, especially during the RM era (the weakest Bonds of all IMHO). Plus the original "Bond....James Bond" :D

Julian Corbett

2023-01-23 11:22:38 +0000 UTC

Would be a shame to miss Dr No as the starting point. Maybe Cassie could at least watch the famous casino introduction and the first meeting with M on YouTube.

Dazman

2023-01-23 10:59:27 +0000 UTC

I do not get the desire to watch the Daniel Craig films, which, IMO, are FAR FAR inferior, to the original Bond films with Connery and Moore. IMO, it's like watching Velma over the the original Scooby Doo.

Art of Free Speech

2023-01-23 10:17:16 +0000 UTC

From Russia with Love was Sean Connery's favorite.

Richard Bourne

2023-01-23 09:46:57 +0000 UTC

Just look at these comments. The passion for Bond is huge. Goldfinger was the first Bond which had the formula and main theme which was bigger than life, gadgets, the introduction of Q, Aston Martin DB-5, the Bond girls, the mini-mission opening, and the music including a theme song we have come to expect since. After that, I really think Dr. No started it all and is worthseeing, but Thunderball was the biggest and most financially successful on the list.

Richard Bourne

2023-01-23 09:45:21 +0000 UTC

This is George and Tim erasure.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 09:07:43 +0000 UTC

However, there is no way DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER is winning this poll.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 09:05:58 +0000 UTC

I don't know about a LOT of duds. A few duds maybe. I'd say there's way more good than bad.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 09:03:19 +0000 UTC

That's the great thing about this series. It has changed so much over the decades that there's something for everyone: whether you like dark, gritty and angsty or whether you like bright, witty and fun. I loved Craig's more serious interpretation, but after a while it just became too heavy and dour. I'm ready for a return to a more traditional, more humorous Bond now.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 09:01:39 +0000 UTC

You picked the right film to sleep during.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 08:57:19 +0000 UTC

Dalton is my favorite Bond too

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 08:56:48 +0000 UTC

Maybe she'll just make an executive decision to add the third one!

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 08:56:31 +0000 UTC

(Except the part about TOMORROW NEVER DIES. Switch that with WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH and I'm 100% behind this comment.)

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 08:55:59 +0000 UTC

^Yes. To all of this.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 08:55:15 +0000 UTC

My issues with Lazenby aside, his movie is essential Bond viewing.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 08:52:17 +0000 UTC

Hmmm.... did you see my post about the Lukas Moodysson collection?? 🙂

Björn Karlsson

2023-01-23 07:46:08 +0000 UTC

Stick, I was going to say the same thing.

Steve Colletti

2023-01-23 07:28:41 +0000 UTC

The two films closest to the Bond of the books, in my opinion.

Steve Colletti

2023-01-23 07:24:38 +0000 UTC

The first three

Steve Colletti

2023-01-23 07:20:07 +0000 UTC

IMO, Dalton was closer to Ian Fleming's depiction of Bond than the previous ones. License to Kill was surprisingly violent for a 007 movie.

Drew

2023-01-23 07:18:06 +0000 UTC

I'm a Bond fan, and I approve this message.

Drew

2023-01-23 07:16:02 +0000 UTC

Hmm..... 🤔😊 I think you are danish??? How bout help a crazy swede? 😏😵‍💫🤣

Björn Karlsson

2023-01-23 07:06:30 +0000 UTC

I'll have to check the Dalton ones out. I love the grittiness and angst of Craig's depiction.

Al Swearengen

2023-01-23 06:49:57 +0000 UTC

Release order for sure. Also, I think the more serious From Russia is a better first exposure to Bond than Goldfinger.

Gábor Árki

2023-01-23 06:33:56 +0000 UTC

It’s a shame to miss out on Dr No and Thunderball but From Russia With Love and Goldfinger are the two films to watch here.

James UK

2023-01-23 06:25:53 +0000 UTC

Fun fact, they did a Bond marathon at our local movie theater back in 1999: all 18 movies (at the time) in 72 hours, with 10 min breaks apart from two one hour breaks to eat and wash up. I only slept 10 minutes through the whole thing (during man with the golden gun)

Jens Pouplier

2023-01-23 06:25:13 +0000 UTC

The top three are the best. My favorite Bond is Dalton, but IMO the best Bond film is Casino Royale.

Drew

2023-01-23 06:15:05 +0000 UTC

I'm editing my original comment because I worded it poorly.. I don't think that being first is a good enough reason to watch Dr. No. The correct two films (FRWL and GF) are winning.

Mike LL

2023-01-23 06:14:54 +0000 UTC

Of course it is release order. Anyone who watched in any other order must belong to SPECTRE!

Mike LL

2023-01-23 06:12:31 +0000 UTC

Really need to watch those top three.

Bryan Fritchie

2023-01-23 06:11:57 +0000 UTC

That is some bittersweet news. It's finally happening, but only two from Connery means at least one of my three favorite Bond movies from him won't be getting a reaction for sure: 1. Dr. No (1962): the first one that started it all. More like a detective story than a spy movie, but a great introduction to the character with some really amazing and memorable scenes, like that first, teasing reveal of "Bond. James Bond". And of course, a 32 years old Sean Connery very much in his prime. 2. From Russia with Love (1963): a great, classic, and more grounded espionage story and one of the best Bond movies ever made. Also, one of the very best Bond adversaries. My personal favorite of the classic era. 3. Goldfinger (1964): the de-facto archetype of every Bond movie to follow with all the Bond tropes getting in place. After long consideration, I think I will go with From Russia with Love and Goldfinger. The latter is the de-facto archetype after all, but I'm not convinced it is the right movie to start with. The prior one, being a somewhat more serious movie, seems to be a better choice for a first-time exposure to classic Bond movies. Sad to say goodbye to Dr No though. But I'm really happy to learn about the rest of the plan. - Lazenby: my least favorite Bond, but I'm on the side this movie should be included, as it is an important evolutionary step in the character. - Moore: I'm perfectly happy with just two entries from him. I do hope The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and For Your Eyes Only (1981) will be the two. - Dalton: really happy here with your decision to include both. I do consider them to be among my favorites and would be really hard to pick just one of the two. - Brosnan: two seems a fine choice here too. I would be happy with just GoldenEye (1995), but Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) is a good one too. - Craig: due to the overarching story anything more than Casino Royale, and maybe Skyfall, won't work their own so I think it is a good call and a necessity to watch them all if you're planning to watch more than Casino Royale. Cassie, a few things you should be aware of: - The Bond movies are very much a product of their time in every sense extending to all aspects of the films: story, characters, acting, stunts, and special effects. For me, one of the appeals of this franchise is the journey throughout 60 years of filmmaking and how both the character, the storytelling, and the filmmaking techniques evolved over time. So best to let go of all expectations you might have from modern spy movies, the MI franchise, and even any knowledge you have about contemporary Bond movies. - Connery's movies do have some slight continuity. The movies have their independent stories, but share an overall context and continuity, although not that much that would significantly impact viewer experience if few are missed out. Because of that, I recommend watching the winners in their release order. - The Moore/Dalton/Brosnan movies are completely standalone stories, but they do reference a few things from some previous movies. But based on the plan and the current state of the vote you will watch the movies needed for this.

Gábor Árki

2023-01-23 06:00:42 +0000 UTC

Yes, definitely. Both Nolan and Steven Soderbergh, among other filmmakers, have said that OHMSS is their favorite Bond movie.

Brad P

2023-01-23 05:55:54 +0000 UTC

Let's say FRWL wins second place, should Cassie watch Goldfinger first because it finished with the most votes or should she watch the Bond movie winners in release order? I lean towards release order, but that's just my take.

Shawn Kildal

2023-01-23 05:51:31 +0000 UTC

Christopher Nolan's, Inception (2010), was influenced by On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

Larry Darrell

2023-01-23 05:50:05 +0000 UTC

This sounds like it's just about the perfect plan to watch the Bond series. Watching all of them would be both a huge number of movies, and the series has some real duds. Two per actor is a fair shake at getting both some of the best movies in the series as well as a good representation of each actor's take. I have to admit though, choosing between Dr. No, You Only Live Twice, and Goldfinger isn't possible for me! I checked all three (I am fine with skipping the other Connery flicks). If I had to choose though, Goldfinger (absolute must-see) + You Only Live Twice (a better movie than Dr. No, although Dr. No is admittedly important for being the first).

Gabriel L.

2023-01-23 05:49:51 +0000 UTC

I agree with you the Craig movies are the best. Before him they wrote the script to be over the top but it was different times

Pacmule

2023-01-23 05:36:22 +0000 UTC

Cassie, once you're done with the official Bond movies, I have a suggestion for you: The fan theory Bond movie: "The Rock"! Many people believe that Sean Connery in The Rock was playing James Bond. It's a great theory, and would be a great follow-up to the Bond movies in terms of fun, sometimes cheesy action.

Kevin C

2023-01-23 05:34:10 +0000 UTC

I voted for "Dr. No", even though I think that "From Russia with Love" is a better movie. Since it's the first one, I think it's better to see what audiences saw back in 1962 as this was the first movie of it kind.

Chris Davis

2023-01-23 05:34:04 +0000 UTC

I've always liked it. The only Connery Bond I saw in a theater on initial release.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 05:32:53 +0000 UTC

With all due respect to DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, it doesn't have a prayer.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 05:32:18 +0000 UTC

They were intentionally that way (although not all of them were; many were very serious) and some were more cartoonish than others: the later Moore ones, for example, were very much so, but the two Dalton ones were not at all. They were more like the Craig entries.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 05:31:07 +0000 UTC

Don't let any naysayers scare you off of On Her Majestys Secret Service. When Bond groups poll fans for their favorite films in the series, OHMSS usually finishes in the top three, sometimes even number one. Lazenby didn't have any acting experience when he took on the role and he's pretty rough around the edges. But he grows on you as the movie goes along and he brings a great physicality to the part. The movie always features one of the key moments in James Bond's life which, of course, won't be spoiled here.

Brad P

2023-01-23 05:28:53 +0000 UTC

Probably an unpopular opinion, but I always thought the Bond films up until Daniel Craig were kind of cartoonish. Were they meant to be a parody and silly or was it unintentional?

Al Swearengen

2023-01-23 05:22:01 +0000 UTC

My personal two votes would be SPY WHO LOVED ME and FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (with OCTOPUSSY as my third if she were doing three). I'm a huge Dalton fan, so I'm pleased she's doing both, but I do wish she were doing more Connerys.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 05:05:48 +0000 UTC

It seems we already have an idea which Connery Bond movies Cassie will see. I have no clue which Moore movies my fellow Patreons will lean towards though. I'm leaning towards LIVE AND LET DIE and THE SPY WHO LOVED ME but am not sure. Kind of wish Cassie would do 3 Connery movies and just 1 Dalton movie but that's just a preference. I'll be happy however it goes.

Shawn Kildal

2023-01-23 05:00:09 +0000 UTC

The correct two films are winning. boy are you going to love young Sean Connery.

Matt Rose

2023-01-23 04:52:09 +0000 UTC

I'm hoping for LIVE AND LET DIE especially for Cassie sake as she's a Jane Seymour fan

Shawn Kildal

2023-01-23 04:50:41 +0000 UTC

Since you've already decided to watch On Her Majesty's Secret Service (a fine decision, by the way!), I suggest that you watch it in the correct chronological release order with respect to whichever Sean Connery films win the poll.

Phil Stubblefield

2023-01-23 04:48:39 +0000 UTC

A great pity that you’re excluding NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN; it’s great fun and I think you’d really like it.

Anthony Vawser

2023-01-23 04:38:30 +0000 UTC

Yep.

Just Plain Bob

2023-01-23 04:37:57 +0000 UTC

For the Connery era, "From Russia with Love" and "Goldfinger" are the two essentials. Cassie, if you do want to do some studying on the movies that you don't end up watching, let me know, I may have a resource for you to use for the Connery/Moore eras.

Rick Moreno

2023-01-23 04:37:33 +0000 UTC

I was practically raised up on Sean Connery's James Bond films. And it is the best one by far, meaning it has the most intriguing action/adventure as it also takes place in Japan. James Bond is in a helicopter battle that is amazing! And if you like or appreciate the Japanese ancient samurai sword fighting skill, you'll also love that part of the movie as well!

Jorge De La Torriente

2023-01-23 04:35:28 +0000 UTC

I love Bond and I’ve seen them all, but let’s be honest: there are a lot of duds in the series. Some are just plain silly and campy in the extreme. Two per actor is a pretty great way to get a feel for the entirety of the series.

Lyle Morgan

2023-01-23 04:31:33 +0000 UTC

Base on the way the poll is going I think they should watch Dr. No, From Russia with Love and Goldfinger in that order before moving on to Roger Moore. My top Moore Bonds are The Man with the Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker and For Your Eyes Only and then she can skip the rest of revisit later.

Jason Dolan

2023-01-23 04:28:26 +0000 UTC

No problem. Anytime. I'm very familiar with the whole series. :-)

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 04:18:32 +0000 UTC

Yeah, I actually slightly prefer GF to FRWL, but they're both superb.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 04:17:45 +0000 UTC

Gold finger is my favorite and goldeneye but goldeneye was my first one and played so many hours of the game that I can’t even count

Alexis Callagan

2023-01-23 04:16:41 +0000 UTC

I'd also like her to watch THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 04:15:10 +0000 UTC

Ditto... about DR. NO (not about disliking Craig).

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 04:14:43 +0000 UTC

Yes.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 04:14:23 +0000 UTC

I agree with you and Stick. Moore is my Bond, but my bro is older and when I told him about Cassie's poll, he's all about FRWL, I'm a GF fan.

Todzilla

2023-01-23 04:13:14 +0000 UTC

Here's hoping.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 04:12:52 +0000 UTC

Eh...the last 10 minutes maybe.

Nathan Jasper, the Artist Formerly Known as Primary

2023-01-23 04:12:38 +0000 UTC

Vice-versa for me, but they're both excellent.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 04:12:30 +0000 UTC

Also wanted to add that I would like a watch of Dr No regardless of how it does in the poll simply because it was the first one. Other than that no real complaints

James1035

2023-01-23 04:11:41 +0000 UTC

Ah, thanks! I'm not very familiar with the whole canon.

Ben Livingstone

2023-01-23 04:11:29 +0000 UTC

Lazenby may be my least favorite Bond, but his movie is pretty important to the Canon.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 04:11:17 +0000 UTC

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS is also very much a "true spy" movie.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 04:10:08 +0000 UTC

Ditto

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 04:09:31 +0000 UTC

I agree. That's why I wish she were doing three so she could watch that as well... but if she's only doing two, FRWL and GF are the best choices.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 04:09:04 +0000 UTC

Me as well!

Krusty “Topher”

2023-01-23 04:07:25 +0000 UTC

It’s great!

Krusty “Topher”

2023-01-23 04:06:55 +0000 UTC

Dr. No and Goldfinger are the only two I really like - from russia with love is 3rd best. I'll be interested to see how they react to Connery's Bond who is very aggressive with his women. Roger Moore was much more of a ladies man Bond and suave vs Connery who is kind of brutal with women. So in my opinion it is best to enjoy Dr. No and Goldfinger and skip the rest.

Jason Dolan

2023-01-23 04:04:54 +0000 UTC

Goldfinger is my number one, but I swim against the stream so Diamonds are Forever is my number two.

Nathan

2023-01-23 04:04:16 +0000 UTC

Both are amazing for sure

Nerd Jared

2023-01-23 04:03:08 +0000 UTC

It would be a mistake in a canonical sense not to watch 'Dr. No'.

Kyle Brandon Sanger

2023-01-23 04:03:05 +0000 UTC

I like the way you think. 😁

Robin Craft

2023-01-23 04:00:18 +0000 UTC

As long as it's not Thunderball....

Jeff Webb

2023-01-23 03:58:58 +0000 UTC

Bracing myself for the Connery and Roger Moore reactions. 🙃

Alex Villarreal

2023-01-23 03:57:57 +0000 UTC

Goldfinger is a must, and while Dr. No is excellent I had to go with From Russia With Love as it's my all-time favorite "classic" Bond movie.

Patrick Egan

2023-01-23 03:57:42 +0000 UTC

Me too. 🥳

John Cranberry

2023-01-23 03:57:24 +0000 UTC

I'm confident GOLDENEYE will win the Brosnan poll, but LIVE AND LET DIE might be tough.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 03:57:20 +0000 UTC

I like From Russia with Love, because it seems to be the only "true" spy movie in the Bond franchise (that is, a movie focussed on secrets and information). Still, Goldfinger might be the best representation of the classic Bond story.

Ben Livingstone

2023-01-23 03:57:07 +0000 UTC

Ditto.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 03:56:31 +0000 UTC

Vice-versa for me, but I think they're both going to win.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 03:56:20 +0000 UTC

LALD for sure!

John Cranberry

2023-01-23 03:56:17 +0000 UTC

GOLDFINGER is, as Ebert said, the time capsule Bond movie. It's when the series stopped being just good spy movies and became a genre all their own.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 03:55:31 +0000 UTC

Thank God Goldfinger is winning. Can’t wait for Roger Moore. Live and Let Die or The man with the golden gun. 💋

John Cranberry

2023-01-23 03:55:27 +0000 UTC

Honestly George Lazenby is such a bad Bond and On Her Majesty's Secret Service was so bad in general that I would much rather you guys do three Brosnan's and skip Lazenby altogether but in the end that's totally up to you....and we all know I'll watch your reaction anyway 😂

Nathan Jasper, the Artist Formerly Known as Primary

2023-01-23 03:54:31 +0000 UTC

I dunno, Tomorrow Never Dies was pretty god.

Patrick Egan

2023-01-23 03:52:09 +0000 UTC

Goldfinger is my favourite of Connery Bond, but I love them all (even Thunderball 😅) so doesn’t matter which one wins. I can’t wait😉

WeekendWarrior88

2023-01-23 03:51:12 +0000 UTC

My two favorite 007 Connery films are FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE and YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE, the second because the two female leads, Mie Hama and Akiko Wakabayashi, appeared in several Godzilla films that I watched as a child. The most skip-worthy film in the Connery years IMHO was DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER.

Steven Perez

2023-01-23 03:49:54 +0000 UTC

But just thought she should be aware

Neil Varma

2023-01-23 03:49:27 +0000 UTC

Agree

Jeremy Rickard

2023-01-23 03:48:23 +0000 UTC

Doesn't matter. It's not going to win.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 03:48:12 +0000 UTC

I'd have said just see Goldeneye and Live and Let Die; it's a huge series and those were what I personally had recommended as Must -See entries. It's a cool series to see evolve, bet that'll be great for you to expand your horizons with

Dustin Nelson

2023-01-23 03:47:36 +0000 UTC

It’s a tough call but If it’s only 2 for Connery then it should be From Russia With Love and Goldfinger.

Jeremy Rickard

2023-01-23 03:47:30 +0000 UTC

Also, if were picking Connery ones From Russia with Love is my personal fav followed by Goldfinger

Nerd Jared

2023-01-23 03:45:44 +0000 UTC

Yeah!! I’m excited for Cassie ! Plus this isn’t a franchise where u have to watch every single one to get it

Neil Varma

2023-01-23 03:44:26 +0000 UTC

Voted for DR. NO & GOLDFINGER (of course) but I also believe DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER is one of the best Bond movies as well. It won't have a chance though

Shawn Kildal

2023-01-23 03:44:10 +0000 UTC

Also since you’re going to see on her majesty’s secret service diamonds are forever is the direct follow up to that. Fyi

Neil Varma

2023-01-23 03:43:50 +0000 UTC

Probably because they all tell one complete story.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 03:43:43 +0000 UTC

You gotta do them start to finish!!! 🤣 or they wont make sense...ok no, you gotta do them by Bond actor or they dont make...ok none of them really make sense but they're all good 😂😂

Nerd Jared

2023-01-23 03:43:38 +0000 UTC

From Russia With Love is actually my favorite of the three.

Tim Raths

2023-01-23 03:42:25 +0000 UTC

“With the help of some Bond enthusiasts this is how we are going to try it...” Hmm….Yeah ok.🤔🙄

Krusty “Topher”

2023-01-23 03:41:52 +0000 UTC

You gotta see Goldfinger it’s the definitive James Bond Film. And I’d recommend also You only live twice

Neil Varma

2023-01-23 03:41:34 +0000 UTC

I voted for You Only Live Twice, because one of the Bond girls was Tsai Chin. Tsai Chin was one of the main characters in my favorite chick flick, which is also one the movies Cassie hasn’t seen, "The Joy Luck Club". "The Joy Luck Club" and "Eat Drink Man Woman" are two of my favorite movies of all time.

Uncle Phoenix

2023-01-23 03:39:22 +0000 UTC

Sean and Roger MADE this franchise! Pierce and Daniel got to ride it next (and yes, Daniel was really great), but I'd rather see you break it up a little more...

Jack Fetter

2023-01-23 03:39:16 +0000 UTC

I am so happy. Even though you are not doing all of the Bond movies (which would be my preference), the fact that you are watching ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, both Timothy Dalton entries and all of the Daniel Craig entries (with a poll deciding two Connery, Moore and Brosnan titles) is the next best way to do it I think. I can't wait for your reactions to these movies. The Bond series is probably my all-time favorite franchise. This is going to be fun. My prediction for this poll: the two winners are going to be FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE and GOLDFINGER... which is as it should be. Those are Connery's two best and if you're only going to watch two of his, those should be the ones. I wish you were doing three so you could also do DR. NO, but beggars can't be choosers.

Stick Figure Studios

2023-01-23 03:39:13 +0000 UTC

Can we vote to move one of the Pierce Brosnan selections to Sean Connery? You really only need to see Goldeneye from his run.

Neill Shaughness

2023-01-23 03:38:42 +0000 UTC

I think this is the right choice. You get a good idea of each era of Bond and how each actor approached the role. I must say I’m not a Daniel Craig, but understand why you are watching all 5 of his movies. Any way I’m excited to see you get into this series.

James1035

2023-01-23 03:38:29 +0000 UTC

Dr No and Goldfinger.

Cindy Birchall

2023-01-23 03:38:13 +0000 UTC

Sean Connery deserves 3.

nick bell

2023-01-23 03:37:23 +0000 UTC

Hi Cassie/Carly, please know that these early James Bond films are nowhere near politically correct. Not even in the same universe. Goldfinger is the absolute best! There is only one James Bond/007, and that's Sean Connery.

Gary David Holbrook

2023-01-23 03:37:16 +0000 UTC

I agree with Tim - Goldfinger is a must. IMO From Russia with love is much better than Dr. No but it’s hard to skip the first movie in the series.

M M

2023-01-23 03:36:42 +0000 UTC

Because, unlike the others, the Craig movies all follow a very particular overarching plotline.

Brian Lowery

2023-01-23 03:36:16 +0000 UTC

So, you're going to watch fourteen Bond films, but only TWO will be Sean Connery films?????

Thomas Boyette

2023-01-23 03:35:29 +0000 UTC

I first saw "From Russia with Love" in 1963 while I was stationed in Spain. I loved the movie.

Jerry Baird

2023-01-23 03:34:45 +0000 UTC

Woohoo! Love James Bond! Can’t wait! Heads up: “Diamond are forever” is sort of a direct sequel to “On her majesty’s secret service” as it picks up with Bond right after the events of that film.

Gilbert Gonzalez

2023-01-23 03:34:08 +0000 UTC

How thrilling

N M

2023-01-23 03:34:05 +0000 UTC

What if there’s a three way tie between Dr. No, From Russia With Love, and Goldfinger? Then you’ll have to watch all three. 😅

Tim Raths

2023-01-23 03:33:23 +0000 UTC

My personal favorite is From Russia with Love. Close second is Goldfinger.

Brian O'Grady

2023-01-23 03:33:16 +0000 UTC

Finally! 😁 I LOVE 007! 🇬🇧

Peyton Royals

2023-01-23 03:32:50 +0000 UTC

Why is Daniel Craig the exception? 🤔

mikethemotormouth

2023-01-23 03:32:21 +0000 UTC

Thunderball and Goldfinger for sure.

Alex Gorell

2023-01-23 03:31:41 +0000 UTC

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