Any Bond Films You Disliked on First Viewing But Enjoy Now?

BIG TAM

I've only twice seen a Bond film first time round that I didn't care for. Once was A VIEW TO A KILL, the other was THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH.
Perhaps I was just going through a period of life where Bond seemed passe in 1985 but I remember thinking how old everything seemed with A VIEW TO A KILL. Not just Roger Moore but the whole piece. But I've long left my pretentious phase & now enjoy its lunacy. Not vintage, but it's endearing.
I can't quite put my finger on why THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH didn't excite first time round. The action seemed a bit disjointed, as though shoved in because of necessity. But again, thanks to DVD I've rewatched it countless times & find it the Brosnan Bond I turn to more than any other.
Alternatively, are there any Bonds you loved on initial viewing that have paled a bit? For me that honour goes to TOMORROW NEVER DIES. I was really wowed by the film in 1997 but find it less inspiring now. The first half's good but the film seems to grind to a halt once it gets to Vietnam & one chase after another.

Higgins

I did not like TMWTGG on the first viewing but it certainly grew over the years to me.

Thunderpussy

On first viewing as a Kid, I hated OHMSS. Seemed very slow to me. I also
thought LTK was not up to the usual standard.
As I've matured I come to love Both, I think Dalton gave a fantastic
performance as Bond and OHMSS has become my Favourite Bond movie.
I too was disapointed in TMWTGG, but have come to like it.

Peppermill

I have the exact oposite with Casino Royale, I loved it the first time I saw it, but don't like it that much anymore.

Higgins

that opposite effect happened with TLD and LTK for me.
I also enjoyed LALD a lot but it went downhill for me.

I also did not care very much about OHMSS and now it's my personal #2.

DAF and QoS I disliked from the beginning and nothing has changed.

Golrush007

The only time I disliked a Bond film on first viewing was LALD, and then on second viewing I loved it!

The opposite occured with TMWTGG. I loved it first time around, and changed my mind on later viewings.

Dutchfinger

I think for me that movie was FYEO.
When I was younger, I didn't seem to enjoy it that much. It turned in to one of my favorite movies in the series.

Number24

I think the two Bond movies that has really grown on me are FRWL and OHMSS. Having been used to Moore and Dalton's TLD thet seemed slow and less fantastical. Today I watch them and they seem stylish, smart and well plotted. Lately TSWLM has grown on me too. Moore is confident in the role, but not yet too old. It is silly, but not too outlandish. TSWLM is fun, grand escapism and proud of it.

Blackleiter

Quantum of Solace for me. I was so impressed with Casino Royale that I was hoping......, no EXPECTING to be equally wowed by QOS. Consequently, I was disappointed that it didn't live up to my expectations, but on repeated viewings I have come to enjoy it on its own terms. Still not a top tier Bond movie for me, but I enjoy it more now than I did originally.

Hardyboy

Well, I originally hated Moonraker, but over the years I've mellowed and have found a lot to like about it--mainly Michael Lonsdale's excellent performance as Drax; the photography and sets; and the first half of the film. As soon as Drax calls "Rent-A-Henchman" and Jaws shows up, though, it's all downhill. . .

zaphod

I used to love GF and now find it a bit dull, with our chap incarcerated for a good deal of it and too dependent upon outside help.

chrisisall

Surprisingly, my tastes have changed radically since my first Bond movie on TV as a child... )

Loved YOLT as a kid, now it's in my *meh* pile.
Not crazy about Dalton's flicks when younger- now both are absolutely TOP shelf IMO!
TSWLM got a cold reception from me back in '77, now I think it's grand fun.
Loved FYEO back in the day, now it's just *okay*.
Not crazy about Dr. No when I saw it for the first time at a theatrical revival, now I LOVE it.

I suppose the biggest difference is that back in the Eighties, I wanted Brosnan for Bond very badly (Remington Steele fan here), and I didn't feel Dalton was 'my' Bond. Today, much as I love Brozzer's movies, I think Dalton may well have been the 'best' Bond of the 20th Century, having read all the novels.