"Spend the Money Quickly, Mr.Bond."
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Toronto, ONPosts: 245MI6 Agent
"Spend the money quickly, Mr.Bond."
"I intend to, Kamal Khan."
This terrific exchange from OP is one of those moments that perfectly captures the basic tension between Bond and his arch-rivals. IT is UNTHINKABLE for a Fleming villian to come right out and tell Bond what he is going to do to him if he had a chance. That would not be good sport and speaks of uncivilized behaviour between enemies.
Which brings us to confrontations. No physical encounters are discussed here but simply those scenes and moments where Bond encounters his enemy where civility is cherished and all manners are impeccable.
So many to choose from, how about one from left-field: Bond meets Stromberg for the first time in TSWLM.
Bond, disguising himself as a marine biologist, finds his "expertise" tested by Stromberg (who folds his arms, waiting for the answer) and, for a second, Bond seems flustered to remember the facts. A terrific moment of tension that reminds us that the dangers that Bond faces are not just henchmen and assassins, but a flubbed line at the wrong moment.
Any comments?
"If that's his original ball, I'm Arnold Palmer."
"I intend to, Kamal Khan."
This terrific exchange from OP is one of those moments that perfectly captures the basic tension between Bond and his arch-rivals. IT is UNTHINKABLE for a Fleming villian to come right out and tell Bond what he is going to do to him if he had a chance. That would not be good sport and speaks of uncivilized behaviour between enemies.
Which brings us to confrontations. No physical encounters are discussed here but simply those scenes and moments where Bond encounters his enemy where civility is cherished and all manners are impeccable.
So many to choose from, how about one from left-field: Bond meets Stromberg for the first time in TSWLM.
Bond, disguising himself as a marine biologist, finds his "expertise" tested by Stromberg (who folds his arms, waiting for the answer) and, for a second, Bond seems flustered to remember the facts. A terrific moment of tension that reminds us that the dangers that Bond faces are not just henchmen and assassins, but a flubbed line at the wrong moment.
Any comments?
"If that's his original ball, I'm Arnold Palmer."
Comments
DN- "One million dollars, Mr. Bond."
The first exchange between Bond and the main villian in the series is pefectly handled. From the way Dr.No glides eerily across the room to the way he way he informs Bond that the vodka martini has been made to Bond's specifications, this is Bond villiany at its finest. A tip of the hat to the late Joseph Wiseman.
FRWL- "How about a cigarette?"
"Not a chance."
Bond. Grant. Orient Express. 'Nuff said.
GF- "Who said anything about stealing the gold?"
What critics of the Bond series have NEVER EVER understood was why the villain tells Bond the plans of the caper. What these critics fail to understand is that these are the world's greatest criminals and the ONLY person who can truly appreciate the enormity and majesty of their master plan is their main adversary, James Bond.
Only Bond can be their proper audience to their glory which, of course, is ultimately their undoing.
Check out Goldfinger's glee in telling Bond about Operation Grand Slam. What's The point of being a super-villian if you can't swagger?
TB- "Do you know much about guns, Mr.Bond?"
"No, but I know a little about women."
Bond and Largo are like two old boxers who are circling each other for a future match. They both know the other is lying through his teeth but it would be inconcievable for them to be anything but impeccably mannered as host and guest.
YOLT- Bond asks Blofeld if he can smoke a cigarette, since he is forced to watch television. Blofeld, he of the old-school villian-as-gracious-host, agrees without a second thought. The result? Instant mayhem and ninjas.
Note to all future Bond-villians: NEVER let Bond touch anything he has brought with him into your lair.
OHMSS- "They will know that I mean what I say, and do as I claim."
Special bonus points for the way Blofeld casually decorates the Christmas tree as he confronts Bond. Who says Bond super-villians don't celebrate the holidays?
DAF- "Right idea, Mr.Bond."
"But wrong pussy."
Pound-for-pound the best Bond-Blofeld confrontation in the series. When a second Blofeld appears a perfect touch of the Bondian bizarre is reached that the rest of the film cannot seem to sustain.
LALD- "Did you touch her?"
This scene, from beginning to end, is Bond at its finest, and should one day reach iconic status which, so far, it has not. Perfectly acted by everyone involved, especially Yaphet Kotto, it is a scene electrified by silences. Jealousy, sex, betrayal, territory and honor (amongst other things) are explored in a way unlike anything else in the series. When Bond is taken away and Baron Samedi drops his hat in front of Solitaire...the room chills.
One of the most over-looked scenes in the series. Period.
End of Part I
"Today's your lucky day, Jim. You're going skydiving."
I DISAGREE:
THUNDERBALL, pages 147 -148
Bond is in the casino in Nassau and has bancoed Largo.
"Bond said, 'When I came to the table I saw a spectre.' He said the word casually,with no hint at the double meaning.
The smile came off Largo's face as if he had been slapped... now the whole face was tense, strained, and the eyes had gone watchful and very hard. 'Really? What do you mean?'
'The spectre of defeat.I thought your luck was on the turn.'
The table had gone quiet...
Largo laughed sharply. His voive was boisterous again, 'My friend wishes to put the evil eye upon my cards. We have a way to deal with that where I come from.' He lifted a hand, and with only the first and little fingers outstretched in a fork, he prodded once,like a snake striking, towards Bond's face."
"The first one one won't kill you. Nor the second. Not even the third. Not till you crawl over here and kiss my foot!"
"At least he won't be using heroin flavored bananas to finance revolutions."
"Certainly better bred than the owner."
"Eiiight." "Nine." "You seem to be unbeatable Mister Bond." "Well for the moment this sort of thing can't last."
"They told me you were killed in Hong Kong." "Yes this is my second life." "You only live twice Mr. Bond."
"When you're up to your ankles, you'll beg to tell me everything. When you're up to your knees, you'll kiss my ass to kill you."
That's an excellent quote.
I well remember the first time I watched LTK when Dario got minced I thought about what Sanchez had said to Bond. As soon as Dario fell in and grabbed Bond I thought to myself "Ankles" Then when he screamed and I saw the bits and pieces flying out of the shredder I thought "Knees. Ha Ha Ha!"
Sanchez: In order for you to obtain a work permit in isthmus, you have to have a special talent
Bond: it shouldn't be too difficult here!
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