Tensest Bond Moments

Jamesbondjr

I was wondering which moments in the Bond films do you find to be the most tense?

Personally there are two that have always stuck out for me.

The first being the dismantling of the missile on the submarine in The Spy Who Loved Me and the second is the dismantling of the Bomb in the circus in Octopussy.

I don't know why these to moments stick out, maybe its from watching them as a kid.

actonsteve

Jamesbondjr wrote:

The first being the dismantling of the missile on the submarine in The Spy Who Loved Me and the second is the dismantling of the Bomb in the circus in Octopussy.

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I was going to say the bomb countdown in OP.

Other then that I'll say the cargo net fight in TLD. Back in 1987 that literally had my stomach lurching. I'm also say the poisonig scene in Casino Royale - a masterclass of acting, writing and direction.

Kirk James Kirk

The scaffold scene in Casino Royale gets my vote. I'm none too fond of heights, so that scene darn near made me crap my pants.

Georgiboy

I think the most tense moment is the rock climb at the end of FYEO.

taity

All those moments were pretty good - especially the OP one. However, Ive always found the scene where Grant has Bond at gunpoint on the train was pretty tense. Not too long, but very tense. Plus, theres always Goldfinger - both the laser table and the disarming of the bomb.

Lazenby

Bond cracking the safe in Gumbold's office.

Alex

Tense tense tense. There are 2 that are serious edge of your seat time, no matter what. No matter the amount of times.

Racing to defuse the bomb in Octopussy. Idiotic chummy generals and no nonsense Air Force guards can do that. I am in a position to understand that completely.

The laser table from GF. No where in the annals of Bond lore has there ever been a more tense moment.

James F E

Two to think about...OHMSS - our lad being hunted at the winter carnival..Blofeld's men & Frau Bunt closing in.

GF - Laser table...'nuff said.

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JennyFlexFan

The Golden Gate fight.

After not seeing AVTAK for awhile and viewing this fight, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!

For some reason, I always tense up before Miranda dies in DAD. I still hope sometimes that she doesn't end up dying whenever I watch that scene.

And yes, Gumbold's Safe is very intense, with great musical backing by Barry. And yes, the bomb in OP, also backed stupendously by Barry.