Triple Threat

DieAnotherDay

YOLT. TSWLM. MR
Have these films actually even been topped in terms of the sheer scale of them. It seemed whenever Lewis Gilbert took over the franchise the films went up a notch; maybe not in quite but certainly in terms of the spectacle the became when compared to the other films in the series. I think it's fair to say that these three films are what bond is all about even though they may not be your favourites (or mine), there is no denying that these are 3 of the best looking, outgoing films of their time. He's not usually at the top of people's list when "Best Bond Directors" are brought up but Lewis Gilbert did create 3 of the biggest films of all time and without him I don't think the series would be where it is nowadays.

Thunderpussy

They are three epic movies, a kind of Bond's lord of the rings. )

Mr Mallory

Non of there would be favourites of mine.

DEFIANT 74205

DieAnotherDay wrote:

I think it's fair to say that these three films are what bond is all about even though they may not be your favourites (or mine),

Disagree. Fleming's novels are what Bond is all about to me, and the films' adherence thereto is what Bond films mean to me. These three films may be "fun", "over-the top", and downright "outrageous", but I think Terence Young has it all over Lewis Gilbert as the best Bond director.

Nevertheless, in terms of "epic" Bond films - those which suspend belief and portray Bond as some sort of larger than life superhero (as opposed to a man just doing his job), I think Thunderball beats the three you mentioned hands down.

DieAnotherDay

Mr Mallory wrote:

Non of there would be favourites of mine.

They are true spectacles though. I'm blown away by some of the visuals even today.

DieAnotherDay

DEFIANT 74205 wrote:

DieAnotherDay wrote:

I think it's fair to say that these three films are what bond is all about even though they may not be your favourites (or mine),

Disagree. Fleming's novels are what Bond is all about to me, and the films' adherence thereto is what Bond films mean to me. These three films may be "fun", "over-the top", and downright "outrageous", but I think Terence Young has it all over Lewis Gilbert as the best Bond director.

Nevertheless, in terms of "epic" Bond films - those which suspend belief and portray Bond as some sort of larger than life superhero (as opposed to a man just doing his job), I think Thunderball beats the three you mentioned hands down.

I love thunderball but it doesn't reach the larger than life heights of these 3.
Underground Volcano Layer, Lotus Submarine, Moonraker PTS etc.

Thunderpussy

I also think the special effects used for Moonraker still look fantastic, especially
when compared to some other films of the time.

Firemass

Lewis Gilbert rocks. They are the pinnacle of the "Cinematic Bond"

Gassy Man

These are significantly bigger in visual scope than most Bond films -- and You Only Live Twice makes it into my top 10 primarily for that reason. It's as breathtaking as a great vacation, and the color, scale, and sweep have not been equaled in any Bond film since. It's also one of those rare Bond outings that gives us a strong sense of geography and, dare I say, fun.

Blackleiter

Gassy Man wrote:

These are significantly bigger in visual scope than most Bond films -- and You Only Live Twice makes it into my top 10 primarily for that reason. It's as breathtaking as a great vacation, and the color, scale, and sweep have not been equaled in any Bond film since. It's also one of those rare Bond outings that gives us a strong sense of geography and, dare I say, fun.

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chrisisall

Blackleiter wrote:

Gassy Man wrote:

These are significantly bigger in visual scope than most Bond films -- and You Only Live Twice makes it into my top 10 primarily for that reason. It's as breathtaking as a great vacation, and the color, scale, and sweep have not been equaled in any Bond film since. It's also one of those rare Bond outings that gives us a strong sense of geography and, dare I say, fun.

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JayCobb1045

I realize I'm getting away from the "scale" theme, but I can't think of these films without getting irritated that they are all basically the same story. That's what I think of when I think of Gilbert, not the visual scope of the films.