Least Watched Bond

DieAnotherDay

What is your least watched James Bond film? and why (excluding)

Mines is OHMSS and this is only down to the fact that it almost need to prepare myself before watching this film each time because I know it is a very long, extremely story driven which at times feels entirely different from any other films in the franchise. I usually set myself up for watching it and then stick on a simpler Connery or Moore Bond instead.

DieAnotherDay

DieAnotherDay wrote:

What is your least watched James Bond film? and why (excluding)

Mines is OHMSS and this is only down to the fact that it almost need to prepare myself before watching this film each time because I know it is a very long, extremely story driven which at times feels entirely different from any other films in the franchise. I usually set myself up for watching it and then stick on a simpler Connery or Moore Bond instead.

(excluding *Skyfall)

Brosnan_fan

Aside from CR, which I have not seen at all:

GF - I'm in the minority here, as I think this is rather overrated. Didn't really like it much the first time I saw it; I think its a so-so Bond film now.

OHMSS - although I think this is pretty good, its the length which does put me off frequent viewings. Also, I feel its one of those rare Bond films you only need to watch occasionally.

TMWTGG - its near my bottom Bond list, simply put.

AVTAK - what can I say that just about everyone else here hasn't already said? I watched it recently and it is definitely THE worst Bond film ever. |) ?:)

TLD - I love this one, but I'd rather see it between long periods to savour its entertainment value.

QOS and SF - a big meh. I watched these only to see what Craig was on about; neither did much for me and I'm in no hurry to see them again.

DEFIANT 74205

Die Another Day. I've seen it twice. I watched it once when it was released in the cinemas in 2002, and once again last year when it was played on television. I have no intention of watching it again unless I have nothing better to do.

I've also only seen Skyfall twice, both times in the cinema within two weeks of its release in Australia. I wouldn't hesitate to see Skyfall again.

LastRatStanding

Diamonds Are Forever because of how little enjoyment I get out of watching it. Even if it's been ages and ages and my brain is saying 'Come on! Watch it, there's a few good bits!', after half an hour I remember how unexciting it is. The 'big finale' on the Oil Rig is just hideous. Others would be YOLT and MR.

ZorinIndustries

Thunderball

I've just never gained a big interest in this film. I've seen it four or five times.

Quantum of Solace

By far my least favorite film. I've only seen it three times. I keep telling myself that it'll be better the next time around, but I constantly disappoint myself.

always shaken

i suppose if it was a desert island scenario and had to leave one behind
it would have to be moonraker ,Bond in outer space ? hmmmm
sorry moonraker fans

Napoleon Plural

LTK, though I quite liked it at the time.

But it has no moments of joy or escapism, poor cinematography, it's just routine and I can't ignore that just cos it's Bond. I like to have a big lovely action scene to look forward to at some point in the first 20 mins, and this film doesn't have that. The narrative is good and clear, but as eye candy it's poor.

Higgins

If one wants me to watch DAF again, he'll have to point a gun on my forehead....

Firemass

Well the obvious answer is Quantum of Solace and Skyfall because I don't own them on DVD yet.

Out of the first 20 films I would probably say YOLT, TMWTGG, and LTK.

zaphod

Any of the Roger movies with the exception of LALD. I just have never been able to find James Bond in his performances, although as a person he seems very likeable and charming.

Sir Miles

I've only seen DAD about 4 times the whole way through...I've seen bits of it on about 3 other occasions...not in any real hurry to dig it out again though...

Silhouette Man

Die Another Day
From Russia with Love
Goldfinger
LALD
LTK (though I love it!)
GoldenEye

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Casino Royale
Quantum of Solace (both newer)

Blackleiter

Wise man!

zaphod wrote:

Any of the Roger movies with the exception of LALD. I just have never been able to find James Bond in his performances, although as a person he seems very likeable and charming.

Jarvio

Apart from SF, CR, and QOS (As they're obviously newer), for a wild guess I would say Moonraker... but that's just a guess, it could be completely wrong. But I rarely ever put MR on unless I'm watching all the bond films over the course of days/weeks..

NeverSayDie

Well if we include Casino Royale 1967 then this would be my least watched.
Worst film ever made!
Moonraker is my most watched.

Jarvio

NeverSayDie wrote:

Well if we include Casino Royale 1967 then this would be my least watched.
Worst film ever made!
Moonraker is my most watched.

If we're counting CR '67 and NSNA then they are both my joint least.... once each.

But if we're counting CR '54 then it'd be that - never seen it all the way through. I saw bits, but it was just not for me.

NeverSayDie

That's a thought.... I've never actually seen CR'54! I'm going to have a look around the web to see if I can find it.

Firemass

NeverSayDie wrote:

That's a thought.... I've never actually seen CR'54! I'm going to have a look around the web to see if I can find it.

I have it on VHS but only watched it once.

raptors_887

Brosnan_fan wrote:

Aside from CR, which I have not seen at all:.

I just saw CR for the first time a few weeks ago and let me tell you it is a must watch for any Bond fan. Best movie of the whole series in my opinion.

Moore Than

Jarvio wrote:

NeverSayDie wrote:

Well if we include Casino Royale 1967 then this would be my least watched.
Worst film ever made!
Moonraker is my most watched.

If we're counting CR '67 and NSNA then they are both my joint least.... once each.

But if we're counting CR '54 then it'd be that - never seen it all the way through. I saw bits, but it was just not for me.

Over the years, I have seen bits and pieces of Casino Royale 1967, never felt inspired to watch any more than that. Have only seen Never Say Never Again twice in full, once in the cinema at the time of its release, and then once at home on TV about ten years later. As for Casino Royale 1954, that would be my least watched because I have only seen a short clip.

Dalkowski110

Of the official films, DAD, hands-down.

But if we include unofficial films, a tie between CR'54 and CR'67. One full time each. CR'67 "wins" in that I tried watching it again but found it totally unwatchable.

zaphod

Dalkowski110 wrote:

Of the official films, DAD, hands-down.

But if we include unofficial films, a tie between CR'54 and CR'67. One full time each. CR'67 "wins" in that I tried watching it again but found it totally unwatchable.

I would offer QOS, only it would be untrue as I have watched it time and time again desperately trying to see good in it, or understand what others see in it, with very little success I'm afraid.

Dalkowski110

zaphod wrote:

I would offer QOS, only it would be untrue as I have watched it time and time again desperately trying to see good in it, or understand what others see in it, with very little success I'm afraid.

I've actually watched QoS MANY times for the same reason. But, since we're only counting quantity and not quality, well...

Lexi

Live and let die.

Just not into the vodoo thing...in fact I don't think I've even seen it all the way through....

chrisisall

I've seen MR only twice. I've seen DAD at least twice as many times.

AlphaOmegaSin

Mine would be Octopussy. There is something about it that makes me think it was a bit rushed.

Peppermill

Skyfall. Of the older ones QoS

sniperUK

Anything with Roger Moore post TSWLM .

raptors_887

I've only been a Bond fan since I saw Skyfall in December so I have still not seen Octopussy, A View to a Kill and Licence to Kill. The rest I have only seen once except for GoldenEye which I've seen about 15 times.

Number24

Moonraker, closely followed by AVTAK