Whats ur favourite kind of Bond movie?

James Suzuki

Bond films can be put into these sections
1. Classic Bond, Bond is sent to investigate going ons, things are not all what it seems.
2. Crazy plots, of destroying the world, terrorist plots, common in Moore era and late Connery
3. Revenge plots, Quantam of solace, LTK,
4. new form, CR

Wint and Kidd far-out

I have a tendency to like the crazy far fetched plots. TSWLM and MR are two excellent examples of this genre. TND also comes to mind.

Thunderpussy

I too love the crazy Bonds mixed with the classic investigation type. :007)

DEFIANT 74205

My two favourite Bond films are From Russia With Love, and On Her Majesty's Secret Service, because they were the closest to Fleming's novels. I also like the early Connery Bonds, such as Dr No, Goldfinger and Thunderball. In my view, Bond films started going downhill after OHMSS, albeit with a brief revival with the two Dalton films, particulary The Living Daylights.

My only criteria for Bond films is that the story must be similar to something Fleming would've written, and that all the regular characters - Bond, M, Moneypenny, Leiter etc, be as closely aligned to the description, both visually and behaviourally, that Fleming gave in his novels. If the film achieves that, chances are I'll like it.

Thunderbird 2

All categories except 3. Variation and evolution seems to be the name of the historical game with the Bond franchise. Its one of the things I enjoy. But although LTK is ok in my book in retrospect, QoS is at the bottom of the pile. - I think my own expectations from CR were crushed. Not to mention that awful editing!

We have seen both the nosing and sleuthing and by contrast, the upscale bonkers plots in the Connery, Moore and Brosnan films. (Yes I include DAD!) I grew up with both types I like them both.

As to the new era, Mr Craig has proved that if he is given the goods in a quality script, he can deliver a dangerous, slightly damaged and frighteningly convincing Bond. More than ever before, its all in the writing.

Napoleon Plural

Generally, I go for the upbeat, escapist fare of the first 25 years. Once Moore left, they tried to go all serious to some extent, which I don't mind, just don't think it ever worked very well.

In terms of repeat viewing, I like scenes to move along quickly, so we're not stuck on one location or set-up too long, there's always a change of scene just around the corner. 'Bumps' I think Cubby Broccoli called them. OHMSS is a good film in many ways, obv, but lacks 'bumps'.

And I like some great jokes well delivered for repeat viewing, in the same way that classic sitcoms don't age, cos you enjoy the anticipation of a well delivered line.

So, 1 & 2 to answer your question, though imo TWINE is an honourable addition to that. GE ought to be, and I like rewatching it, but don't on principal buy into it as a movie, it just has plenty of scene changes so that's cool. Even DAD has all that, but sticks at the Ice Palace too long and is, of course, utter crap so that is a drawback.

Blackleiter

I like a combination of 1 and 2. I think that's why Goldfinger is my favorite Bond film - it mixes elements of both types extremely well.

Moore Than

Blackleiter wrote:

I like a combination of 1 and 2. I think that's why Goldfinger is my favorite Bond film - it mixes elements of both types extremely well.

I like all types but my favourite is also a combination of 1 and 2. I do generally prefer a mix of reality/fantasy/serious/fun. My favourite Bond films are The Spy Who Loved Me and Goldfinger. They have the best mix of all the classic elements.

Number24

I prefer the more serious, "realistic"and brutal movies, such as FRWL, OHMSS, LTK and CR. Those are also closest to the style of Fleming's novels. But it has to be a heightned reality; the ladies prettier, the villans more evil, the locations more exotic etc. than normal life.
There can be some humour, but the jokes should be far apart and smart. The same goes for gadgets.