So jealous that you were around in the 70's to see the classic Moore films released. Guess younger folk will say the same in time about the Craig films.
If I could go back in time to see a Bond film in the cinema... it would be Moonraker.
Same here. It would be that or Thunderball. Both movies had so much hoopla surrounding them. Thunderball is when Bondmania really went wild after the success of Goldfinger and the premier looked absolutely insane. With Moonraker, it came after the amazing Spy Who Loved Me and they nearly tripled the production value so it seemed that everyone was insanely hyped to see what all the Bond team would throw at us.
So jealous that you were around in the 70's to see the classic Moore films released. Guess younger folk will say the same in time about the Craig films.
Moonraker is next up on me and my fiance's Bond marathon. Can't wait B-)
Yeah, I was 13 in the Summer of 79. I also remember seeing FYEO in the theater twice because I liked it so much the first time (The panoramic Cortina scenes are AWESOME on the big screen !). Octopussy was my first proper "date" with a chick....(No pun intended)
I went to the cinema to see FYEO with my french penpal and after I have left the cinema, I knew that I would be a James Bond fan for the rest of my life!
Never have I seen such an action-packed movie, marvellous music, Roger Moore at his peak, beautiful ladies, an incredible Lotus and extraordinary locations.
My first collectible was to stop one of the people, who was putting ad posters in the neighborhood to get one of these posters from him.
Years later I made it to go skiing in Cortina and I could never get enough from the panorama and the sound of the church bell. It's a magic place - particularly when you are on top of Tofana and look down to the Cortina valley.
I don't recall my first cinema screening of Moonraker (yes, that's odd - maybe I have missed it?) but in the aftermaths of FYEO, there was a cinema in town that played the previous 007 movies in a raw, each one for one week and I went to see all of them.
I remember that I was driving with my bike 20 km oneway to the cinema for Moonraker because I did not have enough money to fill up my car
It was well worth it!
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
First saw Moonraker on a cruise ship in 1979. My Dad worked for P and O and could get discount on cruises so we had a holiday on the SS Canberra. Moonraker was the big film on board and was screened about eight times in two weeks. I saw every screening. The thrill of seeing a newly released Bond film again and again for free was wonderful.
Years later, I saw Tomorrow Never Dies on board P and O's Oriana but it was a pan and scan video
projected on to a pathetic little screen in a huge theatre. Terrible.
Moonraker is a fine film from a visual perspective and has its moments but not one of my favorites. The new Blu Ray release and big widescreen TV's I'm sure do the film much more justice as IMO it really suffered on TV and video.
My first Bond film in a theater was "Goldfinger" in 1964. I was 7 yrs old. My father took me. The theater had a little over 1,900 seats including a large balcony and a huge screen that had a giant, plush drape that made it feel all the more majestic when it slowly opened exposing the screen. The theater was almost full, and the audience was transfixed....no side conversations and the other rude behavior that pervades at most multiplexes these days. I couldn't imagine a better way to see a Bond film much less one's first.
Aside from all the amazing special effects and set designs, Moonraker also has exceptional filmmaking from the ground up.
Take for example M's office. The camera is at M's level while seated, then rises as he stands up and follows him across the room and then goes in for a closeup on Moneypenny all in one fluid motion.
The transitions between scenes are also clever and smooth. A bell tolls as Corrine dies and the camera pans up towards the sky and then cuts to the bell tolling in Venice. Or the camera does the closeup of the Amazon river map and we hear the jungle sounds before Bond actually gets there.
Great use of POV shots. The scene with the observation lenses in Rio are all masterfully done with movement and focus. When Bond swings around and suddenly sees Holly is brilliant. We also see great close up of Chang's face in the mask as well as Chang's POV looking at Bond thru the mask. Or Bond walking behind the vase in the museum and see his distorted POV of the room. The attractive tour guide pauses for a brief moment and we know that handsome 007 has caught her attention.
Nice mirror shots! Whether it's Bond walking into Corrine's study or Bond in M's office. Mirrors are used creatively and appropriately and further enhance the magical surreal quality of the film.
Of all the Bond films, Moonraker is perhaps the most fluent in cinematic language. The whole film just breathes with life.
My current 10 favorite:
1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
Aside from all the amazing special effects and set designs, Moonraker also has exceptional filmmaking from the ground up.
Take for example M's office. The camera is at M's level while seated, then rises as he stands up and follows him across the room and then goes in for a closeup on Moneypenny all in one fluid motion.
The transitions between scenes are also clever and smooth. A bell tolls as Corrine dies and the camera pans up towards the sky and then cuts to the bell tolling in Venice. Or the camera does the closeup of the Amazon river map and we hear the jungle sounds before Bond actually gets there.
Great use of POV shots. The scene with the observation lenses in Rio are all masterfully done with movement and focus. When Bond swings around and suddenly sees Holly is brilliant. We also see great close up of Chang's face in the mask as well as Chang's POV looking at Bond thru the mask. Or Bond walking behind the vase in the museum and see his distorted POV of the room. The attractive tour guide pauses for a brief moment and we know that handsome 007 has caught her attention.
Nice mirror shots! Whether it's Bond walking into Corrine's study or Bond in M's office. Mirrors are used creatively and appropriately and further enhance the magical surreal quality of the film.
Of all the Bond films, Moonraker is perhaps the most fluent in cinematic language. The whole film just breathes with life.
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I put Moonraker on the other night and was blown away (as usual) by the incredible cinematography. IMO it was one of the first really, really well shot Bond films.
All your examples I agree with and feel the delight you experience(d) too.
Another example I'd pose is the shot of the Chateau through the trees at the pheasant shooting, stunning.
I too watched MR again just a few days ago, to appreciate it it needs to be watched on as
big a screen you can get. As it's spectacular , and loses much of its impact on a small screen. -{
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Same here. It would be that or Thunderball. Both movies had so much hoopla surrounding them. Thunderball is when Bondmania really went wild after the success of Goldfinger and the premier looked absolutely insane. With Moonraker, it came after the amazing Spy Who Loved Me and they nearly tripled the production value so it seemed that everyone was insanely hyped to see what all the Bond team would throw at us.
Thank goodness that night went well!
I went to the cinema to see FYEO with my french penpal and after I have left the cinema, I knew that I would be a James Bond fan for the rest of my life!
Never have I seen such an action-packed movie, marvellous music, Roger Moore at his peak, beautiful ladies, an incredible Lotus and extraordinary locations.
My first collectible was to stop one of the people, who was putting ad posters in the neighborhood to get one of these posters from him.
Years later I made it to go skiing in Cortina and I could never get enough from the panorama and the sound of the church bell. It's a magic place - particularly when you are on top of Tofana and look down to the Cortina valley.
I don't recall my first cinema screening of Moonraker (yes, that's odd - maybe I have missed it?) but in the aftermaths of FYEO, there was a cinema in town that played the previous 007 movies in a raw, each one for one week and I went to see all of them.
I remember that I was driving with my bike 20 km oneway to the cinema for Moonraker because I did not have enough money to fill up my car
It was well worth it!
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
The only longer time I spent in the cinema with a series of movies was the Go-Ape-For-A-Day festivals I attended...
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
Years later, I saw Tomorrow Never Dies on board P and O's Oriana but it was a pan and scan video
projected on to a pathetic little screen in a huge theatre. Terrible.
+1.
My first Bond film in a theater was "Goldfinger" in 1964. I was 7 yrs old. My father took me. The theater had a little over 1,900 seats including a large balcony and a huge screen that had a giant, plush drape that made it feel all the more majestic when it slowly opened exposing the screen. The theater was almost full, and the audience was transfixed....no side conversations and the other rude behavior that pervades at most multiplexes these days. I couldn't imagine a better way to see a Bond film much less one's first.
Now that's what I call magical!
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
Take for example M's office. The camera is at M's level while seated, then rises as he stands up and follows him across the room and then goes in for a closeup on Moneypenny all in one fluid motion.
The transitions between scenes are also clever and smooth. A bell tolls as Corrine dies and the camera pans up towards the sky and then cuts to the bell tolling in Venice. Or the camera does the closeup of the Amazon river map and we hear the jungle sounds before Bond actually gets there.
Great use of POV shots. The scene with the observation lenses in Rio are all masterfully done with movement and focus. When Bond swings around and suddenly sees Holly is brilliant. We also see great close up of Chang's face in the mask as well as Chang's POV looking at Bond thru the mask. Or Bond walking behind the vase in the museum and see his distorted POV of the room. The attractive tour guide pauses for a brief moment and we know that handsome 007 has caught her attention.
Nice mirror shots! Whether it's Bond walking into Corrine's study or Bond in M's office. Mirrors are used creatively and appropriately and further enhance the magical surreal quality of the film.
Of all the Bond films, Moonraker is perhaps the most fluent in cinematic language. The whole film just breathes with life.
1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
100% agree {[]
I put Moonraker on the other night and was blown away (as usual) by the incredible cinematography. IMO it was one of the first really, really well shot Bond films.
All your examples I agree with and feel the delight you experience(d) too.
Another example I'd pose is the shot of the Chateau through the trees at the pheasant shooting, stunning.
"Better make that two."
big a screen you can get. As it's spectacular , and loses much of its impact on a small screen. -{