Best/Worst James Bond Parodies.

boundlessrogueboundlessrogue Posts: 19MI6 Agent
in General James Bond Chat
I recently wrote a novel that lovingly parodies James Bond told from the point of view of the villain's henchmen. It also satirizes corporate culture. Sure, these people may be evil minions but they're really only in it because the megalomaniac bent on world domination has really good health benefits. (Links for both US and UK amazon are below).

But it's got me wondering, what are some of your favorite James Bond parodies/spoofs? What is the best send up of our favorite spy? Or, what are some of the worst?
Check out my novel Cannon Fodder, a loving parody of James Bond novels from the henchmen's point of view:
http://www.amazon.com/Cannon-Fodder-Secret-Lives-Henchmen/dp/0988669803
Or for the UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cannon-Fodder-Secret-Lives-Henchmen/dp/0988669803/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361569964&sr=8-2

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  • NeverSayDieNeverSayDie Posts: 495MI6 Agent
    The best is the first Austin Powers movie.
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    Yes this is me as Austin! Yeah baby! :))
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  • Le SamouraiLe Samourai Honolulu, HIPosts: 573MI6 Agent
    My favorites, by a huge margin, are the two French films OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies and OSS 117: Lost in Rio.

    The TV show Archer also does a good job of parodying Bond and spy films in general.

    And then there's Steve Martin as 007 matching withs with Sting (playing Goldsting) on SNL:
    http://www.hulu.com/watch/19308

    With due respect to NeverSayDie, Austin Powers did not click with me.
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  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    +1
    NeverSayDie wrote:
    The best is the first Austin Powers movie.
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    Yes this is me as Austin! Yeah baby! :))
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  • boundlessrogueboundlessrogue Posts: 19MI6 Agent
    Le Samourai wrote:
    My favorites, by a huge margin, are the two French films OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies and OSS 117: Lost in Rio.

    The TV show Archer also does a good job of parodying Bond and spy films in general.

    And then there's Steve Martin as 007 matching withs with Sting (playing Goldsting) on SNL:
    http://www.hulu.com/watch/19308

    With due respect to NeverSayDie, Austin Powers did not click with me.

    Archer is brilliant. It's not only a spy parody but also a workplace comedy. And barnone some of the best dialogue I've heard in ages.
    Check out my novel Cannon Fodder, a loving parody of James Bond novels from the henchmen's point of view:
    http://www.amazon.com/Cannon-Fodder-Secret-Lives-Henchmen/dp/0988669803
    Or for the UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cannon-Fodder-Secret-Lives-Henchmen/dp/0988669803/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361569964&sr=8-2
  • JarvioJarvio EnglandPosts: 4,241MI6 Agent
    Best - Austin Powers 2 (I'm a fan of all 3 though)
    Worst - That pile of dung starring David Niven in 1967
    1 - LALD, 2 - AVTAK, 3 - LTK, 4 - OP, 5 - NTTD, 6 - FYEO, 7 - SF, 8 - DN, 9 - DAF, 10 - TSWLM, 11 - OHMSS, 12 - TMWTGG, 13 - GE, 14 - MR, 15 - TLD, 16 - YOLT, 17 - GF, 18 - DAD, 19 - TWINE, 20 - SP, 21 - TND, 22 - FRWL, 23 - TB, 24 - CR, 25 - QOS

    1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
  • Brosnan_fanBrosnan_fan Sydney, AustraliaPosts: 521MI6 Agent
    Johnny English Reborn has got to be right up there with the best - the title sequence alone is absolutely priceless -{ , though there is the added bonus of none other than Rosamund Pike in the cast. :D
    "Well, he certainly left with his tails between his legs."
  • boundlessrogueboundlessrogue Posts: 19MI6 Agent
    For me:
    Best -Archer
    Worst - I'm going to second "that pile of Dung Starring David Niven"
    Check out my novel Cannon Fodder, a loving parody of James Bond novels from the henchmen's point of view:
    http://www.amazon.com/Cannon-Fodder-Secret-Lives-Henchmen/dp/0988669803
    Or for the UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cannon-Fodder-Secret-Lives-Henchmen/dp/0988669803/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361569964&sr=8-2
  • James SuzukiJames Suzuki New ZealandPosts: 2,406MI6 Agent
    Rowan Atkinson's Johnny English movies are really good and have a bit more class then Austin Powers 'shag' theme (though there is one instant where Rowan drags a rock with his genitals).
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  • boundlessrogueboundlessrogue Posts: 19MI6 Agent
    The Flint movies with James Coburn are fun too. Our Man Flint and In Like Flint. It's the 60's camp that Austin Powers emulates. Only actually from the 60's.
    Check out my novel Cannon Fodder, a loving parody of James Bond novels from the henchmen's point of view:
    http://www.amazon.com/Cannon-Fodder-Secret-Lives-Henchmen/dp/0988669803
    Or for the UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cannon-Fodder-Secret-Lives-Henchmen/dp/0988669803/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361569964&sr=8-2
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    The wonderful The Man From U.N.C.L.E. series also strays into parody in some episodes, especially during season 3.

    Re Archer - absolutely brilliant. I'm not sure if it's been on tv here in the UK but it's on DVD.
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  • Richard--WRichard--W USAPosts: 200MI6 Agent
    The best and worst James Bond parody is CASINO ROYALE (2006) starring Daniel Craig.
    The top 7 Bond films: 1) Dr No. 2) From Russia With Love. 3) Thunderball. 4) On Her Majesty's Secret Service. 5) For Your Eyes Only. 6) The Living Daylights. 7) Licence to Kill.
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    Casino Royale is a top-notch Bond film. Certainly the best since the Dalton era.
    Richard--W wrote:
    The best and worst James Bond parody is CASINO ROYALE (2006) starring Daniel Craig.
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • RogueAgent007RogueAgent007 Corn-fed central USPosts: 154MI6 Agent
    Richard--W wrote:
    The best and worst James Bond parody is CASINO ROYALE (2006) starring Daniel Craig.

    No that would be QOS, with SF being a great parody of Home Alone. 'My name is Bond, James Bond. (Applies after shave) AAAAAHHHHH!'

    My favorite actual intentional parody, not me making humor at the expense of films I didn't personally enjoy, is: The Matt Helm series starring Dean Martin. I laugh every time I see them.
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  • Richard--WRichard--W USAPosts: 200MI6 Agent
    Blackleiter wrote:
    Richard--W wrote:
    The best and worst James Bond parody is CASINO ROYALE (2006) starring Daniel Craig.

    Casino Royale is a top-notch Bond film. Certainly the best since the Dalton era.

    Wrong. Casino Royale is not a Bond film at all because the character of James Bond is not present in the film. They came up with a new character who is a mockery and a ridicule of James Bond and then hired a clueless muscle-man to wear the name. Casino Royale is a deliberate, willful and intentional satire / parody / deconstruction. But it is most assuredly not a James Bond film in anything but name only.
    The top 7 Bond films: 1) Dr No. 2) From Russia With Love. 3) Thunderball. 4) On Her Majesty's Secret Service. 5) For Your Eyes Only. 6) The Living Daylights. 7) Licence to Kill.
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,870MI6 Agent
    Richard--W wrote:
    Blackleiter wrote:
    Richard--W wrote:
    The best and worst James Bond parody is CASINO ROYALE (2006) starring Daniel Craig.

    Casino Royale is a top-notch Bond film. Certainly the best since the Dalton era.

    Wrong. Casino Royale is not a Bond film at all because the character of James Bond is not present in the film. They came up with a new character who is a mockery and a ridicule of James Bond and then hired a clueless muscle-man to wear the name. Casino Royale is a deliberate, willful and intentional satire / parody / deconstruction. But it is most assuredly not a James Bond film in anything but name only.

    Your views and you're welcome to them, though I doubt that very many agree with you on this issue - maybe at CraigNotBond.com? :s
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    That's not the film I saw. I saw an excellent depiction of Bond at the beginning, played with admirable skill by Daniel Craig. Not trying to change your mind (which I believe would be futile), just stating my opinion.
    Richard--W wrote:
    Blackleiter wrote:
    Richard--W wrote:
    The best and worst James Bond parody is CASINO ROYALE (2006) starring Daniel Craig.

    Casino Royale is a top-notch Bond film. Certainly the best since the Dalton era.

    Wrong. Casino Royale is not a Bond film at all because the character of James Bond is not present in the film. They came up with a new character who is a mockery and a ridicule of James Bond and then hired a clueless muscle-man to wear the name. Casino Royale is a deliberate, willful and intentional satire / parody / deconstruction. But it is most assuredly not a James Bond film in anything but name only.
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent
    If Richard--W wishes to continue his editorial there are plenty of other threads more suited to that subject and where he should be able to find plenty of people who agree with him (although few have expressed their distaste for all things DC and CR quite so emphatically) and who disagree with him, but getting this particular thread back on course...

    My personal favourite has to be Austin Powers. The Powers character itself might not be the strongest Bond parody, but the villains, the premise and overall theme certainly are !
  • Scorupco 007Scorupco 007 Posts: 8MI6 Agent
    My personal favourite is Johnny English, but I like Austin Powers too.

    My least favourite is the 1967 Casino Royale. An unfunny, OTT mess of a film.
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,870MI6 Agent
    Well, Austin Powers is probably the most successful, but I've not seen any of them all the way through having said that.

    I would agree with the poster above that Casino Royale is probably the worst of all the spoofs - as someone said "You can't spoof a spoof" plus it actually has very little to do with James Bond when you come to think of it!
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    Mission Impossible. Good films but I think they try a bit too much to be like Bond. Even though MI is based on a (Much Better) Tv Series of the same Name.
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    Scorupco 007 wrote:
    My least favourite is the 1967 Casino Royale. An unfunny, OTT mess of a film.

    +1
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Everone involved with CR67, must of been
    high on drugs for the making of the film. :))
    You'd have to be yourself to watch it ;)
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