There are so many great scenes it's really impossible to pick. I'll go with Bond's cold blooded execution of Dr. Dent in DN. When put in the context of what was acceptable movie violence at the time of DN's release it was absolutely shocking and forever changed how violence was portrayed on the screen. In 1962, the good guy didn't execute the bad guy in cold blood by shooting him in the chest and then putting a couple more in his spine to make sure.
For me its the start of the PTS in TWINE with the Swiss Banker. I just love all the lines like "It looks like you've had a sudden reversal of fortune" and "Lets count to three. You can do that."
I love all of the word play in Bond movies and am sad thats its ben largely absent in the Craig films.
I'm suprised there isn't more votes for the PTS in TSWLM. For me that represents everything about the cinematic Bond. Girls, bad guys and action, all done with a very British stiff upper lip attitude. A great stunt that can only be done in film and (best of all) no reliance on cgi or digital trickery.
But i will say that the scene that makes me laugh the most is; Roger Moore in FYEO, during the car chase giving the bad guys a little nod and smile as they try to ram the citreon of the road.
I couldn't choose just one, so I chose five ) In mostly ascending order:
5. Moore's skiing parachute jump
4. The bit in Quantum with the rope attached to Bond's leg, where he shoots upward just as the rope unravels. That was cool.
3. Dalton's chase down the ski slope in a cello case
2. When Bond shoots through the tube under the table in The Spy Who Loved Me.
1. *Phone rings* "Is this Mr White?", "...yes, who's this?" *Shot in leg* "....The name's Bond, James Bond." *End credits*
There's also a moment in License to Kill that gets me every time. It's during the final chase scene with the trucks, when Bond is trying not to fall off a speeding truck (as you do...) with bullets flying everywhere. As the side of the truck gets shot at, the ricochet noises of the bullets play a small part of the Bond theme. Check for yourself if you don't believe me, I think it's great.
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5. Moore's skiing parachute jump
4. The bit in Quantum with the rope attached to Bond's leg, where he shoots upward just as the rope unravels. That was cool.
2. When Bond shoots through the tube under the table in The Spy Who Loved Me.
1. *Phone rings* "Is this Mr White?", "...yes, who's this?" *Shot in leg* "....The name's Bond, James Bond." *End credits*
^Agree with these completely!
"I take a ridiculous pleasure in what I eat and drink."
I honestly can't pick just one - or even a small selection. I know once I plump for one wihin moments I'll regret and want to change it, so I'll come at it from a different angle. I'm going to pick some genuinely great moments from 2 of the most maligned Bond movies.
Moonraker
- the PTS
- 'Look after Mr Bond, see that some harm comes to him'
- Centrifuge - pure class and Moore at his best
- 'Heartbroken Mr Drax'
- Corrines death
- Bond vs Char
- 'you missed Mr Bond' 'Did I?'
- Amazon Boat Chase
- Draxs speech aboard the space station and soon after Bond and Hollys capture Jaws becoming aware he is not part of Draxs scheme
Die Another Day
- The PTS and title sequence - but not the song.
- Bond vs Graves swordfight
- Bond punching out the south African gangster
- Cuba - nearly all classic Bond until Jinxs crappy CGI dive
- The Aston v Jag ice chase - in particular, the use of the ejector seat to right the car again - pure 007 gold
My favorite scene of all-time is a scene in Thunderball. It totally conveys who James Bond is more than any other scene in any movie. It happens in under a minute, and has more of a psychological meaning to me. Just makes you fall in love with this character.
Its when he finds a corpse in his health spa. Goes to use the phone to lure a waiting gunman outside the window. He quickly beats the man unconscious or dead with a quick neat flurry (unlike Craig's dramatic, brutal fight skills) and wraps the phone around the body's neck as a morbidly humorous signature. THEN, he walks out of the room, elbows an iron alarm button causing a siren to cry out. A scared, gorgeous girl runs out of her room in a nightie asking "What's the matter?". And Connery quickly changes from ice-cold killer into smiling school boy as he innocently laughs, "I don't know!" and continues consoling her. -{
Every small action in that scene is amazing. It tells you all you need to know about the man. It shows Bond is a detective, he's stealthy, he's a fierce fighter, he's viciously funny and, ON TOP OF ALL THAT, he can turn on the charm and appear like a normal man. He just brushes an assassination attempt off so casually! Also, this scene solidifies why Sean Connery is my favorite Bond actor. No one could play both sides of Bond as well. Especially, in the same scene.
The scene that sticks in my mind more than any other is Bond's introduction in Dr. No.
Sylvia: I admire your luck, Mr.--
Connery: Bond, James Bond.
It says it all. Had anyone else delivered that line or a different line had the setting been different, the mood, the atmosphere,
anything-- we would not have James Bond today. A sweeping statement, I know. But Connery delivered like no one else could. I've seen it a hundred times and it still gives me chills. Stunts are a dime a dozen.
Too many great scenes to mention. However, I will single out the golden girl scene in GF. The scene still has a chilling power 47 years later.
It really is a remarkable moment in the series for a number of reasons. Its iconic staus is well documented. It is no accident that the image of Jill Masterson painted in gold still takes the breath away.
What is not talked about upon enough is Bond's reaction and Connery's brilliant performance in the scene.
Bond is simply STUNNED in a way he has never been before or since (and this is a man who has seen it all). Its as if he has never quite seen the consequences of his actions so blatantly presnted to him. And for that single moment it wipes him out.
It wasn't enough for Goldfinger to kill the girl, Bond had to suffer for his tresspassing.
Connery conveys a mixture of shock, remorse, fear and seething rage without once losing his icy demeanor. THIS is what is called movie acting, fellow Bond fans, and no other Bond actor has ever quite reached its sublime heights.
Bonus points for the way Bond hisses the words:"And she's covered in paint. Gold paint."
Extra bonus points for the fantastic cut to the next scene in M's office where Bond is standing with a barely contained rage and M says: "Gold? All over?"
This scene will thrill audiences forever. It will never lose its impact. Guaranteed.
"This isn't a personal vendetta, 007. Its an assignment like any other."
I would have to say my favorite Bond scene is from TNDs, during the stealth boat fight when Bond duel wields his P99 and MP5k-PDW and then uses that giant rocket launcher to blow half the ship apart, i think its the most badass Bond moment, especially because the music is a 30 second long rendition of the bond guitar.
Absolutely spot on! I'm always glad to see when someone recognizes Connery's acting chops, and I agree this is one of his finest moments. Great choice!
Too many great scenes to mention. However, I will single out the golden girl scene in GF. The scene still has a chilling power 47 years later.
It really is a remarkable moment in the series for a number of reasons. Its iconic staus is well documented. It is no accident that the image of Jill Masterson painted in gold still takes the breath away.
What is not talked about upon enough is Bond's reaction and Connery's brilliant performance in the scene.
Bond is simply STUNNED in a way he has never been before or since (and this is a man who has seen it all). Its as if he has never quite seen the consequences of his actions so blatantly presnted to him. And for that single moment it wipes him out.
It wasn't enough for Goldfinger to kill the girl, Bond had to suffer for his tresspassing.
Connery conveys a mixture of shock, remorse, fear and seething rage without once losing his icy demeanor. THIS is what is called movie acting, fellow Bond fans, and no other Bond actor has ever quite reached its sublime heights.
Bonus points for the way Bond hisses the words:"And she's covered in paint. Gold paint."
Extra bonus points for the fantastic cut to the next scene in M's office where Bond is standing with a barely contained rage and M says: "Gold? All over?"
This scene will thrill audiences forever. It will never lose its impact. Guaranteed.
"This isn't a personal vendetta, 007. Its an assignment like any other."
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I love all of the word play in Bond movies and am sad thats its ben largely absent in the Craig films.
But i will say that the scene that makes me laugh the most is; Roger Moore in FYEO, during the car chase giving the bad guys a little nod and smile as they try to ram the citreon of the road.
5. Moore's skiing parachute jump
4. The bit in Quantum with the rope attached to Bond's leg, where he shoots upward just as the rope unravels. That was cool.
3. Dalton's chase down the ski slope in a cello case
2. When Bond shoots through the tube under the table in The Spy Who Loved Me.
1. *Phone rings* "Is this Mr White?", "...yes, who's this?" *Shot in leg* "....The name's Bond, James Bond." *End credits*
There's also a moment in License to Kill that gets me every time. It's during the final chase scene with the trucks, when Bond is trying not to fall off a speeding truck (as you do...) with bullets flying everywhere. As the side of the truck gets shot at, the ricochet noises of the bullets play a small part of the Bond theme. Check for yourself if you don't believe me, I think it's great.
4. The bit in Quantum with the rope attached to Bond's leg, where he shoots upward just as the rope unravels. That was cool.
2. When Bond shoots through the tube under the table in The Spy Who Loved Me.
1. *Phone rings* "Is this Mr White?", "...yes, who's this?" *Shot in leg* "....The name's Bond, James Bond." *End credits*
^Agree with these completely!
~ Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
Moonraker
- the PTS
- 'Look after Mr Bond, see that some harm comes to him'
- Centrifuge - pure class and Moore at his best
- 'Heartbroken Mr Drax'
- Corrines death
- Bond vs Char
- 'you missed Mr Bond' 'Did I?'
- Amazon Boat Chase
- Draxs speech aboard the space station and soon after Bond and Hollys capture Jaws becoming aware he is not part of Draxs scheme
Die Another Day
- The PTS and title sequence - but not the song.
- Bond vs Graves swordfight
- Bond punching out the south African gangster
- Cuba - nearly all classic Bond until Jinxs crappy CGI dive
- The Aston v Jag ice chase - in particular, the use of the ejector seat to right the car again - pure 007 gold
Its when he finds a corpse in his health spa. Goes to use the phone to lure a waiting gunman outside the window. He quickly beats the man unconscious or dead with a quick neat flurry (unlike Craig's dramatic, brutal fight skills) and wraps the phone around the body's neck as a morbidly humorous signature. THEN, he walks out of the room, elbows an iron alarm button causing a siren to cry out. A scared, gorgeous girl runs out of her room in a nightie asking "What's the matter?". And Connery quickly changes from ice-cold killer into smiling school boy as he innocently laughs, "I don't know!" and continues consoling her. -{
Every small action in that scene is amazing. It tells you all you need to know about the man. It shows Bond is a detective, he's stealthy, he's a fierce fighter, he's viciously funny and, ON TOP OF ALL THAT, he can turn on the charm and appear like a normal man. He just brushes an assassination attempt off so casually! Also, this scene solidifies why Sean Connery is my favorite Bond actor. No one could play both sides of Bond as well. Especially, in the same scene.
I'm with you!
It really is a remarkable moment in the series for a number of reasons. Its iconic staus is well documented. It is no accident that the image of Jill Masterson painted in gold still takes the breath away.
What is not talked about upon enough is Bond's reaction and Connery's brilliant performance in the scene.
Bond is simply STUNNED in a way he has never been before or since (and this is a man who has seen it all). Its as if he has never quite seen the consequences of his actions so blatantly presnted to him. And for that single moment it wipes him out.
It wasn't enough for Goldfinger to kill the girl, Bond had to suffer for his tresspassing.
Connery conveys a mixture of shock, remorse, fear and seething rage without once losing his icy demeanor. THIS is what is called movie acting, fellow Bond fans, and no other Bond actor has ever quite reached its sublime heights.
Bonus points for the way Bond hisses the words:"And she's covered in paint. Gold paint."
Extra bonus points for the fantastic cut to the next scene in M's office where Bond is standing with a barely contained rage and M says: "Gold? All over?"
This scene will thrill audiences forever. It will never lose its impact. Guaranteed.
"This isn't a personal vendetta, 007. Its an assignment like any other."